Current Reads June
Hard-Boiled Cop and Dolphin: Ryuhei Tamura
Publishing Date: June 2020-June 2021
I was bummed to find out that Hard-Boiled Cop and Dolphin was canceled, and the fifth and final volume will release in October. No matter how I feel about a Manga series, creating comics is tough. And it must be hard for a Mangaka to put their series to rest when it hasn’t been entirely told.
I’m still starting off with this series, but there are 47 chapters total. So I’ll enjoy it while I can, and there is A LOT to enjoy.
Boyle Samejima is a reckless, tough cop, who is willing to do anything to catch his perp. However, his antics get him removed from the Tokyo Police district and into a small police squad on an island.
Nothing is normal about this island though. The police force is currently providing protection for a little girl from a cult that reveres her as an oracle. Oh, and her adopted father is a humanoid Dolphin, who is also a part of the police force.
It’s a hilarious and wacky ride right from the jump, There is so much to discover, from the little girl’s mysterious powers to the oddities that occur on the island, and the banter between Dolphin Cop and Samejima. As I mentioned before, I’m still early in the series but I’m thoroughly enjoying the humor of this manga. And it’s a shame the story has ended.
Chainsaw Man: Tatsuki Fujimoto
Publishing Date: 2018-2020
I can see why people like this Manga. Especially those inclined to edgier things. Some themes include gore, action, and the fact that the protagonist has an excellent design with chainsaws attached to his freaking head and arms.
There are things I like about it, but I can’t say it’s my cup of tea. I know, BLAPHAMOUS! I understand what people like about it, but it’s just not for me.
The reason stems from mainly one reason. The protagonist. Many people enjoy watching an anti-hero, but I usually don’t. I understand this character’s backstory has shaped his behavior. His terrible life has turned him into someone just wanting to survive. Who needs and wants narrow down to getting food and wanting affection via mostly wanting to touch boobs and date his boss.
I haven’t finished, and I do intend to. And I am more than willing to make a new post if my mind changes. If it turns out that I fall in love with this series. I’m more than happy to say I’m wrong.
