Good morning, cuties. I hope you're in the mood for some angsty manga and sexual tension that is also easy to read. I stayed up because of these two guys and hope the same happens to you, or even better, that you can enjoy it a better time. I'm talking about Hanger Vol. 2, by Hirotaka Kisaragi. Thanks to the publisher for sending me a review copy!
- Print Length: 176 pages.
- Publisher: TokyoPop (May 18, 2020).
- Publication Date: May 18, 2020.
- Genres: Gay, Romance, SciFi, Yaoi.
- Rating: 4 / 5.
In a futuristic Neo-Tokyo, crime is rising rapidly in the wake of a new generation of super-drugs capable of enhancing the user’s physical and mental abilities. Hajime Tsukomo is a new recruit on a federal task force trained to go after these powered-up criminals. Now he must team up with Zeroichi, a so-called Hanger looking to reduce his own jail sentence in exchange for helping to take down these chemically-boosted bad guys.Afraid that Hajime could suffer the same tragic fate as his previous Keeper, Zeroichi intentionally widens the emotional distance between them for Hajime's own safety, leaving a frustrated and hurt Hajime doubting the kind of relationship they really have. Unfortunately, finding the time to sort out their feelings isn't a luxury either of them can afford— not with the mysterious group responsible for the death of Zeroichi’s former Keeper suddenly terrorizing Neo-Tokyo once more.In the face of even greater danger and higher than ever stakes, Zeroichi must learn to move past the fear that has been driving them apart and rely on Hajime as a true partner.
The push and pull between Zeroichi and Hajime goes to another level in this volume. Their relationship is getting somewhere and, although it's still far from perfect, they make it work just like that. I think it wouldn't be the same if they got along. It's what makes this story move so fast, that they're still working things out, but with some improvement in how they work as a team.
Hanger Vol. 2 is not very different from the first volume in terms of pace and content. There's still a lot of violence, but also a few surprises here and there. I liked how Hirotaka Kisaragi managed to give everyone their spot, develop those characters, and still introduce a few new ones. It takes some skill to manage a big cast, and this man here is doing it with no problems
As for the cons, there were a few dialogues that didn't feel that natural, along with the fact that there are a lot of masculine characters here. It seems a little weird to me that the whole cast is just men, and don't get me wrong, there's a twist regarding a character that I loved and made my fanboy very happy, but I'd prefer a more balanced cast so it looks more realistic.
All in all, Hanger Vol. 2 is a perfect reading when you want something quick but intense that will surprise you many times during the reading. The art is flawless, the action scenes will keep you glued to the screen, and the story is captivating. I'm eager to see what's gonna happen next and how the new elements will play out, because this volume sets the stage for something big.
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