Character

An aspiring mangaka becomes popular by transposing the character of a serial killer he encountered in real life. Flattered, the killer decides to commit a series of crimes inspired by the manga secretly dedicated to him. Life influences art, and art influences life? The central dynamics are quite interesting, and I must say that even visually, I noticed a greater effort compared to the typical Japanese mainstream blockbuster. However, the stereotyped execution and corny writing make the film too toothless and predictable, especially in portraying the killer. Many corny situations seem to be directly taken from a manga... and indeed, it looks like the film itself is also adapted from a manga. Despite the flaws, I found the viewing to be quite entertaining nevertheless, and I am also quite sure it’s going to make some impact on a younger audience.