Pietà is a good example of what one could call a "psychological romance", most commonly found in josei manga: much like titles such as Houkago Hokenshitsu, the focus is on the characters' inner demons, how they relate to and influence each other, and general psychological development, rather than dealing mainly with relationships and their own conflicts. In that sense, the relationship is understood merely as an extension of the characters' intentions. While there's no inherent problem in regular, more romantic-oriented and idealized titles, an alternative take on the genre is always welcome.
The plot is quite simple and its progression straightforward. It doesn't need obstacles usually ...
Alternative TitlesSynonyms: Pieta Japanese: ピエタ InformationType: Manga Volumes: 2 Chapters: 6 Status: Finished Published: Apr 1998 to Oct 1999 Demographic: Josei Serialization: Young You Authors: Haruno, Nanae (Story & Art) StatisticsScore: 7.441 (scored by 2,437 users) 1 indicates a . Ranked: #35152 2 based on the top manga page. Please note that 'R18+' titles are excluded. Popularity: #3492 Members: 5,948 Favorites: 128 Resources |
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