I've always been intrigued by manga, yet never into comics, both western or Japanese. I got a hold of this as a celebrity I was following on Twitter had mentioned he was reading it, so I thought I'd give it a shot.

I couldn't put it down. Any chance I got (commuting on the train, before going to bed, right on waking up), I stole a chance to read it.

From start to finish, I felt immersed in their world, and grew a familiarity with each character, even the supporting cast. Perhaps it's better to say it was an ensemble cast, as the story progressed with the help of each friend in the story, and this is testament to the power of friendship, one that is optimistic in the face of much darkness.

A very uplifting story. I am glad I was introduced to the world of manga with this series.