A review by renpuspita
Onibi: Diary of a Yokai Ghost Hunter by Atelier Sentô, Cécile Brun, Olivier Pichard

lighthearted mysterious slow-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? No
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

 Onibi is a nice blend of travelogue and the mystery of the Japanese ghosts known as youkai. Written and draw by Atelier Sento, a creative team duo of Cecile Brun and Olivier Pichard, Onibi described their trip to Niigata. I think the trip itself was happen but they decide to mix it with youkai hunting, adding some mystic feeling on it. For me, the illustration is pretty nice but the story seems to lacking. It feel jumbled since the story told in some kind of anthology or short stories. However, you will wondering if Brun and Pichard really encounter youkai in their Niigata trip or they just imagine them at all. For a graphic novel with yokai ghost hunter in the title, sadly the type of yokai is not that plenty.

Still a pretty good graphic novel that combine a travelogue with a horror theme that suitable for people that easily scared by ghosts (aka, me, lel) and also perfect for a short and quick read. I just wish the story told more comprehensively and feature more yokai. 

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