Aside from a few nude scenes which plummet in prominence after the first 1 1/2 volumes, this is a masterpiece in Original Flavor. Aside from the slightly more mature main character who drives the story (which is completely justified in storyline terms), every characterization is nothing less than perfect. You would believe this to be the perfectly logical, if slightly more heartwarming, follow-up to the series. There is still plenty of Mind Screwing, violence, and angst for the traditional fans; it's just that here, it actually goes somewhere. Pretty much the entire final volume is a giant Crowning Moment Of Heartwarming. Just make sure you clear away any dust before reading; this troper kept getting something in his eye. Again, if you do not mind the sight of a few pages of line art nudity, give this one a try. Highest possible recommendation.
Clendy 82's review
Aside from a few nude scenes which plummet in prominence after the first 1 1/2 volumes, this is a masterpiece in Original Flavor. Aside from the slightly more mature main character who drives the story (which is completely justified in storyline terms), every characterization is nothing less than perfect. You would believe this to be the perfectly logical, if slightly more heartwarming, follow-up to the series. There is still plenty of Mind Screwing, violence, and angst for the traditional fans; it's just that here, it actually goes somewhere. Pretty much the entire final volume is a giant Crowning Moment Of Heartwarming. Just make sure you clear away any dust before reading; this troper kept getting something in his eye. Again, if you do not mind the sight of a few pages of line art nudity, give this one a try. Highest possible recommendation.