First Impressions
Since I decided to regularly review manga on this blog, keeping up to date is a priority. This series will be called “First Impressions”. This can either be “new” to me or recently published works.
Today we got two recent Mangas published this year.
Alien Area: Fusai Naba
Publishing Date: May 6th, 2022
This one intrigued me. In a good way! The plot involves Aliens, secret organizations, and the protagonist’s right hand having weird powers.
From the available chapters, the story is about high schooler Tatsumi, struggling with multiple part-time jobs to support his two younger siblings. After a fire kills their parents, Tatsumi bears the responsibility to raise and provide for themselves, putting his needs aside.
His life changes completely when Aliens break into their apartment to obtain Tatsumi’s power. Turns out, that his right hand has been implanted with alien energy. He is then saved by government agents from an unknown sector, focusing on Alien relations.
He is quickly offered the opportunity to join their group as an employee. It’s a win-win situation for Tatsumi. He can now provide for his family, with a stable job, and get more information on his powers.
But what will he have to do in the future?
I think this can potentially be a fun and action-packed series. I’m also a sucker for an underdog who is fighting for his family. I’ll keep my eye on this one and continue with the series.
Ruri Dragon: Shindou Masaoki
Publishing Date: June 13th, 2022
Even though there is only one chapter out, I had a lot of fun with this Manga. I think people will enjoy the world of Ruri Dragon.
The story immediately begins with our protagonist, Ruri Aoki, waking up with horns on her head. When she lets her mother know about her development her mother is unphased. Everyone in this world seems to be calm about the matter. That’s what makes this story hilarious!
Her mother proceeds to tell Ruri that she is half-human and her father is a Dragon. As the reader most likely feels, Ruri is confused and has no time to process the situation. So Ruri just moves on.
Like any other day, Ruri attends school with her classmates and friends. Although faculty and students acknowledge her horns, it’s not treated as a fearsome or freakish occurrence. Instead, Ruri becomes popular and her new looks are oddly accepted.
So much information can be extrapolated from one chapter alone that I’ll refrain from saying more. The author did an amazing job setting up a relaxing and humorous tale with many possible events to look forward to.
What other trait from her dragon father will she inherit? Will her father make an appearance? How did Ruri’s mother and father meet? Are there more people like Ruri we will see in this Manga?
It’s not often I’m invested in a story after one chapter. I’m very impressed and looking forward to what unfolds on Ruri Dragon.
