Deadman Wonderland chapter 50

Summary

Ganta Igarashi has been convicted of a crime that he hasn't committed, and sent to a new, privately owned and operated prison, where the inmates are the main attraction in a modern day twist to the gladiatorial coliseums of ancient times. Throw in a healthy dose of weird little girl, some new-found super powers, and a little conspiracy theory, and you have Deadman Wonderland.
Artist(s) Kondou Kazuma
Genre(s) Action, Horror, Mature, Sci-fi, Shounen, Supernatural, Tragedy

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And so this is the show, thematically. Yukino and Arima are fascinating characters to watch, and this volume adds the final bit of necessary depth to their perspectives. Where we run into trouble is in the narrative structuring these revelations are based off. While the play Yukino and her friends are working on is no doubt to be an extended metaphor for their lives, we'll never know for sure: the show ends before we even get to see it. Tonami and Tsubaki might make an interesting couple, but it'll hardly matter to those that don't reach for the manga. Coming so late in the game, their development seems contrived. The only scenes involving a secondary character that seem truly relevant are those with Asaba. His few subdued moments with Arima offer a candid look at a friendship that has developed mostly behind the scenes.

This is a good show, then, built around a superb core of characters, yet unapologetically rough around the edges. Those willing to work for their enjoyment will be rewarded for their loyalty.