Prétear, Vol. 3

Pretear #3

by Junichi Satō, Kaori Naruse (Illustrator)

The Princess of Disaster is gaining power, and she is draining Leafe at an alarming rate. The Leafe Knights are calling upon Himeno to become the Pretear and destroy the seeds of the Princess, but she is engaged in a battle of her own. Her home life is quickly becoming a war zone. After Himeno's father, a one-time famous author, refuses to write any more, his new bride - Natsue - transforms into an even worse rival for Himeno. And now, Natsue is employing the help of Himeno's wicked stepsister, Mayune. The worlds of reality and of dreams both become nightmare-infested as life is slowly drained from Himeno and the living nature around her.

Genres: Manga, Fantasy, Romance, Shojo, Graphic Novels, Magic, Fiction

172 pages, Paperback

First published October 4, 2004

Reviews

[Holly Letson · Rating 4 out of 5]

I quite enjoyed this volume. I think alot of people would get turned off from this series because of all the constant talk about Hayate and what happened 16 years ago. But, that needed to be there, so that the truth could be told.
But, I did not care for how Himeno's stepmother allowed herself to be controlled by the Princess of Disaster. I also did not like how she turned Himeno's maid and "evil" stepsister against her. It was expected, since I had watched the anime years ago, but I still did not like it happening.
However, overall, this has been a good series.

[Starbubbles · Rating 4 out of 5]

this developed so much nicer than in the anime. the relationships and manipulation of the people around himeno are so much more believable in this go around (from my understanding the anime was done first). the misunderstandings and impressions of each other come together well in this volume.

[Chelsea · Rating 5 out of 5]

This volume of the Prétear series was great with lots of surprises and great scenes that keep the reader interested and wanting more.

[Priscilla Nancy · Rating 3 out of 5]

In all honesty I liked the anime more than the manga.

[~Cyanide Latte~ · Rating 4 out of 5]

The pacing in this volume feels much more rapid than the previous, like it's racing too far ahead to the conclusion of book 4. I don't dislike it at all, but I do find myself wishing, after the excellent meal that volume 2 fed us, that this volume had more time fleshed out with nearly everyone. I think the exception is the moments with Natsue and Kaoru, because while they're very brief, I find that they have some of the most significant impact.

[R · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this series so much. The illustrations are beautiful and the story is fantastic!

[kuristina- tabreez · Rating 4 out of 5]

Himeno is the Pretear, the protector of Leafe, or rather, life. She fights with the power of the seven Leafe Knights against the Princess of Disaster who wishes to destroy all Leafe on Earth. But Himeno is still just your ordinary, but out of place, sixteen year old girl, so how long can she take on all of these responsibilities that most of her fellows humans will never ever have to experience?


It seems to me that this volume mainly focused on the psyche of Himeno and where she stands in her current situations, also what influence she has on those around her. Himeno is a good, sweet girl, but her existence is causing her family to suffer. Her step-family, and the staff, hate her for being her, and for getting in the way, and for being the most important person to her father. But as to how the Leafe Knights feel about her is still a bit unclear, but to me it seems Hayate is in love with her, Sasame is also somewhat in love with her but perhaps admires her more than loves, and Kei isn't close enough to allow his feelings for her to interfere with taking down the Princess of Disaster... or is he just so calculating that he can both care about her and protect her while using her against the Princess of Disaster? Very conniving, Kei... very calculative... I like you. Oh, how I wish these boys were real. My heart aches because I can never touch them, or talk with them, or show myself to them, because they are not real. Their influence is very, very real... /They/ are very real... But they are not people like you, dear reader of this review, and I. I wish so much that Sasame was a person though! He soothes my soul. I want to hear his voice, or feel his presence as a fellow human being. *Sigh*. I suppose they will all only live within the hearts and faces of their readers, but never will a human being ever truly be like one of these magnificent men. Oh, this is almost worse than the Disney Princes (well, it was more like Barbie Princes for my childhood...) conspiracy.
Also, before I forget, I just must add that the scene where Sasame was singing "you might not care about me as much as I care about you, but... I want to get closer... I want to touch your heart, I want to hold you... So I will open my heart up to you." made me fall in love with him... Am I pathetic to fall in love with an anime character? I don't think so. The things that humans fall in love for in other humans is just as much present in a well-created character in an anime or manga, or even book (minus physical things). Now that I think of it again, I've always fallen in love over things like this. No... I think that was only a part of what made me fall in love so deeply like I did... Love must be something that accumulates over time, with those things that make you fall in love again and again piling up like snow. /That/ is the type love I believe in.

[Dani ❤️ Perspective of a Writer · Rating 2 out of 5]

So the copy I read had many pages ripped out but from what I could gather it seemed almost totally fluffy! Not what I was expecting and rather disappointing.

There is a little movement with the princess of disaster moving on Himeno's stepmom to do the deed. Not much happened.

BOTTOM LINE: Got shallow fast. :(

[Hannah · Rating 4 out of 5]

Series Review: Pretear is a short but enjoyable manga that puts a unique twist on a old tale. The characters are enjoyable and the plot is interesting. Things happen very fast with twists well executed. This manga is a great option for a quick read.

[Lauren · Rating 3 out of 5]

I love reverse harem type of manga storyline and coupled with the magical girl aspect I thought this series was pretty entertaining. Even though the heroine was whiny (no surprise there) there was still a good overall story.

[a duck · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute, fun read!

[Aven · Rating 4 out of 5]

I’m really enjoying this can’t believe it’s almost over it’s such a short series but it’s really good