Quarterfinal Fumetsu no Anata e vs Kimetsu no Yaiba

[Kiki]

Fumetsu no Anata e Yoshitoki Oima​	-	Kimetsu no Yaiba Koyoharu Gotoge​

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[Lambu]

Well, two growing series with potential to become memorable. I dont know Kimetsu no Yaiba but it sounds like a good series from what I've been told.

I will stick with Fumetsu of course, there are few mangas as fresh and unique as this one, but best of luck for Kimetsu. o/
You can check previous campaigning post here and light analysis as I write about the characters.

 

[Belserion]

Voting Fumetsu. While Kimetsu looks good and I'll definitely read it, the storyline is a popular one. Fumetsu on the other hand is one of the most unique mangas out there right now. When I started the first chapter I thought I would be bored since I usually lean towards more flashy mangas, but I wasn't. Almost from the first page it pulls you in. There's an unbelievable twist from the first chapter, and it hasn't dropped in quality. It's a manga I would definitely recommend everyone try even if at first glance it doesn't look like something you would enjoy. You'll be surprised.

 

[Purity of Magi]

Ah, two manga's that has metsu no in their names, funny. Anyway, I will believe in the power of the Pigeons because the mafia boss Pigeon and the mafia supreme pigeon told me to read Fumetsu some time ago, you can rather say that they actually lead me to their Eternity. I shall not forget those two pigeons and I shall not forget their recommendation. You bring me beauty, I will bring you beauty however in this case it will be a vote but a vote of beauty or better said its a vote of eternity because it will be there for all eternity. Eternity it shall be, to you.










































































































































Now Lambuda where are my churros?

 

[Lambu]

Im sorry I didn't post anything yet, I've been very busy today aswell and couldn't find time to write something good like... I could just spam the thread with pics of the manga and stuff but I dont want to have you get spoiled guys, its incredibly easy to be just by searching images.

Could you lend me a hand @Brandish @Vandred ? o/

Ah, two manga's that has metsu no in their names, funny. Anyway, I will believe in the power of the Pigeons because the mafia boss Pigeon and the mafia supreme pigeon told me to read Fumetsu some time ago, you can rather say that they actually lead me to their Eternity. I shall not forget those two pigeons and I shall not forget their recommendation. You bring me beauty, I will bring you beauty however in this case it will be a vote but a vote of beauty or better said its a vote of eternity because it will be there for all eternity. Eternity it shall be, to you.

Thanks Magi, remember to send me your impressions when you read it.

Now Lambuda where are my churros?

I think no one knows at this point, I strongly believe someone took them from your mailbox.

 

[Crescent Jinx]

Fumetsu no Anata e

In the beginning of the story, there is just a small sphere, thrown down on a planet with no identity or even emotions.... (A very interesting place to start for a manga)

"It" only has the ability to copy things that have a strong influence on it - copying inanimate objects at first like rocks then to living beings (animals and finally humans).

Along the way "it" develops a personality and is given a name which Lambu explained in his previous post. The being, Fushi, is a very unique MC. Unlike most others who have a goal or something driving their actions, Fushi is living his life. Living by finding out who he is, and also finding out about the world around him. You watch him grow mentally from a blank state through childhood into adulthood. The story also has deeper meanings and elements, digging into some philosophy not normally found in shonen. What I like the most about it is how each arc is based around different concept that of life which he explores - learning how to be human, learning about love, death, society, orientation, etc....

--> Has a large collection of interesting characters including best girl Parona:

This story is amazing and definitely should have your vote!!

 

[Purity of Magi]

Thanks Magi, remember to send me your impressions when you read it.

Oh yeah xD I forgot lel. Well I have already read 20 - 30 chapters some weeks ago but paused it for now. I did enjoy it so far so that's a good thing!

I think no one knows at this point, I strongly believe someone took them from your mailbox.

Ah, I see...

Spoiler

WHERE ARE THOSE BASTARDS THAT KEEP DOING THAT?! FUCKING MORONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Anyway, I'm gonna leave those here~

Spoiler: whats in the spoiler tag?

Credits goes to owners that made them.

 

[HereNThere]

Man, I wish these things were opened on Fridays.

This is all I can right now.

Spoiler: Previously on Kimetsu no Yaiba

Overview:
Kimetsu no Yaiba is the tragic tale of two siblings, Tanjiro and Nezuko Kamado, who, on one fateful, snowy night, lost everything dear to them and had their entire world turned upside down. Through their adventures, they meet a number of unique characters and fight a number of near fatal battles all in attempt to accomplish their goals; curing Nezuko of her demonic affliction and attaining revenge on the one who was responsible for the deaths of their family.

Art:
The art of Kimestu no Yaiba is unique to say the least. The series changes styles often, with comedic scenes being hilariously drawn off model to emphasize the comedy...Here are examples of the well known "Potato Faces" that the characters have during down time.


To the action scenes being drafted cleanly and dynamically to emphasize action...


Characters:
The characters in this story are amazing. I rarely like protagonists of Shounen, with a select few being passable individuals in my opinion, but Tanjiro is one of the rare exceptions.


The reason I like him? He's a genuinely good guy. Don't let that praise of Mel above fool you, he's a major jerk. A lot of what he does is terrible, but, like a lot of other series with protagonist I don't like, the series will bend over backwards to justify his world view, no matter how wrong they actually are. Tanjiro on the other hand? He's a kind hearted boy who is doing his best to deal with the hand life dealt him and protect his sister and friends. He's literally the opposite of Mel. He doesn't lie, he doesn't molest girls, he doesn't withhold information and trust people, he treats a lot of characters with respect, even when they don't deserve it, he doesn't molest girls, he can channel his frustrations in a healthy way, and he's a good brother. Also, he doesn't molest girls. He's the best example of the pure hearted protagonist, without the series changing the world and people's opinions to suit his world view *cough*Naruto*cough*. He works for it.

Nezuko

Wild card #1. I'll be honest, due to her ailment, her character says nothing for a large majority of the series. But that doesn't mean she doesn't do anything or see any action. Quite the contrary, she's one of the more capable and dangerous individuals in the series. Her character develops in a number of interesting ways, which is impressive given the way she's "limited" to no dialogue.

Zenitsu

Wild card #2. Here's an easy way to describe Zenitsu. Do you read One Piece? You know Cavendish? Imagine if he was a perverted coward. That's Zenitsu. From his first appearance, you wouldn't think he'd be reliable. Hell, he doesn't even realize the strength he holds. But, despite his surface emotions and appearance, he's also a kind person who will put the well being of others before himself.

Inosuke

Wild card #3-#10. Pig Assault Pig Assault Pig Assault Pig Assault. Pig Assault Pig Assault. Pig Assault Pig Assault Pig Assault Pig Assault. Pig? Assault. Pig Assault Pig Assault (Pig Assault), Pig Assault!


Narrative:
The shining aspect of this series; the narrative. The main reason I enjoy this series is it treats it's audience with respect. The narrative is strong, tight, and, most impressively for me, logical. It has yet to twist things to make stuff work out. If it establishes something, it sticks to it. In this series, Demons are an incredible threat, and the highest ranked Demons, The 6 Upper Moons, are said to have lived for centuries and are said to have killed many of the strongest Demon Slayers, The Pillars. That is not a lie.

These are what the Vasto Lorde in Bleach were implied to have been capable of, but weren't. Every fight in this series is won by the skin of their teeth, sometimes with only external and unique circumstances allowing for victory. One arc in particular I consider up their with the likes of Chunnin Exam arc of Naruto, the Soul Society arc of Bleach, and the Chimera Ant arc of HunterXHunter. It's that damn good, in my opinion. Another great aspect of the series is the strong theme of family. It's permeated well throughout the series and it's done nicely. Even villains have a great love for their siblings and family, despite having lost their way for hundreds of years. It treats family as a positive, rather than having an edgy brother who abuses you, but does it out of "love". Or a brother who killed your significant other. Or a father who abandons you by choice. Etc., etc.

This is a lovely series, one that I will hold near and dear to my manga reading heart, along with Toriko. I implore you all, please join us in the Kimetsu no Yaiba thread. It's a wonderful series that deserves more attention than it's currently getting. I'm sure interest will grow once the anime comes out, but I can't wait that long. I need to discuss this series more than I currently do.

Kimetsu no YaibaLast week, I gave a general overview of the series' art, characters, narrative, and theme. This week, we'll delve a bit deeper into the characters and their developments, which means there will slight spoilers, I'm not going to put major spoilers here and I will only be introducing one character beyond the mid point of where the series currently is, so while you may want to tread carefully, you won't be spoiled on anything big.

Protagonists:
Demon Slayer Corps:

The Organization that our protagonists are in is known as the Demon Slayer Corps. This panel basically explains it.

Their swords are made from a rare mineral known as a Nichirin, which absorbs the rays of the sun and gain the unique property to change color depending on it's wielder. Aside from the Sun itself, these are the only blades known to be able to kill demons. The techniques they perform as called "Breaths" or "Breathing" and there are many variants, from Water Breathing to Lighting Breathing to Beast Breathing to Flower Breathing. Each technique is often shown with a "backdrop" of their element to add flair to the fights.

The Prospects

Tanjirou, Zenitsu, and Inosuke are 3 of the 5 Prospects who passed the Final Selection Exam to join the Demon Slayers. Prospects start at the lowest of the low rankings and must train and develop their way up to higher ranks.

Tanjirou's motivation, as I mentioned in the overview, is searching for a cure for his sister, Nezuko. However, there are many things that impede his progress, with the most pressing threat coming from his own allies. Do not think for a second that Nezuko, a demon, is welcomed with open arms into an organization who devotes their lives to killing demons. It is up to both Tanjirou and Nezuko to prove to them that she is not a threat to any human.

Tanjirou's sword style is Water Breathing, which he learned from his teacher, Sakonji. Water Breathing is a technique which focuses on lightness of body, allowing the user to continuously move while fighting. It's a strong technique, but there are moments where Tanjirou feels his body isn't made for it...Along with his swordsmanship, Tanjirou has an incredible sense of smell and has developed it to work in conjunction with his techniques,allowing him to "smell" a "Interval Line", which allows him to become aware of potential weak points in an opponent.


Nezuko's motivation is the protection of her brother. While she cannot speak, her actions give a clear indication of this. There are various times in the series where Tanjirou nearly gets caught of guard, only for Nezuko to come in and smash the threat, sometimes literally. As she progresses through the series, we see how willful she is in her attempts to control her instinctual hunger to eat human flesh, which comes to ahead in interesting ways.

Nezuko's main fighting asset is her incredible strength. While she mainly shows this through her kicks, which can decapitate a demon easily, she also can use her claws for slashing. While she has regenerative abilities, that doesn't mean she can't be damaged, however, should her blood splash on another demon, something interesting happens if she focuses on it...

Zenitsu Agatsuma's motivation is to marry a beautiful woman...at least, on the surface. Internally, Zenitsu's true motivation is to become a strong blade that can protect everyone he cares about. Through his unlucky past, he was scouted by a former Demon Slayer and taken away from his former life. Unfortunately, Zenitsu wasn't a skilled swordsman and couldn't learn his sensei's teaching properly, however that didn't deter his teacher, who saw the potential in young Zenitsu, despite his lack of self esteem and cowardice.

Zenitsu's sword style is Lighting Breathing. Lighting Breathing is basically an Iai technique, which focuses on fast movements and quicks draws. Out of the 6 techniques within Lighting Breathing, Zenitsu only managed to learn one and it is the only thing he can do. However, Zenitsu's teacher didn't fret about this and, like a blade, had him continuously forge this one technique until he reached an incredible level of mastery with it. Who knows how far he'll be able to take this single move...Zenitsu has an incredible sense of hearing, even capable of hearing the difference between demons and humans and whether or not they are strong or weak.

Inosuke's motivation is simple, fight and become stronger. Simple goal for a simple boy. Inosuke's backstory is a tragic one, told in a few panels. His earliest memory is being tossed away by his mother, most likely in an attempt to save him from attacking demons. From then, he raised himself in the wild. Having no teacher, Inosuke somehow found his way to the prospect exam, stole two swords from other prospects, passed, then bounced.

Inosuke's sword style is Beast Breathing, a dual wielding technique which he developed himself. It's a rough technique that uses the jagged edges to saw and rip at it's opponents, as if they were the claws of a beast. His style is used in conjunction with his wild strength and flexibility. Inosuke has an incredible sense of touch. He's able discern the slightest movements in the air, allowing him to find a single target despite being in a wild fight.

The Pillars

The Pillars are the strongest Demons Slayers in the organization. Lead by the charming and mysterious individual known as Oyakata-Sama. As their title implies, they are the ones which mainly support the organization and the potential loss of one is considered a heavy blow to the organization as a whole. These 9 swordpersons are the peak of human condition and each have their own unique methods of fighting and are masters of a technique known as Full Focus Breathing. I'm going to talk about 3 today.


The first Demon Slayer Tanjirou and Nezuko meets and the one who put the two on their current path. Giyuu is the first person to see the unique nature of Nezuko and the one who believes in the siblings' potential and even vouches for them in front of his fellow Pillars along with his and Tanjirou's teacher.

Giyuu's sword style is also Water Breathing, but his use is much more powerful than Tanjirou's. He's even developed his own technique, unique to only him.

The second Pillar Tanjirou meets, Shinobu, while not being seen often, plays a large part in the series. Her mansion is where the the protagonists go to heal when they get injured, which happens a lot. While she respects what Tanjirou and Nezuko is attempting to do, she cannot forgive demons for what they took from her. Despite that, she's rooting for the two of them.

Shinobu's sword style is Insect Breathing. She is the only Pillar unable to physically cut off a demon's head, however, her sword has a unique poison which she can inject within a demons body and break them down from the inside.

The first Pillar Tanjirou participates in a mission with. Rengoku is a passionate and generous person. He is someone who immediately hits it off with all three pillars, especially Tanjirou, due to their like minded sensibilities. His goal is simply protection of the innocent, which he achieves in the most wonderous of ways. His characters is incredibly influential and solidifies the 3 prospects goals to get stronger as well as match the ideals he stands for. His father, a former Pillar, left the organization for personal reasons, which made Rengoku take up the blade, despite his father's lack of support. His character can be considered the heart of the Pillars and someone who even they look to as an example.

Rengoku's sword style is Flame Breathing. Nothing much to say about it, except that it's strong and not to be confused with another style of fighting...

Antagonists:

Demons

The first demon and the one who's responsible for all the tragedy in this series. Muzan embodies the definition of evil. He cares for nothing and nobody. His goals is to find a unique plant which will erase his one weakness, the Sun. He lives multiples lives in an attempt to find this plant, from a family man, to a beautiful woman, to a young child of a famous doctor. He cares nothing for his subordinates nor for the other demons spread by them. They only exist as a means for him to expand his surveillance. He's mostly resides in the background, but Nezuko's unique situation interests him greatly...

Under him are the 6 Upper Moons. As I mentioned, these demons have lived for centuries and have killed and ate multiple Pillars in their long life. Fighting one alone is nigh impossible and guarantees death a vast majority of the time. Along with their enhanced strength and regenerative ability, they each have their own unique fighting style and "magic". While cutting a demon's head off is guaranteed to kill them, the 6 Upper Moons cover for this weakness is a number of unique ways.

 

[Gut's is the man]

Man, I wish these things were opened on Fridays.

This is all I can right now.

Spoiler: Previously on Kimetsu no Yaiba

Overview:
Kimetsu no Yaiba is the tragic tale of two siblings, Tanjiro and Nezuko Kamado, who, on one fateful, snowy night, lost everything dear to them and had their entire world turned upside down. Through their adventures, they meet a number of unique characters and fight a number of near fatal battles all in attempt to accomplish their goals; curing Nezuko of her demonic affliction and attaining revenge on the one who was responsible for the deaths of their family.

Art:
The art of Kimestu no Yaiba is unique to say the least. The series changes styles often, with comedic scenes being hilariously drawn off model to emphasize the comedy...Here are examples of the well known "Potato Faces" that the characters have during down time.


To the action scenes being drafted cleanly and dynamically to emphasize action...


Characters:
The characters in this story are amazing. I rarely like protagonists of Shounen, with a select few being passable individuals in my opinion, but Tanjiro is one of the rare exceptions.


The reason I like him? He's a genuinely good guy. Don't let that praise of Mel above fool you, he's a major jerk. A lot of what he does is terrible, but, like a lot of other series with protagonist I don't like, the series will bend over backwards to justify his world view, no matter how wrong they actually are. Tanjiro on the other hand? He's a kind hearted boy who is doing his best to deal with the hand life dealt him and protect his sister and friends. He's literally the opposite of Mel. He doesn't lie, he doesn't molest girls, he doesn't withhold information and trust people, he treats a lot of characters with respect, even when they don't deserve it, he doesn't molest girls, he can channel his frustrations in a healthy way, and he's a good brother. Also, he doesn't molest girls. He's the best example of the pure hearted protagonist, without the series changing the world and people's opinions to suit his world view *cough*Naruto*cough*. He works for it.

Nezuko

Wild card #1. I'll be honest, due to her ailment, her character says nothing for a large majority of the series. But that doesn't mean she doesn't do anything or see any action. Quite the contrary, she's one of the more capable and dangerous individuals in the series. Her character develops in a number of interesting ways, which is impressive given the way she's "limited" to no dialogue.

Zenitsu

Wild card #2. Here's an easy way to describe Zenitsu. Do you read One Piece? You know Cavendish? Imagine if he was a perverted coward. That's Zenitsu. From his first appearance, you wouldn't think he'd be reliable. Hell, he doesn't even realize the strength he holds. But, despite his surface emotions and appearance, he's also a kind person who will put the well being of others before himself.

Inosuke

Wild card #3-#10. Pig Assault Pig Assault Pig Assault Pig Assault. Pig Assault Pig Assault. Pig Assault Pig Assault Pig Assault Pig Assault. Pig? Assault. Pig Assault Pig Assault (Pig Assault), Pig Assault!


Narrative:
The shining aspect of this series; the narrative. The main reason I enjoy this series is it treats it's audience with respect. The narrative is strong, tight, and, most impressively for me, logical. It has yet to twist things to make stuff work out. If it establishes something, it sticks to it. In this series, Demons are an incredible threat, and the highest ranked Demons, The 6 Upper Moons, are said to have lived for centuries and are said to have killed many of the strongest Demon Slayers, The Pillars. That is not a lie.

These are what the Vasto Lorde in Bleach were implied to have been capable of, but weren't. Every fight in this series is won by the skin of their teeth, sometimes with only external and unique circumstances allowing for victory. One arc in particular I consider up their with the likes of Chunnin Exam arc of Naruto, the Soul Society arc of Bleach, and the Chimera Ant arc of HunterXHunter. It's that damn good, in my opinion. Another great aspect of the series is the strong theme of family. It's permeated well throughout the series and it's done nicely. Even villains have a great love for their siblings and family, despite having lost their way for hundreds of years. It treats family as a positive, rather than having an edgy brother who abuses you, but does it out of "love". Or a brother who killed your significant other. Or a father who abandons you by choice. Etc., etc.

This is a lovely series, one that I will hold near and dear to my manga reading heart, along with Toriko. I implore you all, please join us in the Kimetsu no Yaiba thread. It's a wonderful series that deserves more attention than it's currently getting. I'm sure interest will grow once the anime comes out, but I can't wait that long. I need to discuss this series more than I currently do.

Kimetsu no YaibaLast week, I gave a general overview of the series' art, characters, narrative, and theme. This week, we'll delve a bit deeper into the characters and their developments, which means there will slight spoilers, I'm not going to put major spoilers here and I will only be introducing one character beyond the mid point of where the series currently is, so while you may want to tread carefully, you won't be spoiled on anything big.

Protagonists:
Demon Slayer Corps:

The Organization that our protagonists are in is known as the Demon Slayer Corps. This panel basically explains it.

Their swords are made from a rare mineral known as a Nichirin, which absorbs the rays of the sun and gain the unique property to change color depending on it's wielder. Aside from the Sun itself, these are the only blades known to be able to kill demons. The techniques they perform as called "Breaths" or "Breathing" and there are many variants, from Water Breathing to Lighting Breathing to Beast Breathing to Flower Breathing. Each technique is often shown with a "backdrop" of their element to add flair to the fights.

The Prospects

Tanjirou, Zenitsu, and Inosuke are 3 of the 5 Prospects who passed the Final Selection Exam to join the Demon Slayers. Prospects start at the lowest of the low rankings and must train and develop their way up to higher ranks.

Tanjirou's motivation, as I mentioned in the overview, is searching for a cure for his sister, Nezuko. However, there are many things that impede his progress, with the most pressing threat coming from his own allies. Do not think for a second that Nezuko, a demon, is welcomed with open arms into an organization who devotes their lives to killing demons. It is up to both Tanjirou and Nezuko to prove to them that she is not a threat to any human.

Tanjirou's sword style is Water Breathing, which he learned from his teacher, Sakonji. Water Breathing is a technique which focuses on lightness of body, allowing the user to continuously move while fighting. It's a strong technique, but there are moments where Tanjirou feels his body isn't made for it...Along with his swordsmanship, Tanjirou has an incredible sense of smell and has developed it to work in conjunction with his techniques,allowing him to "smell" a "Interval Line", which allows him to become aware of potential weak points in an opponent.


Nezuko's motivation is the protection of her brother. While she cannot speak, her actions give a clear indication of this. There are various times in the series where Tanjirou nearly gets caught of guard, only for Nezuko to come in and smash the threat, sometimes literally. As she progresses through the series, we see how willful she is in her attempts to control her instinctual hunger to eat human flesh, which comes to ahead in interesting ways.

Nezuko's main fighting asset is her incredible strength. While she mainly shows this through her kicks, which can decapitate a demon easily, she also can use her claws for slashing. While she has regenerative abilities, that doesn't mean she can't be damaged, however, should her blood splash on another demon, something interesting happens if she focuses on it...

Zenitsu Agatsuma's motivation is to marry a beautiful woman...at least, on the surface. Internally, Zenitsu's true motivation is to become a strong blade that can protect everyone he cares about. Through his unlucky past, he was scouted by a former Demon Slayer and taken away from his former life. Unfortunately, Zenitsu wasn't a skilled swordsman and couldn't learn his sensei's teaching properly, however that didn't deter his teacher, who saw the potential in young Zenitsu, despite his lack of self esteem and cowardice.

Zenitsu's sword style is Lighting Breathing. Lighting Breathing is basically an Iai technique, which focuses on fast movements and quicks draws. Out of the 6 techniques within Lighting Breathing, Zenitsu only managed to learn one and it is the only thing he can do. However, Zenitsu's teacher didn't fret about this and, like a blade, had him continuously forge this one technique until he reached an incredible level of mastery with it. Who knows how far he'll be able to take this single move...Zenitsu has an incredible sense of hearing, even capable of hearing the difference between demons and humans and whether or not they are strong or weak.

Inosuke's motivation is simple, fight and become stronger. Simple goal for a simple boy. Inosuke's backstory is a tragic one, told in a few panels. His earliest memory is being tossed away by his mother, most likely in an attempt to save him from attacking demons. From then, he raised himself in the wild. Having no teacher, Inosuke somehow found his way to the prospect exam, stole two swords from other prospects, passed, then bounced.

Inosuke's sword style is Beast Breathing, a dual wielding technique which he developed himself. It's a rough technique that uses the jagged edges to saw and rip at it's opponents, as if they were the claws of a beast. His style is used in conjunction with his wild strength and flexibility. Inosuke has an incredible sense of touch. He's able discern the slightest movements in the air, allowing him to find a single target despite being in a wild fight.

The Pillars

The Pillars are the strongest Demons Slayers in the organization. Lead by the charming and mysterious individual known as Oyakata-Sama. As their title implies, they are the ones which mainly support the organization and the potential loss of one is considered a heavy blow to the organization as a whole. These 9 swordpersons are the peak of human condition and each have their own unique methods of fighting and are masters of a technique known as Full Focus Breathing. I'm going to talk about 3 today.


The first Demon Slayer Tanjirou and Nezuko meets and the one who put the two on their current path. Giyuu is the first person to see the unique nature of Nezuko and the one who believes in the siblings' potential and even vouches for them in front of his fellow Pillars along with his and Tanjirou's teacher.

Giyuu's sword style is also Water Breathing, but his use is much more powerful than Tanjirou's. He's even developed his own technique, unique to only him.

The second Pillar Tanjirou meets, Shinobu, while not being seen often, plays a large part in the series. Her mansion is where the the protagonists go to heal when they get injured, which happens a lot. While she respects what Tanjirou and Nezuko is attempting to do, she cannot forgive demons for what they took from her. Despite that, she's rooting for the two of them.

Shinobu's sword style is Insect Breathing. She is the only Pillar unable to physically cut off a demon's head, however, her sword has a unique poison which she can inject within a demons body and break them down from the inside.

The first Pillar Tanjirou participates in a mission with. Rengoku is a passionate and generous person. He is someone who immediately hits it off with all three pillars, especially Tanjirou, due to their like minded sensibilities. His goal is simply protection of the innocent, which he achieves in the most wonderous of ways. His characters is incredibly influential and solidifies the 3 prospects goals to get stronger as well as match the ideals he stands for. His father, a former Pillar, left the organization for personal reasons, which made Rengoku take up the blade, despite his father's lack of support. His character can be considered the heart of the Pillars and someone who even they look to as an example.

Rengoku's sword style is Flame Breathing. Nothing much to say about it, except that it's strong and not to be confused with another style of fighting...

Antagonists:

Demons

The first demon and the one who's responsible for all the tragedy in this series. Muzan embodies the definition of evil. He cares for nothing and nobody. His goals is to find a unique plant which will erase his one weakness, the Sun. He lives multiples lives in an attempt to find this plant, from a family man, to a beautiful woman, to a young child of a famous doctor. He cares nothing for his subordinates nor for the other demons spread by them. They only exist as a means for him to expand his surveillance. He's mostly resides in the background, but Nezuko's unique situation interests him greatly...

Under him are the 6 Upper Moons. As I mentioned, these demons have lived for centuries and have killed and ate multiple Pillars in their long life. Fighting one alone is nigh impossible and guarantees death a vast majority of the time. Along with their enhanced strength and regenerative ability, they each have their own unique fighting style and "magic". While cutting a demon's head off is guaranteed to kill them, the 6 Upper Moons cover for this weakness is a number of unique ways.

Artist improved a lot.

 

[Lambu]

@Crescent Jinx
That post... Thank you!


And Ikr Magi, those bastards... waiting for a chance and steal other people's churros.
How did you find all those amazing fanarts? Thanks for those, they are great! That includes the creepy one at the end.

 

[Crescent Jinx]

@Crescent Jinx
That post... Thank you!

You’re welcome but I already told you I would support it from the beginning.

Besides you tagged @Brandish and @Vandred but not me

 

[Juviii]

Fumetsu has my vote.

 

[Elusia]

Voting for Fumetsu, but great campaigns from both sides

 

[Lambu]

You’re welcome but I already told you I would support it from the beginning.

Besides you tagged @Brandish and @Vandred but not me

I know I know... it slipped my mind at the moment.

As Cres said, Fumetsu is kind of a hidden gem with a weird quality: a deep, well-written Main Character!

@syx once said that Fushi's charisma partially comes from it not being actually human, and its true. Its constantly trying to live like one of them and protect their fragile existence while looking for its purpose in the world, but in reality its kind of a strange creature that holds life and gives it "form" through even stranger paths. Its that peculiar way of "grasping" its own existence what makes it intriguing.

Besides, its easy to define Fushi as male, cause his main form is that of the Nameless Boy (the person that represents the foundation of its persona) but in reality he doesn't have something like "gender", which breaks with the common stereotypes of shonen. Like, watching Fushi trying to understand the concept of "relationships" and falling in love with a doll can only bring a smile to your face.

And even if the story has its focus on the MC thats not really a problem, because as a reader you want to follow it and know how will it evolve in the next arc, what will Fushi learn... all that with endearing characters that leave threir mark and have different views of life, not a single one of them is wasted.

Its difficult to pick favourites between most of them, contrary to what some may think they are not static figures in Fushi's eternal journey. They all go through great development and inspire... naturalness. They dont really fall into typical shonen tropes and engage in a reciprocal relationship with the immortal.

Even with them representing just small fractions of the overall story, characters are a very strong point of this series. I only wish their time wasnt that limited, though its only normal it is with this kind of plot.

 

[Seraph]

Fumetsu no Anata E gets my Vote in this Round,after what i've read and seen of it both here and from the Work itself it has become one of my favorites to win this entire "War".

 

[Purity of Magi]

How did you find all those amazing fanarts? Thanks for those, they are great! That includes the creepy one at the end.

I found some of them on Pixiv, and the others on twitter. I do have a couple more fanarts, I will share them with you later.

And you'r welcome. =3=/ The creepy one is obviously the perfect one! The shining start of the bunch!

 

[Vandred]

I wasn't sure what to post considering I share the idea of wanting to spoil as little as possible - and @Lambu, @Belserion and @Crescent Jinx have already done a great job at presenting the manga and its strong points - but since I was tagged me and asked, now I feel compelled to say something as well

You've probably heard enough about the main and secondary characters, undeniably one of the strongest points of Fumetsu no Anata e - but another strong point is, in my opinion, the narrative progression. Every arc brings something new and interesting to the table, and the events manage to avoid being predictable or banal as you might expect after a while. In following the protagonist's evolution, the story itself evolves, sometimes incorporating previously-seen points of view or details and presenting them in a new light. As Fushi learns and grows, so does the setting expand and show broadened and more developed realities.


Another point I could talk at length about - but won't, since that would be a disservice to whoever plans to read Fumetsu - is the over-arching plot of the series, which concerns Fushi's original purpose - the reason he was created. I will only say that it is a compelling mystery to see getting unraveled a tidbit at a time, and has thus far kept making me all the more curious to see what destination the story is heading towards. But you might get a hint of what I'm talking about if you read as far as chapter 13. That's not much, is it?

Oh, and another point I'd rather avoid is that of the antagonists, since it directly correlates to the aforementioned mystery. I'll let @Lambu decide what and how much he wants to reveal about them.


So, to sum up. You have a (non-battle) shounen manga that tackles mature themes with actual maturity, without feeling too heavy nor too light; you have a story that (to me, at least) feels fresh, engrossing and carefully detailed; you have a range of great, elaborate characters that are nearly impossible to dislike or get bored with; a main character that is - quite literally - constantly evolving, and keeps offering interesting points of view as you follow his journey to... who knows what end

What more do you need? ¯\__/¯