Allowing other authors to play in a given world is a dicey proposition. Not only are you asking for their take on an established story, but you're doing so with the understanding that their vision of it may not be exactly what original series fans are looking for. In the best-case scenario, you get something like the Sasaki and Miyano Official Comic Anthology, which for the most part nails the feel of the parent series and has art that is largely faithful to Shō Harusono's. While the Mieruko-chan Official Comic Anthology is by no means bad, it also doesn't achieve those heights, with most of the stories contained within its covers feeling a bit more like fanfiction than anything else. Once Hana gets more invested in trying to get a little peace and quiet, it improves - there’s a story with a fortune teller that’s pretty predictable but I still liked a lot. The comedic timing in that one is pretty sharp. This is one of the easier going images from the first book. In other words, expect an emphasis on the horror side of this horror comedy) In Japanese folklore a cat that's lived a good life and died of old age will turn into that specific yokai so as to be with it's beloved owner.

Were there any hurdles or special considerations you had to undertake to adapt MIERUKO-CHAN into an anime? Initially, the series started with a somewhat simple concept. Was it difficult to expand on that idea in the earlier episodes? Now mind you the story while filled with ghastly ghost beings of various degrees of realism and strange shapes this is not entirely a horror story as those around Miko continue to live their lives regardless of Miko trying to keep her cool with strange things around her. In fact some of the best parts of the book that I enjoyed were not the very expressive character reactions or the monster like beings that fuel Miko's nightmares but the times when her ability to see ghosts turns out beneficial like when she and her friend find an abandoned kitten and find it a new home or a particular scene at the end of the book which was super touching. If you want to find out more I guess you will have to read it for yourself. :) and comedy. The art style is both detailed and amazing!!! It is capturing the creepy presence of the ghosts and some ghosts have terrifying and amazing designs and that makes Miko grow more uneasy. *very scary* There are some moments of humor that arise from Miko's exaggerated facial expressions and comical body language it makes me want to enjoy reading more. Her interactions with her friends and family further enhance the comedic elements. Despite her supernatural experiences, she remains deeply connected to those around her, offering them support and friendship. So I went and bought another copy since I caught up on Masanaga San and my two new manga volumes I’m subbed to don’t come out until next week. The story - In terms of the story its basically a girl who can see weird creepy shit everywhere she goes. inc her own home. she goes on to pretend not to see these things. Later she meets others who can also see what she can. It gets pretty interesting sadly the chapters come out really slow.with its episodic nature. For example, chapter 4 + 4.5 melted my heart. While he characters and plot were predictable, the execution through pacing and art made it brilliant. Until then, she just has to survive changing-room phantoms and ghost-infested tunnels and…a girl named Yuria? Starts off as some sort of collection of gags about a girl who sees "creepy stuff". So far so good right? Sounds like a plain horror-com that doesn't lead up much to anything, and only gets as amusing as Miko's (our main character) reactions. Lastly, there are some very misguided comparisons floating around between Mieruko-chan and Natsume's Book of Friends. The idea is so wonderfully asinine it deserves its own paragraph in this already long review. So let's get this straight: the two are nothing alike beyond the most surface-level similarity. Natsume is a very kind-hearted series with a pronounced feel-good vibe and a great deal of respect shown to all of its characters. And while it also tends to succumb to the "monster of the week" formula with little to no overarching development, the protagonist shows a great deal of agency in how he goes about solving the issues he is presented with in almost every case, with his friends meaningfully supporting him. Miko doesn't: she's just passively drifting along the similarly episodic plot, doing little other than getting distressed (with no lasting effects) and showing ass—and being none the wiser for it. It doesn't feel good, it doesn't feel appropriate, it's mean-spirited in both form and spirit.

this is a manga that starts off with one joke and a bizarrely leering camera, that eventually turns into something that is pretty good and interesting.Miko is an average high school student but her world is changed forever when she suddenly sees and hears gruesome apparitions who manifest normally hidden from the rest of the unaware world. Being a teen Miko is not only not exited but she actively does whatever it takes to avoid letting these monstrous looking entities from knowing she is even aware of them as she does her best to protect herself and to a degree those around her unaware of what hides in plane sight (though even the worse of them do not seem to be corporeal enough to actually harm anyone...yet.) And speaking of, I’m very nervous about this new spiritualist, who was apparently Godmother’s last apprentice and the one I suspect sent her that photo… The fact that she won’t teach people anymore and that he’s so… creepy make me wonder what may happen… bad enough Miko has those creepy shrine maidens to deal with… now she has this weirdo too?

I'll start with the horror, and the thing that stands out the most to me is how grotesque and terrifying the monster designs are. I'd say the worst of the spirits in this manga beat out even the worst apostles of In horror manga usually the plot point is a let down. It never gets interesting, nothing is ever explained, and if did, it’s poorly done. Mieruko-chan strength consists in episodic events and in an overarching plot. It’s very slow, it gives you hints here and there about the real main plot, but without giving away too much. This alone, in my opinion, will keep your interest strong not knowing what the real deal with this weird manga is. The mystery element is very important in this one. It’s an unpredictable story. Thanks to the excellent writing, the author will never let you predict what’s gonna happen next. All you have are some at first seemingly filler chapters, but truth is that they are not. No time is wasted here, each ghost helps the story moving forward. What you will do will be trying to figure out what’s going on. And I will repeat myself. This overarching plot is an unpredictable one. So if you’re looking for a manga that transcends the usual, boring, repetitive, uninspired and predictable story, there you go, Mieruko-chan exists. Plus the main character, Mieruko-chan comes across as admirable and brave. She always seems to make the best choice in a given situation, and so, as a reader, you naturally admire her. Even the supporting cast is distinct. Her best friend, a younger brother and a rival. They support the story without ever being an annoyance. While Miko is known for seeing the supernatural, there's also other characters that can affects the story as later episodes shows. We meet Julia, a girl who can also see supernatural auras. She gets involved with Miko and Hana through various misunderstandings and brings in together a peculiar tone of humor. Unlike Miko or Hana, she has trouble expressing her personality but and somehow sees Miko as a 'rival'. And that's the appealing element of Mieruko-chan. This show knew from the start with its setup and builds itself along the way by introducing various characters that connects with Miko's daily life. Miko has to balance herself by pretending to ignoring the supernatural but sometimes, she also takes on the role of helping the helpless. In essence, her ability is both a gift and curse. The anime shows that Miko is able to put her ability to use when there's someone or something important to be protected. And while the show does maintain a mostly moderate comedic tone, there are occasionally serious moments that can evoke fear and anxiety. Two examples includes the Train Man spirit in the subway and Miko's investigation of Zen Tohno, a human with suspected malicious intent. For all its worth, the anime is able to balance out the humor and horror to deliver us this unique piece of work.

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or even in her bedroom, Miko has to live with the reality that supernatural monsters exist in the world of the living. Her own solution is to pretend they don't exist around her but that's easier said than done. From the first episode, we can easily see her fear of the supernatural from her first encounter. It doesn't take long to realize that Miko has built a protective wall around herself and trying to ignore her problem as best as possible. But it get worse! My only real complaint is that I felt like the volume had a bit too much in terms of fan service, some of which was creepy in not just a a horror sort of way and was not particularly appreciated. Like all good tales though the more you read the more complex and layered the story becomes. One thing the manga doesn't do though is hold your hand, quite a few locations have had their names slightly changed but in all other aspect are a reference to a real location in japan rumored

The manga takes aspects of yokai lore, combines it with very creative visuals to create very unique monstrosities with A LOT of attention to detail. On the weaker side are the works that seem to either have missed that the series deviates from its fanservice roots or that are simply too short to contribute much. To be clear, flash fiction-length short stories really can have an impact; it's just that pieces like Yoshiyuki Nabei's Seeing Things is Rough don't have the space to make much of an impression. Aki Mizuki's Bath Buddies is probably the weakest story in the collection, however, not because of its length – it's one of the longer stories – but because it lives and dies on how much you love Hana's oversized (and badly drawn) breasts. If that's what you're looking for in a Mieruko-chan story, you'll likely feel differently, but it otherwise simply feels like an excuse to draw Yuria, Miko, and Hana stripping down. So, what about the story? What makes it so great? I'll try to be as generic as I can to avoid spoiling anything. Initially, the story begins with the main character starting to experience paranormal activities and acting accordingly to make them stop, but as time goes on the focus shifts more on the characters growth and it makes it so that you can relate to them on what they're feeling and thinking in almost every situation. To put it simply, reading this manga feels like reading about a person trying to overcome a mental illness through a journey full of hardships and to me this is marvellous and a bit poetic. I'm curious about the design for the character Yulia Niguredo. What do you consider her appealing aspects and what inspired her mushroom hair accessories?

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MIERUKO-CHAN was originally started as an internet series. When did the concept of “a girl who pretends she cannot see scary ghosts” come to you?