![]() Author Takahiro provides information on what happened to everyone who survived except one, leaving open the possibility of a sequel. The battles readers had been waiting for are dramatic and violent, reminding readers of what made Akame ga KILL! so popular in the first place. However, unlike many manga which had a rushed or axed ending, fans of Akame ga KILL! are likely to be satisfied. ![]() Ultimately, the results are probably closer to what people expected than a surprise or twist ending, with the final chapter serving as an extended epilogue. It isn’t until the Revolutionary Army is ready for one final assault that Tatsumi and friends try to reclaim the narrative. Even then, I think the author spent a little too much time on the Jaegers. Akame in particular often doesn’t live up her status as the titular character, and there were points I wondered why this series wasn’t called Night Raid ga KILL! or something. Again, these are bulky volumes, so even missing one volume could easily be 200 pages of content. As the story explores characters like Wave, an optimistic young man, and Kurome, Akame’s sister, the members of Night Raid often disappear for long periods of time. In her eyes, if someone dies, it’s due to their own weakness.Įsdeath is later put in charge of a group known as the Jaegers, but she’s often off on her own missions rather than managing them. Although Tatsumi wishes she would turn her back on the Empire like Akame did, Esdeath enjoys the thrill of battle. First off, there’s Esdeath, known to be the strongest soldier in the Empire. At the same time, Night Raid warns Tatsumi that they are not heroes when it comes down to it, killing is killing no matter what excuses or reasons are given.Įventually, the focus starts to switch away from Night Raid and to the Empire. It’s a dynamic opening not afraid of shock impact, of making readers recoil from what they see as Night Raid takes on assignments. Meat-loving Akame’s sword curses its target and kills them instantly, tsundere Mine’s gun fires off powerful blasts from long distances, booze-loving Leone is given beast-like abilities, and the other members also have their own quirks and skills.įor me, it’s this arc that is likely to leave the biggest impression on readers. Akame and the others all use magical weapons called Teigu which give them special abilities. The first, as the name suggests, introduces the close-knit members of Night Raid, including the titular Akame. The story is roughly divided into three main arcs with some overlap: the Night Raid arc, the Jaegers arc, and the path to the final battle. ![]() After a series of events, Tatsumi joins Night Raid, an assassination group allied with the rebels hoping to overthrow the Empire. Tatsumi is a talented fighter who doesn’t think he should have to start from the lowest ranks in the military. Tatsumi and his two friends head off to raise money for their poor village, but they get separated. So not only can this manga be violent, but it can be depressing.Īnd it is, right from the start. ![]() The series is not afraid to kill off main characters, so there’s always a chance your favorite will kick the bucket long before you’re ready to say goodbye. Other manga deal with rebels taking on a corrupt country (for example, Fullmetal Alchemist), but this is less philosophical debate and more outright action. That is, of course, if you are willing to consider a rather bloody manga with some depraved actions. Some other volumes are lucky to be half that, and they cost the same! So if you are looking for a series where you can’t breeze through in a matter of minutes, Akame ga KILL! is one to consider. The final volume, for instance, is over 300 pages. Obviously, if you’re a digital reader, this is less noticeable, but if you head out to your local manga shop, the black volumes will probably stand out. She makes off with what money he has, but Tatsumi soon learns that unkind act cannot compare to the true depths of human cruelty in the cold-hearted Empire.įirst of all, Akame ga KILL! has some of the biggest manga volumes available (excluding 2-in-1 or 3-in-1s of course). ![]() When he learns he’d have to start off as a private, a woman volunteers to help Tatsumi bribe his way into being a captain. Tatsumi arrives in the capital to raise money for his village. ![]()
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