The Drifting Classroom - Manga Review & Hardcover Overview

[@shioritakaoka70]

I'm from japan. I'm very appreciate to you for introducing such a wonderful manga. one of the best horror manga in Japan, but it make us to remind that Human beings are powerless before nature.Some of you might know, I recommend also 'Suehiro Maruo' series .日本の優秀な漫画家を紹介してくれてありがとう。この作者はいつもウォーリーみたいな赤と白のボーダーを着ています。丸尾末広の漫画もおすすめだよ。

[@akeemalleyne5890]

It's great that a Japanese person commented on such a classic. 😎

[@jasontodd6605]

Thank you for the suggestion Shiori-san

[@Awakendabeast13]

Wonderful i will get the manga presented and also look into the Suehiro Maruo series i am addicted to wonderful world of manga

[@jabezcreed]

I'm not really a manga reader, but I saw these books on the shelf and fell in love instantly. Already half finished with the 1st hardcover and plan to go back for the 2nd soon.

[@Regosta98]

I've just started reading Manga with Berserk and each time I go pick up a new volume, I see Drifting Classroom on the shelf and it's always so tempting to buy just because of the covers!

[@jabezcreed]

@@Regosta98 DO IT! Seriously worth it. I blew through the first and second volumes. Still have to get the third and read that.

[@nemanjamarjanovic3839]

@@Regosta98 where do you find them?

[@Regosta98]

@@nemanjamarjanovic3839 just at my local bookstore or comic store mate :)

[@madmouse4400]

Comics are technically considered as books.

[@TheMonsterHunterTV]

I started collecting Manga because of you. I will never forget you. So much money already spent....

[@mixedmanga9580]

That new intro bro 👌 😂clean. This is one series I really need to check out. Nice vid man. 🤙

[@JarnePauwels]

Really like the spotlights you do on the off beat, not too talked about books/series, that are still popular. Really like the introductions you do with the manga series, because without I wouldn't have any context

[@omnibuscollector]

I try to provide something that I don’t see from other places and something that I would like to watch myself if I was on the fence about buying a book or series. That’s why I try to talk also about the physical build of the volumes, since that’s important to me :)

[@psychoseb8871]

Still being a manga newbie, I am always searching for older manga. I will definitely check this one out. Thanks! :-)

[@kprojectskurt]

Cool, i´m thinking of buying these pretty soon, this is my favorite horror manga

[@atheistsince1210]

Thanks Riley so I just picked up Vol 3 of Tsuge’s works long time coming and waiting seemed like it would never get here worth the wait the edition has extensive historical narrative for each groundbreaking story .

[@mahado.d.ishigami]

I hate when a good manga story ends , its potential is so good that it can continue abit more , rather than some bad manga that stretch the story unnecessarily

[@iain2080]

Thanks man this is a brilliant overview. I love Ito and he cites Umezz as a direct influence so I really want to see what came before Ito's reign as the king horror mangaka. Really enjoyed your commentary as well in light of Hiroshima. It was the 75th anniversary this year of Hiroshima and Umezz is 84, as you said even if Umezz hasn't mentioned it must have been an influence.

[@rickyspanish5316]

I have those old paper backs all of them. Its such a dope series

[@idontwantahandlewhymustidothis]

Just finished the series ten minutes ago. Very enjoyable!!

[@skinnypuppy1994]

just finished the series today, so incredibly good!

[@sleuthentertainment5872]

The worst horror of this manga comes not from the fantastic elements, but the cruel acts of the characters, the madness of human mind. Is a very heartbreaking traumatic experience...

[@nathanielcohn9073]

Thanks for the great review. Now, I have to have another comic, you evil person. I've been wanting to read more old (that is, pre-90s) manga for a while, and I'd never heard of this series before. That stark, horror-y B&W artwork is so very much my thing and I can't wait to check it out.

[@xgalarion8659]

It's a really solid Lord of the flies-esque manga. Being inspired by LotF is a great thing. It's a great book and a lot of great stories are LotF-esque

[@youremybiggestfan]

Thanks for the video. I gonna order this. :) im looking forward to it soo much

[@Trelkovsky69]

Yo! Great review. Finished it today! I was surprised at how "now" the theme of children rebuilding this world as a better one, is. Relating to fridays for future and so on. The manga actually explicitly alludes to climate change and environmental pollution etc. a few times (e.g. in the dia-show of the future-humans). And I really liked the heartwarming last sentence of the narrator. Haha, just my two cents. Anyway... Cheers from munich, germany.

[@aaron8977]

Picked the first volume of the perfect edition (hard covers) about a week ago, and they’re absolutely awesome

[@sergioarroyo1923]

7:35 Is it sewn? It doesn't seem so from here!

[@turtleanton6539]

Just learned about this manga it seems so awesome.

[@MargReadsManga]

They are beautiful editions. At first I was disappointed a little in the end but as I thought about it was a good ending. Excellent video and very interesting about the mangaka's possible inspirations!

[@omnibuscollector]

ad0rkab1e I agree about the ending. It’s very sudden but as soon as I put it down and kept thinking about it more and more eventually enjoying it more over time.

[@vatcheyousefian3834]

Great video, loved the research component of your review too. Keep up the videos!

[@heatherduke4545]

The first volume has been in my cart on book depository for about a month now... I think I'll probably pick it up now. Glad I found your channel 😊 as a fan of Junji Ito I did think that this series would be something I'd like too 😅

[@m3ritzuk196]

I just finished reading Drifting classroom, its a good read however the last few chapters seemed rushed

[@Pedro-wj5ft]

Awesome video! Keep it coming!

[@earthguardian2]

Just got the second book ☺️

[@turtleanton6539]

Wanna get em just because ITO likes them. And they been sold out sadly here in Sweden

[@orichumo]

definitely gonna buy this one

[@DanielPereira-ge4uw]

Excellent video. I bought all 3 volumes and loved it. Besides Devilman and Juji Ito’s do you recommend other horror mangas?

[@omnibuscollector]

Parasyte, I Am A Hero, the Lovecraft adaptations from Dark Horse, Gantz, Hellsing. That’s off the top of my head but I’m sure I have more I’ve read and am forgetting

[@mathieudube7595]

Great video Ryley! Looking forward to digging into mine. The premise reminds me of JT4’s The Woods.

[@omnibuscollector]

Mathieu Dube I’ve heard about that one and still haven’t read it so I guess I need to check it out!

[@fernandocanogarcia6268]

I was thinking about which edition to buy: the Spanish or this one; I loved this edition so I bought those tomes on Amazon after watching this video

[@jesustenes2]

great video, but do not watch past min14 to avoid spoilers

[@radiomugiwara5691]

Greetings from Italy, my favourite manga.

[@addoworkman2173]

I ran across your vid to see if there was any new publications on this because I've fallen back into my horror manga fixation and TRIED for YEARS to find the paper back...for one, thank you for the fantastic review on the book itself, Im picking these suckers up when I can afford it just on that alone...but also just, I cannot stress enough how on point you are about the analysis of the story and it's influence-I'd argue it's a cornerstone of Japanese Horror in Manga and Film. It's brutal, unforgiving, and has an air of authenticity that you don't see a lot in modern horror.

[@mangageekdom]

Great review brother. :)

[@caitlyn3442]

I started the first volume the other day

[@DeanBarryStuff]

That Intro made me sub instantly my man. Nice work. I have these books too and can’t wait to read ‘em. Shared this on Twitter too, couldn’t help myself. Hope it brings in the subs. :-)

[@omnibuscollector]

Thanks so much! I’ve reached out to a friend to compose an original opening theme song for me so I’m the future I’ll probably have a full two minute version of that published. I appreciate the love so much!

[@3ambeast296]

I just finished reading the manga there is a note at the end that states how this is the artists own fear and how he never grew up from being afraid so you must be right

[@coldmajima0068]

Alsome some Kazuo Umezz manga he is my favourite horror mangaka. I even have both omnibus of Cat Eyed Boy also amazing. & if u ever decided 2 do a video on the seven seas classic collection manga i’d love 2 see that cause i’ve herd they haven’t done well sales wise but i’ve the exact opposite so idk what’s going on? Anyway thanks 4 doing a vid on Umezz’s drifting classroom, so hopefully will get more of his manga🤞 Ultraman, Fourteen love 2 see get picked up.

[@omnibuscollector]

cold majima00 of those I only own the Devilman HCs so I could talk about that series for sure. Very much hope there’s a reprint of Cat Eyed Boy at some point in the future, or that I can find decently priced copies somewhere!

[@Trelkovsky69]

Is it important to read Cat Eyed Boy 1 before number 2 or is it just short stories, that don't heavily relate to each other? I know a place here in my town, where I could buy Number 2. :)

[@Polyfusia]

If I like Junji Ito, what are your top 5 or 10 recommendations for other similar horror manga? The darker and more weird the better.

[@Whocares1987]

Same. The darker and weird.

[@Polyfusia]

@@Whocares1987 Try Shintaro Gago. Very weird and graphic and messed up yet genuinely creative.

[@Whocares1987]

@@Polyfusia that’s wild you said that….literally reading Super-Dimensional Love Gun right now

[@Polyfusia]

@@Whocares1987 That's a good one. Kago desperately needs more English physical printings. I've waited on buying Dementia 21 Vol 1 & 2 because theres a boxed set of the two volumes coming in August. It will be a good collectible version to have on my shelf. I've read scanlations of Anamorphosis and Fraction but they still haven't been printed in English. I don't know why. Both deserve North American releases.

[@Whocares1987]

@@Polyfusia not nearly as grotesque but ptsd radio is solid too

[@RisingShadow11]

I got into the series on a whim just based of this being considered a classic... i kinda felt the end was half baked. i was hoping the kids were going to able to return home. But yeah the more I thought about it I liked the message the book end on. This is a series that has alot great moments that stay with you even after you finished the story.

[@AngelCopout]

I didn't know this existed until a few years back where after reading Junji Ito's "Shiver", I wanted to see what other mangaka there were that did horror and it was an awesome read. I don't reeeeeally care too much for the artstyle of the characters but didn't let that stop me. Finished it in about a few days. I actually didn't know it had these hardcovers until a few days ago so definitely going to be looking to get it once I get up-to-date on Urusei Yatsura.

[@thewayofway1]

This book made me feel extremely hopeless and claustrophobic lol

[@shazam2323]

I believe Junji Ito only did one softcover omnibus version of this right? How does it compare?

[@omnibuscollector]

You’re thinking of his series Dissolving Classroom. It’s an entirely different series of short stories

[@shazam2323]

@@omnibuscollector ah so his omage to this run then. Does he do it justice or are these originals far better?

[@omnibuscollector]

It’s not an homage either, it’s just a completely different series with a similar title

[@Dakurlz0740]

Just finished reading this what is my life now....

[@ruluspirulus]

I think it's a bit different from Uzumaki, but do you think I'd like this one if I didn't like Uzumaki?

[@m3ritzuk196]

Its a good read, i finished reading it. However the last few chapters seemed rushed

[@jasontodd6605]

Okay okay goddammit I’ll subscribe sheeesh

[@sugarray6250]

I can't decide which one to buy this or Akira? 😩

[@omnibuscollector]

Ooh that’s tough. I want to say that this will stay in print and available longer than Akira, assuming you’re talking about the hardcover box set. If talking about the paperbacks then maybe try the first of each?

[@sugarray6250]

@@omnibuscollector Thanks for the advice omnibus collector. I was on the fence because I read the first volume of Drifting Classroom and fricken loved it. I watched the Akira anime and was not impressed so I was hesitant to buy the box set. Ordered a copy of the Akira manga and it was amazing definitely my type of book. After reading it I went online to grab the box set and the price shot up by 50 bucks. So I opted for Drifting classroom instead. I regret not picking up the box set of Akira when I had the chance. That was alot of words! 😅

[@mahado.d.ishigami]

I just finished the 3rd book :( , I want to see them rebuild the world and live to adulthood

[@m3ritzuk196]

I finished it all. Its worth a read

[@chasemoney0]

Damn bro! You're thorough with your reviews! This is dope with the facts! If you want to review Lopicana it would make my week! Or month.... Or year... Lol

[@wenceslaoherrera4604]

David production should be califiquied for adapting kazou umezu 's drifting classroom

[@wenceslaoherrera4604]

David Production

[@hansharry5759]

Complete 3vol??

[@loona349]

these are rly expensive :(

[@Judahgoldman]

how many volumes is in each hardcover?

[@omnibuscollector]

Jdog-kun it’s originally 11 volumes so it’s split a little unevenly. Like close to 3.5 per hardcover.

[@Judahgoldman]

@@omnibuscollector Thanks for the info

[@m3ritzuk196]

I just finished reading this. I really enjoyed it, however the las 5 chapters seemed rushed

[@omnibuscollector]

I don’t remember what I said in this video, but that’s initially how I felt as well. I sat on it overnight before putting my thoughts together and wound up finding it extremely satisfying. Especially when considering historical and cultural influence around it.

[@m3ritzuk196]

@@omnibuscollector for sure man, overall it was a good read.

[@ianmpena]

I would like to see this series become a anime in the near future because we need more good horror anime series like shiki and monster because most of them are terrible and i hope this series gets an anime adaptation pretty soon

[@dooommusic1987]

Cringing from the intentional spine bends

[@darksydeiscomics1891]

"Modern sensibilies". That immediately gives me red flags.

[@greygrey97]

reading this gave me an existential crisis because it reminded me so much of global warming. I always think about how this would be our future if we don't stop our abusive habits towards the environment 😢

[@RyanRoemer8624]

The most legendary manga series I enjoy reading ,

[@wenceslaoherrera4604]

Should be Hbo max original anime series by David production

[@eq6528]

Thanks for reviewing this manga! I was thinking abt getting this, but now i feel more sure abt picking it up. Also, have you preordered Junji Ito’s Remina?

[@omnibuscollector]

E Q not yet preordered, as I typically don’t preorder until the end of the month prior to release, but I do have Venus in the Blind Spot preordered for next month.

[@ChineseLion]

u should talk about Fourteen, which is in my opinion the best manga I have ever read!

[@JohnDoe-sl6di]

This book is super hardcore and violent and would have never been published in the modern era

[@atomisweeb1632]

You should check out modern content like Fujimoto's Fire Punch or Super Dimensional Love Gun by Kago. Drifting Classroom is child's play next to that.

[@MadailinBurnhope]

nonsense

[@sukidayo6735]

Can a 12 year old read this

[@tantan1263]

Depends, just be reminded that there are horrific things shown here.

[@theartistformerlyknownasje6358]

💯🔥

[@xgalarion8659]

Why do people psychoanalyze the author instead of talking of the story

[@LionOfJudah83]

I have not read the manga but I jist watched the 80s movie and it turned me off to reading the manga.

[@gatts13]

same face?? i stopped reading Tokyo ghoul and Attack on Titan for the same reason.

[@moderatecanuck]

I put this one on hold because I couldnt read about kids being tortured

[@jesustenes2]

great video, but do not watch past min14 to avoid spoilers