I read it a long time ago so I don't recall everything, but I do remember that it was a very heavy manga. Not really suitable for younger readers. It's an interesting read, but you'll need lots of fluff after.
Sakura Gari is my absolute favorite manga, ever.
Psychological horror, Stockholm Syndrome, Lima Syndrome, rape, abuse, suicide, murder, torture...definitely dubcon (rape.) Masataka and Souma are both royally screwed up, but when you really begin to see Souma's life through Masataka, dude's been through some seriously heavy duty crap, not that Masataka hasn't. Believe me, he has, but under all the crazy there's two young men who have no one but each other. And the other secret of Sakura Gari ( no spoilers ) is just wicked sad.
To say it's dark is a serious understatement. A huge box of tissues may be necessary, so keep them within sight, arm yourself with eye, brain and heart bleach, and if you are anything like me, you may require a heart transplant because mine was shattered to pieces at the end of the story. Oh, yeah. ..and read, watch or listen to something that is light, afterwards. I hope you will read it, and please let me know if you liked it.
I've re so much yaoi,yet like the person who posted the question I cant bring myself to read it.In my case it's mostly cause I'm saving it for when I have more free time,because I think that it's a good story and I dont want to "waste" it in a quick read,but your comment seriously scared me (≧∀≦).I am a sucker for dark themed manga,but if the ending is really sad I can't get over it with ease.
The end is open. You get to decide what happens and most of us believe in a ending with both of them able to live no matter what.
Indeed! There are many stuffs here that aren't suitable for underage readers. I'm not worried about the need of something fluff after reading it. It's just, I'm afraid if it's going to disappoint me in some way hahaha. Thank you so much for your response!
Oh, man. I've read several twisted stories and watched several twisted shows. So let's just say I'm so ready for another twisted one.
I even took a peek for few times. However, I'm still hesitant to read the whole manga, because I really hate infidelity and I happened to see some scene of this manga that showed the main character doing sex with more than one people. Silly right? But I don't know whether it'll be okay for me or not. Hahahahaha
Thank you so much for giving such feedback!
I wouldn't consider it infidelity. I would consider it more of a power play to get the best desired results of manipulation to get answers from those who maybe see what's going on and not talking, or who can't talk to the authorities. All those people are drawn to Souma like bees to honey, even if you strip away the dark ugliness, underneath is a compelling dark romance and maybe even a glimmer of hope for themselves and their futures. Souma's past will definitely shine a light into the inner darkness within him. And Masataka. .. he takes an interesting path through Souma's (and his own ) darkness. The light does come, but it's a hell of a winding path.
This is my Sakura Gari album. ♡ http://www.mangago.zone/home/album/37217/
This has made my day. ♡
I thought it was okay but then it was getting all rapey and I just lost interest. Maybe I'll pick it back up one day.
just read it:) and i dont think that is that heavy...its just interesting^^
I'm just delighted that you gave it a chance! :)
I look forward to hearing back from you on your thoughts when /should you pick it up again. :)
I know many of you have read Sakura Gari. I want your opinion about it. I've been reading many mangas and some of them have awesome arts and story. I have always been wanting to read Sakura Gari, but I still can't bring myself to do it since I'm still hesitant about it even after reading reviews about it.