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Witchblade Takeru #1
Witchblade Takeru Volume 1
Takeru is a young Japanese girl who is being raised by Buddhist nuns. The convent, though, holds a dark a chamber houses a locked box that contains the Witchblade - a powerful artifact that has existed throughout the ages. Takeru has nightmares about this Witchblade, not understanding what they mean. But when demons attack the convent, Takeru discovers the Witchblade and unwittingly becomes its bearer!
184 pages, Paperback
First published July 11, 2007
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April 5, 2009
A girl and a sword and a demon. Witchblade Takeru sounds like something I'd enjoy so my husband recommended that I read it. It wasn't bad.
The art by Kazasa Sumita really was stunning (if a little over-eroticised but that just might be a difference in culture) and the story was OK. I thought that Kobayashi needed more time to tell it though.
Some of the events seemed to be squashed into place. If a chapter ended with a cliffhanging revelation (which they often did) it was resolved quickly and usually by explaining that the character had either been lied to of they'd heard it wrong. Some of the characters didn't make sense: the librarian, Takeru's friend and the president especially. The relationship between Kou and Takeru was more more interesting and I felt that he could have dealt with that more before jumping into demon killing action. Just as we got to know the characters the whole thing was over. I was a little disappointed.
The art by Kazasa Sumita really was stunning (if a little over-eroticised but that just might be a difference in culture) and the story was OK. I thought that Kobayashi needed more time to tell it though.
Some of the events seemed to be squashed into place. If a chapter ended with a cliffhanging revelation (which they often did) it was resolved quickly and usually by explaining that the character had either been lied to of they'd heard it wrong. Some of the characters didn't make sense: the librarian, Takeru's friend and the president especially. The relationship between Kou and Takeru was more more interesting and I felt that he could have dealt with that more before jumping into demon killing action. Just as we got to know the characters the whole thing was over. I was a little disappointed.
June 13, 2016
I first became aware of Witchblade after becoming a fan of the TV show and in doing so learned it was based on comics. Unfortunately I never got my hands on those comics and the show was cancelled or not renewed after 2 or 3 seasons.
Sometime recently I learned that it was re-imagined into Japanese manga and I was able to get my hands on this two volume collection.
This writer Kazasa Sumita doesn't hide the fact that he loves sexualized elements of arts which you will get with upskirt shots of Takeru, the bearer of the Witchblade, and other females in specific scenes so if you're uncomfortable with these things then...
As stated earlier I was a fan of the story and enjoyed this one as well. I really wish this had more volumes so it could be properly flushed out though. I say this because you get a tad bit more info of Takeru's history in volume 2 and because it ends on a semi cliffhanger I really want to find out how everyone ends up.
Sometime recently I learned that it was re-imagined into Japanese manga and I was able to get my hands on this two volume collection.
This writer Kazasa Sumita doesn't hide the fact that he loves sexualized elements of arts which you will get with upskirt shots of Takeru, the bearer of the Witchblade, and other females in specific scenes so if you're uncomfortable with these things then...
As stated earlier I was a fan of the story and enjoyed this one as well. I really wish this had more volumes so it could be properly flushed out though. I say this because you get a tad bit more info of Takeru's history in volume 2 and because it ends on a semi cliffhanger I really want to find out how everyone ends up.
March 22, 2019
Had never heard of Witchblade before. Concept ok (cut off arm from a demon, turns its human bearer into a weapon), execution horrible even disgusting. Sometimes I got the impression that the story was an excuse to draw upskirts and almost but not completely nudes of girls of highschool age. Is this hentai or still manga? Anyway, not my cup of tea. Can’t recommend.
The only manga I have read before this were two manga guides as in The Manga guide to Databases, wich is very good ... if you want to learn about databases.
The only manga I have read before this were two manga guides as in The Manga guide to Databases, wich is very good ... if you want to learn about databases.
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August 22, 2023Not bad, but not so fantastic either. As a manga I really appreciated its colours. The artwork was okay. The story lacked a bit. Although it had twists and surprise revelations, they were not unpredictable. The final battle could have been special, but it was short lived. I think this story needed much more time to flourish. Because manga normally needs that much space to grow. Anyways, casual readers are welcome to read it, serious manga readers might do well staying away.
March 29, 2008
Zo spannend! Laat u niet afleiden door de cover, het is geen hentai, maar wel wijze pulp, onschuldig en een beetje infantiel. Maar het leest als een sneltrein. Wie destijds graag Buffy zag, zal dit graag lezen.
January 10, 2011
It was okay, the random flashes of panties and skin was a big plus. It was a bit to rushed for my tatses but over all it was okay.
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August 6, 2014
Another rating: 6/10 (for whole series)
It was OK, some things were interesting but for me it was too rushed and too short.
It was OK, some things were interesting but for me it was too rushed and too short.
October 31, 2014
a bit of warning to librarians - this is not for jr. or sr. high libraries, the art, fine in japan, would cause problems in even slightly conservative parts of the u.s.
January 23, 2018
Haiku reviews:
Uncontrollable
Which blade is Witchblade? Hidden.
In a dark recess
Uncontrollable
Which blade is Witchblade? Hidden.
In a dark recess
March 19, 2018
Just horrible. Not sure what I read here but all it seemed to be was characters screaming each others names, with brief interludes of fighting and upskirts. wow, bad.
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