Ryo Minenami

📚 Book Review: Boy’s Abyss, Vol. 9📖 Author(s): Ryo Minenami 💭 My Thoughts: 🇬🇧 While reading this volume, I realized how dark the main characters in this story have become. Seeing where they started and where they are now really shows how life — and certain events — can change us. Even the most light-hearted soul can turn somber under the weight of experience. I have to admit, the path these characters are taking is starting to get to me. It’s painful, unsettling… but deeply human. I’m afraid not all of them will make it to the end of this…

📚 Book Review: Boy’s Abyss, Vol. 8📖 Author(s): Ryo Minenami 💭 My Thoughts: 🇬🇧 Ever since I read all of Shūzō Oshimi’s work available in the West, I’ve been searching for authors with a similar style — and I must say, Ryo Minenami is by far the closest I’ve found. The frequent comparisons between this work and “Blood on the Tracks” are understandable, especially regarding the relationship between Reiji and his mother. However, unlike Oshimi’s story, the web of human relationships here is much more complex, with each one carrying its own distinct characteristics. In this volume, the author continues…

📚 Book Review: Boy’s Abyss, Vol. 7📖 Author(s): Ryo Minenami 💭 My Thoughts: 🇬🇧 After the devastating storm that was the previous volume, Reiji and his mother are now in the hospital, recovering from the recent events. During his convalescence, Reiji is visited by several people, including Gen — his childhood friend who, over time, became his bully. In this reunion, Gen reveals the reasons behind his behaviour and shows that, despite everything, he still cares deeply for Reiji. Another volume filled with a complex web of human relationships and raw, emotional tension. An extraordinary series, perfect for those who…

📚 Book Review: Boy’s Abyss, Vol. 6📖 Author(s): Ryo Minenami 💭 My Thoughts: 🇬🇧 This volume dives headfirst into a narrative style reminiscent of “Blood on the Tracks”. Here, we travel back into Kosaku Esemori’s past, witnessing how he arrived in the village and how he first met Reiji’s mother. Back in the present, the tensions surrounding Reiji are reaching a boiling point, with the web of intrigue between the various characters taking center stage. The masks come off — if there was still any doubt — and it becomes clear just how much manipulation Reiji is subjected to from…

📚 Book Review: Boy’s Abyss, Vol. 5📖 Author(s): Ryo Minenami 💭 My Thoughts: 🇬🇧 Things start to go wrong for Reiji. He’s forced to manage his relationships with all the people he cares about — but the problem is that they, too, begin to realise each other’s presence and the impact each of them has on his life. This leads to conflicts between them, which inevitably end up hurting Reiji. At the same time, new sides of these characters are revealed — and many of them are surprisingly dark. An absolutely delightful series to read. — 🇵🇹 As coisas começam…

📚 Book Review: Boy’s Abyss, Vol. 4📖 Author(s): Ryo Minenami 💭 My Thoughts: 🇬🇧 This series continues to be absolutely fantastic. It’s fascinating to follow Reiji’s dilemmas and see the impact his decisions have on the lives of those around him. It’s also curious how someone with such a seemingly miserable life can still attract so many other characters — but that’s exactly what makes this story so compelling. After all, there’s no hunger that doesn’t turn into abundance… and no abundance that doesn’t end in waste. — 🇵🇹 Esta série continua absolutamente fantástica. É fascinante acompanhar os dilemas de…

📚 Book Review: Boy’s Abyss, Vol. 3📖 Author(s): Ryo Minenami 💭 My Thoughts: 🇬🇧 I’m completely obsessed with this series, and I know I’ll devour every volume as soon as I get my hands on them. So far, the story has been very focused on Reiji, but in this volume, his friend Chako takes on a more prominent role, adding depth and complexity to the power dynamics between the characters. It’s been fascinating to watch the events unfold and see how each character is affected — exposing their vulnerabilities, desires, and contradictions. This series is quickly earning a place among…

📚 Book Review: Boy’s Abyss, Vol. 2📖 Author(s): Ryo Minenami 💭 My Thoughts: 🇬🇧 I couldn’t resist and jumped straight into the continuation of this series shortly after finishing the first volume. I’m completely hooked. This work feels like it’s somewhere between “Goodnight Punpun” and “The Flowers of Evil”. It delves, in a raw and sensitive way, into themes like the search for identity and the struggle to find one’s place in a hostile society — where even family doesn’t always offer a safe haven. Reiji hates the life he’s living, but he’s resigned to it. Between taking care of…

📚 Book Review: Boy’s Abyss, Vol. 1📖 Author(s): Ryo Minenami 💭 My Thoughts: 🇬🇧 I had come across this manga several times before, and each time I thought it wasn’t for me. But one day I decided to read the synopsis — and I was instantly hooked. Now, after devouring the first volume, I’m left speechless. It’s exactly the kind of mature reading I enjoy, and I couldn’t be happier for giving this series a chance. I read it all in one sitting. Now, all I want is to keep reading the next volumes as soon as possible. — 🇵🇹…