The delinquent-fighting manga “Out” by Makoto Mizuta has reached an impressive milestone of 8 million copies sold, a testament to its initial popularity and strong fanbase.
However, recent discussions among fans suggest that the series has “fallen off”, with complaints about its quality and relevance surfacing across various platforms.
While the numbers reflect commercial success, the sentiment among readers paints a more complicated picture.
Fans Criticism: What Went Wrong?
Repetitive Plotlines, fans argue that the story arcs have become predictable with little innovation in the narrative and recently a repetitive flashback panel is is making people tired, feels like its naruto style filler flashback. As one commenter on Reddit put it,
“My only problem with the manga right now is that it seems to drag out the current arc too much with constant flashbacks.
I’d like for the author to speed up things a little. We’ve been at the Kyoranki vs Kilihito for a few years now. Ngl, I find Bouncer is more interesting than Out at the moment.”
Another fan commented,
“For me it’s the amount of flashback, it’s very tiring and that makes me drop the manga”
Translation Issues, a major issue raised by the community is the prevalence of “troll translations.” According to a post on r/OutManga, incorrect translations for key chapters have been circulated on popular manga sites, leading to confusion and frustration among readers. This has further impacted the manga’s reputation.
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Lack of character development while “Out” initially gained praise for its raw and gritty portrayal of delinquent life, fans feel that many characters have been sidelined or reduced to one-dimensional roles. This lack of depth has made it harder for readers to stay invested.
Unlike other successful manga, Out has not received an anime adaptation, which could have introduced it to a broader audience. As one fan pointed out,
“Looks like an anime is definitely possible. But god I wish there was english release along with Bouncer”.
Broader Context: The Decline of Delinquent Manga
The challenges faced by Out are not unique. The delinquent genre as a whole has seen declining popularity in recent years.
With newer generations gravitating toward fantasy like isekai or action-packed shonen titles, series like Out struggle to maintain relevance. Additionally, the absence of an anime adaptation a crucial promotional tool has made it harder for Out to compete with other titles.
While “Out‘s” achievement of selling 8 million copies is commendable, it seems that the series is struggling to sustain its initial momentum. Issues like repetitive storytelling, poor translations, and a lack of character development have alienated some fans.
However, with its dedicated community still rooting for it, there’s hope that the series can address these concerns and regain its footing.
For now, though, Out serves as both a success story and a cautionary tale, a reminder that even popular manga need consistent quality and strategic growth to remain relevant in an ever-evolving industry.
