Victorian Romance Emma Reviews

The presentation was very unique and very un-Japanese like. The victorian period had been researched so much that the manga itself looked like a british book if it were nt for tje artwork presented The art was fantastic. The ink tone was just right and at some points it looked as if the picture itself had come to life! The hair sketch and shading was simply marvelous and though the art was in black and white, the cover made up for all the scans thereafter. Wow! I was simply amazed by how the story was set up by the author! Kaoru Mori is truly an amazing storyteller. The charatcers were very complex and very simple to understand and relate to. William Jounes was a real puzzle to solve throughout the whole manga series. He was just so simple and yet so difficult to understand.

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Emma was sweet, subtle, and very classy; characteristics many current series lack. There are no magical girls, super powers, explosions, or intense action. The overall storytelling, characters, locations, artwork, and music were very pure and enjoyable. It is a wonderful series for sitting back and relaxing. It has plenty of historical references and clips of everyday life. Watching common people mill about their business makes the series that much more interesting to watch. As with any good story, the ending will somewhat surprise. It seems open ended for a sequel, but closes the book at the same time. By the second episode, I was completely hooked on the characters and their stories.

I would recommend Emma to those who enjoy the simple pleasures in life and don't expect much.

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