Jigoku No Sata Mo Ougon Shidai - Chapter 3

Hey there, manga fiends! Grab your favorite beverage because we NEED to talk about Jigoku No Sata Mo Ougon Shidai - Chapter 3! Seriously, where do I even begin? This chapter was a wild ride!

Okay, first things first: that opening panel? Stunning! I mean, the artist really knows how to draw your eye, right? All those details? *Chef's kiss*! Did you notice the little demon lurking in the background? So sneaky!

And can we talk about our main character, Makoto? He's still trying to navigate hell with his wits and his wallet. What a guy! You gotta admire the hustle, even if it's, you know, mildly unethical. Who are we to judge, really? We've all been there (maybe not in hell, but you get the idea).

Then there’s that whole situation with the river Styx. Okay, it’s not technically the Styx, but it's clearly inspired by it, and the ferryman... whoa! A little creepy, a little sassy. He's like the DMV of the underworld, only way more judgmental (and probably smells worse). You know how it is.

Seriously though, the price to cross? Makoto's face was priceless! You could practically see his bank account weeping. And using *that* particular... negotiation tactic? Bold move, Makoto. Bold move! Did you see that coming? I definitely didn’t!

Spoiler alert! (But seriously, go read the chapter if you haven't!)

The introduction of the new character, Lady Himari, adds a whole new layer of intrigue, don't you think? Is she an ally? An enemy? Or just a really, *really* complicated customer? I’m leaning towards complicated, but you never know! The manga world is full of surprises!

Her design is gorgeous, by the way. The robes, the hair, the *aura* of power. It's all so captivating. I'm already picturing the fan art. Are you a fan artist? If so, get on it! We need more Lady Himari in our lives!

And the plot thickens! Suddenly, Makoto is entangled in some kind of underworld power struggle. Surprise, surprise. I mean, what else would happen in hell? A peaceful tea party? I think not!

It's a classic setup, right? The little guy caught in the middle of a big, messy conflict. But what makes this manga so good is Makoto's reactions. He's not some super-powered hero. He's just a dude trying to survive and maybe, just maybe, make a little profit along the way. He's relatable, even in the most outlandish circumstances. Don't you think?

The humor is still on point. Those little comedic moments are perfect. They break up the tension and make the whole thing feel a little less...hellish. Seriously, that gag with the *talking imp*? I almost choked on my coffee!

The art! I keep coming back to the art because it's just so good. The expressions on the characters' faces are so expressive. You can practically feel their emotions. And the backgrounds? So detailed! They really bring the underworld to life (or, you know, death?).

What's next for Makoto? That's the million-dollar question (or maybe the million-gold-coin question, considering the setting). Will he survive this power struggle? Will he actually make any money? Will he ever find a decent cup of coffee in hell? These are the important questions, people!

The ending cliffhanger? Evil! Pure evil! I need chapter 4 right now! The suspense is killing me! Do you think Lady Himari is really on his side? I am not so sure…

Anyway, that's my quick take on Chapter 3. What did you think? Let me know in the comments! And until next time, happy reading!