Tuesday 20 March 2012

MANGA REVIEW, IKIGAMI 1 to 4


Prod dets
IKIGAMI the Ultimate Limit vol 1—4
Pub: 2005, Shogakukan Inc., Tokyo
Story & Art: Motoro Mase
Format: graphic paperback; Episode 1 & Episode 8
Age Range: [parental Advisory EXPLICIT CONTENT]

    Synopsis
Dear Citizen:
Thank you for your loyalty. You’ve no doubt noticed that the world is a troubled place. People are apathetic, lazy, unmotivated. You’ve probably asked yourself

WHY ISN’T ANYTHING BEING DONE TO STOP THIS
SYSTEMATIC DECLINE?

Rest assured that measures are being taken. Beginning immediately, we will randomly select a different citizen each day who will be killed within 24 hours of notification. We believe this will help remind all people how precious life is and how important it is to be a productive, active member of society.

Thanks you for your continued attention and your cooperation and participation....

CONGRATULATIONS! YOU HAVE BEEN RANDOMLY SELECTED BY THE GOVERNMENT... TO DIE IN 24 HOURS!