Dra- Q is a dark, bloody and brutal love story that portrays a vampire ignoring the five laws and falling in love with a human.

Amelie Kurosaki, a high schooler and a vampire who falls in love with a delinquent named Pako. But the events that transpired in between lead to breaking of all the laws. But they care about each other in a way that's comforting. However an unexpected twist occurs in the conclusion of this first volume that could potentially rip them apart.

This was an excellent start to the series. Amelia's eccentric family scene was amazing too. I am looking forward to reading the next installment. The storyline is punctuated with twists and turns that are unpredictable. The conclusion was jaw- dropping.

If you love gory, bloody and grisly illustrations and a peculiar love story then this manga is totally up your alley.

It was so promising and I liked the direction it was going, definitely immersed in the reading, until that "plot twist" so cliche and so overused. It killed all interest I had in this story.

I love the art work. Vampires and werewolves.... Never can go wrong !

But I am not sure if I will continue in this serie.

This darkly comic love story delivers a unique blend of supernatural romance and delinquent drama. Dra-Q 1 introduces us to Amelie Kurosaki, a high schooler who is a vampire. The emotional depth of the story is intriguing, but the pacing moves at breakneck speed, making it difficult for me to fully immerse in the characters’ backstories. While Amelie and Pako have undeniable chemistry, as screwed up as that may seem, Dra-Q 1 would have benefitted from more exploration of Amelie’s struggles as a vampire and Pako’s journey to becoming a delinquent. Their relationship is compelling, but the quick plot progression sometimes makes key moments feel too convenient rather than earned.

That said, I think Dra-Q 1 does not hold back on its visuals. The illustration style is bold and striking, capturing both the eerie elegance of Amelie’s vampire nature and the raw energy of Pako’s delinquent persona. The action sequences are dynamic, and the use of visual gore adds weight to the story’s darker themes. Every panel is meticulously crafted, immersing me in an intense and visually gripping experience.

Despite its flaws, Dra-Q 1 remains an enjoyable read with a strong foundation for future development. If the series slows down to dive deeper into its characters’ emotional and psychological struggles, it could become something truly special. For now, I think it earns a solid three stars: Good, but with room for more depth and refinement in future volumes.

Loved it from page one, the art is great, the story is quick-paced and unhinged. I need volume 2 immediately!

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"Dra-Q 1" is an extremely fast read. I consume manga/comics frequently, so I am used to reading these pretty quickly. However, the plot doesn't have to be so swift. Like, let me get used to the world a little. The art is nice. The scenes are brutal and violent. The romance is on turbo speed.

Thank you NetGalley for the arc!