8/18/2023 0 Comments Shion no.6 home![]() ![]() However, that would rob this rich narrative about society, technology, ideals, perfection, man vs. On the surface, it would be easy to assume this tale is about the wealthy versus the impoverished. The two worlds inevitably collide, leading to a dramatic change in both lands. The West Block is a land where everyone struggles to survive amidst lawlessness and poverty. Nezumi swoops in and rescues Shion when Shion is arrested.įrom that point forward in the story, Nezumi becomes Shion’s guide into the world outside of Number 6 and the other numbered cities. ![]() Unbeknownst to Shion, Nezumi lurks in the background, quietly watching Shion via his mechanical mice. He lives his life with no regrets for saving the life of the criminal Nezumi that day. Shion is a young man who is always looking at the world around him with curiosity. The following day each boy’s life now spins down a different path from the previous.įast forward four years and strange things happen around Shion. Nezumi and Shion are forever changed by a single night and the decisions made at that time. They meet each other, both of which are polar opposites, but somehow they are more than the circumstances in which they live. These two boys share a single night filled with wonder & curiosity. Nezumi is like his namesake, a street rat with a survival instinct, living a life by his wits alone. ![]() Shion is a bright young dreamer living in Number 6 with his head in the clouds. We have two young boys in opposite worlds who meet by fate, chance, or destiny. A bit different from the normal, but hey, when have I ever claimed that? □ Brief Recap of Part 1: Instead of retelling the story and overall impressions, I will discuss the overarching story elements and their meaning in modern society. I’ve decided my continuation will be a little different format. It’s been weeks since I’ve picked up this novel and story. ![]() All based on the light novel by Atsuko Asana Recap: No.6 can be found and streamed on Amazon Prime Video.Anime by Studio Bones and Manga Adaptation by Kino Hinaki. Showing a strong and unique relationship between two male characters, No.6 is still, at the end of the day, just a brilliant story of perseverance and freedom. For this reason, this manga often wrongly falls under the wrong label by fans. Instead, the author intends for No.6 to be known as a sci-fi post-apocalyptic universe, much like The Last of Us. On a more negative note, Asano has specified to not wish to call this story a BL (Boys’ Love). As per Nezumi’s words in the novel, their feelings will never falter, regardless of whether he names them or not. Despite their physical declarations of tenderness, no explicit word regarding their relationship was ever uttered, as they remained friends with a clear romantic subtext. Their soul-bond connection leads them to each other, solidifying their growing affection with two kisses throughout the story. Nezumi and Shion are nothing but teenagers in a complicated universe that attempted to pit the two contrasting social scales against one another, but neither boy seems to pay any mind to the societal structure of No.6. Oftentimes, describing their interactions poetically and almost romantically, there is no doubt that both teenagers have a lingering affection towards one another. Almost poetically written to be opposites, their very appearance is a nod to their yin-yang nature, but how exactly do their appearances differ?Ī lingering question in every fan’s mind will always loom on the basis of romance. In a complete intertwining of fates, and a game of destiny, Nezumi and Shion meet for the very first time when they were children, proving that their differences are exactly what keeps their soul-bond connection indestructible. With an eerily intricate story, No.6 is anchored by Shion and Nezumi, two contrasting teenagers who grew up in divergent locations in the city. The series consisted of 11 episodes, depicting the life of those in the city known as “No.6.” Eight years after its first volume, the Japanese production company, Bones, worked tirelessly on bringing an anime adaptation of No.6 to the small screen. For eight years, No.6 accompanied fans across Japan with the literary original work, which later received a manga adaptation illustrated by Hinoki Kino. In 2003, the sci-fi universe was introduced to the post-apocalyptic world created by Atsuko Asano. ![]()
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