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Pandora Hearts #10
Pandora Hearts, Vol. 10
A century before, in Sablier, a forbidden portal was flung wide by a boy, Vincent, in his single-minded desire to protect his brother, Gilbert. And thus did that foolhardy desire lead to the corruption of that innocent boy's soul like a sweet poison... Now, as Gil, Oz, and Alice wander the ruins of the former capital, they are assaulted by illusions from the past. But how much of it is real? And how much of it illusion?
194 pages, Paperback
First published November 27, 2009
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Jun Mochizuki
181 books904 followersJun Mochizuki (望月淳 Mochizuki Jun) is a Japanese comic artist (manga-ka), best known for the fantasy shounen series Pandora Hearts/パンドラハーツ.
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September 27, 2020
This series is honestly one of the more confusing ones I've ever read but I love it so much. It's really one where you never quite know who the villain is at that moment!!
June 7, 2012
Once again, the main reason I love this series is you never really know who the bad guys are. And this volume just proved it.
I loved all the character development and backstory in this volume. Things seem to be getting pretty intense...and it started to make a little more sense? Haha, I'm not really sure. I'm sure the next volume I'll go back to going "I have no idea what is going on" after I thought I was finally starting to figure it out.
Boy oh boy do I love Break! He is so wonderfully fabulous I can't even help it! I loved when he was like "No! It's just diabeteeeees!" and then outside the font bubble it said "So I've come down with it at laaast!" Hilarious! (and no, before you all freak out, I didn't say diabetes was a laughing matter so calm down or I'll slap a b*tch)
I'm really going to have to wait til the whole series is out and then re-read it all because the months between volumes, I think, is only confusing me more. But this is a great series and I love it!
I loved all the character development and backstory in this volume. Things seem to be getting pretty intense...and it started to make a little more sense? Haha, I'm not really sure. I'm sure the next volume I'll go back to going "I have no idea what is going on" after I thought I was finally starting to figure it out.
Boy oh boy do I love Break! He is so wonderfully fabulous I can't even help it! I loved when he was like "No! It's just diabeteeeees!" and then outside the font bubble it said "So I've come down with it at laaast!" Hilarious! (and no, before you all freak out, I didn't say diabetes was a laughing matter so calm down or I'll slap a b*tch)
I'm really going to have to wait til the whole series is out and then re-read it all because the months between volumes, I think, is only confusing me more. But this is a great series and I love it!
November 21, 2018
The amount of gilbert cuteness in this volumee!!😍😍😫
April 22, 2022
Me marea un poco la historia saber que varios de los personajes estuvieron vivos hace 100 años y ahora han regresado para cumplir con su propósito me da dolores de cabeza.
Pobre Gil siento que el tiene un papel muy importante.
Odio al papá de Oz, por lo que entendí el es un traidor
Pobre Gil siento que el tiene un papel muy importante.
Odio al papá de Oz, por lo que entendí el es un traidor
October 31, 2012
Okay, so remember how I said I'd never forgive Vincent for what he did to Eko-chan? Well, I still won't forgive him, but reading this volume reminded me of just how difficult a life he's had.
The beauty of this volume is that we re-visit Vincent and Gil's twisted relationship and see how it's driven their choices. One of the things I love about it is it's realistic. Gil isn't so devoted that he doesn't think bad things about his brother, and Vincent isn't so blind that he doesn't realize Gil does resent having to watch over a "child of ill omen". I hesitate calling it weakness, because these are children we're talking about. Children can be very devoted, but they're also naturally self-centered and I like how that conflict is used in this volume to drive the plot.
By the time I'd finished reading their backstory, I felt so sorry for Gil, but also found myself softening toward Vincent. Yes, he's still done terrible things. And yes, it's never good to do use "for somebody else" as an excuse. But when I saw just how twisted his life had been...well, I'm starting to hope for a little redemption for him by the end of this series.
A little.
Tying in to that, we see that one of the things that drives Gil is a need to be everything to his master. And now that Oz is pulling away, now that it's starting to become clear that his world is expanding, leaving Gil behind, that need has begun to drive him crazy. Why? I can't tell you. Let's just say Break figures it out and ends up with a gun pointed at his forehead.
Seriously, if you find yourself in a position where you've been giving to someone for years, then find that their need for your help is gone, I think this volume does a good job of clarifying the confusion and the insane desire to pull your "master" back to you so you can keep serving them. Not being needed can be absolutely terrifying.
Other things I enjoyed in this volume:
* Oz. Dang it, Oz is going through the most incredible transformation in this series. I love how he's starting to voice his pain instead of hiding it, and I love that Alice is the one who's inspiring him to do so. They make the cutest non-romantic couple. :)
* Alice's "kiss". Hopefully, he was able to get some ice on that soon.
* The consequences of using the Mad Hatter get taken up a notch for Break. Though I have to admit, I really loved the way he jokes about it.
* Lottie's reaction to Break.
* The way Break was able to bring Gil to his senses.
* The whole Barma family interests me now. Three members show up in this volume and I have so many questions now about how involved they are in this mess.
Anyway, on to volume #11 and then, the latest one, volume #12. Squee! :)
The beauty of this volume is that we re-visit Vincent and Gil's twisted relationship and see how it's driven their choices. One of the things I love about it is it's realistic. Gil isn't so devoted that he doesn't think bad things about his brother, and Vincent isn't so blind that he doesn't realize Gil does resent having to watch over a "child of ill omen". I hesitate calling it weakness, because these are children we're talking about. Children can be very devoted, but they're also naturally self-centered and I like how that conflict is used in this volume to drive the plot.
By the time I'd finished reading their backstory, I felt so sorry for Gil, but also found myself softening toward Vincent. Yes, he's still done terrible things. And yes, it's never good to do use "for somebody else" as an excuse. But when I saw just how twisted his life had been...well, I'm starting to hope for a little redemption for him by the end of this series.
A little.
Tying in to that, we see that one of the things that drives Gil is a need to be everything to his master. And now that Oz is pulling away, now that it's starting to become clear that his world is expanding, leaving Gil behind, that need has begun to drive him crazy. Why? I can't tell you. Let's just say Break figures it out and ends up with a gun pointed at his forehead.
Seriously, if you find yourself in a position where you've been giving to someone for years, then find that their need for your help is gone, I think this volume does a good job of clarifying the confusion and the insane desire to pull your "master" back to you so you can keep serving them. Not being needed can be absolutely terrifying.
Other things I enjoyed in this volume:
* Oz. Dang it, Oz is going through the most incredible transformation in this series. I love how he's starting to voice his pain instead of hiding it, and I love that Alice is the one who's inspiring him to do so. They make the cutest non-romantic couple. :)
* Alice's "kiss". Hopefully, he was able to get some ice on that soon.
* The consequences of using the Mad Hatter get taken up a notch for Break. Though I have to admit, I really loved the way he jokes about it.
* Lottie's reaction to Break.
* The way Break was able to bring Gil to his senses.
* The whole Barma family interests me now. Three members show up in this volume and I have so many questions now about how involved they are in this mess.
Anyway, on to volume #11 and then, the latest one, volume #12. Squee! :)
May 23, 2021
Gil is dealing with his PTSD and thanks to the memories he had access to, now he knows that he has always tried to protect his brother Vincent and his master, whoever that is. For the time being, he believes that Jack was his master though he might not be so. Glenn Baskerville was the one who got the blame for the Sablier catastrophe but a lot of things don’t seem to be the actual truth.
Still, when he comes to his senses and meets with Oz, they got to see Xai Vessalius, Oz’ cruel father, who doesn’t even acknowledge him and treats him worse than trash. Now, I do know why this happens but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t get to me. Oz has never had a free will –not really. And even when he was little, he was always put away, like something that should be hidden and ashamed.
Gil, as to be expected from a dear valet, points his gun at Xai only to understand that killing him will only hurt Oz more. Whilst this conflict takes places, it starts raining and Alice meets with Oz again, trying to comfort him before he goes berserk again, and just being there by his side actually helps him.
Now, as usual, it ends with a cliff-hanger but the more we read, the more we understand that nothing is a coincidence.
This volume contains Retrace 38 – 41.
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Volume 1 | Volume 2 | Volume 3 | Volume 4 | Volume 5 | Volume 6 | Volume 7 | Volume 8 | volume 9
Still, when he comes to his senses and meets with Oz, they got to see Xai Vessalius, Oz’ cruel father, who doesn’t even acknowledge him and treats him worse than trash. Now, I do know why this happens but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t get to me. Oz has never had a free will –not really. And even when he was little, he was always put away, like something that should be hidden and ashamed.
Gil, as to be expected from a dear valet, points his gun at Xai only to understand that killing him will only hurt Oz more. Whilst this conflict takes places, it starts raining and Alice meets with Oz again, trying to comfort him before he goes berserk again, and just being there by his side actually helps him.
Now, as usual, it ends with a cliff-hanger but the more we read, the more we understand that nothing is a coincidence.
This volume contains Retrace 38 – 41.
PREVIOUS REVIEWS:
Volume 1 | Volume 2 | Volume 3 | Volume 4 | Volume 5 | Volume 6 | Volume 7 | Volume 8 | volume 9
July 5, 2019
The background of Vincent and Gilbert is still one of the saddest manga bg's that I have ever seen...
Also i don't know if I can hate Jack Vessalius a little more... (perks of knowing how this ends I guess)
Also i don't know if I can hate Jack Vessalius a little more... (perks of knowing how this ends I guess)
March 25, 2020
gilbert being my favourite fictional character in the world VS me wanting to bully him every 2 minutes
April 26, 2023
More questions than answers, as always...
But I do like the backstories.
Really hate Oz's father tho. Like – he has no other role than being annoying and having zero braincells. "Your existence is a sin, Oz", he keeps saying, but by what logic?? It's his fault for having had sex. Goddamn, take some responsibility, stupid man. X-X
But I do like the backstories.
Really hate Oz's father tho. Like – he has no other role than being annoying and having zero braincells. "Your existence is a sin, Oz", he keeps saying, but by what logic?? It's his fault for having had sex. Goddamn, take some responsibility, stupid man. X-X
August 10, 2020
3.5/5 stars
April 27, 2023
Cada vez tengo más y más preguntas
June 22, 2023
This one focuses on Gilbert and shows some excellent character work, really. It was dramatic and had me gasping irl, an achievement truly.
September 17, 2023
sono sempre i gay che divorziano e devono renderlo un problema di tutti
January 6, 2025
More plot points were revealed, and i liked the character work
June 21, 2025
I'm seriously praying for his death it's not funny anymore
June 21, 2025
well I’m crying over Vincent now too 😭
I pray for the death of that monster in the most painful horrible way possible 🙏🏻
I pray for the death of that monster in the most painful horrible way possible 🙏🏻
December 31, 2025
J'aime pas mettre 5 étoiles, mais pandora hearts
November 28, 2018
This volume was more of an information chapter. So many new things were revealed. I'm super excited to continue with this awesome story.
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June 19, 2023
Cara de qlo se trae el papá de Oz
July 26, 2013
25 July 2013
At long last, it's finally happened. Pandora Hearts, Vol. 10 has officially hooked me on this series. It may have taken ten volumes to get me here, but I now understand what all the hullabaloo is about. I've seen the fangirl light.
Jun Mochizuki has this knack of twisting your insides out while unveiling the heartbreaking tragedies of her characters. All of the backstories are wrought with difficult emotions that inevitably make you all the more attached to the characters. As Vincent is my favorite hellion, I love his backstory most. It's amazing to me how his wicked actions are all out of his deep love for Gil.
The resounding theme of this book is the difficulties of relationships, whether bound by blood or friendship. This volume does a spectacular job at showing the different dynamics amongst all of the various characters. The chemistry between Oz and Elliot always stirs the deepest reactions in me. Their scenes together are full of comedy, tough-love, and wise lessons about friendship.
There are important revelations about the connections between Gil and Jack; Vincent and Alice; as well as what happened between best friends, Glen and Jack. I'm eager to find out the importance of the mysterious Lacie, especially since Lacie is an anagram of Alice. Curious, that is.
And it goes without saying, Break is ABSOFREAKINLUTELY AMAZING, as always. Hot damn, he is one bad mutha'ucka! He may well be in my top-five favorite manga characters of all time. He's silly, mischievous, wicked, and a beast with a sword! He kind of reminds me of the Undertaker from Black Butler. I adore him to bits.
This tenth volume is my favorite volume by far in this series. The unveiling mysteries makes this a fun, thrilling read. Not only does it keep you on edge, but the silly humor also keeps you thoroughly entertained. Alice consoling Oz with her interpretation of a kiss on the cheek is hilarious! I swear she gets more adorable with each volume. Break's excuse for collapsing will also have you laughing out loud. I can't wait to read the next volume!
At long last, it's finally happened. Pandora Hearts, Vol. 10 has officially hooked me on this series. It may have taken ten volumes to get me here, but I now understand what all the hullabaloo is about. I've seen the fangirl light.
Jun Mochizuki has this knack of twisting your insides out while unveiling the heartbreaking tragedies of her characters. All of the backstories are wrought with difficult emotions that inevitably make you all the more attached to the characters. As Vincent is my favorite hellion, I love his backstory most. It's amazing to me how his wicked actions are all out of his deep love for Gil.
The resounding theme of this book is the difficulties of relationships, whether bound by blood or friendship. This volume does a spectacular job at showing the different dynamics amongst all of the various characters. The chemistry between Oz and Elliot always stirs the deepest reactions in me. Their scenes together are full of comedy, tough-love, and wise lessons about friendship.
There are important revelations about the connections between Gil and Jack; Vincent and Alice; as well as what happened between best friends, Glen and Jack. I'm eager to find out the importance of the mysterious Lacie, especially since Lacie is an anagram of Alice. Curious, that is.
And it goes without saying, Break is ABSOFREAKINLUTELY AMAZING, as always. Hot damn, he is one bad mutha'ucka! He may well be in my top-five favorite manga characters of all time. He's silly, mischievous, wicked, and a beast with a sword! He kind of reminds me of the Undertaker from Black Butler. I adore him to bits.
This tenth volume is my favorite volume by far in this series. The unveiling mysteries makes this a fun, thrilling read. Not only does it keep you on edge, but the silly humor also keeps you thoroughly entertained. Alice consoling Oz with her interpretation of a kiss on the cheek is hilarious! I swear she gets more adorable with each volume. Break's excuse for collapsing will also have you laughing out loud. I can't wait to read the next volume!
April 15, 2012
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The whole revamping of Alice in Wonderland into a dark and twisted manga following a Boy named Oz and an chain named Alice (B Rabbit) definitely caught my eye when searching for a new manga to read. The art work is astounding and I fell in love from page one. Not just that, but the chilling mystery behind Oz and what he is truly guilty of does peck at my skin, the anticipation of knowing the secret haunts me every time I read :) A truly original and magnificent manga.
Oh Elliot you have to be my new love <3 you make me laugh so hard, and Leo is too adorable for words. They are just an amazing pair and then when Oz joins them . . . I can barely stand the enjoyment of this story! Though this volume got a tad confusing, I did enjoy it over all. Onto Volume 11!
The whole revamping of Alice in Wonderland into a dark and twisted manga following a Boy named Oz and an chain named Alice (B Rabbit) definitely caught my eye when searching for a new manga to read. The art work is astounding and I fell in love from page one. Not just that, but the chilling mystery behind Oz and what he is truly guilty of does peck at my skin, the anticipation of knowing the secret haunts me every time I read :) A truly original and magnificent manga.
Oh Elliot you have to be my new love <3 you make me laugh so hard, and Leo is too adorable for words. They are just an amazing pair and then when Oz joins them . . . I can barely stand the enjoyment of this story! Though this volume got a tad confusing, I did enjoy it over all. Onto Volume 11!
July 8, 2012
Pandora Hearts really is a lot of fun. I continue to get lost in the complexity of the plot between volume releases (I'm not the only one that does, right?), but after a quick review, I'm right back in the thick of things and loving every step.
In this volume, we have more revelations than in past volumes, a nice reward after so many mysteries, so many loose ends, so many questions. These are good reveals, explaining more characters' motives, more about the tragedy of Sablier, more about how everyone ties into the story. Sadly, Gilbert is still one of those characters that grates on my nerves. But, we've got Break, we've got Oz, and we've got Alice in this volume, and I am really starting to like Elliot and his valet quite a bit.
Next volume coming out soon!
In this volume, we have more revelations than in past volumes, a nice reward after so many mysteries, so many loose ends, so many questions. These are good reveals, explaining more characters' motives, more about the tragedy of Sablier, more about how everyone ties into the story. Sadly, Gilbert is still one of those characters that grates on my nerves. But, we've got Break, we've got Oz, and we've got Alice in this volume, and I am really starting to like Elliot and his valet quite a bit.
Next volume coming out soon!
April 23, 2017
That is one of the best volumes in the series!! I just loved backstories of Vincet and Gilbert, their sibling relationships, and understood their motives.
I hated Oz's father sooo much that he is the first despicable character for me with Vincet being second ( because I undertstood the real reason behind Vinect's actions, however I don't know anything about Oz'father).
And the best part! Oz and Alice's kiss !! Or should I said bite ? God , Alice is sooo cute)) And Oz is beginning to open up to his friends and voice his emotions! I am proud of you, Oz!
I hated Oz's father sooo much that he is the first despicable character for me with Vincet being second ( because I undertstood the real reason behind Vinect's actions, however I don't know anything about Oz'father).
And the best part! Oz and Alice's kiss !! Or should I said bite ? God , Alice is sooo cute)) And Oz is beginning to open up to his friends and voice his emotions! I am proud of you, Oz!
December 8, 2011
Vincent ended a twisted minded man. He had good intentions but he used the wrong method
December 11, 2016
Es ist so furchtbar, wie viele Tragödien diese Geschichte bereithält, aber ich liebe jede einzelne von ihnen xD
May 28, 2014
So many past memories are so bloody and tragic and yet I keep reading this, why? Because it is awesome.
November 26, 2014
Why does this series hurt so much :(
February 22, 2018
Amo el momento Alice-Oz <3
March 31, 2017
This volume was pretty good. I enjoyed it a lot. You learn more about the characters from 100 years ago.
October 8, 2025
Review for complete series
I'd like to start by saying that with my two decades of manga reading, Pandora Hearts has recently earned its way to being one of the best manga series I've ever read - and to think I almost didn't pick it up!
There's actually a bit of a story to it: Pandora Hearts was being released around the time I knew I would be moving overseas. At the time, I had no idea how moving to the other side of the world would affect my manga buying. Also at that time, I was working at a comic store with staff discounts at my disposal and I never had to worry too much about picking up whatever I fancied. When I first saw Pandora Hearts, I thought the art looked beautiful and this just might be a really good manga. It also struck me as a manga series that could go on for quite a while [which was a reasonably accurate assumption as 24 volumes is not a length I could commit to lightly]. Not knowing how I'd get my hands on manga or how long this series would be let me to putting it back on the shelf. And I confess, it was filled with quite a bit of regret.
When I finally did move overseas - a family friend had a good bye gift. The shape was easy to discern: it was undoubtably a manga volume. While thankful for receiving a gift, I was also nervous: having worked in a comic store, I knew for sure: I either already own it or am not interested in it. In addition, the friend in question doesn't know the first thing about manga. To my surprise, it was the first volume of Pandora Hearts which was probably the single only volume she could have taken from the shelf that wasn't already in my possession and did interest me. How she managed to pick out that one I don't know, but it's a coincidence I feel thankful for and, in some cheesy way, made me feel like it was just meant to be that I read Pandora Hearts after all.
Fast forward to 2023, I finally found the time to read this 24 volume series and am absolutely delighted. My original observation remains: the art is absolutely stunning. With the exception of a oneshot debut work, it's hard to believe that this is quite close to being a beginner's work - you'd not believe it just looking at the first volume's art.
My other thoughts are largely around how hard it is to praise a story you think is so thoroughly good as this one is. It's not really a plot you can explain to someone, it's a story you have to read for yourself as even the latest volumes will throw some surprises at you. But I think, besides the art, what really contributes a lot to this work are the characters. Oz might be our main character, but we have a large cast and they are all lovingly created. There's hardly a character you won't be able to like in one way or another, even the most broken of them. It's quite a feat to create a story that makes you care and worry about almost every character's fate.
And worry you can indeed: it has light and beautiful moments, but it is essentially a dark tale and you'll constantly worry whether the characters will make it through. Needless to say, there are losses throughout the story. There are plenty of twists and turns, things that will surprise and shock you.
I will also add that the plot is complex and not always easy to follow. Some characters have multiple names - this becomes even more difficult for some characters who also have multiple personalities who also have multiple names. Not everything in the plot made entire sense to me - it's hard to say whether they were plot holes, not explained well enough or I was simply missing something - a reread might answer that. But regardless, when these moments arose, I decided to just go with the flow and it didn't disrupt my reading experience at all.
Besides a bit of confusion here and there, I can't fault this series with anything. The pacing is well done, the 24 volumes were neither too long nor too short [something I often complain about] and it wrapped up nicely. For such a dark read, there's also a lot of soft story telling which just concludes this with a very wholesome ending. There is close to no romance but I wasn't missing it [and I'm a big romance reader] - the friendships and bonds between the characters were absolutely beautiful even without much romance thrown in.
I'm glad I did read this series and it is definitely going down as one of my favourites. Highly recommended.
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