For fans of fantasy manga, a new series has emerged that's been gaining attention for its unique premise and intriguing storyline. "After God" is a dark-fantasy manga created by Sumi Eno that delves into polytheism in the modern age. The world is suddenly invaded by creatures known as gods, who possess incredible powers but have no discernible weaknesses.
These gods operate under rules that are both fascinating and unsettling. Their very presence cannot be captured through photography, making it impossible to create an idolized image of them. However, once a human gazes into the eyes of a god, they're instantly drawn in by an otherworldly charm that ultimately leads to their downfall – a process akin to being ensnared by an anglerfish.
The story follows Waka Kamikura, a high schooler who embarks on a journey to uncover answers about her missing friend's disappearance. Along the way, she encounters Tokigawa Sachiyuki, a researcher who becomes entangled in the mystery alongside her. As their investigation progresses, they discover that Waka has eyes of a god – an ability she must now grapple with as she vows to take down these deities.
What makes "After God" stand out is its masterful storytelling and artwork. Eno's visuals are akin to those found in hauntingly beautiful angel memes, capturing the essence of these biblical-like creatures in all their grotesque beauty. The narrative balances dark themes with humor that not only lands but adds an extra layer of complexity to the story.
The world-building in "After God" is rich and immersive, drawing parallels between the series' unsettling premise and our own world's obsession with social media. Everyone from gods to humans has ulterior motives at play, using each other for their own gain. This intricate web of deception makes it impossible to discern what's real and what's just a facade.
If you're looking for a manga series that will captivate your attention with its adult cast, engaging storyline, and stunning artwork, "After God" is definitely worth checking out. With its unique blend of dark fantasy, body horror, and humor, this series promises to be an unforgettable read.
These gods operate under rules that are both fascinating and unsettling. Their very presence cannot be captured through photography, making it impossible to create an idolized image of them. However, once a human gazes into the eyes of a god, they're instantly drawn in by an otherworldly charm that ultimately leads to their downfall – a process akin to being ensnared by an anglerfish.
The story follows Waka Kamikura, a high schooler who embarks on a journey to uncover answers about her missing friend's disappearance. Along the way, she encounters Tokigawa Sachiyuki, a researcher who becomes entangled in the mystery alongside her. As their investigation progresses, they discover that Waka has eyes of a god – an ability she must now grapple with as she vows to take down these deities.
What makes "After God" stand out is its masterful storytelling and artwork. Eno's visuals are akin to those found in hauntingly beautiful angel memes, capturing the essence of these biblical-like creatures in all their grotesque beauty. The narrative balances dark themes with humor that not only lands but adds an extra layer of complexity to the story.
The world-building in "After God" is rich and immersive, drawing parallels between the series' unsettling premise and our own world's obsession with social media. Everyone from gods to humans has ulterior motives at play, using each other for their own gain. This intricate web of deception makes it impossible to discern what's real and what's just a facade.
If you're looking for a manga series that will captivate your attention with its adult cast, engaging storyline, and stunning artwork, "After God" is definitely worth checking out. With its unique blend of dark fantasy, body horror, and humor, this series promises to be an unforgettable read.
like whoa Eno's visuals are seriously unsettling yet beautifully haunting at the same time, i'm low-key obsessed with how it balances dark themes with humor too 
it's like no other story i've read before where everyone has ulterior motives and you're literally trying to figure out what's real and what's just a facade 
. The concept of gods with no weaknesses is already giving me chills 
. I love how the artist has woven social media obsession into the narrative - it's so relevant to our world today 
. And the fact that Waka has eyes of a god just raises the stakes even more 
. Can't wait to dive in and see where this story takes us! 
the artwork tho its soooo creepy but in a good way! 
and the storyline is wild like what if our social media obsession was actually a form of worship for these gods?! 
it makes me think about how much we rely on screens and technology, and how that can be both a blessing and a curse...anyway i cant wait to finish the series and discuss it with my friends in study group 
Is it like, a superhero thing or more like a horror story? 
Can't wait to find out what happens to Waka and her friend's mystery! 
I'm low-key obsessed with the new manga series "After God" 
. The way she weaves together dark fantasy, body horror, and humor is pure magic 
. I love how the story explores themes of social media obsession and deception - it's so relatable 
. Waka's character arc is especially compelling, and I'm invested in her journey to uncover the truth about her missing friend 
. If you're a fan of series like "Tokyo Ghoul" or "Boogiepop", you'll devour this! 
it's like she took all these real world mythologies and turned them on their head. and the artwork man... it's like someone poured all my angst into a blender and hit puree 
But what really gets me is how it taps into our own world's obsessions, like social media and deception. It's like the author saw some real-world parallels and just ran with them. Anyway, if you're in for a wild ride of dark fantasy, body horror, and dark humor, "After God" seems like a solid choice 
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Who needs social media when gods are invading your life? 
[GIF of a person trying to take a selfie with a god, only to be sucked in]
i think this series is gonna be HUGE 
just finished reading about this new manga "After God" and I gotta say it's got me HOOKED 
. I mean, who doesn't love a good anglerfish analogy for being drawn in by someone's charm? It's like the author just took every cliche from internet memes and mashed them all together into one neat package. The artwork is...interesting, I guess, if you enjoy it when characters look like they're made of melted wax.
sumi eno's storytelling is always on point, & this series seems like it's got a great balance between dark themes & humor - can't wait to dive in & see what all the fuss is about! 
but at the same time, it's kinda interesting how their powers work... idk, maybe Waka's situation is similar to when you're scrolling through social media and everything looks perfect on the surface but then you see all the cracks? 
anyway, if u haven't already, definitely give "after god" a shot! 
what I really want to know is how the author plans on handling the story's themes of social media obsession and deception 
. And Waka's storyline with her missing friend and her newfound powers has me curious - what's up with those godly eyes?! 
i'm definitely gonna have to check this out and see what all the fuss is about 
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