Rosengarten Saga got it all: Good comedy, a very promising story and concept, and ABSURD art.
It's been a long time since I've been so taken in by something, even though I never thought I would be. I didn't think this manga would be for me, but it exceeded all my expectations. So before I continue, I must warn everyone out there: This manga might not be for everyone; it touches on some pretty heavy topics (like rape and brutality), although it's always portrayed in a comedic way and it makes complete sense within the world of the manga.
The art is absolutely gorgeous, one of the best in recent manga (if not the best), and it always looks good, whether it's in fights or any casual moment. I must say there's a lot of detail everywhere, maybe you'll look at the back of a panel and still find something interesting back there, it gives a nice touch. It also has a >lot< of nudity, but it looks natural as you read it, it's not something you'll look at and think it's arousing (I guess?). I have to mention it again, the fight scenes are ABSOLUTELY amazing, I keep going back to read them.
The characters are a real strong point, it's quite funny how degenerate everyone is and how cool (almost) everyone is about it. Each personality is pretty well defined and unique, everyone has some pretty interesting thing about them, which can make you like a character not long after they are introduced. Also, all the characters are a reference to some mythological figures (you can guess from the names... Arthur, Beowulf, Alibaba, etc...) and some of the stuff that happens in the manga are actually related to the tales these characters are based on, which is pretty interesting.
As for the story: It is really captivating. The first chapter starts with a little shock but I still thought it was going to be a random, typical, adventure manga, but it soon took a wild turn to be something else entirely, and it only gets better as the chapters go on, the current potential is huge.
I've mentioned it before but I have to say it again, this manga is FUN, there's comedy all over the place. Maybe my comedy standards are pretty low, but I'm laughing all the time. And mixed in with all of that, is the erotic and degenerate stuff. And this brings me back to what I mentioned at the beginning, this manga will joke about everything, no matter how gruesome or taboo it might be, the "weight is lightened" with a humorous tone; this might be annoying for you if you're sensitive about it, but again, it's all written in a comedic way.
Every time a chapter ends, I'm always looking forward to the next one as I try to discuss what's going to happen next with a friend and it's always a fun surprise; the authors do a good job with the surprise element be it in fights or in general plot. It's always worth it.
So, if you can handle the extreme stuff I mentioned before, you're in for a nice, funny, erotic, degenerate and wild ride. I'm sure you won't regret it and you won't forget it.
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