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Assassin's Creed: Blade of Shao Jun
Assassin's Creed: Miecz Shao Jun. Chiny. Tom 1
Pasjonująca manga na podstawie gry wideo „Assassin’s Creed Chronicles: China” firmy Ubisoft, przedstawiająca burzliwe losy nieustraszonej asasynki Shao Jun.
Jest rok 1526. W Chinach panuje dynastia Ming. Kraj cieszy się dobrobytem i dostatkiem, ale kolejny cesarz przeprowadza wielkie polityczne czystki i cesarstwo zaczyna pogrążać się w chaosie.
W rodzinne strony powraca z Europy ostatnia z bractwa chińskich asasynów – młoda dziewczyna Shao Jun, której wszyscy współbracia zostali wymordowani. Jej cel może być tylko jeden: zemsta!
Jest rok 1526. W Chinach panuje dynastia Ming. Kraj cieszy się dobrobytem i dostatkiem, ale kolejny cesarz przeprowadza wielkie polityczne czystki i cesarstwo zaczyna pogrążać się w chaosie.
W rodzinne strony powraca z Europy ostatnia z bractwa chińskich asasynów – młoda dziewczyna Shao Jun, której wszyscy współbracia zostali wymordowani. Jej cel może być tylko jeden: zemsta!
160 pages, Paperback
First published February 19, 2020
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February 12, 2021
I did not connect with this story at all. I love the ideas behind the games, but the conceit that a secret rivalry between assassins and templars made it to China stretches my suspension of belief too far. The action scenes and art were nothing special, and the plot and characters were standard movie/video game tie in standard. Not the book for me right now.
**Thanks to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for a free copy in exchange for an honest review.
**Thanks to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for a free copy in exchange for an honest review.
December 31, 2021
What can I say? I have been craving a Shao Jun story ever since I watched the short video of her appearance in Ezio's final moments. I am a huge Assassin Creed fan and the idea of a female Chinese assassin who is hell bend on revenge just is something I absolutely wanted and this manga totally delivered. I am always fascinated by Shao Jun's story and character but never found a source of her story. The art is gorgeous and exactly my favorite style of manga. Her character is also everything I wished for for years. So I am definitely following up with this series.
November 18, 2020
Ich finde die Geschichten und Spiele rund um Assassin's Creed total interessant.
Der Manga lässt dich gut lesen und man ist gleich in der Geschichte.
Die Zeichnungen sind klar und detaliert dargestellt.
Für mich ein Muss als AC Fan 😊
Der Manga lässt dich gut lesen und man ist gleich in der Geschichte.
Die Zeichnungen sind klar und detaliert dargestellt.
Für mich ein Muss als AC Fan 😊
February 8, 2024
I enjoyed this book. It was pretty much what I expected a revenge story staring Shao Jun, but it is also a mission and a twist in the story light still allowing the Templar Knights to steal victory in the future.
Great artwork, and a good story. With a good helping of action. To be fair, I was expecting a bit more action and fights. However, I think some things have been saved for vol 2, possibly the training Jun went through.
A very good start that left me wanting more as soon as I finished it. I am all in to follow Shao Jun on her adventures. There are a lot of questions yo answer as well as at least 4 more targets to deal with and many more people to save, pesent and future.
Great artwork, and a good story. With a good helping of action. To be fair, I was expecting a bit more action and fights. However, I think some things have been saved for vol 2, possibly the training Jun went through.
A very good start that left me wanting more as soon as I finished it. I am all in to follow Shao Jun on her adventures. There are a lot of questions yo answer as well as at least 4 more targets to deal with and many more people to save, pesent and future.
December 4, 2021
GN are not my thing, but as the plot thickened I can see why people really enjoy them. Artwork very good. Just didn't like that it went so fast and leaves you hanging.
April 18, 2025
Čistá nostalgia. Spomienky na Ezia, začiatok vlastného príbehu... páči sa mi art style. Jediné, čo mi fakt nejde do hlavy sú Templári v Číne, ale hej... možno sa to nejako vysvetlí.
November 22, 2020
3.5 stars
I have a passing knowledge of the AC universe and, because of that, I picked this up. I would say it's a decent read, nothing too spectacular. It's a fun action story that flip flops between modern times and the past, showcasing the eternal conflict of the Templars and Brotherhood.
Both main characters feel flat, but that's to be expected when you have so much getting introduced. A lot of names are thrown around very quickly and it's a bit difficult to keep up with all the varying characters as so many come and go in this first volume. It's very obviously set-up for a bigger series (which, yea, duh), but it really feels like volume 0 more than anything.
But, I can definitely see promise, and there's good groundwork here to make a good story.
I have a passing knowledge of the AC universe and, because of that, I picked this up. I would say it's a decent read, nothing too spectacular. It's a fun action story that flip flops between modern times and the past, showcasing the eternal conflict of the Templars and Brotherhood.
Both main characters feel flat, but that's to be expected when you have so much getting introduced. A lot of names are thrown around very quickly and it's a bit difficult to keep up with all the varying characters as so many come and go in this first volume. It's very obviously set-up for a bigger series (which, yea, duh), but it really feels like volume 0 more than anything.
But, I can definitely see promise, and there's good groundwork here to make a good story.
March 22, 2025
nie nie nie
October 8, 2024
Assassins creed jsem nikdy nehrála, avšak zaujal mě obal knížky a taky jsem si chtěla zkusit přečíst nějakou mangu.
Osobně mě to moc nebavilo, nejspíš manga nebude úplně můj styl.
Příběh je zajímavý a myslím si, že člověk, který hru hrál si čtení užije mnohem víc, než jsem si užila já.
Každopádně lustrace v ní jsou nádherné a věřím, že si kniha najde své čtenáře 😊
Osobně mě to moc nebavilo, nejspíš manga nebude úplně můj styl.
Příběh je zajímavý a myslím si, že člověk, který hru hrál si čtení užije mnohem víc, než jsem si užila já.
Každopádně lustrace v ní jsou nádherné a věřím, že si kniha najde své čtenáře 😊
August 31, 2021
When genetic memories are unlocked a treasure can be sought.
So for those that abhor violence I am not sure why you are considering reading a book with the word Assassin in the title but you should know that yes there is violence, blood, and plenty od death in this volume alone as well as some torture. On the bright side the mangaka could have made the scenes considerably more gory but decided to keep the violence levels to typical videogame standards so anyone seriously wounded is often obscured or covered.
One thing I notice is common enough in the Assassin Creed manga series (and possibly the games/movie) is the Templar organization has been hunting down a special treasure and tend to cause individuals with the memories of their Assassin ancestors (found in their DNA) to experience the world their ancestors once lived and fought within. In this case the series of books is being based on the videogame "Assassin’s Creed Chronicles: China" and honestly the whole scan your DNA memory thing is one of the few things I am not fond of the series so I am glad to see their are plenty of scenes in the past with only a few modern interruptions here and there. That said this is just the first volume of the series so we will have to see how things turn out as the girl who channels Shao Jun's memories experiences why sometimes an Assassin is needed for the job and if she discovers the truth that she is being manipulated by those that should be feared and yet stopped.
So for those that abhor violence I am not sure why you are considering reading a book with the word Assassin in the title but you should know that yes there is violence, blood, and plenty od death in this volume alone as well as some torture. On the bright side the mangaka could have made the scenes considerably more gory but decided to keep the violence levels to typical videogame standards so anyone seriously wounded is often obscured or covered.
One thing I notice is common enough in the Assassin Creed manga series (and possibly the games/movie) is the Templar organization has been hunting down a special treasure and tend to cause individuals with the memories of their Assassin ancestors (found in their DNA) to experience the world their ancestors once lived and fought within. In this case the series of books is being based on the videogame "Assassin’s Creed Chronicles: China" and honestly the whole scan your DNA memory thing is one of the few things I am not fond of the series so I am glad to see their are plenty of scenes in the past with only a few modern interruptions here and there. That said this is just the first volume of the series so we will have to see how things turn out as the girl who channels Shao Jun's memories experiences why sometimes an Assassin is needed for the job and if she discovers the truth that she is being manipulated by those that should be feared and yet stopped.
December 2, 2020
Thanks to Netgalley for providing a free copy in exchange for an honest review.
I’m going to mention that I’ve never played the Assassin’s Creed games, nor have I seen the live action movie, and I think that impacted my enjoyment of this manga. The synopsis sounded interesting enough for me to pick it up, but I honestly think you need prior knowledge of the AC universe to understand most of what is happening. As it stands on its own, I think it relies on you knowing much of the lore before you delve in. I spent much of it not understanding much of what was happening.
However, a manga or any type of media needs to stand on its own, and Blade of Shao Jun feels like an extension. That can be good for fans of Assassin’s Creed, it doesn’t give a crux to new fans with the world. Many of the explanations felt surface level, and much of it was left unexplained, so the world building felt thin, but like I mentioned before I think it relies on you knowing the lore beforehand.
The art is lovely, the settings and action scenes are eye catching and pleasing. I really wish I had more to say, but it’s nothing amazing. If I had been an Assassin’s Creed fan then maybe I would like it more. That’s why I’m giving it a three, because I think this is a ‘it’s a not for me’ situation.
I’m going to mention that I’ve never played the Assassin’s Creed games, nor have I seen the live action movie, and I think that impacted my enjoyment of this manga. The synopsis sounded interesting enough for me to pick it up, but I honestly think you need prior knowledge of the AC universe to understand most of what is happening. As it stands on its own, I think it relies on you knowing much of the lore before you delve in. I spent much of it not understanding much of what was happening.
However, a manga or any type of media needs to stand on its own, and Blade of Shao Jun feels like an extension. That can be good for fans of Assassin’s Creed, it doesn’t give a crux to new fans with the world. Many of the explanations felt surface level, and much of it was left unexplained, so the world building felt thin, but like I mentioned before I think it relies on you knowing the lore beforehand.
The art is lovely, the settings and action scenes are eye catching and pleasing. I really wish I had more to say, but it’s nothing amazing. If I had been an Assassin’s Creed fan then maybe I would like it more. That’s why I’m giving it a three, because I think this is a ‘it’s a not for me’ situation.
February 14, 2024
I received an eARC courtesy of VIZ Media via NetGalley & Edelweiss in exchange for my honest review.
As a relative newcomer to the world of Assassin's Creed (I have a limited amount of knowledge from my husband's love of the videogames), I didn't really feel confused by the plot, characters or world of this manga. There are certainly things that I am missing due to my overall lack of having read anything else in this world, but it wasn't enough that it took away from the enjoyment of the story. The artwork was fantastic and, while a bit light, the story was a good teaser for more volumes to come.
For Libraries: While not marketed as a YA graphic, this volume didn't have any content that was too alarming. Certainly nothing that makes it worse than some others that populate my shelves-it might actually be quite tame compared to others.
As a relative newcomer to the world of Assassin's Creed (I have a limited amount of knowledge from my husband's love of the videogames), I didn't really feel confused by the plot, characters or world of this manga. There are certainly things that I am missing due to my overall lack of having read anything else in this world, but it wasn't enough that it took away from the enjoyment of the story. The artwork was fantastic and, while a bit light, the story was a good teaser for more volumes to come.
For Libraries: While not marketed as a YA graphic, this volume didn't have any content that was too alarming. Certainly nothing that makes it worse than some others that populate my shelves-it might actually be quite tame compared to others.
July 4, 2023
A great read that greatly expands on the lore we were given in AC chronicles. I enjoyed the dynamic of the modern day story very much. Well drawn art as always is appreciated. I will be picking up the second volume soon.
March 14, 2021
Ich persönlich habe das Spiel, auf dem dieser Manga basiert, nie gelesen, habe aber aufgrund der AC-Spiele, die ich kenne, grundlegende Kenntnisse des Franchises.
Dieses Werk verfolgt zwei Handlungsstränge: In der Vergangenheit schwört sich die junge Shao Jun ihren Assassinenorden, der einem Massaker zum Opfer gefallen ist, zu rächen, und kehrt nach einem langen Trainig deswegen nach China zurück, während ihre Nachfahrin Lisa in der Gegenwart mit der Hilfe des Animus ihre Geschichte nachlebt. Gut, dadurch wird zwar die Tatsache vorweggenommen, dass Shao Jun lange genug leben kann, um ein Kind zu bekommen, und da bis jetzt noch kein potenzieller Vaterkandidat gezeigt wurde, würde es mich nicht wundern, wenn sie damit bis nach der Handlung wartet, aber das ist nicht der Grund, warum mir der Manga nicht gefiel.
Es gab mir zu viele Zeitsprünge. Es wäre interessant, zu sehen, wie Shao Jun zu der Frau wurde, die sie ist, allerdings wird diese Entwicklung dadurch untergraben, dass wir durch die Rumgehüpferei durch die Vergangenheit zu oft vor vollendete Tatsachen gestellt werden. Schon allein mit ihrem Training bei Ezio könnte man Bände füllen, aber dadurch, dass es nur am Rande erwähnt wird, wird nicht nur einer der bekanntesten Charaktere der Videospielgeschichte zu einem unwichtigen Nebencharakter verwandelt, dessen Platz ersetzbar ist, sondern, man kommt nicht im Genuss von sehr interessanten Szenen. Es wäre ziemlich spannend gewesen, wenn man gesehen hätte, wie sich Shao Jun in Italien zurechtfindet und wie sie sich mit eventuellen Rassisten rumschlagen muss, aber beide Themen werden nicht einmal angeschnitten. Auch wird nicht klar, warum sie gerade bei Ezio trainiert hat, schließlich wird er nicht der einzige Assassin sein, der Schüler ausbilden will, und warum Shao Jun aus Italien nur ein Isu-Artefakt und keine Hilfe mitnimmt.
Auch die anderen Charaktere sind flach. Die Templer-Bösewichte zum Beispiel sind böse, ohne irgendwelche sympathischen Eigenschaften zu besitzen, während Lisa sehr an der Vergangenheit ihrer Vorfahren interessiert ist- angeblich soll sie auch noch Aggressionsprobleme haben, aber da das im Manga nicht gezeigt wird, kann ich das nicht als eine Charaktereigenschaft ansehen.
Insgesamt kann ich den Manga nicht weiterempfehlen, da er sein Potenzial verschenkt.
Dieses Werk verfolgt zwei Handlungsstränge: In der Vergangenheit schwört sich die junge Shao Jun ihren Assassinenorden, der einem Massaker zum Opfer gefallen ist, zu rächen, und kehrt nach einem langen Trainig deswegen nach China zurück, während ihre Nachfahrin Lisa in der Gegenwart mit der Hilfe des Animus ihre Geschichte nachlebt. Gut, dadurch wird zwar die Tatsache vorweggenommen, dass Shao Jun lange genug leben kann, um ein Kind zu bekommen, und da bis jetzt noch kein potenzieller Vaterkandidat gezeigt wurde, würde es mich nicht wundern, wenn sie damit bis nach der Handlung wartet, aber das ist nicht der Grund, warum mir der Manga nicht gefiel.
Es gab mir zu viele Zeitsprünge. Es wäre interessant, zu sehen, wie Shao Jun zu der Frau wurde, die sie ist, allerdings wird diese Entwicklung dadurch untergraben, dass wir durch die Rumgehüpferei durch die Vergangenheit zu oft vor vollendete Tatsachen gestellt werden. Schon allein mit ihrem Training bei Ezio könnte man Bände füllen, aber dadurch, dass es nur am Rande erwähnt wird, wird nicht nur einer der bekanntesten Charaktere der Videospielgeschichte zu einem unwichtigen Nebencharakter verwandelt, dessen Platz ersetzbar ist, sondern, man kommt nicht im Genuss von sehr interessanten Szenen. Es wäre ziemlich spannend gewesen, wenn man gesehen hätte, wie sich Shao Jun in Italien zurechtfindet und wie sie sich mit eventuellen Rassisten rumschlagen muss, aber beide Themen werden nicht einmal angeschnitten. Auch wird nicht klar, warum sie gerade bei Ezio trainiert hat, schließlich wird er nicht der einzige Assassin sein, der Schüler ausbilden will, und warum Shao Jun aus Italien nur ein Isu-Artefakt und keine Hilfe mitnimmt.
Auch die anderen Charaktere sind flach. Die Templer-Bösewichte zum Beispiel sind böse, ohne irgendwelche sympathischen Eigenschaften zu besitzen, während Lisa sehr an der Vergangenheit ihrer Vorfahren interessiert ist- angeblich soll sie auch noch Aggressionsprobleme haben, aber da das im Manga nicht gezeigt wird, kann ich das nicht als eine Charaktereigenschaft ansehen.
Insgesamt kann ich den Manga nicht weiterempfehlen, da er sein Potenzial verschenkt.
April 8, 2023
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Nastał kres dobrobytu i nieustającego rozwoju Państwa Środka rządzonego od dziesięcioleci przez dynastę Ming. Wraz z władzą nowego cesarza, kraj zaczął powoli pogrążać się w chaosie. Sytuację tą postanowił wykorzystać przywódca templariuszy (zakonu The Eight Tigers), aby zdobyć pełnię władzy. Jest on gotów wyeliminować każdego, kto przeszkodzi mu w osiągnięciu tego celu. W ten sposób śmierć dosięgła członków chińskiego Bractwa Zabójców. Jedyną ocalałą z masakry była Shao Jun, zmuszona uciekać do Europy. Po wyczerpującym szkoleniu powraca ona jednak do swojej ukochanej ojczyzny. Jej umysł zaprzątnięty jest chęcią dokonania zemsty za śmierć współbraci. Wyeliminowanie „ośmiu tygrysów” nie tylko przyniesie ukojenie jej duszy, ale również pomoże samemu krajowi.
Zarys fabuły mangi powinien być dość dobrze znany miłośnikom gier z serii AC. Tytuł scenariuszowo jest bowiem powiązany z grą Assassin’s Creed Chronicles: China. Nie jest to jednak zwykła komiksowa adaptacja dzieła Ubisoftu. Komiks stanowi pewnego rodzaju dopełnienie wspomnianego tytułu. Jednocześnie broni się jako osobny byt i śmiało można po niego sięgnąć nawet nie znając wspomnianej gry.
Recenzowany tytuł w dużym uproszczeniu można byłoby określić mianem solidnego kawałka franczyzy. Scenariusz jest ciekawy, wypełniony kilkoma znaczącymi zwrotami akcji i wyrazistymi bohaterami. Nie należy jednak od niego oczekiwać nadmiernej fabularnej „głębi”. Cała siła serii AC opiera się bowiem głównie na widowiskowości, która zapewnia odbiorcy solidną dawkę rozrywki – tylko tyle, lub aż tyle.
Akcja podobnie jak w grach dzieje się dwutorowo: w jednym momencie obserwujemy poczynania wspomnianej już Shao Jun, aby chwilę później skupić uwagę na czasach współczesnych i młodej kobiecie (Lisie Yang – potomkini zabójczyni), wykorzystywanej przez firmę Abstergo do osiągnięcia ich pokrętnych celów. Oba wątki prowadzone są dość dobrze i nie odnosi się wrażenia, jakby których z nich był dodany do historii na siłę. Ze względu na ograniczoną ilość miejsca, trzeba być jednak gotowym na pewną skrótowość treści czy zauważalne uproszczenia.
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Nastał kres dobrobytu i nieustającego rozwoju Państwa Środka rządzonego od dziesięcioleci przez dynastę Ming. Wraz z władzą nowego cesarza, kraj zaczął powoli pogrążać się w chaosie. Sytuację tą postanowił wykorzystać przywódca templariuszy (zakonu The Eight Tigers), aby zdobyć pełnię władzy. Jest on gotów wyeliminować każdego, kto przeszkodzi mu w osiągnięciu tego celu. W ten sposób śmierć dosięgła członków chińskiego Bractwa Zabójców. Jedyną ocalałą z masakry była Shao Jun, zmuszona uciekać do Europy. Po wyczerpującym szkoleniu powraca ona jednak do swojej ukochanej ojczyzny. Jej umysł zaprzątnięty jest chęcią dokonania zemsty za śmierć współbraci. Wyeliminowanie „ośmiu tygrysów” nie tylko przyniesie ukojenie jej duszy, ale również pomoże samemu krajowi.
Zarys fabuły mangi powinien być dość dobrze znany miłośnikom gier z serii AC. Tytuł scenariuszowo jest bowiem powiązany z grą Assassin’s Creed Chronicles: China. Nie jest to jednak zwykła komiksowa adaptacja dzieła Ubisoftu. Komiks stanowi pewnego rodzaju dopełnienie wspomnianego tytułu. Jednocześnie broni się jako osobny byt i śmiało można po niego sięgnąć nawet nie znając wspomnianej gry.
Recenzowany tytuł w dużym uproszczeniu można byłoby określić mianem solidnego kawałka franczyzy. Scenariusz jest ciekawy, wypełniony kilkoma znaczącymi zwrotami akcji i wyrazistymi bohaterami. Nie należy jednak od niego oczekiwać nadmiernej fabularnej „głębi”. Cała siła serii AC opiera się bowiem głównie na widowiskowości, która zapewnia odbiorcy solidną dawkę rozrywki – tylko tyle, lub aż tyle.
Akcja podobnie jak w grach dzieje się dwutorowo: w jednym momencie obserwujemy poczynania wspomnianej już Shao Jun, aby chwilę później skupić uwagę na czasach współczesnych i młodej kobiecie (Lisie Yang – potomkini zabójczyni), wykorzystywanej przez firmę Abstergo do osiągnięcia ich pokrętnych celów. Oba wątki prowadzone są dość dobrze i nie odnosi się wrażenia, jakby których z nich był dodany do historii na siłę. Ze względu na ograniczoną ilość miejsca, trzeba być jednak gotowym na pewną skrótowość treści czy zauważalne uproszczenia.
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May 11, 2024
Chronique complète :
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Extrait :
On se retrouve pour une nouvelle chronique sur l’univers d’Assassin’s Creed, avec l’une des dernières sorties manga pour celle-ci. Il s’agit ainsi de la série « Blade of Shao Jun« , qui reprend l’histoire du jeu en 2D China où l’on suit Shao Jun, l’une des dernières représentantes de la branche chinoise des assassins. Ce personnage est également présent dans le film d’animation « Embers« , dans un plan secondaire, car le film est surtout centré sur la fin de vie d’Ezio Auditore personnage phare de la saga. Comme pour le jeux, l’histoire commence avec le retour en Chine (après son voyage à Rome auprès d’Ezio), de Shao Jun.
Si vous avez l’habitude de la franchise, vous connaissez déjà son fonctionnement et ce paragraphe vous semblera sûrement anodin, mais pour quelqu’un découvrant la licence, il peut être très intéressant (enfin j’espère). Outre le fait de se retrouver en Chine durant le XVIe siècle, la série nous dévoile également une histoire en parallèle au moment présent, avec une jeune femme en proie à des difficultés et qui se fait, très clairement, manipulée par Abstergo une entreprise qui se trouve être le nouveau nom des templiers (ceci n’est pas un gros spoil). On aperçoit également quelqu’un d’extérieur à Abstergo, qui semble être un Yakuza à voir ce qu’il adviendra dans le prochain volume…
Si vous avez déjà joué au jeu, vous saurez alors à peu près comment se déroule l’histoire centrée sur Shao Jun, mais vous ne savez pas ce qui se déroule au présent, puisque cette partie n’est pas présente dans le jeu. Ce manga, peut dont garder un certains degré d’originalité et de surprise à vos yeux. Chose que j’ai particulièrement apprécié dans ce premier volume, c’est justement le clin d’œil au jeu. En effet, dans celui-ci la discrétion est plus que primordiale, là où dans les autres opus 3D de la série, on peut plus facilement « plonger » dans le tas ; le manga reprend ainsi cette caractéristique et je trouve ça super.
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Extrait :
On se retrouve pour une nouvelle chronique sur l’univers d’Assassin’s Creed, avec l’une des dernières sorties manga pour celle-ci. Il s’agit ainsi de la série « Blade of Shao Jun« , qui reprend l’histoire du jeu en 2D China où l’on suit Shao Jun, l’une des dernières représentantes de la branche chinoise des assassins. Ce personnage est également présent dans le film d’animation « Embers« , dans un plan secondaire, car le film est surtout centré sur la fin de vie d’Ezio Auditore personnage phare de la saga. Comme pour le jeux, l’histoire commence avec le retour en Chine (après son voyage à Rome auprès d’Ezio), de Shao Jun.
Si vous avez l’habitude de la franchise, vous connaissez déjà son fonctionnement et ce paragraphe vous semblera sûrement anodin, mais pour quelqu’un découvrant la licence, il peut être très intéressant (enfin j’espère). Outre le fait de se retrouver en Chine durant le XVIe siècle, la série nous dévoile également une histoire en parallèle au moment présent, avec une jeune femme en proie à des difficultés et qui se fait, très clairement, manipulée par Abstergo une entreprise qui se trouve être le nouveau nom des templiers (ceci n’est pas un gros spoil). On aperçoit également quelqu’un d’extérieur à Abstergo, qui semble être un Yakuza à voir ce qu’il adviendra dans le prochain volume…
Si vous avez déjà joué au jeu, vous saurez alors à peu près comment se déroule l’histoire centrée sur Shao Jun, mais vous ne savez pas ce qui se déroule au présent, puisque cette partie n’est pas présente dans le jeu. Ce manga, peut dont garder un certains degré d’originalité et de surprise à vos yeux. Chose que j’ai particulièrement apprécié dans ce premier volume, c’est justement le clin d’œil au jeu. En effet, dans celui-ci la discrétion est plus que primordiale, là où dans les autres opus 3D de la série, on peut plus facilement « plonger » dans le tas ; le manga reprend ainsi cette caractéristique et je trouve ça super.
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December 8, 2020
Thank you to NeGalley and the publishers for the free copy of this manga in exchange for an honest review. My opinion was not affected by the free copy.
I'm a fan of Assassin's Creed but I'm not familiar with this particular story. After reading this first volume, I really want to play the game that Shao Jun is featured in. She seems like a really intriguing character and her story looks interesting. I also want to know about the modern-day stuff with Lisa. I'm wondering if this is part of the story of the game or if this is all new stuff.
The only real negative I have for this manga is that I don't think it's for casual manga readers. I feel like it caters more to fans of the series, though it's hard to say for sure since I do understand things like the Animus, Abstergo, the Precursor items, et cetera. I don't want to judge based on this first volume but some of these things aren't really explained. Then again, I feel like other manga just throws stuff at the reader that is explained in pieces. It just might be harder for people not familiar with Assassin's Creed to read this.
The other negative is that it ends on a cliffhanger. I can't believe I have to wait so long to see what happens next! But I could say that's also a positive, since I'm going to read the next volume the second I'm able.
As for positives, like I said earlier, the characters are interesting. The art is nice, the action is engaging, and the story I feel is paced well between modern-day and the historical sections. Abstergo manipulating Lisa is a chilling change of pace and I want to see where that goes just as much as Shao Jun's journey. I really hope they show Florence (pretty sure that's referring to her being trained by Ezio) but if not, then I have even more reason to play her game.
So I'd recommend this to fans, and while I think eventually non-fans might like it, I'd say wait until there are more volumes.
I'm a fan of Assassin's Creed but I'm not familiar with this particular story. After reading this first volume, I really want to play the game that Shao Jun is featured in. She seems like a really intriguing character and her story looks interesting. I also want to know about the modern-day stuff with Lisa. I'm wondering if this is part of the story of the game or if this is all new stuff.
The only real negative I have for this manga is that I don't think it's for casual manga readers. I feel like it caters more to fans of the series, though it's hard to say for sure since I do understand things like the Animus, Abstergo, the Precursor items, et cetera. I don't want to judge based on this first volume but some of these things aren't really explained. Then again, I feel like other manga just throws stuff at the reader that is explained in pieces. It just might be harder for people not familiar with Assassin's Creed to read this.
The other negative is that it ends on a cliffhanger. I can't believe I have to wait so long to see what happens next! But I could say that's also a positive, since I'm going to read the next volume the second I'm able.
As for positives, like I said earlier, the characters are interesting. The art is nice, the action is engaging, and the story I feel is paced well between modern-day and the historical sections. Abstergo manipulating Lisa is a chilling change of pace and I want to see where that goes just as much as Shao Jun's journey. I really hope they show Florence (pretty sure that's referring to her being trained by Ezio) but if not, then I have even more reason to play her game.
So I'd recommend this to fans, and while I think eventually non-fans might like it, I'd say wait until there are more volumes.
July 3, 2020
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Assassin’s creed quoi ! C’est une de mes licences de jeux vidéo préférée. Donc, quand j’ai vu que Mana books allait publier un manga basé sur l’univers d’assassin’s creed, j’ai directement acheté !
On est en 1526 et la dynastie Ming règne depuis 200 ans. Sauf que la Chine va sombrer dans le chaos. Le responsable de tout ça, Zhang Yong, chef des huit tigres, est un Templier.
Une fois au pouvoir, ce dernier en profite pour éliminer toute personne qui se dresse contre lui. Shao Jun, est la dernière assassine de l’histoire de la confrérie de Chine. Pour survivre elle fuit en Europe. Mais aujourd’hui elle est de retour dans son pays, pour prendre sa revanche !
En réalité, tout ça, est vécu par une des descendantes de Shao Jun dans l’animus. Cette dernière souffrance de violence excessive, utilise cette machine, comme aide, pour en guérir.
Bon, premièrement, j’ai adoré retrouver cet univers que je chéris tant, mais en plus j’adore la double intrigue qu’on y trouve. Il y a clairement une avec Shao Jun, mais une autre également avec sa descendante.
Au début, j’avais peur que le manga soit mauvais. Ayant beaucoup d’attente très haute, concernant cet univers que j’aime beaucoup, j’avais peur d’avoir trop d’exigence. Mais au contraire, je me suis laissé porter par cette histoire et j’ai beaucoup aimé lire ce premier tome.
En bref, un premier tome sur l’univers d’assassin’s creed plutôt sympathique. La double intrigue est intéressante et l’histoire est bien faite. De plus, les dessins étaient vraiment agréables à voir ! 😉
Assassin’s creed quoi ! C’est une de mes licences de jeux vidéo préférée. Donc, quand j’ai vu que Mana books allait publier un manga basé sur l’univers d’assassin’s creed, j’ai directement acheté !
On est en 1526 et la dynastie Ming règne depuis 200 ans. Sauf que la Chine va sombrer dans le chaos. Le responsable de tout ça, Zhang Yong, chef des huit tigres, est un Templier.
Une fois au pouvoir, ce dernier en profite pour éliminer toute personne qui se dresse contre lui. Shao Jun, est la dernière assassine de l’histoire de la confrérie de Chine. Pour survivre elle fuit en Europe. Mais aujourd’hui elle est de retour dans son pays, pour prendre sa revanche !
En réalité, tout ça, est vécu par une des descendantes de Shao Jun dans l’animus. Cette dernière souffrance de violence excessive, utilise cette machine, comme aide, pour en guérir.
Bon, premièrement, j’ai adoré retrouver cet univers que je chéris tant, mais en plus j’adore la double intrigue qu’on y trouve. Il y a clairement une avec Shao Jun, mais une autre également avec sa descendante.
Au début, j’avais peur que le manga soit mauvais. Ayant beaucoup d’attente très haute, concernant cet univers que j’aime beaucoup, j’avais peur d’avoir trop d’exigence. Mais au contraire, je me suis laissé porter par cette histoire et j’ai beaucoup aimé lire ce premier tome.
En bref, un premier tome sur l’univers d’assassin’s creed plutôt sympathique. La double intrigue est intéressante et l’histoire est bien faite. De plus, les dessins étaient vraiment agréables à voir ! 😉
December 17, 2020
Ok, I want to make summary to understand the story so far, there was the main character name Lisa huang who had a problem in her life because of her violence actions against her loves ones for some reasons. She decided to met dr kagami for some consultation & put Lisa in one of the device called "Animus" - it's a machine that allows her to access the memories of her accestor - shao Jun. Shao Jun is the daughter of the court lady & concubine of the previous emperor, zhengde also she's the assassin. She's avenged for her comrades & the people who been suffered along the death people n killed gu dayoung for it. The master that dayoung called him in the end, the m(master) called the guards to burned down the village especially the port place. Shao Jun - when she was 5 years old - she saw the person tied up & the guards begin to kill the person right in front of everyone eyes - me : I was like, she too young to see this gruesome thing, what kind of guy bring the little girls to see this. That master stole the box that shao tried to protect it. There are many things I want to know about that dr kagami & Mari(Lisa's friend) - they're so sus this scene. I feel like I don't trust Lisa friend for some reason because of Lisa's flashback in school life. I wished dr kagami become allied with Lisa n not betrayed her after she's had done for her in consultation. Shao Jun kind remind me of mulan & the eagle scene though.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 14, 2024
The first part of a Manga series adapting the story of the computer game Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China, set in 1526.
After the Brotherhood of Assassins is all but wiped out in Ming Dynasty China, its sole surviving member Shao Jun flees to Florence to seek the aid of Mentor Ezio Auditore. Two years later she returns to China bent on revenge against the Templars who have seized control of the nation.
Whilst I've never played the game this is based on, I loved the set-up of the story from the word go, with Ming Dynasty China being a perfect setting for the story and Shao Jun being a very cool protagonist.
To my surprise, the modern day sections, with a woman called Lisa using the Animus, were actually quite engaging too. Since the very first AC game, the stuff going on in the modern day has always been an annoyance breaking up the historical action, but here it adds a genuinely interesting new layer to the book.
Unfortunately, general style and concept aside, the actual story of this book is kind of repetitive, with the game mechanics of 'go there, sneak in, kill boss character, repeat' rapidly becoming the format of the book as a whole. It means that, whilst it's an enjoyable read, there are no surprises to be found here.
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After the Brotherhood of Assassins is all but wiped out in Ming Dynasty China, its sole surviving member Shao Jun flees to Florence to seek the aid of Mentor Ezio Auditore. Two years later she returns to China bent on revenge against the Templars who have seized control of the nation.
Whilst I've never played the game this is based on, I loved the set-up of the story from the word go, with Ming Dynasty China being a perfect setting for the story and Shao Jun being a very cool protagonist.
To my surprise, the modern day sections, with a woman called Lisa using the Animus, were actually quite engaging too. Since the very first AC game, the stuff going on in the modern day has always been an annoyance breaking up the historical action, but here it adds a genuinely interesting new layer to the book.
Unfortunately, general style and concept aside, the actual story of this book is kind of repetitive, with the game mechanics of 'go there, sneak in, kill boss character, repeat' rapidly becoming the format of the book as a whole. It means that, whilst it's an enjoyable read, there are no surprises to be found here.
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April 23, 2023
Shao Jun powraca z Florencji do Chin, zdeterminowana i gotowa do walki z cesarzem i jego zwolennikami. Czy ktoś na nią czeka? Co zrobili templariusze jej zakonowi? W okresie panowania dynastii Ming kraj cieszył się dobrobytem i dostatkiem. Jednak pojawienie się nowego cesarza oznaczało zmiany w polityce państwa. Rządzący przeprowadził polityczne czystki, a dawne imperium zaczęło pogrążać się w chaosie. Z Florencji wraca w swoje rodzinne strony, ostatnia z bractwa chińskich asasynów – Shao Jun z żądzą zemsty, spowodowaną wymordowaniem jej braci. Historia tytułowej bohaterki rozwija się dość dynamicznie. Co ciekawe, przeskoki w czasie nie sprawiają trudności w zapoznawaniu się z nią, a czytając, można się w niej swobodnie odnaleźć. Wiele scen jest narysowanych w taki sposób, że zapierają dech w piersi – szczególnie sekwencje walk. Obawiałem się, że brutalność Shao Jun może jakoś zepsuć tę opowieść, ale na szczęście tak się nie stało. Asasynka potrafi zaskoczyć i wzruszyć. Miecz Shao Jun. Chiny. Assassin’s Creed wydane przez Wydawnictwo Egmont to porywająca manga o przeciwniczce zakonu templariuszy, którą przychodzi nam poznać przez pryzmat Lisy Yang. Niecierpliwie czekam na kolejne części!
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November 15, 2020
Thank you to NetGalley, VIZ Media, and Minoji Kurata for the opportunity to read this manga in exchange for an honest review.
I'm usually a bit skeptical when it comes to books (or other media adaptations) based on video games, but this one was pretty good. The main assassin is Shao Jun, who is granted the responsibility of caring for a special secret box. She doesn't know what is in it...yet...just that the Templars are after it. When she loses the box, she must get it back by any means necessary.
We have a huge reflection of the game when Japanese student, Lisa, is the one being experimented on with the animus. While she thinks this will help correct some of her personality issues, she might be being used for more sinister means when it comes to finding the box and its contents.
The art is nice and the Chinese aspect with the locations and lore woven in really pull through to create that Assassin's Creed atmosphere. This is a fun manga whether you are a fan of the games or haven't even played. Also, a female lead for the win. Need I say more?
I'm usually a bit skeptical when it comes to books (or other media adaptations) based on video games, but this one was pretty good. The main assassin is Shao Jun, who is granted the responsibility of caring for a special secret box. She doesn't know what is in it...yet...just that the Templars are after it. When she loses the box, she must get it back by any means necessary.
We have a huge reflection of the game when Japanese student, Lisa, is the one being experimented on with the animus. While she thinks this will help correct some of her personality issues, she might be being used for more sinister means when it comes to finding the box and its contents.
The art is nice and the Chinese aspect with the locations and lore woven in really pull through to create that Assassin's Creed atmosphere. This is a fun manga whether you are a fan of the games or haven't even played. Also, a female lead for the win. Need I say more?
January 14, 2021
This is a very good read for those that enjoy the Assassin's Creed gaming universe, but are a little bit too young for the larger novelisations. The art was easy to follow and it did have the Assassin's Creed air to it. It read like one of the game missions; set on revenge, save some people in a fort, escape with minimal casualties. The present day Templars are very much like those in the game, not really caring about any individual as long as they meet their goals. Though the art is in the traditional manga style, they got the Assassin's clothing spot on and I really liked the hidden blade, not just on her wrist but on her foot as well. I liked that the main character is a girl so I think young people of all genders would enjoy this if they like ninja's and adventure. It is good for a reluctant reader as well because the story is not too complex, and it doesn't waffle on about things as it keeps in with action and things happening so as not to distract. Excellent book, I will definitely want a copy for my school library, I think it will fly off the shelf!
January 28, 2025
As I began reading Assassin’s Creed: Blade of Shao Jun, I was eager to know if her story was considered canon or not. Interestingly, my research showed that Shao Jun actually has TWO stories; a novel series (or is it just a standalone novel?) and this manga series. Handily, the manga is considered canon, while the novel is not. Moving forward with this in consideration, I lapped up her story.
I’m not sure how unique or odd her story is in comparison to all the others, or what it means to the whole story, as Assassin’s Creed is something from my childhood, therefore most of my memories of it aren’t too clear. With that in consideration, I chose to reserve a lot of my opinions on her story.
Besides that, Blade of Shao Jun is really fun to read. There’s almost always something happening, and I’m surprised that it contained so much in such a short volume. The narrative is good too, making you think about what’s happening, and call back to what you’d seen before. I’m curious to see where else this story goes, and what will happen to Shao Jun’s descendent.
I’m not sure how unique or odd her story is in comparison to all the others, or what it means to the whole story, as Assassin’s Creed is something from my childhood, therefore most of my memories of it aren’t too clear. With that in consideration, I chose to reserve a lot of my opinions on her story.
Besides that, Blade of Shao Jun is really fun to read. There’s almost always something happening, and I’m surprised that it contained so much in such a short volume. The narrative is good too, making you think about what’s happening, and call back to what you’d seen before. I’m curious to see where else this story goes, and what will happen to Shao Jun’s descendent.
March 25, 2023
Manga ma trochę większy format niż standardowo, dzięki temu dużo wygodniej się ją czytało. Piękna kreska. Plan historyczny splata się ze współczesnością i chyba po raz pierwszy obie płaszczyzny zaciekawiły mnie w równym stopniu. Zazwyczaj, jak widziałam, że bohater/ka wybudzają się z Animusa, to krzyczałam „o nie”, a tutaj czekam na ciąg dalszy.
Było dużo scen akcji, dostarczyły dobrej rozrywki, tylko szkoda, że przez to tomik tak szybko się skończył. Na pewno przeczytam kolejną część. Shao Jun wygląda niepozornie, ale potrafi dać czadu (wykop ze sztyletem w bucie, najs!).
Polecam fanom AC i nie tylko.
Było dużo scen akcji, dostarczyły dobrej rozrywki, tylko szkoda, że przez to tomik tak szybko się skończył. Na pewno przeczytam kolejną część. Shao Jun wygląda niepozornie, ale potrafi dać czadu (wykop ze sztyletem w bucie, najs!).
Polecam fanom AC i nie tylko.
July 13, 2024
Kniha, kterou dost pravděpodobně někdo, komu herní série Assassin's Creed nic neříká, nejspíš nepochopí.
Kniha, u které mě napadlo jedno velké PROČ? - Je přeložená z angličtiny, nikoli japonského originálu, není tam uvedeno jméno, jen firma, navíc jsem si v jednu chvíli všimla, že přestali dodržovat japonskou posloupnost bublin s přímou řečí.
Série není dlouhá (4 díly), takže pokud vyjde česky (nebo seženu anglicky, v tomto případě je to prašť jak uhoď), nejspíš ji dočtu. Ale srdcovka to nebude.
Kniha, u které mě napadlo jedno velké PROČ? - Je přeložená z angličtiny, nikoli japonského originálu, není tam uvedeno jméno, jen firma, navíc jsem si v jednu chvíli všimla, že přestali dodržovat japonskou posloupnost bublin s přímou řečí.
Série není dlouhá (4 díly), takže pokud vyjde česky (nebo seženu anglicky, v tomto případě je to prašť jak uhoď), nejspíš ji dočtu. Ale srdcovka to nebude.
April 27, 2025
This was my first ever manga. It was a bit odd and confusing reading from right to left but by the middle of the story I was used to it.
The plot has elements of mystery. It seems that Dr. Kagami has some ulterior motive in her mind. I can't say much about the artwork as this is my first manga. from a beginner's POV it was alright, nothing too great.
Overall I liked the story as I like such spy stories. I've never played any Assassin's creed game but this manga has sparked my interest in the Assassin's creed franchise. I'll definitely play this game when I get my own gaming laptop.
The plot has elements of mystery. It seems that Dr. Kagami has some ulterior motive in her mind. I can't say much about the artwork as this is my first manga. from a beginner's POV it was alright, nothing too great.
Overall I liked the story as I like such spy stories. I've never played any Assassin's creed game but this manga has sparked my interest in the Assassin's creed franchise. I'll definitely play this game when I get my own gaming laptop.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 12, 2020
I have never played an Assassin's Creed video game or seen a movie. Shao Jun's ancestor is strapped into some kind of machine where she can relive her ancestor's memories. Unknown to her, a group of people is using her to find a long-lost treasure. Shao Jun was entrusted with the treasure by the assassin's group when she escaped a mass slaughter. Now, Shao Jun has returned to China to take revenge on those who killed her brotherhood. #AssassinsCreedBladeofShaoJunVol1 #NetGalley
October 23, 2021
I have played almost all of the Assassin's Creed games, but this was my first delve into media other than the games and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I am somewhat familiar with the story of Shao Jun from Assassin's Creed Chronicles: China, but it was fun to read it manga format. The story feels very much like an Assassin's Creed game, especially with the past and present storylines, so I am excited to see where the story goes.
April 6, 2022
This was actually a lot better than I'd expected it to be!
I love the Assassin's Creed universe, but couldn't get into the 2D platformers this manga is based on. When I saw this manga at work I was really excited- I could finally get the story!
I don't know how closely it follows the games, but the story is easy to read here and the art is very clean! If I come across other volumes, I'll be sure to pick them up!
I love the Assassin's Creed universe, but couldn't get into the 2D platformers this manga is based on. When I saw this manga at work I was really excited- I could finally get the story!
I don't know how closely it follows the games, but the story is easy to read here and the art is very clean! If I come across other volumes, I'll be sure to pick them up!
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