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ゴッド チャイルド [God Child] #7
Godchild, Vol. 7: Oedipus Blade
International hit by the creator of Angel Sanctuary
Deep in the heart of 19th century London, a young nobleman named Cain walks the shadowy cobblestone streets of the aristocratic society into which he was born. Forced to become an earl upon the untimely death of his father, Cain assumes the role of head of the Hargreaves, a noble family with a dark past. With Riff, his faithful manservant, and Mary Weather, his 10-year-old half sister, Cain investigates the mysterious crimes that seem to follow him wherever he goes.
Shall the son suffer for the continued sins of the father? Alexis hatches an evil plan involving a beautiful girl with a sick fascination for his son. And could Jizabel's hatred of Cain also stem from their father? Step into the past as we learn more about the tortured early life of Dr. Disraeli!
Deep in the heart of 19th century London, a young nobleman named Cain walks the shadowy cobblestone streets of the aristocratic society into which he was born. Forced to become an earl upon the untimely death of his father, Cain assumes the role of head of the Hargreaves, a noble family with a dark past. With Riff, his faithful manservant, and Mary Weather, his 10-year-old half sister, Cain investigates the mysterious crimes that seem to follow him wherever he goes.
Shall the son suffer for the continued sins of the father? Alexis hatches an evil plan involving a beautiful girl with a sick fascination for his son. And could Jizabel's hatred of Cain also stem from their father? Step into the past as we learn more about the tortured early life of Dr. Disraeli!
200 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2003
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About the author
Kaori Yuki
203 books677 followersKaori Yuki (由貴香織里) is a Japanese manga artist.
She debuted in 1987 with Natsufuku no Erii (Jap: 夏服のエリー) on the manga anthology Bessatsu Hana to Yume published by Hakusensha.
She is best known for her gothic manga works, such as the Earl Cain series (Jap: 伯爵カイン, Hakushaku Cain) and Angel Sanctuary (Jap: 天使禁猟区, Tenshi Kinryōku)
Her work is typically serialized in one of Hakusensha's two shōjo manga anthologies, Bessatsu Hana to Yume and Hana to Yume. In 2010, Kaori Yuki was one of many manga artists whose work would appear in the new shōjo manga anthology Aria by the publisher Kodansha on July 28, 2010.
Her doujinshi-ka name is MoonClock.
She debuted in 1987 with Natsufuku no Erii (Jap: 夏服のエリー) on the manga anthology Bessatsu Hana to Yume published by Hakusensha.
She is best known for her gothic manga works, such as the Earl Cain series (Jap: 伯爵カイン, Hakushaku Cain) and Angel Sanctuary (Jap: 天使禁猟区, Tenshi Kinryōku)
Her work is typically serialized in one of Hakusensha's two shōjo manga anthologies, Bessatsu Hana to Yume and Hana to Yume. In 2010, Kaori Yuki was one of many manga artists whose work would appear in the new shōjo manga anthology Aria by the publisher Kodansha on July 28, 2010.
Her doujinshi-ka name is MoonClock.
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September 4, 2020
4.5 stars
February 28, 2021
This whole series keeps getting darker and darker.
July 10, 2012
I think The Cain Saga, and its sequel Godchild, have the most messed up and tragic characters I've seen so far. It's dark, it's gloomy. Don't expect happy endings in these two mangas, dead bodies keep pilling up. All the characters are so complex.
The Cain Saga art is not as good as Godchild, one can guess the artist art was not mature yet unlike when she made Godchild much later. Still it's a must to read to fully understand what happens in Godchild. There are a lot of good contents to find there too (like about how Oscar and Cain met). In the other hand, Godchild's art is so beautiful it's mesmerizing. The characters are so beautifully drawn and each have their unique look.
The hero Cain gets involved in different events so the mangas are a bit like short stories put together, all of them involving some supernatural of some sort. He has on his side the ever faithful Riff, his butler and friend. But in the background lies his father's shadow and his secret organization, who become Cain's ennemy throughout the series. Among the ennemies is the fascinating half-brother of Cain, Jizabel, who is also part of said organisation. Jizabel is helped by Cassian.
It's interesting to see the mirror relationship between Cain and the protective Riff and Jizabel and the protective Cassian.
I really love these two mangas. I love rereading them, going back into the story, and seeing again those fascinating characters living briefly up until the ending.
P.S. My review is about both series. I got The Cain Saga in French since the Englih version was not out.
The Cain Saga art is not as good as Godchild, one can guess the artist art was not mature yet unlike when she made Godchild much later. Still it's a must to read to fully understand what happens in Godchild. There are a lot of good contents to find there too (like about how Oscar and Cain met). In the other hand, Godchild's art is so beautiful it's mesmerizing. The characters are so beautifully drawn and each have their unique look.
The hero Cain gets involved in different events so the mangas are a bit like short stories put together, all of them involving some supernatural of some sort. He has on his side the ever faithful Riff, his butler and friend. But in the background lies his father's shadow and his secret organization, who become Cain's ennemy throughout the series. Among the ennemies is the fascinating half-brother of Cain, Jizabel, who is also part of said organisation. Jizabel is helped by Cassian.
It's interesting to see the mirror relationship between Cain and the protective Riff and Jizabel and the protective Cassian.
I really love these two mangas. I love rereading them, going back into the story, and seeing again those fascinating characters living briefly up until the ending.
P.S. My review is about both series. I got The Cain Saga in French since the Englih version was not out.
December 27, 2022
Wow...just wow. It’s so much more complex than I ever imagined.
All I want is to know what Delilah plans. The backstory of the Jezebel is pretty sad. No wonder that he feels the hate against Cain. He was just replaced and exchanged. Alexis is an evil evil man.
I liked Mikaela. She reminded me of Shuzette, not only from her outward ness, but also her character. She was so determined to have her love, like Shuzette was.
Merry really is the best and my favourite character. She does everything to make her brother happy and loves everyone without judging. She’s the best!
All I want is to know what Delilah plans. The backstory of the Jezebel is pretty sad. No wonder that he feels the hate against Cain. He was just replaced and exchanged. Alexis is an evil evil man.
I liked Mikaela. She reminded me of Shuzette, not only from her outward ness, but also her character. She was so determined to have her love, like Shuzette was.
Merry really is the best and my favourite character. She does everything to make her brother happy and loves everyone without judging. She’s the best!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 24, 2019
Exceedingly darker and more tragic. Although, there are too many chance encounters where they all get away, Kaori Yuki has a gift with creating even more disturbing pasts. It is disheartening to know that I only have one novel left in the series before I have completed it.
May 6, 2020
This is a review of the entire series.
Synopsis: Deep in the heart of 19th century London, a young nobleman named Cain walks the shadowy cobblestone streets of the aristocratic society into which he was born. Forced to become an earl upon the untimely death of his father, Cain assumes the role of head of the Hargreaves, a noble family with a dark past. With Riff, his faithful manservant, and Mary Weather, his 10-year-old half sister, Cain investigates the mysterious crimes that seem to follow him wherever he goes.
Review: A detective manga series that draws a lot of inspiration from classic gothic horror fiction and tropes. It's a love letter to writers such as Agatha Christie, Oscar Wilde, Bram Stoker, Mary Shelley, the Bronte sisters, the Grimm brothers and even Shakespeare. Family curses, a brutal father and son rivalry, religious allegory, destined betrayal, violent supernatural murders, dark fairy tale undertones, a gloomy atmosphere and melancholy characters. The art is flowery and gorgeous to look at, the classic tropes are pleasant for fans of classic horror elements and there's a few scenes that pack quite an emotional punch. It's a bit melodramatic and over-the-top at times, but it actually gives it more of that authentic, pulpy feel of popular penny dreadfuls from the Victorian era.
Synopsis: Deep in the heart of 19th century London, a young nobleman named Cain walks the shadowy cobblestone streets of the aristocratic society into which he was born. Forced to become an earl upon the untimely death of his father, Cain assumes the role of head of the Hargreaves, a noble family with a dark past. With Riff, his faithful manservant, and Mary Weather, his 10-year-old half sister, Cain investigates the mysterious crimes that seem to follow him wherever he goes.
Review: A detective manga series that draws a lot of inspiration from classic gothic horror fiction and tropes. It's a love letter to writers such as Agatha Christie, Oscar Wilde, Bram Stoker, Mary Shelley, the Bronte sisters, the Grimm brothers and even Shakespeare. Family curses, a brutal father and son rivalry, religious allegory, destined betrayal, violent supernatural murders, dark fairy tale undertones, a gloomy atmosphere and melancholy characters. The art is flowery and gorgeous to look at, the classic tropes are pleasant for fans of classic horror elements and there's a few scenes that pack quite an emotional punch. It's a bit melodramatic and over-the-top at times, but it actually gives it more of that authentic, pulpy feel of popular penny dreadfuls from the Victorian era.
November 24, 2023
This series just keeps getting weirder and weirder but in a good way, I never imagined I could enjoy something as bizarre as this. I mean normally the idea of incest would make me want to dnf a books but it actually gives the story a purpose. The next book is the last one and I keep wondering how it is going to end and I am excited to see where it takes me.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 6, 2017
Pending.
August 26, 2017
Hier nun haben wir das Ende von Mikaela, die ich zum Ende doch gemocht habe. Weiterhin erfahren wir endlich die komplette Vergangenheit von dem Doktor, die erneut grausam ist.
November 20, 2017
Well, this one was as melodramatic as ever. Not quite as entertaining as the previous volume though. I DID like what Mary Weather had to say about what love is though. She was pretty much spot on.
December 12, 2019
Kaori Yuki's series gets more and more into Gothic horror, which is a good fit for a long winter night's reading.
October 11, 2020
Tbh I'm surprised about how much I remembered about the series.
June 25, 2021
Just when you think things can't get more messed up! The Doctor is almost sympathetic now?? Whaaaaaaaaaaat...
November 22, 2021
Really loved this series, great gothic Shoujo manga! Love the story, characters and art style 😻😁👌❤️
December 10, 2024
that last panel was scary
January 7, 2025
I’m really starting to wish I owned this series now! On to the final volume.
August 9, 2024
The melodrama and the shock value. Still feel like this volume should have been rated as explicit with that scen.
January 9, 2023
Estuvo bueno e imparable de leer, pero es inevitable no darle más puntaje pues el tomo anterior estuvo por los cielos. De todas maneras, podemos apreciar como nuestro Conde ha madurado y ahora se apoya en sus compañeros y familia, sobre todo en Merry. Adoro a Merry nene de mi vida. Espero que termine bien todos pero me preparo para un final trágico también
January 26, 2011
In the category of "How I take this manga far more seriously than it deserves," I will note that along with the opera trappings, there is a remarkably consistent thematic focus on defining love. Alexis tries to teach his sons, proteges, followers, and human tools that love is hate and fear, because it induces them to depend on him; he may even believe this himself, as he has no conception of any loyalty that is not ensured by psychological dependence and physical need. He has taught his sons to believe that scars are love, and it is a sign of his deep contempt for Jizabel that he hands his whip over to a substitute instead of applying the lash himself. Merriweather is the most significant voice of opposition to this philosophy, declaring that love requires sacrifice, kindness, and the elevation of another's needs above one's own. (I kind of like that the "good" philosophy is almost as creepy and problematic as the evil one.)
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http://coffeeandink.livejournal.com/7...
August 27, 2013
This was better than the previous volume, but it still wasn’t good if you compare it to how wonderful the beginning of the series was. I feel like my interest in the story has been going downhill for a while now and I’m only continuing so I can be done with it. The story took a weird turn with the Mikaila and Cain situation. The father was pretty much going to . To be honest, I didn’t quite understand the whole thing. I think it was something that should have been left out because it was weird and didn’t add much to the story.
The part that dealt with Jizabel’s backstory was the only part I actually enjoyed. I still think Jizabel is a creep what with him collecting people’s eyeballs and stuff. However, the pet lamb situation was so messed up and I felt really bad for how crappy his childhood was. The father is just an overall terrible person. I mean, it doesn’t excuse Jizabel’s behavior, but you can kind of understand why he is the way he is.
The part that dealt with Jizabel’s backstory was the only part I actually enjoyed. I still think Jizabel is a creep what with him collecting people’s eyeballs and stuff. However, the pet lamb situation was so messed up and I felt really bad for how crappy his childhood was. The father is just an overall terrible person. I mean, it doesn’t excuse Jizabel’s behavior, but you can kind of understand why he is the way he is.
January 17, 2016
This volume brought upon a mini climax which I felt was unnecessary. To see Cain captured, locked up, threatened, informed, and then let go seemed inadequate for a volume that wasn't final. I also thought Jizabel's back story was awkwardly placed, but then again, this usually happens in manga. It was also rather stupid for Jizabel to proclaim, "I will be the one to kill you! ... But later!" I was also a little confused with the sudden revelation that Alexis didn't love Augusta. It was pretty clear in the other volumes that he did, but suddenly, Yuki makes up something new - and inconsistent - as she goes along. Alexis is so obviously crazy and evil that it's hard to value him as a character - even a bad one!
Even then, Jizabel's back story was interesting, sad, and horrific. It was also fun seeing Mikaila and Cain interact again.
Even then, Jizabel's back story was interesting, sad, and horrific. It was also fun seeing Mikaila and Cain interact again.
December 6, 2015
The first half of this volume was a lot of action; the second half was a lot of talking. For the most part, I actually prefer the second half. I miss Riff's personality (he's just less in the spotlight more now that he's evviiilllll) and I've never liked Mikaila or this subplot of Cain's father. I found Mikaila even more annoying in the second half, when she is competing with Mary and being totally horrible to her. But I REALLY liked hearing Jizabel's backstory, and as a vegetarian it really struck home for me. Overall, there were things I hated and things I loved in this one. It's definitely a penultimate volume, with some action and increased tension leading up to the final showdown . . .
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 1, 2016
За разлика от повечето други читатели, които се интересуваха от първоначалните глави за Каин, свързани с убийства и организацията "Делия" на заден план, за мен именно организацията и замисъла отвъд въпросните убийства будеха интерес. Затова и първите томове получиха по 3 звезди. Липсваше им нещо. Смисъл, завързаност. Сега вече всичко си дойде на мястото. Имаше един-два последни mega twists, красив край, прекрасен арт.
November 2, 2007
The one with the intestines.
I love this series so much! I cannot wait to see how it ends! Also, Yuki Kaori is possibly the only person ever who would try to make a villain sympathetic in the way she does. Wait, except YnM does it too. Only not quite so spectacularly insane!
Full review (spoilers): http://oyceter.livejournal.com/657388...
I love this series so much! I cannot wait to see how it ends! Also, Yuki Kaori is possibly the only person ever who would try to make a villain sympathetic in the way she does. Wait, except YnM does it too. Only not quite so spectacularly insane!
Full review (spoilers): http://oyceter.livejournal.com/657388...
December 31, 2013
Riff! You are still letting me down!!!
This volume is shows the extent that Alexis, Cain, Jizabel and Mary's father, has messed with his sons' minds and emotions all through their lives. He is a truly sick and evil character that has no qualms or morals as far as I can make out. I am looking forward to seeing him get his comeuppance!
This volume is shows the extent that Alexis, Cain, Jizabel and Mary's father, has messed with his sons' minds and emotions all through their lives. He is a truly sick and evil character that has no qualms or morals as far as I can make out. I am looking forward to seeing him get his comeuppance!
December 29, 2023
This did well to further develop Cain's father's plans for Cain and Mikaila and his siblings. I found how Mary Weather had greater agency in this volume satisfying along with Mikaila too. Yet finding out about Jizabel's backstory was utterly a gut punch and sickening, displaying just how evil their father truly is.
October 31, 2007
This one does a great job of connecting the last dots and wrapping up storylines. I only hope Cain can keep his promise to Mary Weather.
December 22, 2011
One volume to go...
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