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elza102's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
5.0
sebastiansbookshelf's review
4.0
4 stars out of 5
Spriggan is a manga with very harsh criticisms directed at it. Originally an eleven volume manga that was later adapted into anime twice - first as a movie in 1998 and secondly as an ONA in 2022 - the manga has gotten critcisms due to the anti-American content...and having one of the good guys being a clone of ADOLF HITLER HIMSELF. I'd heard so much weird things about this manga, but I still wanted to read it due to it looking similar to manga/anime I really enjoyed. I got the first deluxe edition for Christmas, and...
...I like Spriggan. I enjoyed this volume quite a bit.
As the Cold War is getting to a close, the ARCAM Corporation's elite special operatives, the SPRIGGAN, are assigned to uncover the recently discovered relics of an ancient alien race. Hotheaded Ominae Yu is one of these Spriggans, and he will do anything he can to keep the legacy of the past buried away.
Let's get this out of the way: Spriggan is straight up late 1980's manga/anime ultraviolent action cheese. From the writing to the art style, this manga doesn't strive to be the most deep or thoughtful manga out there. It's straight up fun, ant I have a soft spot for these kinds of manga, so this was very enjoyable to me. I won't say Spriggan is the best manga out there, but it is very enjoyable.
If you like the insanity of 1980's OVAs, Spriggan is a great recommendation. While it isn't as violent, it still has that distinct feeling. I will definitely be continuing with this series. I'll see you next time!
-- Sebastian C
Spriggan is a manga with very harsh criticisms directed at it. Originally an eleven volume manga that was later adapted into anime twice - first as a movie in 1998 and secondly as an ONA in 2022 - the manga has gotten critcisms due to the anti-American content...and having one of the good guys being a clone of ADOLF HITLER HIMSELF. I'd heard so much weird things about this manga, but I still wanted to read it due to it looking similar to manga/anime I really enjoyed. I got the first deluxe edition for Christmas, and...
...I like Spriggan. I enjoyed this volume quite a bit.
As the Cold War is getting to a close, the ARCAM Corporation's elite special operatives, the SPRIGGAN, are assigned to uncover the recently discovered relics of an ancient alien race. Hotheaded Ominae Yu is one of these Spriggans, and he will do anything he can to keep the legacy of the past buried away.
Let's get this out of the way: Spriggan is straight up late 1980's manga/anime ultraviolent action cheese. From the writing to the art style, this manga doesn't strive to be the most deep or thoughtful manga out there. It's straight up fun, ant I have a soft spot for these kinds of manga, so this was very enjoyable to me. I won't say Spriggan is the best manga out there, but it is very enjoyable.
If you like the insanity of 1980's OVAs, Spriggan is a great recommendation. While it isn't as violent, it still has that distinct feeling. I will definitely be continuing with this series. I'll see you next time!
-- Sebastian C
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