Prelude Suzuran a school where all of societys misfits coagulate. Those who attend have no future in studying their place in the world is etablished by holding up their fists ready to take action against those around them. In this violent society physical strength remains to be the beall and endall amongst the teenagers with nothing else to prove. Suzuran maintains a well etablished hierarchy however a system like this fails to unite all involved to a common goal. While there may be someone at the top Suzuran has no leader. And thus the stage is set for Crows for the skies to be taken by those willing to jump towards it. For those who choose to fly when walking is easier the stage is set. Enter Harumichi Bouya Harumichi is our protagonist. A typical delinquent from not being intellectually capable to resolving everything he knows how to with his fists and physical prowess. By all means he is violent he loves to fight smokes skips classes and most likely everything else you can add to the typical mannerisms of delinquents in high school. But its this same Harumichi who retains some sort of inexplicable charm that just as it does most of the cast draws us in as readers. He is a delinquent but he is not scum and I believe that is an important distinction to make. Harumichi is goofy hes loveable in some of the best ways possible as a protagonist he doesnt feel to be someone too far out there. As the story begins we see Harumichi enter the fray. Joining Suzuran its clear what intentions are in mind for our delinquent protagonist. To reach the top of Suzuran. Is he capable of doing so? Well thats for you to find out by reading. Regardless in trying to do so what entertainment is sought after? If youve come here I can safely assume you love bouts of action. Raw unadultered fist fights that cause people to get hurt. Rough gritty real but along the line somehow captivating deep emotional. Crows is a series that entertains by giving us what we came for action but by somehow intertwining emotions for the members of the cast before weve even begun to realise its happened. As we watch Harumichi fight and take on other delinquents in this violent world in our hearts we begin to root for him. We begin to find satisfaction in whatever victories he may come across or sorrow in his defeats and through it all we begin to see Harumichi take flight. Living Legend Somewhere along the line we all reach roadblocks in our lives. Its not always so easy to overcome the obstacles along our path of simply continuing on. And its along this path of delinquency where Harumichi must confront the strongest to prove his own worth here. The strongest however are not so easily overcome. Just as obstacles in our own life arent often so easy to overcome. But this is a theme where I feel this delinquent series shines above many. In life you may find that things are more difficult than you may at first imagine. However its things like these that ingrain us with the qualities of someone who can overcome those obstacles. Essentially a roadblock isnt an excuse to give up. We keep fighting as Harumichi does with his fists we do in our own ways we fight to overcome. We find the more we fight the more determined we become the closer we come to reaching goals to overcoming obstacles to salvation and satisfaction. Fighting isnt always a gritty thing we do with our fists but its through this fist fighting in Crows that I feel we take away a more profound message fighting isnt done simply for the sake of getting into conflict with someone or something else but rather its something we do to realise our own goals. Its what we do to push onwards. Cage Suzuran is what we may refer to in this series as a bird cage. This school is where our crows reside. Each and every one those who look to take to the skies those who decide they arent satisfied with being swept along by the tide. Those who decide to fight. This series is elevated by a strong cast. We have many delinquents apart from our protagonist all of which have their own goals reasons for fighting or for choosing not to fight. Crows utilises a cast that feels very threedimensional in many facets of being. Beyond fists beyond fighting beyond violence there are feelings. We see feeling in the cast and I feel this is something that helps draw you in. While there is of course the aggressive nature of the series that holds enjoyment for all fans of action to indulge in Crows boasts a story that is elevated by giving us the chance to understand and relate to characters within it. As you read this is something you will come to understand. Flight On the surface Crows is a series about delinquents who choose to fight. Within that Crows is a series that tells a tale of how we choose to pursue our goals. There is something to enjoy for fans of action and something to enjoy for those who wish to take a deeper message from the series they choose to indulge in. At the end of the day all of that goes out the window if a series isnt enjoyable at face value. Without a doubt Crows is enjoyable. Its not too sophisticated it doesnt try hard to be something it isnt but in what it is it succeeds with elegance and grace. So indulge to your hearts content take the time to read a series you may find enjoyment in. No cage can stop a crow from taking flight. People were born without the ability to fly but we can. We can fly. And no cage no expectations or inhibitions can stop you. Just as nothing could stop the crows of Suzuran from taking flight inevitably you can too. Its determination perseverance motivation and its not easy. Crows sets an example to enjoy ourselves but within that enjoyment to find a goal to work towards. There is beauty in this gritty delinquent series wont you take the time to see it too?