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“Hiroki Endo's anthology showcases his philosophy and storytelling through diverse, character-driven short manga across two volumes.”
Tanpenshu
遠藤浩輝短編集
7.34
4,725 rank · 5,930 readers · 35 favorites
Seinen
Psychological
Drama
Sci-Fi
Slice of Life
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Synopsis
Hiroki Endo's anthology showcases his philosophy and storytelling through diverse, character-driven short manga across two volumes.
This collection is an amalgamation of work reflecting Hiroki Endo's philosophy and his outstanding ability to draw and to tell stories. Volume 1 1. Karasu to Shoujo to Yakuza (The Crows, the Girl and the Yakuza) 2. Kitto Kawaii Onnanoko dakara (Because You're Definitely a Cute Girl) 3. Kamisama nante Shinjiteinai Bokura no Tame ni (For Those of Us Who Don't Believe in God) Volume 2 1. Hang 2. Joshikousei 2000 (High School Girl 2000) 3-4. Platform 5. Boys Don't Cry
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Community consensus
Derived from 2 sampled reviews
7.5
/10
What 2 readers settled on.
100%
recommend
Score distribution
median 7.5
mode 6
σ 1.50
Agreement
Mostly aligned
σ 1.50 · some divergence
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Not enough recommend signal yet
Score over time
↑ 1.50
Running avg · Apr 2010 → Jul 2013
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· shortest highly-rated reviews
- 9 ““All the world's a stage, And all the men and women merely players: They have their exits and their entrances; And one man in his time plays many parts...” With these verses, William Shakespeare...”
- 6 “I've started reading this manga quite enthusiastically, because after just a few pages I was smitten by the artwork.The Crows, the Girl and the Yakuza is the first story, and in my opinion the best...”
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Short · 50%
Medium · 0%
Long · 50%
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A Manga Publication
- Format 8 × 2 ch × vol
- Total read 1h 04m approx
- Published Dec 1995 – Feb 2001
- Source Manga media type
- Ref. BS-M1334 catalog