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Under Prin By Author/Artist: SMBRYMS Review by Pocky
Summary: Under Prin is about a not-so-average family whose life is turned upside-down when a strange person appears. The catalyst is Rantain’s arrival, which sets off the main events of the story. It was really fortunate that she showed up when she did! Author: SMBRYMS Country of Origin: Korea Year of Release: 2008 / Ongoing Genres: Action, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Shounen, Slice of Life, Supernatural Reading order: Left to Right! Type: Manhwa / webtoon It might seem to be a humorous fantasy at first glance, spiced with some action and a little bit of romance, when in fact family relations (and drama!) also play a big role. Demons, succubi and angels appear while father and son try to carry on their everyday life in human society.
Plot:
After a short introduction, the plot starts off immediately and sets an enjoyable pace. Thankfully, there isn’t any huge info dump in the beginning, which can usually confuse the readers and cause them to lose track of the threads of the story early on. Instead,
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you can find crumbs of information, like pieces of a puzzle that will make sense later on and that don’t disrupt the flow of the story nor prevent the reader from becoming immersed in the author’s world. Right now only a couple of side-stories can be found, However, the world built by the author has the potential to accommodate much more of them: a whole new world is still undiscovered for us, not to mention, quite a few unanswered questions and mysteries that remain. Thus, the story is complex, but enjoyable. Character Development: The same is true for character introductions. We get a feel for each main character early on and I’ve never once thought them shallow or two-dimensional (if I may say so about webtoon characters), and as time goes on, we can look beyond the first layer of their personality and realize just how complex they are. Like how we would get to know someone in real life. The interactions between characters are
natural, so that’s also a plus point in making it a good read.
Artwork:
When it comes to the art, I would make special note of the character designs, which I really like. The art is clear and the drawing style isn’t messy in the least. Moreover, the characters fit the narration well. The only negative point I can find is one near the beginning. Some confusion might be an issue because of how similar Mi-Ryu looks to his father, but quickly, this problem disappears.
Value:
If you like urban fantasy, drama and action with some humour, along with romance and supernatural beings in the mix (breath), then you should definitely check out this webtoon!