Heavenly Delusion, Volume 1: Tengoku Daimakyo

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So this is my first review and I'm not gonna try to appeal to the manga readers wishes or give an overwhelmingly bad score just because of the "nothing personal " grindset mal reviewers are used to having.I'm just going to dump my personal opinion and you just make what you want of it...

This review is written after reading 9 volumes (all existing at the time) equivalent to 54 chapters. This show also is mostly abstained from the "show not tell" way of storytelling,which again really makes it hard to apprecciate the world is trying to set up. The way things are set up, the post apocalyptic Japan setting, the eerie world of creepy beings, terrifying and mysterious, the anomaly of an institution, if there are none others like it that is, that nurses the oblivious young children, it all suggest real effort and thought. On top of that is the personal mysteries surrounding the characters themselves. The events that led them here, what and who they are, revealed one by one. Nov 20 From the U.S. to Japan, You Can Control the Life-Size Moving Gundam from the Comfort of Your Own Home What bothers me the most about post-apocalyptic narratives is the emphasis on politics and constant human conflict, as if they are necessary components to drive the story forward. However, in this manga, those elements are not as prominent and don't weigh heavily on the plot. Instead, I hope the story continues to prioritize monster battles rather than delving into politics or leadership issues.

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The musical aspect is another standout feature of this masterpiece. Both the opening and ending are excellent, perfectly complementing the overall atmosphere of the series. Likewise, the musical pieces used in moments of tension, sadness, happiness, or calmness more than fulfill their purpose, establishing an emotional connection with the viewer.

This show honestly surprises me, and more for the good kind. As you start watching, you feel a sense of mystery. A mystery that draws you in to keep watching, and experiencing it.With the early beginnings coming across a mixture of Sonny Boy and The Promise Neverland. While coming into more of it's own as the show goes on. Heavenly Delusion* is a world that is more lived in rather than explained, a story in which its earliest images of urban decay and the clean pristineness of the nursery contrast like night and day, telling us everything we need to know within seconds. The former is subjected to the ravages of catastrophe and left humankind to their own devices, buildings left to rot in the overgrow of greenery and decrepit highways. The latter is so clean and saccharine with children running and playing that it feels mystifyingly sheltered, if not outright false. As far as these two places’ geography and ideology is concerned, they Heavenly Delusion”(tengoku daimakyou) is an enchanting manga that blurs the line between dreams and reality. Follow Yumi Nakamura as she embarks on a captivating journey through a mystical realm filled with secrets and enigmatic characters. With stunning artwork and a thought-provoking narrative, this manga will leave readers questioning the nature of perception and the power of belief.Supposing it follows the previous season, Heavenly Delusion: Season 2 will air globally on Disney+. Meanwhile, Heavenly Delusion: Season 2 will be available on Hulu if you’re from the US. And finally, viewers from Latin America can catch Heavenly Delusion: Season 2 on Star +. The OP is ok,has some good visuals but the music isnt anything all that memorable.Same for the ending as well could not be further apart. But even so, the stories of these two locations weave together to make a fine science-fiction tapestry, visually and acoustically beautiful while delving into the darker remnants of what its world means as a breathing space and to the people within it. Kiruko, ist der Bodyguard von Maru und soll ihn unbeschadet ins Paradies bringen, denn der Junge hat eine wichtige Aufgabe. Um was es sich dabei handelt wissen beide nicht so genau und machen sich auf die Suche. Post apocalyptic anime. We have all seen it done countless times, but rarely it gets done in an unique and proper way. Usually it is a generic copy paste plot wise of everything else. This anime blends the likes of Owari No Seraph plot wise with the aesthetics similar to Full Metal Alchemist. For me it hits a sweet spot.

Then there are the two main characters, Maru and Kiruko, both weirdly compelling and complex, in quest of a place called heaven. Such is the level of intricacy that upon one revelation about them, two more layers pop up about something entirely alien. The people they come across, whether it is a lodge owner, or the honest folk of tomato heaven, are equally as interesting as them. In both settings, its characters are constantly chasing their own metaphorical rainbow. For Kiruko and Maru, they are bound together by job contract to find “Heaven,” someone who looks exactly like Maru, and two people that Kiruko knows from their past, though it becomes rather apparent that the duo’s relationship is more than merely a professional commitment. In the midst of their foraging and scavenging, they can only wonder at times of life before the catastrophe. The children in the nursery begin exhibiting behaviors foreign to their cloistered place. They indulge their new, curiosity-laden impulses either with the setting directly or with each other. Even at times where one narrative appears to be left behind and the other takes centerstage, they are constantly bound together by mysteries that thematically complement the seemingly-separate threads. In that spirit, the two stories are always moving in parallel, even if the actual number of minutes spent in each place is unequal.The story is great so far, and that's largely due to the strong deliberate pacing of each episode. It's important that the world has a sense of mystery, but at the same time you don't want to give too much away, or leave the audience too confused by not revealing enough. Tengoku Daimakyou does a fantastic job of pacing the story just right and in a way that feels just right for the viewer. It carries the same sense of mystery that Promised Neverland does, great story-telling so far. It also helps tremendously that the two main characters we spend most of our time with have fantastic chemistry and feature great vocal performances. What do we want from a sci-fi mystery show? Do we want twists and turns, dark reveals, or unpredictability? Tengoku Daimakyo has all of that, but it also has the one narrative technique I With all the forces pressing down upon the characters in *Heavenly Delusion,* there is an inherent interplay between freedom and imprisonment involving body, mind, and soul that is constantly and amorphously shifting. Adjusting to each new situation or truth, and the characters striving for their own sense of self-signification despite them, pervades the show’s glimmers of triumph and its imposing melancholia. The one strong aspect is animation for sure. It starts high and keeps a steady pace (aside from one weird episode). The opening is, probably, the best one this year so far. The song is a banger and animation is stylish, creative and pretty unique. I'd say it sets the bar so high its almost distracting to watch the show for how inconsistent it is. Another delusion indeed. Visually the manga looks good. It has good balance between realism and manga style design. When it comes to environment – buildings, machines, etc. – those look really good. The series does contain nudity from bare breasts to full nudity. Violence is quite graphical in some instances as well.

I haven't been able to find a flaw yet in any of the points above. These are the things that matter for me, therefor I rate this at an astonishing 10. It is still possible that the climax can mess everything up, but given the high production quality I highly doubt that such a failure would happen. After weeks on the sideline, the "Heaven" side of Heavenly Delusion takes the narrative's reins and slides downhill towards the inevitable disaster at the bottom. It feels a bit like the anime playing catchup, and that's more or less true. The adaptation, particularly with episodes 8 and 10, has prioritized aesthetics and cohesion in favor of following the manga to the letter. I've already argued that this has been an elevating approach too, so I don't mind if it means a more utilitarian installment now and then. I'd say that this episode benefits from the rearrangement, where Mimihime takes charge and becomes even more likable—and pitiable. I have a great appreciation for this manga storyline; it truly stands out to me as one of the most unconventional post-apocalyptic tales. Typically, post-apocalyptic stories adhere to a familiar pattern: a world devastated by catastrophe, battles against monsters, encounters with some survivors, involvement in leadership or political matters, and conflicts among humans. Dabei ist der tägliche Feind ums Überleben, die Menschenfresser, der Hunger und Durst der sie begleitet. Information is slowly revealed about the devastated and dysfunctional world. However, with two co-occurring storylines that are equally vague and slow to reveal information, it can feel aimless at times. For Kiruko's group, they wander around in search of "Heaven," and they have no clues to go on other than hunches like, "Oh, wow, the water in this area is supposed to be 100% safe (derp) to drink, so they'd surely establish 'Heaven' there, right?""Look at this bird symbol on my gun. Whoa, it's on the boxes, too!" Needless to say, it's more of a journey than a tightly plotted story, but the ambiguity makes the unraveling all the more enticing.

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Whether through Kiruko and Maru, the children in the nursery, or the many peoples and places that are seen and heard, *Heavenly Delusion* is thus a grimly communal series where the setting can be vicious and choking, violent without remorse, and difficult to stomach. And at the same time, it is capable of producing tender mercies, sincerity that stands against the specters of death waiting in the wings. Every day, the characters see and learn a little more, grow a little closer, and attempt to find what they need to find. Not every truth, person, or monster beyond Heaven’s Door is pleasant, but the feeling that they can, and will, carry on is always there. Voice Acting: Decent and consistent. The voices fit the profile of the characters, and mesh well with eachother making their interplay rather satisfying. There has been nothing too extravagant thus far from this department, it has been steady. It is a dystopian sci-fi set in a post-apocalyptic Japan told from two perspectives: A group of kids and teenagers living in a walled-off so called "heaven", kept by secretive teachers of exploring the mysterious "outside" - whatever that is. And the second group is a duo of late teenagers searching for "heaven" and facing a myriad of challenges on their way. It's probably helpful to point to the Japanese folklore lightly woven into the tapestry of the surroundings to provide context, as most Japanese watching the series will be aware of the references going in. Izanagi and Izanami are a brother-and-sister pair (which is also important in light of how the author explores brother-sister relationships) of deities who engage in an incestuous union to give birth to the deformed Hiruko, whom they abandon. Not only does Hiruko have fish-like characteristics, but he also grew extra appendages and other unnatural features. Hiruko is a name the maneaters are often referred to as, and most of the designs appear inspired by oceanic creatures. Additionally, creation myths, including that of Japanese folklore, involve heaven and earth separating.