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Maoh: Juvenile Remix #10
Maoh: Juvenile Remix, Vol. 10
"As crazy as your ideas might be, as long as you believe in yourself and tackle the issue head-on, you can even change the world." Ando is a high school student who has the power to make others say out loud what he's thinking. Inukai is the mysterious leader of a vigilante group called Grasshopper, which is at odds with the city's redevelopment plan. In this chaotic city, these two will come together to weave a story of courage, determination and confrontation.
As the world’s greatest killers assemble at the bowling alley for all-out war, the plan to assassinate Inukai begins. Can Junya fulfill his brother’s goals and stop Inukai from taking control of Japan? And when the dust settles, who will be the true Maoh?
As the world’s greatest killers assemble at the bowling alley for all-out war, the plan to assassinate Inukai begins. Can Junya fulfill his brother’s goals and stop Inukai from taking control of Japan? And when the dust settles, who will be the true Maoh?
200 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2009
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April 22, 2014
Such a fascinating take into fascism, mob mentality, and the strength of one's will. Obviously influenced by Nietzsche and other political philosophers, this series is a catalyst for action, thinking, and believing in oneself.
"Even if it's nonsense, if you believe in yourself and face things head on, the world will change."
"Even if it's nonsense, if you believe in yourself and face things head on, the world will change."
April 10, 2023
And that makes 10. Junya has a full hand of assassins and a whole lot of money. The fact he included the whale in his purchase was great. A lot of killing, Fraulin being taken out with ease. Gotta say the would be kidnappers were gross and that page after Inukai gets shot was really ugh.
It almost felt like Fraulin being destroyed and Junya realising who the hawk was, was the end. At this point Inukai felt like an afterthought. I didn’t really care who he was. He looked old and I loved the way Junya just turned his back on him like he was nothing. Guess that makes him a cockroach called bubbles or something.
I’m curious about the pictures. There were so many photos of Ando looking cute. I’m literally just picturing Junya stalking his brother ready to take a picture. Brother drinking snap. Brother looking cute with a geometry book snap.
I did like Ando just going around possessing bodies to get his message across. I also liked him fucking with Inukai at the end. So many assassins. I loved this series. Back away it goes until next time.
It almost felt like Fraulin being destroyed and Junya realising who the hawk was, was the end. At this point Inukai felt like an afterthought. I didn’t really care who he was. He looked old and I loved the way Junya just turned his back on him like he was nothing. Guess that makes him a cockroach called bubbles or something.
I’m curious about the pictures. There were so many photos of Ando looking cute. I’m literally just picturing Junya stalking his brother ready to take a picture. Brother drinking snap. Brother looking cute with a geometry book snap.
I did like Ando just going around possessing bodies to get his message across. I also liked him fucking with Inukai at the end. So many assassins. I loved this series. Back away it goes until next time.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 27, 2012
The "juvenile" in the title refers to the main character Ando, an orphan who discovered he had the power of ventriloquism--he can make other people speak things he want to say. The potential enemy is the charismatic Inukai, head of a vigilante group called Grasshopper. Inukai, self-proclaimed savior, wants to take over the whole Nekota City and save it from rapid urbanization. Inukai marks as enemies businessmen, urban developers, investors, and mall owners. He wants to prevent the city from being overtaken by impersonal capitalism and commercialization. A valid enough cause, but his methods of violence against paid criminal gangs and goons are questionable. Our good-natured teen Ando, who is just learning to use his power, sees something sinister in Inukai's grand plan. Will he be able to stop him?
This book teems with hired criminals and violent fighting scenes. It's the classic good-versus-evil coming-of-age story, except it's not clear who is the good and who the evil. After the dust settles, who is the real devil? Who is the Maoh?
The 10-volume Maoh manga series is Megumi Osuga's reworking of Kotaro Isaka's novel. I made it through the ten volumes so it must have been addictive.
This book teems with hired criminals and violent fighting scenes. It's the classic good-versus-evil coming-of-age story, except it's not clear who is the good and who the evil. After the dust settles, who is the real devil? Who is the Maoh?
The 10-volume Maoh manga series is Megumi Osuga's reworking of Kotaro Isaka's novel. I made it through the ten volumes so it must have been addictive.
May 2, 2012
Reason for Reading: Next (and final!) in the series.
As the final book in the ten volume series, I'm going to keep this review short so as not to give away any events or final results. We began this series with Ando wondering if Inukai was actually here to help the city/country or whether, indeed, he was the devil. In this final volume, we understand the meaning of the title of the series "MAOH", and find out who the devil really was, if there was one. This volume is intense and violent and ultimately what every reader of the series wants to know: "is the finale worth the getting there?" I answer with a resounding "yes". We are brought conclusion and some people may find the ending rewarding. For myself I loved everything about this volume right up until the very, very final ending. This series will be a keeper for me and I plan on reading it through again in the future, especially now that I can re-read it without having to wait between volumes. This series is a fantastic and unique combination of urban fantasy, science fiction and crime.
As the final book in the ten volume series, I'm going to keep this review short so as not to give away any events or final results. We began this series with Ando wondering if Inukai was actually here to help the city/country or whether, indeed, he was the devil. In this final volume, we understand the meaning of the title of the series "MAOH", and find out who the devil really was, if there was one. This volume is intense and violent and ultimately what every reader of the series wants to know: "is the finale worth the getting there?" I answer with a resounding "yes". We are brought conclusion and some people may find the ending rewarding. For myself I loved everything about this volume right up until the very, very final ending. This series will be a keeper for me and I plan on reading it through again in the future, especially now that I can re-read it without having to wait between volumes. This series is a fantastic and unique combination of urban fantasy, science fiction and crime.
May 25, 2018
Une saga vraiment exceptionnelle, qui mériterait d'être lu par tout un chacun. Elle apporte de vraies réflexions sur la politique d'aujourd'hui, les mouvements de foule, la pensée collective et les dérives d'une révolution. Le scénario est travaillé pour qu'il n'y ait pas qu'un seul point de vue développé, et qu'on puisse se forger son propre esprit critique sur les événements. Le choix d'une fin ouverte permet également cette réflexion, et cela est très appréciable pour un shônen.
February 9, 2022
1.5 stars.
August 23, 2012
In Summary
Given the previous showdown between Inukai and big brother Ando, I expected a similar winner-takes-all-duel-to-the-death between Inukai and Junya, but their finale turns into something completely different. It is packed with the plot twists and excitement we’ve come to expect from Maoh, but after the dust and bloody chaos settles, neither side can claim total victory. Considering how diametrically opposed Inukai and the Ando brothers have been throughout the series, the ending leaves readers without a sense of full closure, which I found disappointing.
The Review
Intrigue, suspense, and violence have been the signature characteristics of Maoh, and these elements come on strong in the final volume with Fraulein out to get both Inukai and Junya Ando. The creators do an excellent job of making Fraulein look like it has the upper hand on all fronts up until they fire at Inukai. Unfortunately, the tension breaks at that critical moment because the action in those panels is unclear, and it wasn’t until seven pages later when the Fraulein assassin says “fluke earthquake” that I realized that that was what took place.
However, once past that bit of confusion, the tension quickly picks up again with Inukai’s status unknown and Terahara’s demented killers closing in on Junya’s friends. What follows is a gripping series of upsets that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. These pages, not surprisingly, are a bloodbath as Junya proves more deadly and formidable than any of his enemies thought possible. Apparently, he took Iwanishi’s lesson in Volume 9 to heart, and as a result, Maoh’s deadliest assassins get a final appearance–on Junya’s payroll.
Despite all the dramatic changes in Junya, one thing remains constant, and that is his love for his brother. Once the killing ends, Junya has a near breakdown as he reflects upon his actions. Even Shiori’s comfort isn’t enough to save him, and it’s an unexpectedly moving moment when he finds solace in his older brother.
Probably the oddest outcome of this arc is that Grasshopper emerges from the conflict practically unscathed. Junya’s decision to destroy one enemy but spare the other left me boggled, especially considering it was Inukai whom his older brother wanted to ruin. Even when Inukai’s assassin-girl threatens him, Junya extends a sort of olive branch to her. By the way, I should mention that the finale contains quite a bit of her panty-free fanservice.
The last two chapters skip several years into the future, but even with the earth-moving events at Nekota Stadium, the series’ postscript is disappointing. Future Inukai has lost his demonic aura and seems more a run-of-the-mill politician than an agent of the devil. As for Junya, even though his brother’s spirit is closer than before, he’s more of a casual observer than an active participant in the world. He does spend a ridiculous amount to ruin Inukai’s rally but does nothing more with the opportunity than stare Inukai down. Considering the nature of their feud, I expected an ultimate winner in this conflict, but the story ends without any definite resolution.
Given the previous showdown between Inukai and big brother Ando, I expected a similar winner-takes-all-duel-to-the-death between Inukai and Junya, but their finale turns into something completely different. It is packed with the plot twists and excitement we’ve come to expect from Maoh, but after the dust and bloody chaos settles, neither side can claim total victory. Considering how diametrically opposed Inukai and the Ando brothers have been throughout the series, the ending leaves readers without a sense of full closure, which I found disappointing.
The Review
Intrigue, suspense, and violence have been the signature characteristics of Maoh, and these elements come on strong in the final volume with Fraulein out to get both Inukai and Junya Ando. The creators do an excellent job of making Fraulein look like it has the upper hand on all fronts up until they fire at Inukai. Unfortunately, the tension breaks at that critical moment because the action in those panels is unclear, and it wasn’t until seven pages later when the Fraulein assassin says “fluke earthquake” that I realized that that was what took place.
However, once past that bit of confusion, the tension quickly picks up again with Inukai’s status unknown and Terahara’s demented killers closing in on Junya’s friends. What follows is a gripping series of upsets that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. These pages, not surprisingly, are a bloodbath as Junya proves more deadly and formidable than any of his enemies thought possible. Apparently, he took Iwanishi’s lesson in Volume 9 to heart, and as a result, Maoh’s deadliest assassins get a final appearance–on Junya’s payroll.
Despite all the dramatic changes in Junya, one thing remains constant, and that is his love for his brother. Once the killing ends, Junya has a near breakdown as he reflects upon his actions. Even Shiori’s comfort isn’t enough to save him, and it’s an unexpectedly moving moment when he finds solace in his older brother.
Probably the oddest outcome of this arc is that Grasshopper emerges from the conflict practically unscathed. Junya’s decision to destroy one enemy but spare the other left me boggled, especially considering it was Inukai whom his older brother wanted to ruin. Even when Inukai’s assassin-girl threatens him, Junya extends a sort of olive branch to her. By the way, I should mention that the finale contains quite a bit of her panty-free fanservice.
The last two chapters skip several years into the future, but even with the earth-moving events at Nekota Stadium, the series’ postscript is disappointing. Future Inukai has lost his demonic aura and seems more a run-of-the-mill politician than an agent of the devil. As for Junya, even though his brother’s spirit is closer than before, he’s more of a casual observer than an active participant in the world. He does spend a ridiculous amount to ruin Inukai’s rally but does nothing more with the opportunity than stare Inukai down. Considering the nature of their feud, I expected an ultimate winner in this conflict, but the story ends without any definite resolution.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 19, 2014
Highly disappointed with the outcome. I thought there would be a crazy showdown of some sort between Junya and Inukai and that it would end with one of them dying. I also thought we'd get a little bit more of an explanation of why Junya and Ando had special "powers". I don't know, just very let down by how this whole thing played out.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 30, 2012
A pretty fitting "ending" to a great series.
June 13, 2012
What a fantastic series. I'm sad to see it end, but I'm happy that it stayed so fantastic right up to the end. Thought-provoking and intelligent.
February 22, 2013
This is one of my favorite works of Koraro Isaka. It's a pity it has not been translated into English...
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