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リアルアカウント [Real Account] #3
Real Account, Vol. 3
It's a simple premise: if you reach zero followers, you die. After the death of their parents, Ataru Kashiwagi and his younger sister, Yuri, depend on each other. Ataru works hard at high school and his job, and spends his leisure time on a social media site: Real Account. Eventually, he hits 1,500 followers, but he sometimes wonders how much they really care about him. One night, the screen ominously begins to glitch, only displaying: The Game Will Now Begin...
200 pages, Paperback
First published March 17, 2015
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February 26, 2021
While the story gets kinda shifty, the deadly survival game has gotten a bit suggestive and saucy. The users will have their one of their private photos seen and judged by likeness or dislike-ness, and do a must see live stream for the most viewers. B+ (83%/Very Good)
April 20, 2024
04/20/2024 Notes:
Less engaged by the switch in POV. It felt like a rehash, but I liked the new characters & plot twists by the end of this mini-arc.
Less engaged by the switch in POV. It felt like a rehash, but I liked the new characters & plot twists by the end of this mini-arc.
February 26, 2017
So, I wasn't really expecting this series to pull a Death Proof, but it totally did. What I mean by that is (in as spoiler-free of an explanation as I can give, for those who haven't seen the movie), the story goes on for a good while, getting us acquainted with the characters so we care about what happens to them, and then...just switches to an entirely new cast, partway through. Volume 3 begins literally back at the beginning of the overall plot, but from a different character's perspective, and for a variety of reasons, I don't feel that this was a good decision.
Let's start with the plot, itself. For a sizable chunk of this volume, I got a real feeling of "I've read this before," because the exact same sequence of events happens...kind of. People get sucked into the world of Real Account, they're confused and angry, Marble kills one to set an example and explain the rules, and so on, and so on. It isn't until about a third of a way through this book, that we get to material that feels truly new (apart from introducing the new protagonist, but I'll get to that). The problem is, this new material seems to directly contradict events that happened in the previous volumes.
For example, the first game is no longer the "No Answer," Hot or Not-esque challenge from the first volume. The game that follows it is entirely different from the second game we saw in the previous volumes, too. There are some interesting set pieces here, but none of it makes sense. Hell, it's even a different person who gets "made an example of," at the beginning of the death game. The only explanation that makes any sense, is that this particular iteration of the death game is taking place in a different part of the country--but it's been established in volume 1, that the game is being broadcast across the entire country, so that doesn't seem plausible, either. The only nod we get that something doesn't add up, is a single line from a random person in the real world, on the phone with someone, expressing confusion about the "RT Game," which is a game from an earlier volume that wasn't shown as happening in this one. Which suggests that the author is aware that none of this makes sense at present, and there might be an explanation coming...maybe. As it stands now, this volume was more confusing than anything.
The new characters don't help make things more palatable, either. The key ones are basically inversions of their original counterparts: Yuma is Ataru without the shyness, but otherwise fills the same role as the crafty everyman whose ingenuity gives hope to the rest of the contestants. Ayame is the off-the-shelf tsundere counterpart to the sweet and timid Koyomi. There's even an (unnamed) straight-up sociopath, whose cold, calculating demeanor contrasts with the deceptive, cheerful mask worn by another character in volume 2, who I won't name in case you haven't read that yet.
I kinda see what the author might be doing, setting things up this way, considering how volume 2 ended, but I don't feel as attached to any of these folks yet. I want to know more about what happened to the original cast, not some pale imitations. There is a part set in the real world, at the very end that raises a lot of questions, so I'm certainly willing to stick with Real Account for one more volume to see if that twist gets expanded upon, but still...with so many unanswered--indeed, completely ignored--questions, volume 4 is going to have to cover a lot of ground, to get me solidly back on board with this series.
Let's start with the plot, itself. For a sizable chunk of this volume, I got a real feeling of "I've read this before," because the exact same sequence of events happens...kind of. People get sucked into the world of Real Account, they're confused and angry, Marble kills one to set an example and explain the rules, and so on, and so on. It isn't until about a third of a way through this book, that we get to material that feels truly new (apart from introducing the new protagonist, but I'll get to that). The problem is, this new material seems to directly contradict events that happened in the previous volumes.
For example, the first game is no longer the "No Answer," Hot or Not-esque challenge from the first volume. The game that follows it is entirely different from the second game we saw in the previous volumes, too. There are some interesting set pieces here, but none of it makes sense. Hell, it's even a different person who gets "made an example of," at the beginning of the death game. The only explanation that makes any sense, is that this particular iteration of the death game is taking place in a different part of the country--but it's been established in volume 1, that the game is being broadcast across the entire country, so that doesn't seem plausible, either. The only nod we get that something doesn't add up, is a single line from a random person in the real world, on the phone with someone, expressing confusion about the "RT Game," which is a game from an earlier volume that wasn't shown as happening in this one. Which suggests that the author is aware that none of this makes sense at present, and there might be an explanation coming...maybe. As it stands now, this volume was more confusing than anything.
The new characters don't help make things more palatable, either. The key ones are basically inversions of their original counterparts: Yuma is Ataru without the shyness, but otherwise fills the same role as the crafty everyman whose ingenuity gives hope to the rest of the contestants. Ayame is the off-the-shelf tsundere counterpart to the sweet and timid Koyomi. There's even an (unnamed) straight-up sociopath, whose cold, calculating demeanor contrasts with the deceptive, cheerful mask worn by another character in volume 2, who I won't name in case you haven't read that yet.
I kinda see what the author might be doing, setting things up this way, considering how volume 2 ended, but I don't feel as attached to any of these folks yet. I want to know more about what happened to the original cast, not some pale imitations. There is a part set in the real world, at the very end that raises a lot of questions, so I'm certainly willing to stick with Real Account for one more volume to see if that twist gets expanded upon, but still...with so many unanswered--indeed, completely ignored--questions, volume 4 is going to have to cover a lot of ground, to get me solidly back on board with this series.
December 20, 2022
It's so strange.
The volume 3 of the series(this one) feels like an error, like the author chosed to remake the story with another main character after disliking her first version.
And she chooses - if I'm not wrong - the supposed dead brother of Akira.
In the beggining I was: ''Where we are going with this? Maybe Okushou wants to put a POV of the brother after the grand announcement at the end of volume 2?''
Now I still don't know her main reason to make this change suddenly but I feel like I like Yuumi more. He is a much more intelligent and clever boy than Akira.
The volume 3 of the series(this one) feels like an error, like the author chosed to remake the story with another main character after disliking her first version.
And she chooses - if I'm not wrong - the supposed dead brother of Akira.
In the beggining I was: ''Where we are going with this? Maybe Okushou wants to put a POV of the brother after the grand announcement at the end of volume 2?''
Now I still don't know her main reason to make this change suddenly but I feel like I like Yuumi more. He is a much more intelligent and clever boy than Akira.
June 22, 2021
4.5 stars
December 27, 2017
I love the insight that the authors offer about technology.
It might be looking into it too much, but the idea of little bombs planted into our system after hours and hours of using our phones is an intriguing idea that applied to reality would be frightening when I reflect on how much time I spend on devices :P
It might be looking into it too much, but the idea of little bombs planted into our system after hours and hours of using our phones is an intriguing idea that applied to reality would be frightening when I reflect on how much time I spend on devices :P
May 8, 2017
WHAT THE HECK??
Welcome to volume 3 of Real Account, or as I'm thinking more of it as my own personal hell.
I prolly mean that in a good way...but let's not ask Marble ok?
So after the stunning revelation of Dead People Rising at the end of vol 2, we pick up with a new guy and a new girl and it's the fucking beginning again and jeeze maleeze WHY?
It would seem vol 2's end reveal was TRUE FACTS BRO and the ramifications of it aren't quite felt yet. I feel like Marble is punking me in real life right now and that makes me violent.
We are now following Yuma and Ayame - Yuma apparently is something of a hypocrite (chiding his IRL friends for their obsession over RA, but is in fact obsessed with it moreso) and much like Ataru, seems to value virtual friends to real world friends. Ayame. .she's not as interesting as Koyomi, but she is more on the ball so.
The first game is the "like"/"dislike" game...whichAtaru I mean Yuma eventually finds a couple ways around. The next is RA Lice, where you need to maintain a 100 viewers or deeaaattthhhh. Doesn't matter how you do it though. So you got the porn folk, death match, a dude (who I'm sure will in no way be important to the plot later) slicing a guy up slowly and our twosome who have no fucking idea what to do.
So they pull a fast one.
Marble seems to like these two more then Ataru/Koyomi...tho it might be bc Yuma/Ayame are less...righteous sounding?
Anyhow we end with Yuma's body being taken away by Marble much like Ataru's was and possibly everyone else in the game currently living is being.
Welcome to volume 3 of Real Account, or as I'm thinking more of it as my own personal hell.
I prolly mean that in a good way...but let's not ask Marble ok?
So after the stunning revelation of Dead People Rising at the end of vol 2, we pick up with a new guy and a new girl and it's the fucking beginning again and jeeze maleeze WHY?
It would seem vol 2's end reveal was TRUE FACTS BRO and the ramifications of it aren't quite felt yet. I feel like Marble is punking me in real life right now and that makes me violent.
We are now following Yuma and Ayame - Yuma apparently is something of a hypocrite (chiding his IRL friends for their obsession over RA, but is in fact obsessed with it moreso) and much like Ataru, seems to value virtual friends to real world friends. Ayame. .she's not as interesting as Koyomi, but she is more on the ball so.
The first game is the "like"/"dislike" game...which
So they pull a fast one.
Marble seems to like these two more then Ataru/Koyomi...tho it might be bc Yuma/Ayame are less...righteous sounding?
Anyhow we end with Yuma's body being taken away by Marble much like Ataru's was and possibly everyone else in the game currently living is being.
June 8, 2025
This series might have a few good points up for debate, but damn this volume turns dark and damn this series has a very dark and cynical look at humanity in general. Also this volume has a few hentai moments related to one of the quizzes, because humanity only lives for sex and violence and drama. Not going to spoil it more than that.
Also I think about a third or more of this volume is repeat of the first two just from two other characters' viewpoint. And for some reason it just feels redundant. Given the story so far I predict this series end with another twin death swap, probably leaving you wondering which one lived. I'll give this series two more volumes but I predict a DNF. I hate lazy writing when authors copypaste a storyline just for the opposite part and it barely differs or even if it does, just end up feeling redundant. This is my feelings about volume 3 and I hope vol. 4 and 5 turns the series around and proves me wrong.
This story had promise, but I fear the promise is dying on me by now, not to mention the twin plot point is stupid given the age the accident supposedly happen. How can a small kid fake his own death? If that is the actual truth or if it's another red herring/case of a doppel ganger.
Also I think about a third or more of this volume is repeat of the first two just from two other characters' viewpoint. And for some reason it just feels redundant. Given the story so far I predict this series end with another twin death swap, probably leaving you wondering which one lived. I'll give this series two more volumes but I predict a DNF. I hate lazy writing when authors copypaste a storyline just for the opposite part and it barely differs or even if it does, just end up feeling redundant. This is my feelings about volume 3 and I hope vol. 4 and 5 turns the series around and proves me wrong.
This story had promise, but I fear the promise is dying on me by now, not to mention the twin plot point is stupid given the age the accident supposedly happen. How can a small kid fake his own death? If that is the actual truth or if it's another red herring/case of a doppel ganger.
November 20, 2020
I don't know how I feel about this sudden change of perspective.
Bamboozled?
I really don't know ._.
Why bother talking about Ataru for 2 whole volumes if you're just gonna switch over to another dude.
Also why aren't these players playing the same game in every room :S
I thought they'd play the same and we'd get to see some new genius way of solving the same puzzles that was unexpected. Guess not.
Bamboozled?
I really don't know ._.
Why bother talking about Ataru for 2 whole volumes if you're just gonna switch over to another dude.
Also why aren't these players playing the same game in every room :S
I thought they'd play the same and we'd get to see some new genius way of solving the same puzzles that was unexpected. Guess not.
April 16, 2025
Okay this one a bit confusing, Yuuma still alive? Can't wait to really know what happened exactly in the past, I have theory but we'll see.
The story kinda repetitive at the beginning though because it's pretty much the same as Ataru's POV in the first volume, but what makes it better is that the games different, crazier, darker, more gruesome and more complicated and the viewers are more evil.
This volume pretty intense and crazy and I like it more than Ataru's POV.
The story kinda repetitive at the beginning though because it's pretty much the same as Ataru's POV in the first volume, but what makes it better is that the games different, crazier, darker, more gruesome and more complicated and the viewers are more evil.
This volume pretty intense and crazy and I like it more than Ataru's POV.
July 3, 2017
This series continues to thrill me! The body count becomes higher as those trapped in the Real Account Virtual world continue play sick games to stay alive. The game leader Marble continues to play tricks on players. Even in the real world, bodies that were being guarded by friends and family are kidnapped . This story focuses a lot on how social media effects the thought processes of groups.
July 17, 2021
Decent volume. I did get pretty confused at first as I didnt expect a character change and without spoilers. It is hard to tell apart the characters within the change at first. The games this time are in my opinion, less interesting but if you are a fan of survival death games. It will still keep you interested for a bit
March 5, 2022
How do you keep a death game plot going on the third volume? Why go entirely back to the beginning and tell the story from a new character's perspective.
I have a feeling the new character Yuma is actually the brother of our character from volume 1.
Again, definitely for older teens as there is some suggestive content.
I have a feeling the new character Yuma is actually the brother of our character from volume 1.
Again, definitely for older teens as there is some suggestive content.
August 19, 2023
?
I mean the first chapter was a repeat. I can’t tell any personality differences from Yuumi and the other one so I’m sure they will mix up in future volumes. The games these rounds were more perverted, but honestly realistic of what would likely happen if death is on the line. I’ll keep reading for now.
I mean the first chapter was a repeat. I can’t tell any personality differences from Yuumi and the other one so I’m sure they will mix up in future volumes. The games these rounds were more perverted, but honestly realistic of what would likely happen if death is on the line. I’ll keep reading for now.
April 16, 2024
This volume was a reboot to the beginning of the story, but it was just as good. One feature I like is that the stories involve puzzles and the solutions are clever. It is reasonable to think that the reader could solve the puzzle using the information provided, although I didn't.
p.s. I read the paperback, not the Kindle Edition! Thanks Amazon.
p.s. I read the paperback, not the Kindle Edition! Thanks Amazon.
January 4, 2018
Hmmm... after reading about this online. It seems "Ataru's" story is done, and it starts over from here. This is a very strange way to continue, and it seems to be worse received than the original. Plus I can't tell if it's continuing or finished. I guess I'll just read the volumes I have.
April 21, 2020
Ugh
So like I can't stop reading but I also hate it???? Like I already know people suck I don't need this
So like I can't stop reading but I also hate it???? Like I already know people suck I don't need this
April 29, 2020
2020 Read #358
1.5 stars
I still think this series is a bit much, but I am interested in how things proceed from here.
1.5 stars
I still think this series is a bit much, but I am interested in how things proceed from here.
August 6, 2020
3.5 Stars
Kind of odd that this has a start, and then restarts again in Vol. 3...but whatever. It's still rather compelling.
Kind of odd that this has a start, and then restarts again in Vol. 3...but whatever. It's still rather compelling.
June 22, 2021
I can't stop reading this manga. Not because it's the best out there. But it's giving me some form of escapism rn .
November 28, 2024
Read on Kindle Unlimited
January 13, 2025
Enjoyed this one as well. I look forward to continuing in the series.
January 19, 2025
3.5 cliffhanger of course
August 16, 2025
I loved the ending but why is this focused on another protagonist it was so boring
August 31, 2016
Intriguing! The first chapter is called "Brand New Opening" and it really is! Quite confusing at first this volume starts all over again at the beginning of the story with the marble guy taking over Real Account. We go through the whole explanation again but this time, we have two new main characters. They are very similar to the first two people so it's hard to adjust that this is a new couple. They play the same first game as in Vol. 1 but after that, all the games are new and different. It's as good as the previous volumes but weird to see the story over with different people. A little comment by the illustrator at the end of the book says to wait and see what the connection is. Intriguing!
August 6, 2020
It was so good. It was like Yuma was a new character and i really loved that. We start over. This book is 5 out of 5 stars
April 19, 2017
Petit moment de confusion au debut ou j vais. Limpression de mettre fait avoir et qu un petit malin avait pis le 1 dajs la couverture du 3 !
Deux nouveaux jeu super.
On reprend l histoire au debut mais avec d autre.personnages, du coup au debut j etais pas trop.convaincu mais des le.premier jeu.... wahou!
Vivement le 4!
Deux nouveaux jeu super.
On reprend l histoire au debut mais avec d autre.personnages, du coup au debut j etais pas trop.convaincu mais des le.premier jeu.... wahou!
Vivement le 4!
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