This Manga is Abnormal. Stay Away.

[@yana140]

I'm amazed by this video tbh... I'm reading punpun now and your video makes me go on with reading, the way you expressed your thoughts sincerely is wonderful. And you're right about being in the ''mentally right place'' to read it. Asano wanted to reflect "the very worst of this world" in punpun and it's not a virtual or a fiction world. It's a reflection of our true world with its positive as well as negative sides. I believe, everything we come into contact with has an impact on us. And oyasumi punpun is not an exception. It's good to just start reading a few chapters and if you feel like you're ready to dive into it, just do it. Also, love the music background and editing :)

[@GoldenRo]

I really appreciate comments like this! I wanted the video to be as genuine as possible to my emotions with the story. This video statistically isn't doing well, but it might be a video I'm the proudest of. I appreciate your own inputs on the story and what it means to you as well :D

[@dawnpeach496]

I finished Punpun two nights ago, on purpose while going through the worst my life had to offer, yet. It was a very deliberate decision, because I don't like reading stuff like Punpun when I feel good (which is rare, so I don't like to tarnish it with stuff like that), I would instead read the manga when I'm feeling the worst possible. My whole friend group and anyone I know advised me against it. However, I decided to binge it when I was at the rock fucking bottom and it was an incredibly healing experience for me. Maybe I'm the only person in the world who has been so positively impacted by Oyasumi Punpun but I've finished the manga feeling positively refreshed. I realized that no matter how shit my life can be and however horrendous my current circumstances are, I can never sink as low as Punpun - because of the one factor I have that he does not. Luck. I'm lucky to have two best possible friends on the entire earth and my own conscious that has iron discipline and a moral compass that guides me through all of this, thick or thin. I realized that no amount of pressure current or future can make me snap - because I've been lucky to develop a certain resilience - a shield, to put up as a front when the going gets tough. It's a horrible manga, but I think that I couldn't have made a better choice than read it at this moment, when my life seems so hopeless and bleak, it helped me to resume fighting, to not waste a second longer. Somehow, intrinsically, before I even started to read it, I knew that would be the outcome, so I'm really happy I read it. Punpun reminds me of how much I've yet to go, but most importantly, of how much I've bitten off and chewed through. One thing we both agree on, however, is that it is a manga I simply cannot recommend. It's a very personal journey for everyone, I'd say.

[@J-aimeFaust]

punpun is my ultimate motivation manga. whenever I see myself falling down a hole I don't want to I reread punpun. I can see myself in punpun in certain ways and I hate that and seeing the path he drags himself down motivates me to get up and work on myself. all the lessons I learned from punpun are sumerized as "don't do what he's doing" the tragedy of punpun is its a story of self destruction. and learning to fight that tendency is how I fight back. it's how I move forward again.

[@GoldenRo]

I can defo see a use of that, I more often than not love reading/watching characters that just fight no matter how the odds are against them. It's what is inspiring to me. Your perspective on Punpun is also valid and fascinating

[@Mikeyuubi]

Banger video without a script needed. What a god

[@GoldenRo]

Thank You Mikey! I'm trying to get better haha

[@stonie3216]

I just finished it about an hour ago and I don’t even feel sad. Just empty.

[@GoldenRo]

It does give you this imminent sense of emptiness. I recommend reading something similar but happy and fulfilling afterwards

[@stonie3216]

@@GoldenRo yeah I’m gonna read berserk. Whilst it does have its dark moments I’ve heard it’s ultimately a story of perseverance and hope. Plus the art 😍

[@kllrnooooova]

Punpun is something you like but something you don't enjoy.

[@GoldenRo]

It's so unique and brilliant in that sense

[@Atticus-Catnipp]

Goodnight pun pun has to be one of the most depressing manga out there. And that's just phenomenal

[@GoldenRo]

No more words needed, it's one of the best pieces of writing I've seen. Never after a manga I felt such a visceral emotion

[@lokithor4139]

​@@GoldenRowhat so special dude..? everyone is saying the same thing...I'm at chapter 60 but I didn't got depressed...should I need to finish it to becom depressed?

[@Wingsofredemptionfan336]

@@lokithor4139I’m late but yes the ending is amazing and the story gets more depressing later on

[@Wingsofredemptionfan336]

@@lokithor4139ending is super depressing

[@lokithor4139]

@@Wingsofredemptionfan336 yea it's depressing because it's boring.

[@abdallaomar3554]

Just finished Punpun a few days ago and stumbled upon your video, absolutely love the way you articulated yourself. Punpun really helped me get better, I could see a lot of similarities between myself and Punpun, his relationships, self-confidence issues and being unable to let go of the past, it was all too familiar. The manga actively forced me to dive into suppressed emotions, it was painful. Seeing who characters became due to circumstance was terrifying, and it made me question where I was heading. As Punpun’s uncle said, “you reap what you sow”. No matter how heavy trauma and past experiences might be, you are your own responsibility, the past will always remain the past, and you won’t be able run away from it. it was a sad realisation, but one that was necessary, Punpun made me confront myself. But I wonder how others felt after reading Punpun.

[@GoldenRo]

Thank you for your meaningful comment regarding your own experience with Punpun. I'll be honest this series does make you have an outburst of suppressed emotions, and that's one of the reasons I kept the video "unscripted" I didn't want to have retrospective additions onto it. I also think the concept of "you reap what you sow" is very much true in our world, most actions we take have consequences and it's up to us as humans to take ownership of them & intake that responsibility. Anyways, I hope more people share their experiences with me in the comment section, it's always a fascination for me to see how Punpun can affect a person. - Thank you so so much for the comment

[@badxkarrma]

The way you analyze and talk about the things you’ve read or watched is amazing. I love hearing you talk about things and explain stuff, makes me feel like I read it myself lol

[@GoldenRo]

Thanks Allyson! Haha I appreciate that

[@badxkarrma]

@@GoldenRo OF COURSE!!!

[@RaphisAnime]

Really great video man, I enjoyed this!

[@GoldenRo]

Thanks a ton!

[@savantshuia]

oyasumi punpun in my opinion is a tragedy that is a warning of what not to do, I hate punpun, but I would probably read it again if somebody made me forget every memory of punpun. Don't read punpun.

[@GoldenRo]

I agree with that, its a great showcase of what NOT to do in certain situations

[@Nostalgik]

Really appreciate your approach to this story. I also love taking something valuable out of everything i consume, and with Punpun, well, I think the more down you feel the more this story will hit you because it's essentially a VERY HARSH Reality check. Portraying the ugly sides of humanity is super valuable indeed, but you're right when saying you need to be in the right mindset to prepare yourself for this ride.

[@GoldenRo]

It's definitely something that requires a proper mindset before coming into, I was stunned by Asano's ability to showcase how filthy humans can be at times :'(

[@endlessrequiem9231]

really great video. Really love how you conveyed the story really well without having to spoil anything large. And yeah definitely I wouldn't recommend it to anyone who has a negative at mindset at the moment because the things that happen are..well..you know.

[@GoldenRo]

Thanks a lot brother, I appreciate the comment :) I didn't want to indulge into the story too much, I wanted to give my basic overview on emotions rather

[@84ganta]

i really think that when ppl say "punpun helped me get thru some dark shit in my life" they dont really talk about any specific msg of the manga except 1,the one that remains after all the crap punpun got thru and the ones he caused.that in the end of it all,no matter what goes thru,you will still be there in the end.a mediocre(at best) human that is left there to just "be".

[@GoldenRo]

that's so harrowing to think of

[@84ganta]

@@GoldenRo its shocking all right.to me the part that shocks me the most is when i try to think how this story helped so many ppl in their "darkest hour".

[@therealcan]

Liked this video a lot👍🏽 keep up the good work mate

[@GoldenRo]

Thanks, will do!

[@BurritoDon]

It wasn’t Ro who was wrong, it was the world -Burrito don, 2021

[@GoldenRo]

Always man, always - Ro, 2021

[@chosen2497]

If your friends wants to get into anime/manga I would recommend this

[@GoldenRo]

damn getting ur mates into manga thru punpun LOL

[@justiceamankwa3294]

This is a really well made video, your video is very underrated

[@GoldenRo]

I appreciate that! Comments like this keeps me going

[@Grimsabr]

So good dude. I wish I could be unscripted and remain this coherent! Also I've never met anyone else who knows of Persepolis!

[@GoldenRo]

Presepolis was such a fantastic quick read! So many meanings in it too, I loved it loads. But thanks so much for the compliments, I wondered a lot if I was just blabbering on, but if it's coherent I'm happy

[@Zanewolf1]

Im having trouble putting words to how punpun works so well. It hits exactly how we are both powerless to control our world/circumstances, and the only ones that can do anything to better it. Just a bit about me I have personally battled addiction and well as attempted suicide. Ive been in recovery for 8 years and now have a life i could only dream of back in the darkest days of my drinking. And while reading this manga it took me back to when i truly had no idea what to do to help myself. I had a desire to live better and the inability to do anything about it. Paralyzed in a spiral, and maybe if i had not gotten into the recovery comunity and met the people i did, and instead ran into someone like aiko. Who knows what would have happened i would probably be dead or in jail. I think there is a little punpun in all of us. And the realization that we are all capable of awful things if things had been different is something most don't want to confront. I think thats the odd uncomfortable cathartic feeling you feel after reading. Or at least thats what it did to me. I think there is value in understanding why it make you feel the way it does. You do need to be in a good head space when reading but i do think its valuable. I dont think this ones for everyone though. Good video man hope my rambling made since.

[@GoldenRo]

Hey man, thanks for your story, it wasn't rambling & it made sense. Firstly, I hope you are doing much much better! Secondly, yes, that whole showcase is the reason why this series makes you feel the way it does. It's beautifully written to evoke those emotions.

[@Zanewolf1]

Theres not a correct way to interpret any story and there's alot more story to go at chapter 63, most of the side characters get developed into more intresting and engaging characters than punpun to be honest. And pay attention to them because most everything is tied together.

[@jonathant4085]

I liked Oyasumi Punpun as a manga but punpun the character was and is the only character I have ever truly felt hatred for. Initially I felt sympathy and could relate the young and troubled punpun, but it all changed as he started to change. After most of the things he did I could still more or less understand punpun and respect him as a character but towards the end, when he did what he did, when he abused and used her and broke her, when he made her realize what reality was and how they never were meant to be I couldn’t help myself but hate punpun. Sure I’ll admit that Aiko herself had problems and she wasn’t quite okay herself but when she relied on Punpun and he used this to abuse her and (in my opinion) reflect his own past humiliations and abuses towards her it made me lose all respect for him, I hated him and wished he’d continue to feel miserable his whole life. In the end, Aiko put an end to her suffering, meanwhile punpun would continue to complain and hate his life, he did end up getting help from his friends. But In the end, I wouldn’t care if the manga had made punpun change and become a truly happy person, I can’t ever bring myself to forgive or forget the damage he caused to Aiko.

[@GoldenRo]

Mate thanks for the comment. I felt so much of what you're feeling. This series really does stir up thought provoking discussions and ideas. Honestly, by the end of the series I was just so overwhelmed and almost "done with" a lot of the characters. Like, I wanted my own journey through them to end. Idk if that makes any sense?

[@blupuncakes8458]

That's what the author was aiming for, yeah. You aren't supposed to like Punpun, he's a horrible person.

[@feignyt]

Was interesting hearing your thoughts on Punpun. Nice stuff Ro ^^

[@GoldenRo]

Thanks a lot mate, means a bit coming from ya!

[@Iruilisan]

damn ro your video making skills though for the time that you been doing youtube they are crazy good i might have to ask you some advice not gonna lie :D crazy good

[@GoldenRo]

Yuri, you're a real one, always happy to chat with ya ;)

[@MatrixAMch]

Really well done even though it was unscripted. I haven't read this yet despite how acclaimed it is. I probably will eventually.

[@GoldenRo]

IF you do read it, make sure you're in a safe mental space :)

[@phantomweasel]

Oyasumi Punpun :3

[@GoldenRo]

it's a depressing series

[@phantomweasel]

@@GoldenRo yes you've said it in the vid but the way you say Oyasumi Punpun is just

[@GoldenRo]

@@phantomweasel oh lol

[@nicamarquez7617]

8:22 thank me later :3

[@GoldenRo]

OH MY GOD

[@BurritoDon]

How can this video be this good while being unscripted wtf

[@GoldenRo]

Powers bestowed by the Great Don ofc

[@seiikei]

no

[@GoldenRo]

oh

[@seiikei]

@@GoldenRo haha jokes on you i read it stay sad stay mad

[@fuzzziness]

i feel like i am one of the very few people who actually disliked the manga. i found it boring most times and it was a drag to read. maybe i had high expectations and was disappointed or it just wasn't for me. idk.

[@GoldenRo]

I know a few people who straight up disliked it & found it a drag. It's not for everyone to be honest & that's totally fine :)

[@fuzzziness]

@@GoldenRo yeah i wish i felt the appeal of this series as much as most people felt but i just couldn't. sure, there were some really intense and crazy moments here and there which i enjoyed reading, but besides that, i found most of the read boring and it was just some depressing slice of life series.

[@the-anime-bro]

first.

[@GoldenRo]

im second

[@trungodword17]

Disliked.

[@GoldenRo]

Damn.