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Hihi, to everyone who is reading this blog, here is a post to show that I am still alive.Wow I really have been busy for quite a while. This being the annoying period of time where all lecturers from every unit start piling assignments on you because they love torturing students like us just coincidentally scheduled major assignments at the same time.

Anyway the manga I will introduce today is somewhat similar to that of 07Ghost. That’s what struck me immediately as soon as I read the first volume. When I say similar, I do not mean in terms of storyline, but in some quirks… well, you will see what I mean when you read it for yourself… I will also try to further explain this as I go along.

So, without further ado, I bring to you: Ilegenes

“Ilegenes is an island internationally known for its prowess in genetic engineering research and technology. But behind the scenes, it is a breeding ground for illegal clones, which are sold for major profits in the black market. After witnessing the death of his parents, young Fon F Littenber joins the Ilegenes Military Academy to rid the island of both its connection to the black market and its tainted name: The Genetic Sodom.”

~Baka-Updates

This manga cannot be found on OneManga unfortunately, you need to create an account on MangaTraders and download it.

This manga has mainly a sci-fic theme behind it where issues such as ethics and morals are examined. A black market for illegal cloning has been created. Chimeras and human-animal hybrids etc can be artifically formed for commericalisation.

Howvever, I feel the deeper meaning within this manga is that: it is possible that one day, our world could be like this as well. By this, I am talking about humans playing God, deciding what kind of baby will be born. With this sort of control over lives, the slippery slope theory may be proven. Morals and Ethics may crumble away, and it is not always easy to make the right decision.

For example, lets say you have a pregnant mother, who has a unborn baby within her. Amniocentesis has shown that the baby definitely has Down Syndrome. Trisomy 21. Robertsonian’s translocation. What have you. So what is the best decision here? If the baby is allowed to live, it poses a burden on both parents and the baby itself. The burden is not just financial alone. It is also physiological and psychological. The parents will not be able to take care of him/her all their lives. Who is going to bear the responsibility for a human who cannot take care of himself/herself? If the parents chose to abort it…you get my point.

Also, clones are created specifically to act as spare parts for the original human. which means that donors are no longer needed since your spare parts are literally walking around, ready if you need them.

Yes, so anyway back to the manga… Fon is a this guy with peacock eyes and black hair- almost like Teito in 07Ghost. He is a top class student, who incurrs much jealousy because of his status of son of the military institute. Similarly, Teito also suffered bullying/heckling because of his status as favoured pupil of the head of the military.

Then you have Jacques, blond Frenchman who is superbly easygoing and stays by Fon no matter what. Needless to say, he is Fon’s roommate. Fon gradually trusts and opens up to him. Almost a mirror to Mikage, Teito’s roommate, who is also similarly easy going.

anyway, a series of events pit them against the rich kids in school, who take every chance to set traps and such. They target our hero of course, and he takes measures to turn the tables against them.

The story has not progressed far, just 12 chapters are out, but it is definitely worth your time to read. Once again, really have this feeling of nostalgia. I remember around this time last year, was reading 07Ghost as well, which was only just starting out.

In short, Ilegenes is 07Ghost set in a scientific world, and grown up versions of our favourite characters.

Bonus: Pretty guys *Squeal*

If you are waiting for another chapter of 07Ghost to come out, go read this in the meantime.

And now I get back to my work…*gah*