The Perfect Ending Doesn't Exi- | Opus manga review
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Sounds very interesting . I will definitely look for this one. I’m leaving before the spoilers. Look forward to more .
It's poetic how a series titled “Opus” was the last book made by its creator. Opus is typically used when describing someone's last project, their “magnum opus,” if you will. The word has two definitions, one being music-related: “a separate composition or set of compositions by a particular composer, usually ordered by date of publication.” And a more general meaning: “any artistic work, especially one on a large scale.” But I would argue that there is a third meaning created by our culture, and that is simply “ending.”
The reason I think the ending worked for you so well is that the ending wasn't some grandiose event with a world-threatening evil. It just ended. No theatrics, and no drawn-out goodbyes. It just stopped. It wasn't a magnum opus, but just an opus. I find that rather fitting, with this being the author's last work.
A story that is similar to this but not a manga would be Pinocchio. Stick with me for a moment (Lies of P has got me in a Pinocchio mood). Both stories start off with a creator making something; in Opus, it's a manga, and in Pinocchio, its…Pinocchio. Both creations gain sentience and question their own existence, depending on which version of Pinocchio you experience, as there are multiple interpretations. Pinocchio strives to be something he isn't, and Opus asks why it was created a certain way. Both stories tackle the theme of a creator's work, a god and it's creation-and offer different, unique perspectives. Again, it's not a manga, but I found Pinocchio to be a great pairing.
Great video, Simon! I loved hearing your more in-depth thoughts on a book, and I'll definitely check it out as I haven't actually read it for myself 😅 (most of this is second-hand knowledge from your review).
It's crazy how much you were able to interpret when I even said that my explanation was muddy lol! And I completely forgot to talk about the title being Opus! You broke it down better than I could've since I wasn't even aware of all the different ways you could use the word Opus. I'm planning on doing some more manga reviews in the near future!
hey man just discovered your channel and i like it quite a lot im also new to the manga comunity so i hope you stay on for a long time!!
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Never read any Satoshi. Did watch Paprika, Paranoia, and Tokyo Godfathers. All dope trippy psychological vibes
Tokyo godfathers i haven’t heard of. Which one would you recommend?
def check out Tokyo Godfathers if you have a chance. It's a fucking trip. lol@@simonsaburou
I wasn’t first 😢
Mission failed, we’ll get him next time