If I ever have a son, I'd want 'Nick & Lever' to be his babysitters. Worst case scenario, I'd like them to give him a weekly session of their infinite wisdom and visionary life outlook. By the time he becomes an adult, my son would've either become a human being who's reached galaxy-levels of masculinity...or he'd have electrocuted himself with a toaster at the age of 10 (while his spirit still haunts the mortal realm much like Nick and Lever do in some chapters). 'Nick & Lever' is a breath of fresh manga air. Its comedy goes from skits a-la Looney Tunes to deadpan comedy to themangaka meta-playing and 4-walling the fuck out of readers. The switches between these approaches ensure the skits stay fresh and entertaining.

What would playing Rock-Paper-Scissors with a crab feel like?

How would a plastic bag of instant gyuudon thrown in a rice cooker fare? Is it better to actually heat it under the hood of an old kei car shitbox - with a ripped-off roof because you wanted to make it a cabriolet?

Would a pair of sun glasses dry out quickly after being put in a washing machine?

Life's full of mysterious questions and trials awaiting their resolutions.

Fear not. 'Nick & Lever' has many concise, but mentally, behavioristically, and spiritually profound messages for you to follow through. A true tale of positive masculinity, workplace ethics, and devoted brotherly friendship.

9/10