The title Zenith is fitting. In astronomy, the zenith is the point in the sky directly above the observer—the highest point. In Tagame’s universe, the zenith represents the peak of sexual experience, often found at the intersection of agony and ecstasy.
That was the secret Takeda had missed. The iron statue was the cage. But the living man kneeling beneath the zenith light? He had already chosen to be there. And a choice, even to kneel, is the purest power there is. Zenith -english- Gengoroh Tagame
Tagame's artwork in "Zenith" is, as always, stunning and unsettling. His signature style, which blends elements of sci-fi, horror, and dark fantasy, creates a sense of unease and foreboding. The story is complex and multi-layered, with themes that explore the human condition, the nature of existence, and the consequences of playing with forces beyond human control. The title Zenith is fitting
PG Tips No.41: My Best Comics & Manga of 2014 - Paul Gravett 28 Dec 2014 — That was the secret Takeda had missed
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