Lastly, let’s talk about the writing in The Complete Manga. I was personally so used to thinking about Steins Gate in terms of its anime and visual novel that going through the manga was like a breath of fresh air to me-it was just plain fun to see the characters, environments, and events in an alternative light. Plus, its other factors-such as its art and writing-make it a compelling, original take on the story. It undeniably has quite a few faults, but it can still serve as a quick, okay-ish refresher to Steins Gate’s plot. I wouldn’t want that magic to be lost on anyone who hasn’t experienced it yet.īut, I will say this: if you’ve already watched Steins Gate’s anime adaptation or played its visual novel, The Complete Manga may still be of interest to you. Much of the magic that makes Steins Gate’s plot so compelling to me is simply… gone here. At times, it feels too much like a sped-up highlight reel to be enjoyable, with its many lost details significantly hurting the overall strength of the narrative. I can’t, in good faith, recommend this adaptation to anyone who’s a newcomer to Steins Gate. Braun and Nae essentially disappear from the story unless they’re needed by the plot. Some points of foreshadowing-carefully crafted for subtlety in Steins Gate’s other formats-are rushed so much, they come off as too blatant.
Scenes with important character development are often minimized, hurting how well one can connect to the characters. The general need Sarachi had to condense the story is pretty disappointing even details that aren’t outright cut from the manga are significantly stunted. Heck, even the Steins Gate 0 manga calls back to details that the original manga is missing. They range from minor and understandable-the scenes of Luka and Okabe carrying the IBN back to the lab, Kurisu’s conference lecture, and the search for Suzuha’s father are all cut or significantly shortened, for example-to major and quite puzzling some plot points that are critical to the conclusion, or are critical to Steins Gate 0, for example, are nowhere to be seen. And even if you’re not a collector, there’s plenty here to satisfy just about anyone looking for a high-quality pick-up.Ī great number of cuts were made to the plot in order to meet the three-volume limitation. If you’re a Steins Gate collector looking for the perfect addition to your shelf, this one’s a no-brainer. The physical quality of this release is, overall, extremely high. What I find disappointing is that the other two original covers are nowhere to be found in this release I personally think their inclusion would have cemented The Complete Manga as the definitive release. This piece pops out, with its bright colors and beautiful lines crafted by the talented Yomi Sarachi. Also included in the collection is a full-color illustration of Mayuri, which was previously used as the cover for the second volume of the original release.
The art doesn’t pop out, which is fine-it’s got an almost grimdark tone to it that stands out in its own right.
One of the selling points of this exclusive release is the included fold-out poster of Kurisu, which I can confirm is beautifully printed. This is exactly the kind of release I’d buy on impulse if I spotted it in a bookstore, on the basis of its exterior quality alone. Hardcover manga are a big deal, which makes it clear to me that UDON wasn’t messing around when they decided to reprint this series. From first page to last, the hardcover held up, never felt flimsy, and was always comfortable in my grip. The Complete Manga, however, doesn’t suffer from this problem at all. This is probably a very subjective preference, but I generally don’t enjoy reading softcover manga they can feel pretty flimsy and annoying to hold as I go through them. My favorite part about all this? The collection is presented in (a most-satisfying) hardcover format.
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The Complete Manga collects three full manga volumes its satisfying weight is just a natural consequence of that. When I first received it, I was surprised by its sheer presence-nonetheless, the size makes sense. At risk of mirroring Chris’s thoughts on Steins Gate 0 Volume 1… this book is big.
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