En Passant

Story: First and foremost, the story can be done better however it got into a somewhat fast pace. The story should have expanded more and venture out to more possibilities that can be done with this plot to have more excitement. Because when you read all of the chapters in the manga, youmight found yourself saying related to his dialogues: "Dang, I wished there were more chapters or another arc," or "somethings missing," or "It's okay." More like the manga could have more action, humor, and many more.Despite everything I was somehow fine with the ending, because never once in my mind I would think this character would do this. In a way, the manga survived because of certain characters and elements. Art: The art is completely satisfying in my opinion, because it wasn't messy and hard to understand. I would say it would be "simply lovely". It might not be the art like the other manga with mature looking characters, but it gives out a impression of awe ( cute). You might end up appreciating it (depends on your taste though). I also like this kind of styles. I do not mind it at all. Character: Supposedly 6, because it really REALLY needs character development and more character events that build up stronger relationship to each other. I gave it 7 because the characters in a short amount of chapters did well in creating their presence/ aura/ vibe. What stood among all of them was Shin, his attitude was portrayed ALL THROUGH OUT the manga. Never missing a beat to show his pessimistic personality and how he react to fights and other people. It was amazing to maintain this kind of persona. Other pessimistic character might fight, but Shin. His another story.Plus, using the extra characters in the story to react to Shin was quite good too. Dang, it could have been better if it used more ways than two or three. Riu's perspective should also not be out of the list. I saw her perspective unique, especially how she sees Shin.Anyways the other characters were good at portraying who they really are in the manga. However, it really lacked the bond between the En Passant members. Shin and Arima's friendship and the other relationships. Wishing that I could have seen more events that led each one of them closer. Not only those certain events I saw them bonding, but it still needs more. Well the manga only has 20 chapters anyway. Enjoyment: Adequate, because of Shin's suicidal antics, gloomy and lazy attitude, his grilling moments, Shin and Rui moments, and the fight in the festival. But really this could have been moreeee. Overall: It is enough for a person to make him/her to read all the chapters in the manga to know what happened in the end. Plus, some unforgettable characters and thoughts that this manga could have done better but it's alright to have it like this. I wish I could have seen Valde+En Passant Vs. ????. Well, I like this manga despite its lacking elements. Not favorite(...) though, but Shin officially got in to my favorite characters. He somehow reminded of Soul Evans, Shion (Magico), Yuuma ( World Trigger), Tasha ( With Hunter), Kuro (Servamp) and the suicidal Daizai (Bungou Stray Dogs). I'm sure there were more there just at the back of my head. Oh well, XD. That's all for my review. Zai tian!

En Passant was a nice short manga. Simple charecters who in reality have supernatural powers and are playing a dangerous deadly game so the winner can rule over the world. In those 20 chapters we could see some good stuff, about the day-by-day of some high school students, some nice fights and a lot of laughs. The thing I liked the most is that each character is a personification of a feeling, were his/her actions are based on the mood or humor they are feeling in the moment, and this surely affect the plot as the story progresses. A simple finale, without great mind-blows, butstill easy to read.

Well, when I finished reading the manga, I knew I had to review. This is the first time I reviewed on a manga. First things first, the main character is a total pessimist which offers something new. His thought process is kind of unique? I must say. He is the most pessimistic character I have met. The side characters are a bit lacking in my opinion. Not much of a total development considering that there are only 20 chapters, but the main character has certainly grown. The plot was quite interesting but I wished that it had shown quite more fight scenes especially the ending. I hopedthat the plot has been fleshed out a bit more though. Speaking of the finale, I was a bit disappointed. But, considering his personality, the ending makes sense. I'm stressing the fact that it could be a bit longer because that kind of plot has potential. All in all, it was a nice read. Just hoping that it was a bit longer though because it has not explained some of the parts well.