The concept is a very unique one for a manga, and tends to shun the archetypes associated with shojo and shonen manga. Ikigami moves into the world of thought provoking literature while giving readers a compelling ride. It's almost like a cross between the popular Death Note series and famous dystopian novels such as 1984 and Brave New World.
While the first volume barely scratches the concept's surface, it's a promising start to an exciting new series that will force readers to think a little harder about what they read - and what they would do if they discovered they only had 24 hours left to live.
Ikigami: The Ultimate Limit Volume 1 feels like a warm-up for something great to come in the future. The concept has plenty of potential, and I eagerly look forward to the next installment in this innovative series.
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