Jisatsu Circle

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Not like the movie, but unique as its own artwork.

I became interested in the manga because I knew that it was inspired by a movie with the same name and concept. I even thought it was just an adaptation, but it definitely is not that. It's the same initial idea, but it already starts with a plot difference.

The story is something completely different. It is scary with its concept, and it develops in a creepy way. The characters are also interesting, and somehow their suffering is well written.

The problem is that even though we get an ending that leaves some answers, those are not ... very good. It finishes with the feeling of "undone".

I still recommend it for horror and mystery fans. It's good and entertaining.

Warning: avoid cause of spoilers









... One word: angry

Story: simple premise, girls kill themselves, one survives, survivor makes a new circle of girls, they commit suicide as well, the cycle continues. what makes me very angry is that they took a girl against her will to join and who was such a good friend; what right do they have to steal a life like that. I don't care about how she's like them, it's not right.

Art: works with the style of the story and I liked how they looked, even with the gore; its what I came for

Characters: Very much enjoyed Kyoko and her kindness until the end when she accepted her suicide attempt, then I got mad that she accepted so easily. I pitied Saya for a while cause I do understand her pain and downward spiral, but the same with Kyoko, I just don't accept her easy changed. She didn't deserve this fate but she also deserve this for being a horrible friend and person. Yes, death and suicide are always sad and are no laughing matter, but for how she is and what she did, she deserved the worst

Overall: I'd recommend if you're in for art and horror, but I do not recommend for someone that's sensitive of these topics or if you're like me and probably don't understand why the easy changes of these suicidal students

You will be presented a mystery.
You will see images, meant to disturb and intrigue you.
The story will develop, but not the characters. The sad remain sad. and the helpless remain helpless.
As a result, you might not care much for the characters at all.
You just want a happy end so you can get on with your life with a sense of closure on this story.
You don't get it.
The mystery will be explained. Poorly.
The (entity?) that carried the plot will not be laid to rest.
The cycle goes on.
Why? Who knows?
...
In a nutshell, if you like satisfying conclusions and well-explained mysteries, stay away from this manga for it will provide you with neither.