I decided to reignite an old passion: reading manga/manwha/comic books. It's been quite a while since I last read one. So here's an entry about a short manwha with only 27 chapters called Annarasumanara. I needed it.
Mysteries will always be addictive. It would get you hooked in a minute. When you think of it, it's like magic. Playing with your mind and baffling your reality. There's a trick. There's a secret. From the first page until the last, it would not let you go. Even after knowing the secret, it sticks. It would make you ponder even more.
Annarasumanara (2010)
by Ha Il Kwon
Annarasumanara (2010)
by Ha Il Kwon
Annarasumanara tells the story of Yoon Ah-Ee, a bright high school student who struggles with work, studies, and responsibilities with family, as she meets a mysterious recluse magician at the abandoned theme park.
The story easily intrigues the readers. With only a few dialogues, it still successfully conveys the truth and darkness of the real world. The three characters (magician; Ah-Ee; Il-Deung) also play important roles that help the readers reflect upon themselves further. Full of dream-like scenarios and ambiguity, Annarasumanara holds you captive of its world of dark wonders. But its strength also heavily relies on the powerful, and beautifully created illustrations. As you ponder about the narrative, you also take a moment to drown yourself in its art. Everything is just sewn perfectly together—making this one of the most unforgettable reads.
I also particularly enjoy that core message behind the illusion. The magic of the things you once believed in. The wants you once thought you could achieve. The dreams you once had. It reminds us to remember what it feels like to be a kid again. The kid who believes.
The story easily intrigues the readers. With only a few dialogues, it still successfully conveys the truth and darkness of the real world. The three characters (magician; Ah-Ee; Il-Deung) also play important roles that help the readers reflect upon themselves further. Full of dream-like scenarios and ambiguity, Annarasumanara holds you captive of its world of dark wonders. But its strength also heavily relies on the powerful, and beautifully created illustrations. As you ponder about the narrative, you also take a moment to drown yourself in its art. Everything is just sewn perfectly together—making this one of the most unforgettable reads.
Do you believe in magic?
I also particularly enjoy that core message behind the illusion. The magic of the things you once believed in. The wants you once thought you could achieve. The dreams you once had. It reminds us to remember what it feels like to be a kid again. The kid who believes.
In life, there are so many significant things we tend to overlook as we reach a certain age. Yes, being an adult demands us to be more realistic as we take on more responsibilities (because yes the future is scary, and life can make you lose your sanity at times). But it's life. We cannot stop aging, but we can do so while we keep on learning.
(photo is not mine; credits to owner)
(photo is not mine; credits to owner)
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