Dowman Sayman, probably my favorite mangaka of all time. His minimalist, cartoony art-style is instantly recognizable. His interesting, quirky story-telling through strange plots and small stories building the main, overarching story remains my favorite. And his dark humor never fails to crack a smile on my mug. The Voynich Hotel is a fantastic culmination of these traits, making it one of my all-time favorites.

Story
Taizou Kuzuki escapes to the Voynich Hotel, a rundown resort on a quaint island called Blefuscu in the South Pacific, after dealing with some troubles back in Japan. He quickly discovers the bizarre nature of his new home as he becomes acquainted with Voynich's staff and occupants. Soon, he finds himself entangled in everyone's bizarre affairs and discovers the island's secrets.

Characters
The series' characters contribute tremendously to the series' absurdness, as they themselves are very quirky and eccentric. You have a former Mexican pro-wrestler hotel owner, a Japanese-otaku loli maid, two assassins-turned-ghosts, a pothead government undercover agent, etc. There's also an air of mystery around them, that dissipates as the story progresses and reveals more about their pasts. Their interactions and relationships are very entertaining to see unfold.

Art:
The cartoony, somewhat crude art-style compliments the series' ridiculous, wacky tone. It's certainly reminiscent of old-timey western cartoon comics, like Popeye. The character designs and facial expressions are rather cute, radiating an aura of "hey, have fun with this series!". The art is definitely not perfect, but it does what it's supposed and maintains the lighthearted tone of the series.

Enjoyment
The most entertaining series I've read by far. Dark humor done right, absurd gore, a lovable art-style and a very interesting story built on the foundation of multiple short stories. I've read this 5 times and its quality is still fresh as ever.

Final Words
The Voynich Hotel is a phenomenal comedy series with an interesting and enjoyable way of story-telling and cast of characters. The absurd nature is crafted very well, making it feel natural as you continue reading and find out more about the bizarre world and its inhabitants. It's certainly a unique series by a unique mangaka and hasn't lost its taste after multiple rereads.
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