The Breaker

This novel is near perfect.
From story to character design to everything.
Definitely not one of those cliche plots overflows with only cute girls, harem and interpersonal relationship based upon superfluous kindness.
Some philosophical arguments raised by the characters are thought-provoking.
The conversations between the characters contain many useful information and the elements of its mysteries are able to get our brain cells working.
Anyone who is interested in light novel with a postmodern background or mystery-lovers can certainly not miss this.

Ok, overall, to conclude the greatness of this novel, there's only one thing I need to mention......

The siblings love between Demon and the Queen. <3

One of the BEST novels I have ever read. Enough said.

I don't know, but korean manhaw's are pretty heavy in portraying the dark themes especially the bullying in the beginning. Compared to Shijou Saikyou no Deshi Kenichi the Breaker is much heavier. If you liked this manga you'll probably like Feng Shen Ji.

Anyways, i think the story line is fanstastic i give it a 9/10 (but only for the first part up until The Breaker: New Waves). Though the death of Shiho was saddening it was understandable and very well done, her death also allows the reader to sympathise for Han as he turns to evil in New Waves.

The art is good i give it 9/10 because I personally like the art style, but usually art come down to interpretation so at worst i think its an 8.

Character development is good 8/10, Shi-Woon starts out a whimp then becomes brave and somewhat strong. Even the little romance between Sosul and Shi was alright.

ALERT: The following review may contain SPOILERS.
Also, english is not my native language, so I'm really sorry if you'll find any error.

Story 8/10

The story is great. There's no other word to define that. It deals with a bullied boy, who after seeing his new english teacher beating up a couple of gangsters, decided to make him his new martial arts master, no matter if the teacher doesnt want to.
He will get rapidly involved with the "Murim", the martial arts world, that's not so kind, specially with Chun-Woo, the teacher, who's actually the "Nine arts dragon", one of the stronger, if not the strongest of them all.
The premise is really simple, but it's told in such an effective way, and becomes so much complicated... Despite all, the story is certainly the weakest part of this manwha. Do not misunderstand, it really is great, but from the beginning to the very end, it seems like a great prologue for the next part: The Breaker New Waves, although I havent read it yet. The way the manwha proceeds, the way it ends, all seems to let you think that that's not the end, that's only the beginning, and what will happen next is actually the main plot. And at the end of the manwha, I wasnt fully satisfied..

Art 10/10

Never seen such beautiful pages, such amazing splash arts... The artist is a prodigy. The fighting scenes were so good, I wanted more and more of them, they did never bore me. This is absolutely the strongest point of the manwha.

Characters 9/10

Uhm... I don't really know how to say that, but this is the first manga in which I couldn't find a single annoying character. They were all fun, even if they were depressed (like the main protagonist in the first 10/20 chapters), or weak (like Soseol), they all managed to amaze me and, like the drawings, they did never bore me.

Enjoyment 9/10

As I said, the fighting scenes were next level, but that's not the only reason why I gave 9 out of 10 to "Enjoyment". This manga was actually quite funny. The jokes or funny moments were never put in wrong places, they were actually fun and managed to break the monotony of that scene or that situation.
A character also broke the fourth wall!

"Hey calm down! We're here at the ocean and should be having fun. And the authors even made the effort to use color pages for fan service..."
"Dammit. What's with the sudden ocean thing? I understand we've been starving for color pages, but..."



Overall 9/10
I really, really, really wanted to give this manwha 10/10, but the constant prologue feeling didn't let me do so. This had the potential to become the greatest manga/manwha I've ever read, but it didnt manage to do so. I'm hoping that if the writer's purpose was really to write a prologue, "The Breaker: New Waves" will be able to meet my expectations.

Like most action manhwa this involves martial arts in some form, the story however is quite different even if it wasn't very complex. But I enjoy how consistent they were with the jargon (even if they changed the translations back and forth throughout) and the dialogue was pretty interesting.

The art was amazing, it changed drastically throughout the series and in my opinion only got better. Despite the characters looking somewhat bug like they were very attractive and the panelling was easy to take in, on top of it the action scenes were incredibly easy to follow and they even had some special 2 page panels that depict giant fight scenes.

Characters were kind of a hit and miss for me, the selling point of the protagonist was that he is incredibly naive and pure but it went a little too far trying to prove that point sometimes which sort of ruined immersion for me. The protagonists 'crush' was also unrealistically trusting in him which was also a turn off. Other than those two traits of those two characters, all the characters were likeable. I even liked the bullies because of how they were written, though I did want to punch them quite hard.

All the time I have spent reading this manhwa was worth it and I have read it over again 2 or 3 times now. I do wish Shi-yoon developed actual martial arts abilities that weren't reliant on the strength of his ki, but that was a minor displeasure.

This manhwa is pretty awesome it has a great plot with good drawings, its style of story feel almost like a Japanese manga, and like all Korean manhwa start as a long thin strip and converts to the easy to read "manga" style. This had great build-up and a very good cliff hanger finish. Spoilers from here on.

~SPOILERS~

Shioon, whom is the protagonist, a victim of consistent bullying, pushing him to the limits of his rationality and is on the verge of committing suicide. He see his teacher(Nine Arts Dragon-NAD) fighting with some bouncers in the city while walking around and begs him to teach him how to fight. He finds out that he has almost no Ki in his body and is told that he really can't do much in the state he's in. The the nurse(Shi-ho) calls him over to her house and gives him magical ball, she tells him this will help and is the key he needs actually practice this crazy martial arts his teacher know. This has the dual ability of having him perform these amazing things and uncontrollable ki. Make a long story short NAD challenges the Alliance and Shi-ho get shot to death NAD goes berserk and destroys Shioons ki center, and banishes him as his disciple. The onto New waves which is just as good. Read it, Read it now. 3-4 times it's worth it.

The Breaker ... When i first started reading this manhwa i didn't know what really to expect. Lets start with a brief description.

The Breaker is a manhwa that follows mostly 2 people, Yi Shi-Woon, a highschool boy who is very week, frail, cowardly and is under constant bullying and Han Chun Woo a recently transfered professor who is a "ladies man". In truth, Han Chun Woo is actually at the school on a mission, he is apart of the murim, a secret world of martial arts and when Yi Shi-Woon sees who Han Chun Woo really is, he asks him to be trained so that he can stand up to the studants who bullie him.

The story branchs of from this 2 characters, other characters eventually show up, all very unique and a brand new world opens up for Yi Shi-Woon.

Aside from the amasing plot that takes awhile to develop but once it starts it really gets you interested in the manhwa, the art work is fantastic. The character designs, the backgrounds, its all so well done that the manhwa kept me drooling all over it. The character themselvs as stated previously are all very unique and each have their own personalities and are very memorable.

As you can see from my fanboy'ish review, i loved reading this masterpiece, i enjoyed it so much i read all 72 chapters in one day, and on the next day i went back and read it again in 1 day, thats how much i enjoyed this manhwa.

I definatly recommend The Breaker(and its sequel wich is still ongoing atm) to anyone who likes a good story with interesting characters and huge character devolopment, great art work and epic martial arts technics.

I hope you enjoy it as much as i did, and thank you for spending the time to read this Review.

To me, The Breaker is the best action title on this site. (I got a TL;DR for each paragraph btw)

Art TL;DR - The art is damn good. The martial arts are stylish. SSStylish! If you will. It speaks for itself but it takes a few volumes to hit that 10/10 level.

Getting to the point, the main appeal of the series is the art while it does take a few volumes improve to the standard of the rest of the series. The character designs are well done because they often echo the character's personality e.g. Hyuk So Chun is a character who is for all accounts perfect as a martial artist. Both his character and appearance are simple yet refined and perfectly orthodox. The backgrounds are sparse at times but, that sparseness is sometimes used to have the focus of the panel be squarely on the action and when there is detail in the backgrounds and especially the cars the art is top notch. The choreography and panel flow really shines and is what makes the series what it is, makes the action parts feel smooth and sleek and it's very easy to follow the flow of the fight which a lot of shounen manga sometimes fail to do.


Story TL;DR - The story has more to it upon rereading but on the surface it still does a good job of facilitating the martial arts action without being needlessly convoluted.

The story seems simple enough on the first read and with its fast pace it makes it an easy read where the story doesn't take away from the action and facilitates it well. Upon rereading, especially after reading the sequel, you can really appreciate how the story sets up multiple sub plots relevant in both this series and the sequel. A lot of the things that would usually be a problem aren't because it makes sense in the context of the story. without spoiling anything, there are parts of the story where it seems like the writing has taken a shortcut and leapt forward to progress the plot but the reasoning for it makes sense when considering the context of the overarching plot and why the situation is how it is. Also the story balances focus between the subplots, MC and his teacher well to a point that the plot remains engaging, it's never too much of the same.


Characters' TL;DR - The MC develops nicely thanks to pacing and the fact that we see each turning point in his character, the teacher Chun Woo is just a solid cool guy and the supporting characters are solid albeit some are left a bit shallow.

The characters are much like the story, facilitating the story at a glance but having a good level of depth and development upon a closer look. The MC Shi-Woon is comparable to Midoriya (Boku no Hero academia) and Kenichi (History's Strongest Disciple Kenichi) being a weak ass kid who was bullied and then picked up by some of the strongest people in the world. His development is more solid however. the do-gooder aspect is still there in prime shounen fashion but, seeing where he came from emotionally one can see why he feels that way. There's a part where he says he wants to learn martial arts to protect himself and the people he cares about but unlike the aforementioned protagbags, you get the sense that it's because after experiencing that constant fear and feeling powerless to a point he'd consider doing anything to get a break, he wants to stand up for himself and be nice to everyone because he wants to distance himself from how he was and how his bullies are as much as possible. The teacher, Chun Woo, is a loose cannon but his backstory explains his reckless attitude and his soft side and it gets to a point where his story is as engaging, if not more than, Shi-Woon. Supporting cast is good too but this is long as is.

Wrapping this long ass review up, I gave it a 10 because the art in its entirety is top notch and the writing goes along to fit with it making it feel like a complete package. The art is the stand out aspect of the series but the story and characters are still good, in fact I give the writing even more credit for being good without drawing focus away from the main appeal of the series. Shoutout to Kengan Asura tho

There's no need me writing this as is evident to the continuous list of reviews with rated 10 but with free time comes great.. no, not great but a responsibility to write a review from a not so imaginative, opinionated person who dreams to be a writer.

The Breaker is a series that broke from the overrated fighting solo hero, school life routine that is rampant on many comic I've observed. I've read the first 3 chapters or so and I knew I would waste my time for a couple of hours to finish the volumes available, in which, with luck was already completed.

You know the story. A teen in school. Weak and socially awkward, bullied. And here, with a drum beat, the master, feared and infamous to many great artist, not the one with paint brushes. The kid asks the teacher, literally as this master was a teacher at the time, to teach him kick ass. Typical story? Not. Read the other articles here. They have said it eloquently. But since this is a review and I have to detail the awesomeness, and justify my 8 rating, here goes... boom, wa paahhh. then girls go ahhhhh.. ohh he's so awesome! then hero goes as long as good exists, evil never prevails... I will save you ... ugh. noooo. I will never give up yo! (scratch the yo)...

And that is why it's a manga worth watching (I mean reading, man. sheesh, really). Hope I convinced you, if you're still not at this point, which is quite impossible considering this so majestically written piece of shit.. ah. I mean art.

Following our protagonist, we are taken through the vast world of a secret martial arts society, the Murim; where the top of the food chain are the strongest practitioners of martial arts. The general plot of this manwha seems to be linear, hero vs villain, hero pulls through in the end; yet there are many surprises. The art and character development are lacking in finesse, but are made up with strong emotion and iron-clad wills. Overall I would rate 10/10 for this based on how easily you get sucked into the story, wanting to see more of our heroes war on evil.

Story 8: The Breaker's narrative has a unique approach to its structure by creating a very linear story that progresses in an almost circular fashion. What I mean by that is that each new 'arch' follows a similar pattern, with the same beats and plot details, but each one furthers a very clear linear pathway toward the conclusion. Unlike stories like the big three this story is very clearly bringing us to a conclusion and each loop is simply a means to make us care about the world and characters in order to make that conclusion feel more impactful. And in that regard, this story shines, it has a solid set of likeable characters that gain depth as you progress and are mostly well developed. Its hallmark however is the story's message on bullying and peer abuse. I have never seen a story handle this issue in a more relatable and realistic fashion. The writer and artist clearly were holding nothing back in their depictions, and did not hold anything back when expressing how horrific these kinds of situations can become. Now, while it is unpleasant to think about, it is important to discuss and the creators should be commemorated for being willing to have that in this manwha.


Art 6: The art for the most part is quite fair, with character designs that stylish and unique, set pieces that are nice to look at, and shading that sets the tone for each panel. However, when in motion the results are iffy, some of the fights just really don't look very good and are hard to keep up with. The blur style they use doesn't really portray the motion the characters are taking and often just looks disjointed and bizzare, like each movement is breaking both time and space for the sake of plot. Granted, this is generally only an issue in the early part of the series, and is far less noticeable later on.

Character 8: the characters as mentioned before are generally well developed and mostly turn into interesting figures within the narrative, with one exception. The bully is just the bully, he has no other characteristics and has no redemptive qualities. This is a bit of a shame, but is understandable given the clear zero tolerance message being expressed here. Still I feel it is a bit of missed opportunity to make a deeper message on the circular nature of abuse and bullying and it could have really elevated the story to a higher level.

Enjoyment 8: this series has three key details that make it stand out and keep it entertaining: a surprisingly unique and well developed lore, a solid character line up that works well together, and a strong moral message that doesn't sugar coat important and serious concerns. The manwha may not be a masterpiece, but it is a damn good read that holds well to scrutiny.

Overall 8: If you are looking for a solid martial arts tale, featuring an underdog rising story that expresses strong moral arguments in a very relatable way while not holding back in explaining the serious nature of bullying and child violence, then you will enjoy this series.

Has to be one of the best manhwa's i ever read! Everything about it was absolutely amazing, i hate that it ended but there the new waves ;D The art is just stunning! I recommend this manga to everyone !

So for those that don't know I like to learn something every time I read a manga or watch an anime. Case in point 'The Breaker' is a Manwha which is a Korean manga and a Manhua is a Chinese manga, just so you know what those mean, now TO THE REVIEW.

The Breaker, at first, looks like it's going to be one of those bully revenge stories, but thank Christ it wasn't, it's about (correct me if I'm wrong) the world of underground martial arts and what happens when people who have apparent monstrous amount of Ki fight. I only thought Ki was the fundamental part of Buddhist medicine and that one martial art I've forgot (Good job brain), But if you can manifest Ki the way they do in the manga.... I want right now.

To the art, it's really fucking good, the time and effort that someone put into it is evident, from the comedy moments where everyone looks like those chibbi vinyl figures you can buy, to the moments when the person speaking is getting serious, and when someone gets REALLY. FUCKING. ANGRY. At the end, the art just brings home the same feeling that those in the actual manga would be feeling, the sense of "I really do want to be near this guy right now."

The characters, okay at first I thought the teacher was a dick but he turned out to be alright, the student filled the role of "Guy who has potential and doesn't know when to quit." really well and that nurse chick was also kinda fun.

I am willing to say that The Breaker is probably my favorite manga to date, above even Tokyo Ghoul and people who know me know I LOVE Tokyo Ghoul. Also this manga probably has one of the single best ending arc's ever, wrapping up most of the problems presented while setting up for the sequel The Breaker: New Waves (Go read it if just as good if not better). If I had to nit-pick the one thing I didn't like was the fact that the student didn't really have a love interest, I mean there was a girl that he obviously cared for but the lad didn't even get a kiss, a minor thing compared to the rest of the manga though.

So if you have a spot for a action-martial-art-finding-oneself manga The Breaker will most definitely scratch that itch.

Goodbye me brethren, see you in the next one.

Just finished The Breaker part I, I gotta say I really enjoyed it. At first I didn't really how Shioon was getting bullied and doing not shit about it, really irritated me. With the help of his master Chun-Woo, Shioon finally was able stand of for himself and in the process become part of something bigger than himself. All in all he went through an amazing character development, through amazing builds that left me in awe.
The art is amazing it completely left me in shock of its greatness as each chapter progressed.
The character are also splendid, they each bring something to series from bad asses to beautiful females.
I overall really enjoyed reading The Breaker part I, I'm ecstatic to read part I after the sheer greatness that happened in the last arc so much awesomeness. I enjoy the concept of Ki.
Goomoonryong is goat
10/10

This manhwa is one of my favorites. I started reading it and within a day i was finished and wishing there were more chapters out. so i read it again.

Story - 9

The story starts out like so many other fighting manga or manhwa with a kid whos a little different getting picked on by a bunch of bullies until some adult teaches him some moves. While not starting out very unique it becomes a story about much more than. You start seeing a whole new world that was hidden to normal people that Shi Woon is stepping into. One of the good/bad things about this particular story is that it starts off a little slow, so it may take a few chapters to get into. I say this can be a good thing because it feels a bit more realistic plus it really builds up your anticipation and when it does take off it doesnt dissapoint.

Art - 10

F*cking amazing.

Character - 10

this is where it really shines in my opinion. There are so many interesting characters and they are all so different. Plus they really really develop during the story and i can tell that at this point of the story theres still much more they can achieve and its really exciting for the reader. Characters who start out being there mostly for jokes have a much darker history and really get to show you how integral to the story they are. One of my favorite character relationships in this manhwa is the protagonist Shi Woon and his rival So Chun Hyuk. The first time they meet each other changes both of their lives by so much, and at the risk of giving anything away ill stop there. very cool.

Enjoyment - 10

There are quite a few spots in this manhwa where i stopped reading and reread the same few pages a few times over before continuing. The whole story was just a lot of fun to read, and i cant wait to read the rest of the chapters as they are released.

Overall - 10

This is the kind of story that makes your friends mad at you for introducing to them because they cant stop reading it. Its a perfect blend of comedy, romance, and most of all action. Highly recommended.

The Breaker was introduced by one of my "great" friend, this manwha is very entertaining for a person such as myself that has read over 5,000+ manga and although I binge all of The Breaker, and The Breaker: New Wave under less that 1 hour I feel as Shi-Woon Yi has similar power creep struggle scenes that feel overused although it acts as progression for the story which I don't mind. Besides my rambling for this god tier manwha, I just want more chapters... PLS author give me another arc. Oh, and since I have to stretch my review or else this lovely website won't let me submit this... I want to admire how Shi-Woon Yi bleeds like crazy and yet recovers the next day like it's his daily exercise.

I have this tendency to read the first chapter of a manga / Manwha i find interesting from the synopsis and cover art and if I'm not intrigued by the first chapter i move on, but do not fear The Breaker was not something that i "moved on" after the first chapter. This Manwha had me up from 11:30pm all the way to 6:00am!. I'm sure you have all had some sort of anime or manga that has kept you up through the night, making your eyes betray you forcing your eye lids to close as if your eyes were pulling the curtains down, shutting out the light telling you to sleep. BUT!, all of a sudden a new character or plot develops snapping those eyes back into action. The Breaker is one of those things.

Story:
From the very first chapter the story had my eyes glued to my Ipod ( Yes i read manga / Manwha before i go to sleep on my Ipod. ) making my brain force my fingers to swipe the screen down to advance the story, and i gotta say during the entire time i was reading "The Breaker" i had a smile plastered on my face. I'm not a Veteran when it comes to judging stories, considering i haven't read much Manga / Manwha but i can't deny that i enjoyed the story immensely.

Art:
The Artwork can be described in just one word. A Masterpiece. Well...Two words >.> and it only gets better and better as the Artist grows familiar with the Protagonist and the antagonists of the story.

Character:
The protagonist Yi, Shi-woon goes through amazing character development and there is absolutely 0 dull moments when following the Protagonist and same with his fellow companions. The synopsis already tells you the basis of the story ( If you are reading this review without reading the synopsis, Read the synopsis then come back -_- ) and Chun-Woo is exactly the same 0 dull moments with him. Same can be said for Lee Shiho.

Enjoyment:
Look i read about 50 chapters from 11:30pm - 6:00am and i gotta say the entire time i just had a smile plastered on my face and even while waiting for the bus to go to school i was smiling remembering all the hardships the Characters went through and no anime or Manga / Manwha has done that to me before, so yeah 10/10 for enjoyment and when i finished all the 72 chapters i had an even bigger smile on my face knowing that there was a Sequel.

Overall:
I'm gonna keep it simple. 10/10 by far my favorite Manga / Manwha and i know i cant compare a Manwha / Manga to a anime but in terms of enjoyment it surpasses a lot of anime, if not all.

Thank you for reading my First review ill be doing a review on The Breaker: New waves ( The Breaker's Sequel ). Once Again thank you for reading my first review and i promise to improve on my writing >.>.

First of all, I really enjoyed reading this manwha (Korean manga), Its a bit like reading Bleach (only without the supernatural/ super power element to it) and I think its good enough to be animated like Bleach has been (although its a Korean manga so maybe it'll jump from animation to live action instead? There have been many korean live action dramas recently Like City Hunter and Playful Kiss that were originally manga/anime and have been turned into Live Action dramas in Korean so one can only hope that this could be the case with The Breaker) :P

*ahem*
The story: Brilliant. The pace was good and it wasnt just about the three main characters, often it was about the society these characters lived in and how devious and dangerous it was. I liked how the artist/Author was able to create many difficult situations for the characters and it was so detailed that you could well imagine something like this happening now in the real world, which i think is awesome :P Also the Artist/Author knew exactly how to bring in empathy for their characters and I'm sure everybody else will think "How Awful!" during the time they read it too which is an accomplishment I think because some manga artists try to get you to sympathize with the characters but end up failing. This time, it was a success. ^^

The Art: Very well drawn and detailed enough that you could almost imagine the characters coming to life lol It wasnt just the characters that were wel drawn but the surroundings too so you could really picture the scene in your mind :P

The Character design: Well one of the main characters was a bit of a perv at first, always chasing after 1 woman and another main character was always teasing the guys but then suddenly half way through they fell in love with each other and stopped being like themselves as the reader had gotten to know them has..... Maybe it was the situations they were put in but I guess i didnt like the "Abruptness" of the sudden changes of personality/actions of these characters but it was still interesting to read, i dont think this ruined the manga at all :P

My overall enjoyment was pleasant, i just couldnt stop reading it until I got to the end (Which was so disappointing im glad the artist decided to do a sequel called New Waves ^^) There was plenty of action, martial arts, comedy/drama, it stuck well to its genre, overall it was very, very good! I'd recommend this to anyone who is a fan of Bleach and Naruto as its just as good as their are and has similar genres so they wont be disappointed :P

Although this is ongoing , at 45 chapters read I think it's fair that I write a review at this point in the story .

Story : Although not completely and utterly unheard of [lol ,and what is ,in our days ?! ] it certainly has it's unique points.It takes the story of martial arts to a new level ; one with many epic battles and small details.You will find the story easy to digest ,yet not boring ,mysterious and slowly being formed like a puzzle ,not too fast ,not too slow in development. It also has very good humor sometimes and some romance [my perfect combination] 9

Art: well, i can't say anything here except : flawless .A great,clean art ,perfect for martial arts manwa.Err..i don't really know what to say more since I think it's perfect...so 10.

Character: Well this is another nice trait in this manwa.I can guarantee you that these characters are not flat.Each character has something special ,but now i will only focus on the 3 main characters :Woo Han Chun ,Lee Shi Woon , Lee Shiho [ don't ask me why they seem to have the same names...i have no idea cause i don't know corean ]
Woo Han Chun: Well besides he is a total hottie....I think his personality is one of the most complex in this series.In him, a battle of many different feelings is taking place , and you can see that throughout the series,as he ,as an individual , changes with the advancement of the story .I personally love all the sides of his character: the dark, vengeaful ,merciless,but also the kind ,funny ,bit flirtatios part , and especially , the way his kindness and caring towards his disciple ,Lee Shi Woon and Shiho ,grows throughout this story.
Lee Shi Woon : Another character that you will love.This highschool kid grows so much in this series thanks to Woo Han .A cheerful guy ,yet with a sad background , and sad circumstances .He grew in this series so naturally from a character you pity and feel sympathy for to a strong character you just have to support and admire.His change was the most smooth done, i believe.
Lee SHiho: The 'dame' in this series.At first you see her as a femme fatale ,but I think there are also so many sides to her ,that....I will let you discover by reading this great manwa. 10

Enjoyment : Funny ,full of action , a story with a ferm grasp ....I don't see why someone could dislike this.
Overall:...well it's kinda obvious I give it a 10

Have these reviewers never seen a Chinese wuxia drama? Coming up with cool martial arts moves is in so many wuxia dramas, it's really nothing special. 4/10

--- Mild spoilers ---

The disciple here is easily the most annoying protagonist I've ever seen in any manga - courage and intelligence are not mutually exclusive, and not knowing when to back off can backfire so easily if not for the copious amounts of plot armor equipped by the protagonist. Unlimited spirit = "You cannot keep me down!"? Just break his legs and move on, kid ain't Wolverine. And when people are trying to save your life, please stop trying to throw it away. Let's not forget how hypocritical he was when he stops his master from killing someone that offers up his life, but then proceeds to almost kill another person when his friend was threatened. I'm sure some people would defend him "He didn't know how much strength he was using", but as far as I know, a concrete smashing fist is pretty lethal when applied to a human head.

Art: Why are the women unnecessarily sexualised? That's not usually an issue to me, just another problem in a multitude of issues this manga faces. The chibi drawings are overly used, jarring, and almost seems to be screaming "Laugh now! Look, the atmosphere and tone has changed, I'm making a joke!" Fight scenes are a mess and moves are really just the same, no matter how many names you come up with - huge burst of ki or speed.

Plot: What plot? Let's conveniently forget all about the pill the disciple consumed, even though it's exceedingly rare. Everything is just a stepping stone to Goomoonryong's showdown with the alliance, and completely forgotten and irrelevant after he gets there.

I dont like the story so much I dont think its special

the art is so great

the characters are fine

the enjoyment I give him 9

which make the overall 8 ^^ (7.5)