Me and the Devil Blues: The Unreal Life of Robert Johnson

俺と悪魔のブルーズ

Manga 2003 Japan Releasing

★ 7.9 / 10 11,830 tracking

DramaHorrorMusicMysteryPsychological

Me and the Devil Blues: The Unreal Life of Robert Johnson

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Synopsis

Legend has it that if you take your guitar and stand at a crossroads at the witching hour, the devil will appear. He’ll grab your instrument, play a song, and hand it back to you. You’ll walk away an expert bluesman, but you’ll have to pay the price: your immortal soul. The year is 1929. Deep in the Mississippi Delta, a young man named RJ dreams of becoming a bluesman. RJ is a simple farmer who can barely play guitar, but when he takes a midnight stroll, his life is forever changed. A phantasmagoric reimagining of the life of legendary blues great Robert Johnson, Me and the Devil Blues follows the journey of a man who really did sell his soul to the devil. Why not come along for the ride? (Source: Del Rey) Note: Won the 2009 Glyph Comics Awards in the Best Reprint Publication category.

About

Me and the Devil Blues: The Unreal Life of Robert Johnson is a Japanese manga, first serialized in 2003, The series is currently being serialized.

Why readers enjoy Me and the Devil Blues: The Unreal Life of Robert Johnson

Me and the Devil Blues: The Unreal Life of Robert Johnson appeals to readers of Drama manga, especially those who appreciate stories that weave in Horror, Music, Mystery, Psychological elements. This combination of Drama, Horror, Music, Mystery, Psychological sets the work's pacing and tone, and explains why it resonates with that specific audience.

Creators

Me and the Devil Blues: The Unreal Life of Robert Johnson is written by Akira Hiramoto, with art by Akira Hiramoto.

Reception

Me and the Devil Blues: The Unreal Life of Robert Johnson holds an average score of 7.9 out of 10 on AniList, a strong score that reflects broad reader satisfaction, with 288 readers marking it as a favourite.

Themes & motifs

Recurring motifs and themes throughout Me and the Devil Blues: The Unreal Life of Robert Johnson include: Seinen, Historical, Male Protagonist, Musical Theater, Foreign, Travel. These threads anchor the work's narrative direction and offer a reliable indicator of the reading experience it delivers.