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桜姫華伝 [Sakura Hime Kaden] #7
Prinzessin Sakura 07
Der Kampf zwischen den Mondwesen und den Gefährten um Prinzessin Sakura neigt sich dem Ende entgegen, doch die Lieben von einst - Ukyo und Asagiri - kämpfen noch immer gegeneinander. Als Ukyo jedoch von Asagiris wahren Beweggründen erfährt, stellt er sich gerade noch rechtzeitig auf die Seite der Menschen. Er befreit Prinzessin Sakura, doch Enju ist ein mächtiger Gegner ...
196 pages, Paperback
First published December 15, 2010
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Arina Tanemura
182 books1,018 followersName in Japanese: 種村有菜 (Tanemura Arina)
Western Zodiac: Pisces
Arina Tanemura was born on March 12, 1978. She's the author of Full Moon O Sagashite, Time Stranger Kyoko, Kamikaze Kaito Jeanne, The Gentlemen's Alliance Cross, Sakura Hime Kaden, and more.
Her favorite hobby is Karaoke. One song that she sings is Smile, originally by Myco. She has two cats, named Riku and Kai. She has one elder and one younger sister and one brother. She's the type who hates to lose in anything. She also likes Ribon.
Western Zodiac: Pisces
Arina Tanemura was born on March 12, 1978. She's the author of Full Moon O Sagashite, Time Stranger Kyoko, Kamikaze Kaito Jeanne, The Gentlemen's Alliance Cross, Sakura Hime Kaden, and more.
Her favorite hobby is Karaoke. One song that she sings is Smile, originally by Myco. She has two cats, named Riku and Kai. She has one elder and one younger sister and one brother. She's the type who hates to lose in anything. She also likes Ribon.
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January 5, 2024
This volume has grabbed a hold of my heart. Asagiri has become my favorite character and it is no surprise that she and Ukyo have become my favorite couple. Tanemura-sensei has gone really dark with this story unlike her previous works.
April 1, 2014
Synopsis:
Every time Asagiri uses her powers, she shortens her life span. In spite of this, she continues to use her powers to fight her former lover, Ukyo. Though Ukyo will not attack her, this is a fight Asagiri cannot win.
My Thoughts:
Asagiri's battle with Ukyo doesn't last long. Ukyo decides on his own to help everyone to escape, but it isn't so easy because Enju just isn't willing to give up. He turns Sakura into a puppet and forces her to do something terrible. The only good thing that came out of it is Sakura knows what Enju is planning now and she's determined to stop him. He and Sakura still don't seem to understand each others feelings, though. It's a shame. I'm betting the ending of this series will be bittersweet.
Every time Asagiri uses her powers, she shortens her life span. In spite of this, she continues to use her powers to fight her former lover, Ukyo. Though Ukyo will not attack her, this is a fight Asagiri cannot win.
My Thoughts:
Asagiri's battle with Ukyo doesn't last long. Ukyo decides on his own to help everyone to escape, but it isn't so easy because Enju just isn't willing to give up. He turns Sakura into a puppet and forces her to do something terrible. The only good thing that came out of it is Sakura knows what Enju is planning now and she's determined to stop him. He and Sakura still don't seem to understand each others feelings, though. It's a shame. I'm betting the ending of this series will be bittersweet.
October 18, 2015
Actual rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
Things are finally looking up. There was a greater focus on Sakura this volume after the Asagiri and Ukyo subplot, and I love how far she's gone since the beginning of the series (she's matured a lot). I think this story would be better if there was a greater focus on Sakura, but other than that, this is definitely a good series to read.
Only five more volumes left! Let's do this *pumps fist*!
Things are finally looking up. There was a greater focus on Sakura this volume after the Asagiri and Ukyo subplot, and I love how far she's gone since the beginning of the series (she's matured a lot). I think this story would be better if there was a greater focus on Sakura, but other than that, this is definitely a good series to read.
Only five more volumes left! Let's do this *pumps fist*!
June 6, 2021
RTC
I keep tearing up as we progress in this series. Most of the relationships are beautiful tragedies-- for a variety of reasons.
I keep tearing up as we progress in this series. Most of the relationships are beautiful tragedies-- for a variety of reasons.
February 27, 2019
Noooo Ukyo! My heartu 💔💔
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 20, 2023
Sakura finally reunites with her friends and Enju gats captured by imperial forces.
Nice conclusion to the arc.
Nice conclusion to the arc.
January 25, 2018
I liked this volume because it had more action in it, and Sakura finally made the right choice. Also Fujimurasaki reappears. I wish he was the love interest instead of Aoba.
October 28, 2025
Review for complete series
Princess Sakura is a descendant of the creatures of the moon whose hand has been promised to the Imperial Prince Oura. To hide the powers that lurk inside her, Princess Sakura has been raised in isolation. But Sakura is unwilling to enter a marriage without love and chooses to run away - even at the risk of her true nature being exposed.
Sakura Hime: The Legend of Princess Sakura is everything wrong with The Gentlemen's Alliance Cross done right - it includes the best of all Tanemura's previous works. After the mess that was The Gentlemen's Alliance Cross, I was really worried that the then newest series of a long time favourite mangaka of mine would disappoint again. Luckily, that was far from the case!
The setting of the Heian Period allowed for interesting folklore and absolutely gorgeous designs for the characters; all those beautiful kimono and long flowing hair! Just the art alone makes this a pleasure to read. And thanks to the fantasy setting, many story elements that fell flat in The Gentlemen's Alliance Cross unfolded beautifully; there certainly was drama, but it suited the circumstances and we are, after all, talking about an Imperial Court. And I was so pleased to see her old humour, which I so love, return.
Although I felt that the romance developed very rapidly, I can't say that it bothered me. The first volumes do revolve around Sakura and Oura, but the plot focuses on so much more than just the two once the story gets going. Thanks to the romance not being the only focus, this story was rich in wonderful characters who all had their share of spotlight. There were wonderful friendships, family bonds, court intrigues, action and a plot that keeps you guessing. It was just such a beautifully well-rounded story from beginning to end.
This is one of those stories that has so many great characters, I wouldn't even know where to begin looking for a favourite. Although I am tempted to say that it is Sakura's little spirit friend Asagiri, there are so many others that are equally lovable. Sakura herself is also a nice character, I loved how she was sincere and naive yet would also simply be lazy and childish. There is a lot of character growth - not only for her but for the majority of characters. As there are so many characters to love, it's so easy to get emotionally invested and there's a lot of sadness the cast needs to overcome. It is also great how, as the story progresses, the line between good and evil dims more and more.
The only thing I would criticise about Sakura Hime is how conveniently everyone seems to be connected. Every character is related to someone else one way or another. After a while, it felt like a repetitive plot twist when yet another character was revealed to be someone's long-lost lover, friend or sibling. However, given all the wonderful elements of this plot, it is a small matter that can easily be ignored.
A delightful surprise through and through - I am utterly in love with the setting, characters and plot and after this am inclined to believe that Tanemura's stories work out best if there is at least a hint of fantasy involved! Now if only there were an artbook...
November 8, 2022
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Der Kampf zwischen den Mondwesen und den Gefährten um Prinzessin Sakura neigt sich dem Ende entgegen, doch die Lieben von einst - Ukyo und Asagiri - kämpfen noch immer gegeneinander. Als Ukyo jedoch von Asagiris wahren Beweggründen erfährt, stellt er sich gerade noch rechtzeitig auf die Seite der Menschen. Er befreit Prinzessin Sakura, doch Enju ist ein mächtiger Gegner.
Um Prinzessin Sakura au den Fängen ihres irren Bruders Enju zu befreien machen sich Byakuya, Kohaku, Hayate, Asagiri und Aoba auf den Weg und müssen sich ihren Freunden oder Geliebten aus der Vergangenheit stellen. Der Kampf zwischen Asagiri und ihrem Geliebten Ukyo ist noch immer im vollen Gange und die beiden ehemaligen Liebenden eröffnen sich ihre Schicksale. Als Ukyo die Wahrheit hinter Asagiris Handeln erfährt, versteht er sie plötzlich und trauert um ihr gemeinsames Schicksal. Er wendet sich gegen Enju und will mit Asagiri und ihren Freunden fliehen. Doch die Freunde haben die Rechnung ohne Enju gemacht. Mit Hilfe eines Tones macht er Sakura zu seiner Marionette und befiehlt ihr Ukyo zu töten.
Der siebte Teil der Mangareihe aus der Feder von Arina Tanemura begeistert mit einer tragischen Liebesgeschichte zwischen Sakuras treuer Freundin Asagiri und ihrem ehemaligen Geliebten und nun Mondwesen Ukyo. Die Geschichte die Asagiri dabei zu erzählen hat ist traurig und erschreckend. Sie sollte das Opfer für ihren Gott werden, damit ihr Dorf verschont bleibt. Um allen gerecht zu werden willigte Asagiri ein und machte Ukyo somit unglücklich. Doch als Asagir erkannte, wer der Gott des Dorfes wirklich war, trank sie das Blut eines Winzlings, um sich dessen Kräfte anzueigenen. Sie selbst hat damit ihr Leben halbiert, da sie nun das Leben von zwei Wesen in einem Körper führt. Doch das Dorf wurde zerstört und Asagiri konnte Ukyo nicht mehr finden. Dieser lief jedoch Enju in die Arme und wurde zu dem, was er nun ist.
Wieder einmal erkennt der Leser, dass alles Schicksale der Freunde durch Enju gesponnen oder beeinfluss wurden. Er hat sich die Trauer und Schwäche der anderen zu Nutzen gemacht, um seine perfiden Pläne voran zu treiben. Enju erscheint wieder als grausames Wesen. Besonders ab dem Punkt, wo er Sakura als Marionette für seine Zwecke missbraucht und sie Dinge tun lässt, die ihren Freunden schaden. Damit bricht er in meinen Augen das Band zu Sakura endgültig. Was mich an dem Band auch ein bisschen enttäuscht hat waren die fehlenden Emotionen. Zwar wird die Liebesgeschichte zwischen Asagiri und Ukyo behandelt, doch mir fehlt das gewisse Etwas. Aoba und Sakura rücken hier sogar ganz in den Hintergrund und auch die Enttäuschung von Sakura über Enju fehlt mir.
Die Zeichnungen des Mangas sind wie immer sehr schön gestaltet und sehr detailliert. Doch auch hier bleibt weiterhin der Wermutstropfen, dass die Designs der Charaktere schwer an andere Bände erinnern. Empfehlen möchte ich den Manga weiterhin allen Fans von Arina Tanemura, wenn sie über die gleichbleibenden Charakterdesigns hinweg sehen können. Außerdem möchte ich es allen Fans von Magical-Girl-Mangas empfehlen.
Idee: 5/5
Spannung: 4/5
Charaktere: 4/5
Emotionen: 4/5
Gesamt: 4/5
ISBN:9783842032910
Sprache:Deutsch
Ausgabe:eBook (Download)
Umfang:196 Seiten
Verlag:TOKYOPOP
Erscheinungsdatum:21.07.2016
Der Kampf zwischen den Mondwesen und den Gefährten um Prinzessin Sakura neigt sich dem Ende entgegen, doch die Lieben von einst - Ukyo und Asagiri - kämpfen noch immer gegeneinander. Als Ukyo jedoch von Asagiris wahren Beweggründen erfährt, stellt er sich gerade noch rechtzeitig auf die Seite der Menschen. Er befreit Prinzessin Sakura, doch Enju ist ein mächtiger Gegner.
Um Prinzessin Sakura au den Fängen ihres irren Bruders Enju zu befreien machen sich Byakuya, Kohaku, Hayate, Asagiri und Aoba auf den Weg und müssen sich ihren Freunden oder Geliebten aus der Vergangenheit stellen. Der Kampf zwischen Asagiri und ihrem Geliebten Ukyo ist noch immer im vollen Gange und die beiden ehemaligen Liebenden eröffnen sich ihre Schicksale. Als Ukyo die Wahrheit hinter Asagiris Handeln erfährt, versteht er sie plötzlich und trauert um ihr gemeinsames Schicksal. Er wendet sich gegen Enju und will mit Asagiri und ihren Freunden fliehen. Doch die Freunde haben die Rechnung ohne Enju gemacht. Mit Hilfe eines Tones macht er Sakura zu seiner Marionette und befiehlt ihr Ukyo zu töten.
Der siebte Teil der Mangareihe aus der Feder von Arina Tanemura begeistert mit einer tragischen Liebesgeschichte zwischen Sakuras treuer Freundin Asagiri und ihrem ehemaligen Geliebten und nun Mondwesen Ukyo. Die Geschichte die Asagiri dabei zu erzählen hat ist traurig und erschreckend. Sie sollte das Opfer für ihren Gott werden, damit ihr Dorf verschont bleibt. Um allen gerecht zu werden willigte Asagiri ein und machte Ukyo somit unglücklich. Doch als Asagir erkannte, wer der Gott des Dorfes wirklich war, trank sie das Blut eines Winzlings, um sich dessen Kräfte anzueigenen. Sie selbst hat damit ihr Leben halbiert, da sie nun das Leben von zwei Wesen in einem Körper führt. Doch das Dorf wurde zerstört und Asagiri konnte Ukyo nicht mehr finden. Dieser lief jedoch Enju in die Arme und wurde zu dem, was er nun ist.
Wieder einmal erkennt der Leser, dass alles Schicksale der Freunde durch Enju gesponnen oder beeinfluss wurden. Er hat sich die Trauer und Schwäche der anderen zu Nutzen gemacht, um seine perfiden Pläne voran zu treiben. Enju erscheint wieder als grausames Wesen. Besonders ab dem Punkt, wo er Sakura als Marionette für seine Zwecke missbraucht und sie Dinge tun lässt, die ihren Freunden schaden. Damit bricht er in meinen Augen das Band zu Sakura endgültig. Was mich an dem Band auch ein bisschen enttäuscht hat waren die fehlenden Emotionen. Zwar wird die Liebesgeschichte zwischen Asagiri und Ukyo behandelt, doch mir fehlt das gewisse Etwas. Aoba und Sakura rücken hier sogar ganz in den Hintergrund und auch die Enttäuschung von Sakura über Enju fehlt mir.
Die Zeichnungen des Mangas sind wie immer sehr schön gestaltet und sehr detailliert. Doch auch hier bleibt weiterhin der Wermutstropfen, dass die Designs der Charaktere schwer an andere Bände erinnern. Empfehlen möchte ich den Manga weiterhin allen Fans von Arina Tanemura, wenn sie über die gleichbleibenden Charakterdesigns hinweg sehen können. Außerdem möchte ich es allen Fans von Magical-Girl-Mangas empfehlen.
Idee: 5/5
Spannung: 4/5
Charaktere: 4/5
Emotionen: 4/5
Gesamt: 4/5
ISBN:9783842032910
Sprache:Deutsch
Ausgabe:eBook (Download)
Umfang:196 Seiten
Verlag:TOKYOPOP
Erscheinungsdatum:21.07.2016
September 13, 2023
"I am no longer your little sister. I am not even a woman. I am an enemy you must defeat."
I am not ashamed to admit that I totally cried this volume…LOL!
When it came to this fight, I teared up multiple times. It felt like the closer it got to the end of the "battle," the more emotional I became. Enju is a very cruel man and I feel like I cannot forgive the decisions and choices he made because having Sakura involved in the battle was absolutely awful. For being a brother who is supposed to care about his sister (and will just overlook the awkward note from the creator that said they could have been "in love" because that was weird, even if it "fit" the "times" of this story…) then why doesn't he show it?? I mean one could point to Rurijo and say that he DID care for Sakura due to their appearances, but he NEVER cared for her (Rurijo) and used her purely as a tool.
Anyway, I am digressing from what I originally wanted to say and that is the ending of this battle with Ukyo was completely heartbreaking. I was deeply deeply moved by those unfolding moments and physically used this volume to fan my eyes so I wouldn't sob a whole bunch. LOL! Even if that fight didn't unfold the way I had desperately hoped for, it was very very good writing and drawing nonetheless.
My new hope is that the characters will not live in heartbreak moving forward. Sakura has finally made her choice with the help of those who would seem long lost as well as those who are around her and see the REAL her. (I LOVED that moment where she is telling Enju about the Sakura that each of her friends are holding in their hearts. SO good!) You can see that she is going to be hardening her heart for the battle(??) she knows is surely to come. Thankfully she is NOT alone because she is going to need all the support she can get! (Random note, but her and Aoba reuniting was such a beautiful moment and I felt so happy and relieved! Just what a bummer it was so short-lived…ha…ha…ha…)
I think my biggest complaint concerning this volume is why did the creator use a pentagram when Aoba used his magic in this volume?? She has this really cool and interesting fantasy world and felt completely pulled out of it by something so "modern day." To say I was deeply disappointed is an understatement and am only keeping the rating of this volume five stars because our characters on the front cover deserve nothing less. (That cover is stunning!!)
I'm curious to see where this story is going to go with Sakura seeming to be the main focus once again! (Well, focus as in she is being the main character of the story and not an onlooker who is seeing different backstories unfold.) She is not the same naive young woman as she was when the series started and looking forward to seeing her and her friends only get stronger!
I am not ashamed to admit that I totally cried this volume…LOL!
When it came to this fight, I teared up multiple times. It felt like the closer it got to the end of the "battle," the more emotional I became. Enju is a very cruel man and I feel like I cannot forgive the decisions and choices he made because having Sakura involved in the battle was absolutely awful. For being a brother who is supposed to care about his sister (and will just overlook the awkward note from the creator that said they could have been "in love" because that was weird, even if it "fit" the "times" of this story…) then why doesn't he show it?? I mean one could point to Rurijo and say that he DID care for Sakura due to their appearances, but he NEVER cared for her (Rurijo) and used her purely as a tool.
Anyway, I am digressing from what I originally wanted to say and that is the ending of this battle with Ukyo was completely heartbreaking. I was deeply deeply moved by those unfolding moments and physically used this volume to fan my eyes so I wouldn't sob a whole bunch. LOL! Even if that fight didn't unfold the way I had desperately hoped for, it was very very good writing and drawing nonetheless.
My new hope is that the characters will not live in heartbreak moving forward. Sakura has finally made her choice with the help of those who would seem long lost as well as those who are around her and see the REAL her. (I LOVED that moment where she is telling Enju about the Sakura that each of her friends are holding in their hearts. SO good!) You can see that she is going to be hardening her heart for the battle(??) she knows is surely to come. Thankfully she is NOT alone because she is going to need all the support she can get! (Random note, but her and Aoba reuniting was such a beautiful moment and I felt so happy and relieved! Just what a bummer it was so short-lived…ha…ha…ha…)
I think my biggest complaint concerning this volume is why did the creator use a pentagram when Aoba used his magic in this volume?? She has this really cool and interesting fantasy world and felt completely pulled out of it by something so "modern day." To say I was deeply disappointed is an understatement and am only keeping the rating of this volume five stars because our characters on the front cover deserve nothing less. (That cover is stunning!!)
I'm curious to see where this story is going to go with Sakura seeming to be the main focus once again! (Well, focus as in she is being the main character of the story and not an onlooker who is seeing different backstories unfold.) She is not the same naive young woman as she was when the series started and looking forward to seeing her and her friends only get stronger!
March 19, 2019
The fight against Moon people in order to save Sakura comes to a conclusion in this volume and the next volume will start a new arc in the story.
This was an excellent volume and had many important moments for the characters. Action, feelings, drama, twists... this book had it all!
Asagiri's back story plays important part in the first half. Her story is tragic, so tears are inevitable. What warmed my heart is how after all the drama that she had with Ukyoo, she's still fast friend of Sakura's and that friendship is precious for both of them. She was one of my favourite characters from the very start but right now she's probably my very favourite, she's kind but she also sometimes puts her feelings ahead of everything else and that hasn't always lead to the best outcomes. So, yeah, I liked her section of the story a lot.
The other half of the book deals with Sakura's relationship with her changed brother, and his grand plan. There's a big reveal which definitely added some stakes to the story and I'm excited to see what comes of it!
I also liked how Sakura ponders her feelings for her brother and how she clung to the thought of how he used to be and that's really past now. It was a big character moment for her, good writing there. She also seemed to find her determination again which was great after so many chapters of her being a damsel in distress (although she remarked she probably could've broken free if she had wanted to but because she still loves/loved his brother, she decided against it and that was a fine little story detail too). I hope she keeps her regained strength and willpower in the next arc.
Oh, and I totally cheered for that comeback somebody made in the last chapter! Good twists in this volume, refreshed the story after the long castle battle arc.
Artwise, there were many beautiful full-page/half-page pictures that were so full of emotion and beauty that I just wanted to keep looking at them forever! Aaaaah, I love it!
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
This was an excellent volume and had many important moments for the characters. Action, feelings, drama, twists... this book had it all!
Asagiri's back story plays important part in the first half. Her story is tragic, so tears are inevitable. What warmed my heart is how after all the drama that she had with Ukyoo, she's still fast friend of Sakura's and that friendship is precious for both of them. She was one of my favourite characters from the very start but right now she's probably my very favourite, she's kind but she also sometimes puts her feelings ahead of everything else and that hasn't always lead to the best outcomes. So, yeah, I liked her section of the story a lot.
The other half of the book deals with Sakura's relationship with her changed brother, and his grand plan. There's a big reveal which definitely added some stakes to the story and I'm excited to see what comes of it!
I also liked how Sakura ponders her feelings for her brother and how she clung to the thought of how he used to be and that's really past now. It was a big character moment for her, good writing there. She also seemed to find her determination again which was great after so many chapters of her being a damsel in distress (although she remarked she probably could've broken free if she had wanted to but because she still loves/loved his brother, she decided against it and that was a fine little story detail too). I hope she keeps her regained strength and willpower in the next arc.
Oh, and I totally cheered for that comeback somebody made in the last chapter! Good twists in this volume, refreshed the story after the long castle battle arc.
Artwise, there were many beautiful full-page/half-page pictures that were so full of emotion and beauty that I just wanted to keep looking at them forever! Aaaaah, I love it!
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
December 6, 2020
Ukyo refuses to fight Asagiri and attacks Lord Enju instead. The love Ukyo once had for Asagiri remains and he still wants to be with her. Sakura is under a trance by Lord Enju and he orders her to kill Ukyo which she does. Sakura sees what Enju is making her do and his plans to revitalize Princess Kaguya, so she plans on killing him. Hayate returns Rurijo's pinkie and Sakura escapes without killing Lord Enju. Sakura vows to defeat Lord Enju, even through his whereabouts are unknown.
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September 1, 2024
Whatttttt noooooo Ukyo!!!! Why are the side characters’ romances better than the main characters’????
I’m not totally convinced about this series but it’s slowly getting better? I do think it’s a bit melodramatic. Only Tanemura can make someone getting their head chopped off look so damn pretty LOL.
I’m not totally convinced about this series but it’s slowly getting better? I do think it’s a bit melodramatic. Only Tanemura can make someone getting their head chopped off look so damn pretty LOL.
December 21, 2022
Every time Asagiri uses her powers, she shortens her life span.
In spite of this, she continues to use her powers to fight her former lover. UKYO
Though Ukyo will not attack her, this fight is a fight Asagiri cannot win.
SHOJO BEAT
VIZ MEDIA
In spite of this, she continues to use her powers to fight her former lover. UKYO
Though Ukyo will not attack her, this fight is a fight Asagiri cannot win.
SHOJO BEAT
VIZ MEDIA
March 9, 2019
I am very happy with the ending of this character arc and I am excited to see what comes next.
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July 9, 2021SOBS FOREVER.
July 16, 2022
Asagiri>>>
August 25, 2023
Triste de ne pas avoir la suite! Mais quelle série !!!! Addictive!!!
July 15, 2012
~3.5/5
[Taken from my blog: http://geekyreading.blogspot.com/2012... ]
I haven’t really been a huge follower of this book, and I’m not sure why. It just hasn’t grabbed my attention, or kept my attention, as well as I would like it to. I read it, and I’m starting to remember what happens in each volume better, but I don’t think about it much after I finish it. It doesn’t seem to be leaving much of a standing impression, I guess.
The first chapter of this volume continues showing Asagiri and Ukyo’s story, which I actually enjoyed quite a bit. I found that I liked them, and that their relationship is right up there with Hayate and Kohaku’s relationship, which is still my favorite. My liking of them definitely made what happened between them even worse, and I was really not happy about it. This carries into the next chapter, where Aoba and Sakura have been reunited and they are all running away, trying to get out but end up being caught by Enju (Sakura’s somewhat-evil brother).
Within these chapters, there are some moments that I will not explain in depth, but that make me dislike Enju even more. He’s just… I don’t like what he’s doing to Sakura. There’s a point where she can choose to turn her back on him, and while she should openly fight with him, I understand why she doesn’t. Even though he’s not the same person she knew, he is still her brother, and that’s hard to turn away from.
There’s some fighting between everyone, and Sakura ends up in this mirror world, where people that are killed by her sword go or something. While there, she finds out that Enju has been working to get the pieces of Princess Kaguya back together, which is kind of a bad idea. Mostly she’s upset because she thinks Kaguya will be replacing her, but otherwise I’m not sure what to think of it. I didn’t think Kaguya was a bad person (is she, and I just haven’t been paying attention?), but I’m curious as to what she is like, especially because this doesn’t sound like it could be good in any way. And we got to see her, kind of, and that was definitely creepy. Maybe it’s just that the whole, bringing people back from the dead is a bad thing? ‘cause I know it is.
Then Fujimurasaki (the emperor or whatever) shows up and they all run away as the ‘bad guys’ hide out is set on fire. The volume ends with Sakura promising to defeat Enju, which is good, but makes me wonder what is going to happen next, since apparently it’s moving into a new story arc.
After that, there are some comic strips showing the other team (the ‘bad guys’ or whatever), in which they are goofing around and doing human things, while not being very human. It was entertaining, but a little weird to see all of them acting comically, when I have only seen them serious and fighting thus far.
Again, this doesn’t seem to be giving me much of a longing impression, but I do mostly enjoy the books when I get them. I’m not even thinking about stopping the series or anything (I have read all of Tanemura’s previous published books, and don’t intend to stop with this one; besides, I am enjoying it), but I hope that it starts getting better, and I begin enjoying it even more and feeling more strongly about it.
[Taken from my blog: http://geekyreading.blogspot.com/2012... ]
I haven’t really been a huge follower of this book, and I’m not sure why. It just hasn’t grabbed my attention, or kept my attention, as well as I would like it to. I read it, and I’m starting to remember what happens in each volume better, but I don’t think about it much after I finish it. It doesn’t seem to be leaving much of a standing impression, I guess.
The first chapter of this volume continues showing Asagiri and Ukyo’s story, which I actually enjoyed quite a bit. I found that I liked them, and that their relationship is right up there with Hayate and Kohaku’s relationship, which is still my favorite. My liking of them definitely made what happened between them even worse, and I was really not happy about it. This carries into the next chapter, where Aoba and Sakura have been reunited and they are all running away, trying to get out but end up being caught by Enju (Sakura’s somewhat-evil brother).
Within these chapters, there are some moments that I will not explain in depth, but that make me dislike Enju even more. He’s just… I don’t like what he’s doing to Sakura. There’s a point where she can choose to turn her back on him, and while she should openly fight with him, I understand why she doesn’t. Even though he’s not the same person she knew, he is still her brother, and that’s hard to turn away from.
There’s some fighting between everyone, and Sakura ends up in this mirror world, where people that are killed by her sword go or something. While there, she finds out that Enju has been working to get the pieces of Princess Kaguya back together, which is kind of a bad idea. Mostly she’s upset because she thinks Kaguya will be replacing her, but otherwise I’m not sure what to think of it. I didn’t think Kaguya was a bad person (is she, and I just haven’t been paying attention?), but I’m curious as to what she is like, especially because this doesn’t sound like it could be good in any way. And we got to see her, kind of, and that was definitely creepy. Maybe it’s just that the whole, bringing people back from the dead is a bad thing? ‘cause I know it is.
Then Fujimurasaki (the emperor or whatever) shows up and they all run away as the ‘bad guys’ hide out is set on fire. The volume ends with Sakura promising to defeat Enju, which is good, but makes me wonder what is going to happen next, since apparently it’s moving into a new story arc.
After that, there are some comic strips showing the other team (the ‘bad guys’ or whatever), in which they are goofing around and doing human things, while not being very human. It was entertaining, but a little weird to see all of them acting comically, when I have only seen them serious and fighting thus far.
Again, this doesn’t seem to be giving me much of a longing impression, but I do mostly enjoy the books when I get them. I’m not even thinking about stopping the series or anything (I have read all of Tanemura’s previous published books, and don’t intend to stop with this one; besides, I am enjoying it), but I hope that it starts getting better, and I begin enjoying it even more and feeling more strongly about it.
May 25, 2012
In Summary
The Shura Yugenden arc reaches its conclusion. Though the ultimate outcome of the battle is predictable, what Sakura discovers in mid-battle should take you by surprise.
The Review
Volume 7 is a mixed bag. In addition to battle scenes, there’s drama and suspense. Most of the romantic anguish stems from the conclusion of the Ukyo/Asagiri fight, and those who prefer their love stories tragic will eat up the ultimate fate of the star-crossed lovers.
There’s also angst of a different sort between Sakura and her brother. After chapters and chapters of inner turmoil, she finally accepts the fact that he is no longer the gentle person she once knew. However, Tanemura-sensei plays this less as a rift between family members and more as a woman struggling to let go of her first love. Though it has been mentioned in this series that sibling marriages were acceptable in the Heian era, hearing Sakura refer to Enju this way does give off a squicky vibe.
Following the Ukyo/Asagiri duel, Aoba (not surprisingly) proceeds to battle Enju for Sakura. But Tanemura-sensei throws us for a loop by pitching Sakura in an unexpected fight against Rurijo and then heightens matters with an astonishing reveal about Enju’s ultimate goal. Unfortunately, the final conclusion to the Shura Yugenden isn’t quite satisfying (all that firepower and manpower and the bad guys still get away?), but it does ensure that Sakura will face Enju again – and this time with full knowledge of what’s at stake.
By the way, Volume 7 includes several extras including bonus funnies and closing remarks from Tanemura-sensei and her assistants.
The Shura Yugenden arc reaches its conclusion. Though the ultimate outcome of the battle is predictable, what Sakura discovers in mid-battle should take you by surprise.
The Review
Volume 7 is a mixed bag. In addition to battle scenes, there’s drama and suspense. Most of the romantic anguish stems from the conclusion of the Ukyo/Asagiri fight, and those who prefer their love stories tragic will eat up the ultimate fate of the star-crossed lovers.
There’s also angst of a different sort between Sakura and her brother. After chapters and chapters of inner turmoil, she finally accepts the fact that he is no longer the gentle person she once knew. However, Tanemura-sensei plays this less as a rift between family members and more as a woman struggling to let go of her first love. Though it has been mentioned in this series that sibling marriages were acceptable in the Heian era, hearing Sakura refer to Enju this way does give off a squicky vibe.
Following the Ukyo/Asagiri duel, Aoba (not surprisingly) proceeds to battle Enju for Sakura. But Tanemura-sensei throws us for a loop by pitching Sakura in an unexpected fight against Rurijo and then heightens matters with an astonishing reveal about Enju’s ultimate goal. Unfortunately, the final conclusion to the Shura Yugenden isn’t quite satisfying (all that firepower and manpower and the bad guys still get away?), but it does ensure that Sakura will face Enju again – and this time with full knowledge of what’s at stake.
By the way, Volume 7 includes several extras including bonus funnies and closing remarks from Tanemura-sensei and her assistants.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 20, 2015
I give this 4 stars. Lovely illustrations. Complex story. I am undecided about Sakura's love interest. This is hard.
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Spoiler
Note to Self:Heian Era
Princess Sakura(14yo,sis,Princess Kaguya's(moon princess)granddaughter,orphan,immortal(mixed blood),pal)+Prince Oura(Aoba,17yo,betrothed,nephew,wolf,pal2)+Fujimurasaki(Togu(next emperor), uncle),Asagiri(mononoke(spirit),mini,snow spirit,companion pal),Priestess Byakuya(old,mononoke (spirit),pal),Kohaku (ninja,8th ninja village leaders daughter,pal2)+ Hayate(frog,human ninja, pal2),Enju(older bro Kai,immortal,insane due to repeated drowning),Maimai(Den,male,Enju's team), Rurijo(Sakura elm doll,Enju's lover),Shuri(ninja,spy,Enju's team,pal2),Ukyo(mononoke(spirit),snow spirit,Asagiri's lover,died,Enju's team),Oumi(Sakura's lady-in-waiting,minor rank noble,died,soul in Chizakura sword),Yumeji(her servant),Ichiyo(his servant).
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Note to Self:Heian Era
Princess Sakura(14yo,sis,Princess Kaguya's(moon princess)granddaughter,orphan,immortal(mixed blood),pal)+Prince Oura(Aoba,17yo,betrothed,nephew,wolf,pal2)+Fujimurasaki(Togu(next emperor), uncle),Asagiri(mononoke(spirit),mini,snow spirit,companion pal),Priestess Byakuya(old,mononoke (spirit),pal),Kohaku (ninja,8th ninja village leaders daughter,pal2)+ Hayate(frog,human ninja, pal2),Enju(older bro Kai,immortal,insane due to repeated drowning),Maimai(Den,male,Enju's team), Rurijo(Sakura elm doll,Enju's lover),Shuri(ninja,spy,Enju's team,pal2),Ukyo(mononoke(spirit),snow spirit,Asagiri's lover,died,Enju's team),Oumi(Sakura's lady-in-waiting,minor rank noble,died,soul in Chizakura sword),Yumeji(her servant),Ichiyo(his servant).
September 17, 2018
Die Fortsetzung war unglaublich. Meine Gefühle waren ständig in Aufruhr. Erst freu ich mich, dann kommt es wieder Schlag auf Schlag. Und am Ende, Entschlossenheit. Ich schätze mal, dass dieser Band einer der Schlüsselgeschichten der ganzen Serie beherbergt. Es bleibt spannend.
Als kleines Special gab es dieses Mal ein “4-Panel-Special”, also eine Art Kurzgeschichte zu den Sakura Hintergründen, in 4 Bildern gefasst.
Mehr dazu: www.secretsofrock.net/2013/01/14/arin...
Als kleines Special gab es dieses Mal ein “4-Panel-Special”, also eine Art Kurzgeschichte zu den Sakura Hintergründen, in 4 Bildern gefasst.
Mehr dazu: www.secretsofrock.net/2013/01/14/arin...
December 19, 2015
I really, really enjoyed Asagiri's story that spanned last volume and this one. She is such an interesting character!
Things seem to be getting pretty serious. I'm curious to see how Tanemura-san plans to have it all play out.... though if it is anything like classic Tanemura-san, it'll have the makings of something super tragic about to happen, but then it won't and there will be a suddenly good ending for everyone involved, despite the fact it wasn't set up to be that way. I'll have to see how it plays out.
Things seem to be getting pretty serious. I'm curious to see how Tanemura-san plans to have it all play out.... though if it is anything like classic Tanemura-san, it'll have the makings of something super tragic about to happen, but then it won't and there will be a suddenly good ending for everyone involved, despite the fact it wasn't set up to be that way. I'll have to see how it plays out.
April 22, 2016
Diese Reihe ist so anders als die anderen von Arina Tanemura.
Natürlich ist ihr Zeichenstil gleich und genauso wunderschön wie eh und je.
Aber die Liebesgeschichten und Dramen sind erwachsener und ich möchte fast sagen brutaler als zuvor. Wenn einer der Charaktere einen Entschluss fasst, muss er auch mit den schwerwiegenden Folgen leben. Und zum ersten Mal in Arinas Mangas spielt der Tod eine Rolle.
Die Vorgeschichte von Asagir, die es im vorherigen Band gab war brutal, furchtbar, wunderschön und philosophisch auf einmal.
Ich kann diesem Manga nur empfehlen.
Natürlich ist ihr Zeichenstil gleich und genauso wunderschön wie eh und je.
Aber die Liebesgeschichten und Dramen sind erwachsener und ich möchte fast sagen brutaler als zuvor. Wenn einer der Charaktere einen Entschluss fasst, muss er auch mit den schwerwiegenden Folgen leben. Und zum ersten Mal in Arinas Mangas spielt der Tod eine Rolle.
Die Vorgeschichte von Asagir, die es im vorherigen Band gab war brutal, furchtbar, wunderschön und philosophisch auf einmal.
Ich kann diesem Manga nur empfehlen.
September 27, 2012
The first volume to get four stars; for the first time, it deserves it. The current story arc gets wrapped up spectacularly and for once the plot twists are genuinely entertaining and not utterly ridiculous. We see Sakura as the heroine this series needs and she justifies why she's the main protagonist. She's actually pretty badass when she swings Chizakura around. It's a first but I'm actually really looking forward to volume eight.
August 30, 2012
The pacing on this series has improved by over 9000! :D Remember the days when it was so jam packed that I was in a constant state of what the what? Now there are coherent storylines! Now I am freed from my confusion and able to coo over the epic friendship of Sakura and Asagiri! Now I can spend entire volumes in a state of feelings implosion! 4 stars
May 16, 2024
5⭐️ - This whole series has been pretty mid but i stan Arina Tanemura so i will read pretty much anything she puts out. This volume however has some good heartbreak and backstory on Asagiri who is awesome as far as side characters go. The reveal of her powers and pats personality before she went ultimate uwu for Sakura was so good.
May 23, 2015
This is the end of the fight with the Moon people. It was harrowing and I enjoyed all the back history. I feel for Sakura and the facts she has to face about Kai and Enju.
Disaster is adverted for now, but we know Enju will keep pursing his aims.
BOTTOM LINE: Love all the coupledom!
Disaster is adverted for now, but we know Enju will keep pursing his aims.
BOTTOM LINE: Love all the coupledom!
June 11, 2013
Read in: February 2013, June 2013.
So, Ukyo and Asagirl don't battle after all. Things get really sweet until Enju uses Sakura to begin battling her friends. She ends up killing Ukyo and attacking Aoba. The end of the volume leaves us with Sakura vowing to defeat Enju.
So, Ukyo and Asagirl don't battle after all. Things get really sweet until Enju uses Sakura to begin battling her friends. She ends up killing Ukyo and attacking Aoba. The end of the volume leaves us with Sakura vowing to defeat Enju.
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