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Samurai Deeper Kyo #25
Samurai Deeper Kyo Volume 25
Kyoshiro and Kyo--one a peaceful medicine seller, the other a merciless red-eyed samurai--are two spirits fighting for dominance of the same body as they travel with Yuya, a bounty hunter who helps them look for Kyo's true body.
200 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2005
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Akimine Kamijyo
160 books70 followersAkimine Kamijyo (上条明峰 Kamijō Akimine?, born September 13, 1975, Kanagawa Prefecture) is a Japanese manga artist best known for creating Samurai Deeper Kyo. The name 'Akimine Kamijyo' is merely her pen-name. Her doujinshi work was done under the name 'Meika Hatagashira' (伯明華?).
Her second series was Shirogane no Karasu also known as Silver Crow. It started on May 30, 2007 in Weekly Shōnen Magazine and ended after 3 volumes.
She is currently working on Code: Breaker.
Her second series was Shirogane no Karasu also known as Silver Crow. It started on May 30, 2007 in Weekly Shōnen Magazine and ended after 3 volumes.
She is currently working on Code: Breaker.
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March 24, 2023
My most pressing thought after finishing this volume is:
My next thought is how disappointed I am in Antera as a character. She had so much potential to be a fierce fighter. The first time we ever see her is when she destroys a mans skull with a single hand. But nah she dunks Benitora over the head one time and that's that. I'm not saying that I mind her back story, it's just that she's so underwhelming otherwise.
Was it really necessary to show Anteras underwear once she took the medicin and transformed into her "strong" form? Like really? Did we need that?
My next thought is how disappointed I am in Antera as a character. She had so much potential to be a fierce fighter. The first time we ever see her is when she destroys a mans skull with a single hand. But nah she dunks Benitora over the head one time and that's that. I'm not saying that I mind her back story, it's just that she's so underwhelming otherwise.
June 26, 2023
My mental filter was galvanized in steel as a teenager. Now, I can't stop myself from noticing how over sexualized ONLY THE WOMEN are in this manga.
March 7, 2025
Les combats d'Akira sont toujours les meilleurs, et puis le come back de Yukimura enfin !!!!
August 30, 2012
23 August 2013
Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ½
Samurai Deeper Kyo, Volume 25 kicks off into high gear with Akira battling the faux Demon Eyes Kyo. Kubira's complex illusions nearly push Akira to his limits, forcing him to face his deep-seeded insecurities. Thanks to Benitora's tough-love encouragement, Akira gets a handle on the situation. Just as Akira begins to dominate the battle, Antera bursts onto the scene and interrupts the fight. Desperate to assist in the fight, Antera attempts to inject herself with the Mibu serum, but Kubira gets oddly protective and prevents her from taking the poison. When it looks as if Kubira will lose the fight, Antera injects herself to the dismay of Kubira. We then learn that his concern for Antera is because he is her father.
The backstory of how Anju became Antera and the lengths her father went to in order to save her life is a bittersweet tale. What makes the story chip away at your heart is seeing stoic Akira's façade melt away to reveal the big softie beneath. It's fun to see Benitora and Hotaru tease him for it. His character has progressed so much since we first met him. Whoddathunkit that he would end up being one of my favorite characters?
One of the funniest moments in this volume is when the boys are sitting around trying to think about what to do for Anju. Hotaru wishes Akari were there, but Akira talks smack about that "pervert". Hotaru warns Akira that Akari may hear him but he continues on with this badmouthing. Sure enough, Akari suddenly appears and surprises the crap out of Akira.
I just love the silly sibling-like rivalry amongst the terribly fearsome Four Emperors. It's especially funny when they make a voodoo doll off Bon when Akari, Akira, and Hotaru can't stand the idea of Bon getting the right door.
At long last, Yukimura is finally back in action. Woohoo! I've missed this conniving lil' devil. In a flashback sequence, we find out what happened when Yukimura left the group and went to train on the mountain with Anri, a former Mibu Imperial guard who served Murumasa. Anri gifts the "Eyes of the Wagtail" to Yukimura, which makes him nearly invincible. After possessing these powers, he claims that his true goal is to fight Kyo, but I wonder what this sneaky devil is really up to.
The ending leaves off with Bon beginning his battle with creepy ogre, Haira, of the Twelve God Shogun. I have been looking forward to seeing Bon in action. We have yet to see him truly display his badassery, so I'm eager to read the next volume. Plus, Yukimura is back! Can't wait!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 19, 2014
Today’s post is on Samurai Deeper Kyo volume 25 by Akimine Kamijyo. It is published by Tokyopop. As it is the 25th in the series you need to have to the first 24 to understand the story. The cover has Kyo and Yuya on it in the winter, it is very cute. The intended reader is someone who likes samurai drama, good art, and cool characters. There is no sex, some language, and lots of violence in this volume, older teens and adults only. The story is told from third person god perspective with character’s thoughts added in for character and plot development. There Be Spoilers Ahead.
From the back of the book- Akira, Benitora, and Hotaru continue to fight against Kubira’s deadly illusions until Antera enters the scene. While Antera reveals the secrets of her past, Kyo and Bontenmaru reach the final gates, only to be stopped by another of the powerful Twelve God Shogun!
Review- This blurb is actually not that bad. It does give a basic outline of the plot for this volume. All of those things happen in this volume. So I think that this is the best blurb for the series so far. Akira, Hotaru, and Akari made me laugh so hard in this volume. Because Bontenmaru ‘won’ by going with Kyo getting the right gate. They see this as losing to him. Then Kyo made me laugh by just being himself. Bontenmaru does not want to fight the guy who challenged him so he wants Kyo to switch with him but that does not go over well. But it is funny. Kamijyo does not do anything with one of the plot hooks from the last volume. Yuya saw what looks like her brother and now she is distracted by it. Akari is very concerned because she could not stop or get through to Yuya but does not know what to do about it now. I am very curious about where and how this is going to end. And I cannot wait to see what Kyo thinks about this. I am going to bet that he is going to kill someone over it. And look cool while doing it.
I give this volume a Five out of Five stars. I get nothing for my review and I bought this manga with my own money.
From the back of the book- Akira, Benitora, and Hotaru continue to fight against Kubira’s deadly illusions until Antera enters the scene. While Antera reveals the secrets of her past, Kyo and Bontenmaru reach the final gates, only to be stopped by another of the powerful Twelve God Shogun!
Review- This blurb is actually not that bad. It does give a basic outline of the plot for this volume. All of those things happen in this volume. So I think that this is the best blurb for the series so far. Akira, Hotaru, and Akari made me laugh so hard in this volume. Because Bontenmaru ‘won’ by going with Kyo getting the right gate. They see this as losing to him. Then Kyo made me laugh by just being himself. Bontenmaru does not want to fight the guy who challenged him so he wants Kyo to switch with him but that does not go over well. But it is funny. Kamijyo does not do anything with one of the plot hooks from the last volume. Yuya saw what looks like her brother and now she is distracted by it. Akari is very concerned because she could not stop or get through to Yuya but does not know what to do about it now. I am very curious about where and how this is going to end. And I cannot wait to see what Kyo thinks about this. I am going to bet that he is going to kill someone over it. And look cool while doing it.
I give this volume a Five out of Five stars. I get nothing for my review and I bought this manga with my own money.
February 28, 2019
The story is a bit dull when it starts off with Yuya and Kyoshiro. But as you progress, the plot thickens and newly cast members introduced piece by piece make this manga unique and a bit of a masterpiece. There are two main story lines: 1- Yuya is looking for the man that killed her brother and 2- Kyo is searching for his true body to exact his revenge. Every other plot in between just adds fuel to the story and lets you learn of the diverse background of many characters, friends or foes. The story itself was captivating and it is a shame that many people know of this series.
The art style refined over time, giving the battle scenes flaws execution. The each character had their own torments and demons to deal with but I would have to say that certain individuals needed more evolution or better backstory. The end was well received and left no stone unturned.
I have watched the anime adaptation and I don't recommend it. It doesn't do it justice.
Do I recommend:
Yes! Just not the anime!!
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