Manga Review: Fire Punch, Volume 4, by Tatsuki Fujimoto

Rating (Out of 5): ~3

Publisher: VIZ Signature (VIZ Media)

Release Date: October 2018

Volume: 8.

Spoilers?: No.

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Volume: 1. 2. 5.

Goodreads Synopsis:

In a frozen dystopia where inhabitants eat flesh to survive, can the destructive powers of fire bring salvation?

In the not-too-distant past, the Ice Witch blankets the world in snow, starvation, and madness, leading the inhabitants to seek their salvation in fire. With that, an unusual destiny unfolds for two young orphans, Agni and Luna, blessed with the ability to regenerate. But will this ability prove to be more of a curse than a blessing?

Boss, the leader of the Behemdorg escapees, finds he’s at a disadvantage when fighting the soldiers who continue pursuing them. But all that changes with the sudden appearance of a mysterious spear-wielding girl and a masked man who are willing to lend their aid. Meanwhile, will Agni have to perform that certain act once again for those who revere him?!

Review:

Agni is struggling with what to do with himself. He wants to help people, but he also doesn't think he has the right to help people. Now that people are treating him like a God, worshiping and believing he can save them, he wants to do what he can for them. Even if that means a little cannibalism.

The characters in this series are so demented, and disturbing. We meet a new character in this volume, who wants to remake the world, with destruction and rebirth. To remake it, you have to destroy it.

All of this is very disturbing to me. This whole series, really.

While I wouldn't read this on my own, I will admit that I'm a little fascinated and intrigued by it. It's a very odd concept and how it's all playing out. It's awful, but a little fascinating.

 A review copy was provided by the publisher, VIZ Media, for an honest review. Thank you so, so much!