Author: <\/strong>Sh\u016bz\u014d Oshimi<\/p>\n\n\n\n“Aku no Hana” follows Takao Kasuga, a middle-school student caught in a love triangle that leads him down a path of perversion and societal defiance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The story is inspired by Charles Baudelaire’s collection of poems, “Les Fleurs du mal,” and it delves into the complexities of adolescence and the moral ambiguity of human actions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Themes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\nPsychological Depth<\/strong>: The manga offers a profound look into the mental states of its characters.<\/li>\n\n\n\nSocietal Norms<\/strong>: It tackles societal expectations and how deviating from them can have serious consequences.<\/li>\n\n\n\nPerversion<\/strong>: One of the central themes is the idea of sexual perversion as a form of rebellion or self-expression.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nLike “Emergence,” “Aku no Hana” doesn’t pull any punches when it comes to exploring the dark and often uncomfortable aspects of human psychology. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Both works delve into the damaging effects of societal norms and expectations. Characters in both stories take actions that challenge social conventions, often with devastating effects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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1. Oyasumi Punpun (Goodnight Punpun)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n <\/figure>\n\n\n\nAuthor:<\/strong> Inio Asano<\/p>\n\n\n\n“Oyasumi Punpun” is a coming-of-age story that follows the life of Punpun Punyama, portrayed as a bird-like caricature. Punpun grapples with love, loss, and the complexities of adulthood. Initially, the manga starts off with a somewhat whimsical tone, only to evolve into an intricate, often heartbreaking narrative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Themes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\nComing-of-Age<\/strong>: At its core, “Oyasumi Punpun” is a coming-of-age story, albeit a severely twisted one.<\/li>\n\n\n\nPsychological Trauma<\/strong>: The characters in the manga undergo significant emotional and psychological trauma, similar to Saki in “Emergence.”<\/li>\n\n\n\nExistential Dread<\/strong>: The manga explores existential questions about the purpose and meaning of life, adding another layer of complexity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\nBoth “Oyasumi Punpun” and “Emergence” share an escalating sense of dread and complexity as you progress through the story. In each, the protagonist starts off with relatively simple problems that rapidly evolve into life-altering challenges. The manga doesn’t shy away from displaying the brutal emotional trauma that its characters undergo, making it a harrowing but gripping read.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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