Aku no Hana
The Flowers of Evil

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Aku no Hana es una de las obras más adictivas que he leído; literalmente la terminé de principio a fin en un solo día. Al principio, los diseños de personajes me parecían genéricos y poco atractivos, pero rápidamente el guion me atrapó por completo. La obra mantiene un ritmo que genera tensión y curiosidad, y la interacción entre los personajes crea química y conflicto constante, haciendo que la lectura sea absorbente.

Un punto fuerte de la obra es su mensaje central, que está muy bien logrado. La serie explora la perversidad humana, la fascinación por lo prohibido y la rebeldía contra las normas sociales, usando símbolos ... como las flores y referencias al poeta Baudelaire para reforzar esta temática. Ese trasfondo le da profundidad y consistencia al comportamiento de los personajes, y funciona como el verdadero corazón de la historia.

En cuanto a los aspectos negativos, la obra puede sentirse pretenciosa en su uso de otros simbolismos, que no siempre terminan de desarrollarse ni comunican un mensaje claro. La trama también alberga el tema de enfrentar tu pasado para poder seguir adelante, o el acoso escolar, aunque no es especialmente profunda en estos aspectos. El protagonista puede resultar irritante en muchos momentos, y la historia se vuelve reiterativa hacia el final, donde algunos capítulos podrían haberse omitido sin afectar demasiado el conjunto.

Otro detalle a tener en cuenta es que Aku no Hana requiere cierto entendimiento de aspectos de la mentalidad japonesa y de las dinámicas sociales que retrata, por lo que no la recomendaría para alguien nuevo en el manga o que busque tramas más universales o ligeras.

A pesar de estos defectos, la obra logra equilibrar sus aciertos sobre sus errores. La intensidad narrativa, el desarrollo de los personajes y, sobre todo, la manera en que comunica su mensaje central sobre perversidad y deseo prohibido, la convierten en una lectura recomendable y memorable.


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Aku no Hana is one of the most addictive works I've ever read; I literally finished it from beginning to end in a single day. At first, the character designs seemed generic and unappealing, but the script quickly captivated me completely. The story maintains a pace that generates tension and curiosity, and the interaction between the characters creates constant chemistry and conflict, making it a truly absorbing read.

A strong point of the work is its central message, which is very well executed. The series explores human depravity, the fascination with the forbidden, and rebellion against social norms, using symbols like flowers and references to the poet Baudelaire to reinforce these themes. This backdrop gives depth and consistency to the characters' behavior and serves as the true heart of the story.

As for the negative aspects, the work can feel pretentious in its use of other symbolism, which isn't always fully developed or communicates a clear message. The plot also touches on themes of confronting your past to move forward, and bullying, though it doesn't delve particularly deeply into these aspects. The protagonist can be irritating at times, and the story becomes repetitive towards the end, where some chapters could have been omitted without significantly impacting the overall narrative.

Another point to consider is that Aku no Hana requires some understanding of aspects of the Japanese mindset and the social dynamics it portrays, so I wouldn't recommend it to someone new to manga or looking for more universal or lighter stories.

Despite these flaws, the work manages to balance its strengths with its weaknesses. The narrative intensity, the character development, and, above all, the way it communicates its central message about perversity and forbidden desire, make it a worthwhile and memorable read.

An interesting experience, but one I don’t think fully reaches its potential. It has aesthetic and symbolic value, which is nice, but I miss having more depth to the characters and seeing their inner conflicts pushed further.

It’s a good portrait of adolescence, touching on guilt, desire, and nihilism. While its more poetic tone works to reinforce some points, the lack of a more orthodox writing style takes away from the enjoyment of the narrative as it unfolds. I feel like the story repeatedly promises something, but it never really leads anywhere. Then again, adolescence is kind of like that too.

I like the unresolved ending, where ... the characters simply go their separate ways. In the end, the manga is about how (especially when we're teenagers) we desperately seek meaning and significance; we want to be special and feel different from everyone else—but really, most of that is just in our heads, and life is more mundane than we’d like to admit.

They promised me something like Goodnight Pun-Pun, and I went in excitedly. Terrible. Weak story, bland characters, everything forced in a BAD way. The hype this book has is absurd and makes no sense at all.

The characters' actions don't match reality, as everything is very random and forced. The art also leaves something to be desired, with poor lines, and few pages with even remotely interesting drawings.

But I'm reading the same author's other work, Blood on the Tracks, and I'm enjoying it.

All in all - overrated

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