Shitsurakuen

Okay, let me explain my scoring. I love the art, it's a pretty fresh take on the 'harem' genre (it's rare to find harems centered around a female character), and most of the characters are pretty interesting, even if they start off as stereotypes. It does borrow HEAVILY from Utena, however, in terms of themes, a fairytale Greek chorus, and mechanics of the game played at the school, but it does switch it up enough to not be boring. There's also comparatively less fanservice than most harem manga. However, there's a lot of things wrong with this manga, and 99% of them have to do withthe male characters and the ending. I don't want to spoil anything in case anyone wants to give it a try, but know that there is a great deal of physical violence against women, rape threats/attempted rape, and abuse apologism, especially in the ending. I sincerely would not reccomend it if you are upset by depictions of violence against women, because this manga is rife with it. TL;DR: Lots of violence against women, abuse apologism, and all the men suck except for Akane, who is a very good boy.

The story of this manga is based on "Paradise Story" which is often included in the story and well-made to cover the whole events in the story. This manga is having a slow start and will leave you different perception more you dwell with the story. It's not a simple one but full of surprise and deep thought. The art is greatly drawn and kept like that until the end. Characters, battles, and events are drawn nicely throughout the series. Throughout the story, I don't like how they abuse the girls in the story, making my enjoyment so low but more you know story, this storyis very enjoyable. Having finished 23 chapter (I think ep.24 is epilogue) I really story as the whole. So, conclusively, just like me, maybe you will turn away from this manga in first few chapters, but I think as a whole, this manga gives a very great story.

this is my first review ever, i didnt even plan to review, but after that ending, i just had to write something until the end i had a 7/10 rating for this after the ending it fell to 4/10 the idea is cool, the art is amazing, the fighting was hella cool, and in a way, i liked the premise of the seriesbut come on, letting the abusers get painted as the victims?? and even have the actual victims, and the abused, just forgive them?? Even get romantically involved with them?? thats just fucked up like, i liked the girls, but seeing them do that i couldnt help but feel disgusted the yuri was nice tho