Years ago when I first read Banya I was so chuffed that I'd got a bargain I over-looked some of its faults, like the often puerile dialogue or the terrible censorship that happened in volume four. Although maybe I just had less discerning taste back then. Either way I thoroughly enjoyed the ride. I do however remember being somewhat disappointed with the ending which I personally felt was too abrupt.
After rereading the series I still feel the ending is rushed but it isn't really that bad in fact the final part of the story is pretty epic. I had actually forgotten how much I liked the main antagonist, even if his outfit makes him look like a member of the Legion of Doom. Once again there are some very impressive monster designs, I loved the orges which made me think of the cave troll from Lord of the Rings. The highlight of this book was a great scene where the heroes work with the villains for a shared goal.
Banya has it flaws and certainly isn't going to win any awards for originality but I can't deny that I thoroughly enjoyed reading it for a second time. With its dark fantasy setting, violence and monsters Banya often made me think of Kentaro Miura's Berserk which as it happens is the next series I will be rereading. So its goodbye to one bloodstained hero and hello to another.
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