r/Shonen 16d ago

Discussion Akatsuki ???

"Akatsuki" is a disease capable of infecting any living being, transforming them into a monster and leading them to certain death. Only warrior-doctors known as "kiriishi" are capable of curing the infected using their "clave"—a special weapon.
Hibiki and Kirisa have been kiriishi for only a month. While Hibiki is a somewhat foolish, gruff boy who claims to work solely for the money, Kirisa acts for the patients' well-being, throwing herself heart and soul into the mission. The starkly contrasting personalities of these two characters—who are opposites in every way—lead to many amusing situations.
Together, they face various forms of akatsuki and find themselves in perilous predicaments that reveal Hibiki’s boundless rage against the disease, despite his seemingly nonchalant attitude...
Could it be that money and glory aren't the only things driving him in his mission?

I don't know what to think; this thing is clearly a design rip-off. How could a publisher see that and greenlight it for release? Unless the plan is for younger kids or inattentive parents to mistake it for *Naruto* and buy it anyway? I flipped through it—it’s not the shonen of the year, but the story isn't bad, and aside from the *Naruto* copycat aspect, the author does seem to be trying to find their own style with the other characters.

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u/Gullible_Ad8472 15d ago

Nani ???
Does it have booba?