THE PROMISED NEVERLAND takes the idea of predator versus prey and elevates it to new heights in the most recent chapter of the critically acclaimed series. Having laid careful plans, the members of the Goldy Pond Resistance with aid from Emma and friends, attempt to take down Archduke Lewis. Unfortunately, the demon proves to be worth his weight in capability meeting each hurdle with the zeal of an experienced huntsman. Despite having been electrocuted, shot at repeatedly, losing his mask, and even suffering the aftereffects of flashbang, he remains a formidable opponent without weakness. How will Emma and her companions take down a seemingly immortal monster?
Intelligence. Kaiu Shirai and Posuka Demizu have done nothing if not lauded the abilities of the mind with each chapter. From the very start, Shirai wastes little time in emphasizing how vitally important the brain is within the context of his story and beyond. Lewis' is in his own right a frightening intelligence capable of orchestrating, and bringing together potentially capable individuals. His schemes are so elaborate that they actually facilitated the creation of the Goldy Pond Resistance while still allowing him to foresee a chance for victory against potentially even odds. While this premise might seem psychotic or irregular in most villains, we can understand Lewis' desires stem from a deeply rooted boredom. Having lived over a thousand years in peace following untold generations of war, it becomes evident that the tedium of living an existence without excitement has driven him to extreme lengths. Fortunately, Emma is more than capable of developing outstanding tactics and strategies in order to overcome her physical shortcomings. That means more elaborate plans filled with twists and turns are going to be a must see aspect of THE PROMISED NEVERLAND going forward! Friends. If you've ever read a shonen manga ever then you're probably well aware that friendship is the manga equivalent of an atom bomb. Regardless of how strong, intelligent, charming, furious, or maniacal a villain might be they must all bend before the power of friendship. THE PROMISED NEVERLAND doesn't often use friendship as a deciding factor because the vast majority of the cast of characters are one big family. Since coming to Goldy Pond, however, Emma has made allies of the Goldy Pond Resistance, and with the reintroduction of Ray and the man from shelter B06-32 we know that the power of friendship is now firmly within her grasp. How Shirai employs the mechanics of friendship to overcome a blood thirsty demon looking to alleviate his boredom is going to be an exceptional showcase in the does and don'ts of relationships as power modules. Strength. In contrast to the demons populating THE PROMISED NEVERLAND, humans really don't have much to offer in the way of physical feats. No, humans are ridiculously weak and fragile when compared to the ferocious monsters that have since enslaved mankind following The Promise. Lewis even goes so far as to tear down whole buildings with only his bare hands. Meanwhile, Emma would be hard pressed to avoid hurting herself were she too attempt taking down a building with only her hands. That's where the monstrous Adam comes into play at long last! Having come from a local that allowed him to become familiar with Norman's tag, Adam is the most intriguing character in THE PROMISED NEVERLAND right now with the exception of the man from shelter B06-32. His enormous size, and childlike demeanor are an interesting mashup to behold and without context provide a range of speculation about how he came to be the way that he is now. At this stage of the story Adam is the last line of defense against a demon capable of easily turning smaller human beings into blood flavoured toothpaste. THE PROMISED NEVERLAND is a promising series, and it grows more intriguing with each passing chapter. At every turn, Kaiu Shirai adds new concepts to an ever growing list of mysteries with each building up and into the next. Combined with Posuka Demizu's striking and wild visuals, the story takes on a life of its own. If you've never felt the profound quality of their combined efforts before, this chapter does both author and artists an outstanding job in highlighting just how capable they are within their respective fields. Next chapter is shaping up to be a fearsome fight between Adam and Lewis while the remainder of the Goldy Pond Resistance attempts to take down Lewis from the sidelines. How will Emma and company triumph over this last hurdle in their escape plan? Next chapter might just tell us all we need to know! Written By: ALAN "VIENNA" SINGH
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