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hobbitfreddie's review
3.0
While high concept and unique, that doesn't mean it's great. It's slice of lifey, but the mini adventures aren't too much to write home about. The art is beautiful though, given the mangaka made Witch Hat. Aside from the art the volume is not terrible but it's not that good, it's a solid 6.
Art: If you liked Witch Hat's art, you'll love the art here too. The panels are lively and beautiful, and are the strongest part of the comic.
Character: For such a high concept setting, the two leads aren't that good. They don't really seem to have a defined personality at all. They just serve to move the story or comedy. They do play quite well off eachother and have a fun relationship. The side characters aren't too good either. This being the exorcist and the little girl, Maria. Since there are four chapters, and 2 of them put a side character in the spotlight, it kinda brings down the volume as a whole. They just don't feel too special or anything. The minor characters are pretty fun though, especially the demons.
Story: For being so high concept and unique in it's premise, the story really falls flat. The problem isn't that it's episodic, it's just the adventures are just meh. The first chapter didn't have the most exciting concept, but the little gags and "shenangins" made it memorable. But the next three chapters are just eh. Shirahama here seems to be better at little moments and not the big picture. If the chapters had higher concept conflicts and stories to begin with it would be more enjoyable.
It seems more of a passion project aimed toward comic fanatics, so the comic artist in me did approve of that. It's really just hijinks and humour with good art. It's not the best story, but it's not too terrible.
Art: If you liked Witch Hat's art, you'll love the art here too. The panels are lively and beautiful, and are the strongest part of the comic.
Character: For such a high concept setting, the two leads aren't that good. They don't really seem to have a defined personality at all. They just serve to move the story or comedy. They do play quite well off eachother and have a fun relationship. The side characters aren't too good either. This being the exorcist and the little girl, Maria. Since there are four chapters, and 2 of them put a side character in the spotlight, it kinda brings down the volume as a whole. They just don't feel too special or anything. The minor characters are pretty fun though, especially the demons.
Story: For being so high concept and unique in it's premise, the story really falls flat. The problem isn't that it's episodic, it's just the adventures are just meh. The first chapter didn't have the most exciting concept, but the little gags and "shenangins" made it memorable. But the next three chapters are just eh. Shirahama here seems to be better at little moments and not the big picture. If the chapters had higher concept conflicts and stories to begin with it would be more enjoyable.
It seems more of a passion project aimed toward comic fanatics, so the comic artist in me did approve of that. It's really just hijinks and humour with good art. It's not the best story, but it's not too terrible.
mehsi's review against another edition
5.0
This was just so fantastic. An angel (Eniale) and a demon/devil (Dewiela) who are friends? Enemies? Friends? Frenemies?? Yes, frenemies. Sometimes they get along, and sometimes they blow stuff up or fight, which can be anywhere from Dewiela stealing Eniale's make-up to Eniale stealing Dewiela's clothes and ruining them (the wings, it is always the wings). A lot of hilarious situations happen that made me laugh so many times. From seeking a baby's mom to finding paradise. This was just too much fun to read and I love both characters. The art was just so freaking awesome, I loved every bit of it, Kamome Shirahama at their finest. I want to read the rest! Gonna get it soon~
ellenkyo's review
adventurous
dark
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
pikminguy's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
- Strong character development? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
2.75
hellocookie's review against another edition
3.0
Not bad but didn’t really grip me. It’s kind of like if Good Omens was about Aziraphale and Crowley looking after a baby.
gwenolabarr's review
3.0
Angels.
Demons.
Inept chaos.
I'm in.
'Eniale and Dewiela' is a fun, lighthearted, and completely superficial (not in a bad way). Episodic in nature, the tale follows the story of an angel and demon becoming unlikely comrades (see: entire plot of Good Omens).
I'm personally a sucker for flawed buddy comedies set in a world where heaven and hell are real, so I had a great time reading this. I can see how the writing can be tedious, and it's not like you're going to embark on an epic.
Demons.
Inept chaos.
I'm in.
'Eniale and Dewiela' is a fun, lighthearted, and completely superficial (not in a bad way). Episodic in nature, the tale follows the story of an angel and demon becoming unlikely comrades (see: entire plot of Good Omens).
I'm personally a sucker for flawed buddy comedies set in a world where heaven and hell are real, so I had a great time reading this. I can see how the writing can be tedious, and it's not like you're going to embark on an epic.
mrgriffit's review
3.0
This book is like if Aziraphale and Crowley from Good Omens had fewer responsibilities and a single brain cell. Overall a good time if you’re in the mood for two lesbians that fully love (and will throw hands at the drop of a hat with) each other.