8D -- Personally I don't read many literature, except manga perhaps, but even when I enjoy deep works I rarely give them my own thoughts and just enjoy what's being shown to me, except for bits that personally resonate with me or interest me. Even when it comes to Shiki, the only character I've gone into trouble of analyzing thoroughly is Seishin, and the rest is only bit by bit. Which means that Seishin is the first fictional character that I care enough to analyze.
I largely enjoy the novels more because of many important details the animanga don't include (and I prefer originals to adaptations), but the manga and anime definitely have their own charms. I love the black-and-white drawing style of the manga, which really adds into the horror (and the hot summer impression), and the anime for astounding soundtracks.
Even when it comes to his and Toshio's relationship, it takes the whole Shiki ordeal to happen first for them to think that their differences really aren't irreconcilable anymore, so I think perhaps Seishin is going to need something similarly big to happen between him and Sunako first. Seishin is someone who enjoys status quo, so it'll considerably be harder for him to make change. I also hope that Seishin draws a lesson or two from his relationship with Toshio, but I think his and Sunako's relationship will be of different tone that he may not easily see the signs of incompatibility.
I think Shiki has neat enough ending that I kind of afraid a sequel would ruin that, though I also deeply want a sequel. I think fanworks is the only way to go...
Re: 8D
I largely enjoy the novels more because of many important details the animanga don't include (and I prefer originals to adaptations), but the manga and anime definitely have their own charms. I love the black-and-white drawing style of the manga, which really adds into the horror (and the hot summer impression), and the anime for astounding soundtracks.
Even when it comes to his and Toshio's relationship, it takes the whole Shiki ordeal to happen first for them to think that their differences really aren't irreconcilable anymore, so I think perhaps Seishin is going to need something similarly big to happen between him and Sunako first. Seishin is someone who enjoys status quo, so it'll considerably be harder for him to make change. I also hope that Seishin draws a lesson or two from his relationship with Toshio, but I think his and Sunako's relationship will be of different tone that he may not easily see the signs of incompatibility.
I think Shiki has neat enough ending that I kind of afraid a sequel would ruin that, though I also deeply want a sequel. I think fanworks is the only way to go...