Please Save My Earth, Vol. 9

ぼくの地球を守って [Boku no Chikyū wo Mamotte] #9

by Saki Hiwatari

Seven young people, with alien past lives, struggle with the question of whether the woes of the present must be endured for the promise of a better future or to atone for past wrongs.

Genres: Manga, Shojo, Romance, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Drama, Comics

184 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1990

About the author

Saki Hiwatari (日渡早紀 in Japanese) is a Japanese shōjo manga artist. Her first work, "Mahōtsukai wa Shitteiru" was published in the weekly shōjo anthology Hana to Yume in 1982.

Reviews

[XA · Rating 5 out of 5]

"I know you'll find a love that is real one day"

[[Name Redacted] · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was entirely unexpected. I first became aware of PSME when a local PBS station ran the six-part mini-series, and the mini-series ended abruptly. Very abruptly. It ended with the events chronicled in the previous volume, followed by a strange montage with the voice-over of a poem read by Rin. As such, I have absolutely no idea how this series will end, and had no idea what would come after we witnessed the tragic childhood of Shi On.

This volume contains no scenes from the protagonists' Earth lives. It is entirely focused on the adolescence and adulthood of the alien Shi On and his first encounters with the other alien scientists. We learn about the rivalry and resentment between him and Gyoku Ran, how others mistakenly assume they're best-friends, how Shu Kaido first met the "friends", etc. etc. We also learn how Moku Ren and Shi On first come to hate one another.

All of it is handled incredibly well, and I am glad to finally learn more about these characters I have loved for so many years! I can't wait to read the next volume, and eventually finish the entire series. And oddly enough, there appears to be a sequel series in the works right now!

[Joy Rosales · Rating 5 out of 5]

Shion… 💔

[✨Sky✨ ♏ · Rating 4 out of 5]

4,5 stars

[Felicia · Rating 4 out of 5]

This volume is almost entirely dedicated to Shion's past. It beautifully illustrates how our character is often shaped by the experiences we live through. It shows the different ways individuals react to situations and how the reality before them is perceived. The splash pages are absolutely stunning.

[Tina Olah · Rating 4 out of 5]

Another good volume (though with some slow parts in the first half). It presents a more detailed look at some of the characters which have only appeared briefly so far, and how their personalities conflict.