Life (Raifu)

*atomik_sprout* · Jun 23, 2008, 07:04 PM

I only read about the first half of the graphic novel's first volume, however, I was pretty impressed with what I've seen, although it's a bit emo (just a little bit). I don't read too much shoujo manga, but I'm considering investing some time and money in this series.

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Life (ライフ, Raifu?) is an ongoing shōjo manga series created by Keiko Suenobu, a manga creator well known for her work on Vitamin and Happy Tomorrow. Life is serialized in Bessatsu Friend, a publication of Kodansha, and deals with many controversial topics such as self-mutilation, bullying, rape, suicide, and manipulation. In 2006, it won the Kodansha Manga Award for shōjo.[2]

http://http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/...e-action_drama

I wanted to include more, but it's more of a spoiler than a summary. Anywho, I like how it approaches real life situations (though, it's more like through the eyes of a Japanese girl... And I'm not Japanese, LOL) and the art is AMAZING! I wish I could draw like that! I only hope to achieve that calibur of manga art someday. I'm gonna go and buy/finish volume one and possibly volume two. While I do that, I wanna hear what those who've already read this series think of it.

What did you like/dislike? Why? Is it worth pouring my money in to the entire series? Time to talk about Life.

kira666 · Jun 23, 2008, 08:36 PM

i liked this series a lot, and found the topics heavy,and realistic. i was disturbed,but it only added to the entire disgust of certain character's actions. this includes the sadistic katsumi, who honestly deserved death for his horrific molestation. the artwork was surprisingly good, especially on hands and facial emotions. i wouldnt recommend it for the younger shoujo fans though.

EmoNightmareRose · Jun 23, 2008, 09:04 PM

i love this series, it seriousness was refreshing, it separated itself from generic shoujo. im glad someone finally mentioned it.

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kira666 Newbie Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: in a world where kira rules Posts: 5 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Credits: 516	Re: Life (Raifu) i liked this series a lot, and found the topics heavy,and realistic. i was disturbed,but it only added to the entire disgust of certain character's actions. this includes the sadistic katsumi, who honestly deserved death for his horrific molestation. the artwork was surprisingly good, especially on hands and facial emotions. i wouldnt recommend it for the younger shoujo fans though. __________________ KIRA IS LAW
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EmoNightmareRose Otaku Join Date: May 2008 Location: Ohtori Academy Posts: 106 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Credits: 1,057	Re: Life (Raifu) i love this series, it seriousness was refreshing, it separated itself from generic shoujo. im glad someone finally mentioned it. __________________ my relationship recipe: love, blood, and chocolate
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