Title: Adabana Vol. 3Author: NON
Series: Adabana #3
First Published: July 16, 2021
Pages: 256
Genre: Crime, Drama, Horror, Mystery, Psychological, Seinen
Format: Web
Source: Web
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Synopsis:
This story about a high school student who carries the weight of karma on her shoulders is coming to an end!
The truth of the murder case is beginning to emerge. Behind the events that do not quite fit with the statements collected so far, we begin to see what Mizuki Aikawa is trying to achieve. What conclusion do the lawyers come to?! Who murdered Mako Igarashi?! The curtain rises on the decisive trial.
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Reading this series is an exercise in pain, Adabana ripped me to shreds. It’s not an exaggeration to say that I was devastated while reading this final volume, and by the final chapter I frankly broke down crying.
Adabana is a psychological thriller horror with heavy doses of tragedy, grief, female rage and bittersweet revenge. The unshakeable bond between Mizuki and Mako tugged at my heartstrings, and I genuinely cared about both characters. The story is so emotionally resonant I couldn’t help but admire how NON managed to skillfully execute a manga this dark, this hopeless, with sensitivity.
The art in this final volume is breathtaking and grotesquely beautiful. There were many times where I turned the page and I’d feel a chill up my spine. The sheer emotion conveyed by the characters takes this story to an entirely new level, solidifying the power of manga as a medium of storytelling.
This manga is a wake up call about the dangers of dating violence and stalking, which is often not taken seriously, and how the justice system meant to protect victims can often fail. This series is incredible, though difficult to recommend due to the deeply traumatizing content, but to the right reader it will leave an impact.
Quote
“Forgive me, Mako. I’ll make sure that I drag him to hell, no matter the cost.”
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About NON
NON is a mangaka.
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