In Shima Shinyas "Glitch" Minato and her sister Akira move with their mother Noe to Touka-cho. However, Minato soon notices something strange: huge, pixelated figures wandering through their high school. Sometimes they appear as random lines, while at other times, recognizable shapes like a giant moose emerge, seen on their way home from the store. Strangely, no one in the town seems to notice or mention these figures.
Above the town's streets looms a massive, densely wooded hill that gives Akira disturbing dreams. There are warnings about wild boars, and cats mysteriously disappear. Children are advised not to go out at night. When Akira is surprised by a strange creature outside her window one night, she, along with her new friends and Minato, decides to uncover the city's mystery and reveal the truth behind these eerie occurrences.
In "Glitch," Shima Shinya combines a simple mystery plot with a refreshingly unique art style and a calm yet mysterious atmosphere. The artwork complements the story in a special way, enhancing the surreal nature of the mysterious town of Touka-cho. The "Glitches" or creatures in the story have a strong visual impact that resonates with the panels.
While the characters may appear roughly drawn and possibly not perfectly detailed in some places, it doesn't detract from the manga's atmosphere. The story itself uses minimal text, relying on well-structured, mostly large panels, allowing readers to navigate through the volume relatively quickly, keeping the plot fluid and engaging.
The debut of "Glitch" creates a tense atmosphere by intertwining a supernatural mystery in a small town with a distinctive art style. We follow Minato, Akira, and their friends as they try to solve the mystery of Touka-cho. The supernatural seems ordinary to the locals, but with the arrival of Akira and Minato, their new friends become interested in exploring the phenomenon.
"Glitch" relies less on big shock moments and more on gradual tension building. The plot is skillfully handled, ending with a surprising twist that adds more intrigue to the story.
Similar to "Lost Lad London," Shima Shinya excels in creating diverse characters with different ethnic and sexual identities in "Glitch." The main character, Minato, uses the pronouns "they/them."
In conclusion, "Glitch" is another unique work from Yen Press, with its own charm that may not appeal to a broad audience but captivates with its distinctive drawings. The artwork is unique and fitting, gradually building a mysterious atmosphere in the city throughout the first volume, ending with a small cliffhanger that leaves readers eager for the next installment.
Glitch GN Vol 01
€16,99
Are you one of the ones who can see them? Minato notices something strange about their new town on their very first day of school, when they witness an eerie shadow. Together with their little sister, Akira, and their new… read more
