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こばと [Kobato] #5
Kobato #5
El tiempo de Kobato se agota: debe llenar su botella si quiere cumplir su sueño, pero un cambio en su corazón altera su deseo, y sus esfuerzos para ayudar a sus nuevos amigos se redoblan… incluso poniéndola en peligro. Y todo este tiempo, Iorogi vela por ella e intenta mantenerla a salvo de sí misma.
144 pages, Paperback
First published December 25, 2010
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Clamp
746 books3,139 followersŌkawa Nanase 大川七瀬
[born: 2 May 1967; Ōsaka, bloodtype: A]
Mokona Apapa もこなあぱぱ
[born: 16 Jun 1968, Kyōto; bloodtype: A]
Nekoi Mick 猫井みっく
[born: 21 Jan 1969, Kyōto; bloodtype: O]
Igarashi Satsuki 五十嵐さつき
[born: 8 Feb 1969, Kyōto; bloodtype: A]
CLAMP originally began in 1989 as a twelve-member dōjinshi circle, but by 1990, the circle had diminished from twelve to seven. Of the remaining seven, Tamayo Akiyama, Sei Nanao, and Leeza Sei left the group during the production of the RG Veda manga. Other former members of CLAMP also included Soushi Hishika, O-Kyon, Kazue Nakamori, Yuzuru Inoue and Shinya Ōmi. Currently, there are four members in the group.
In 2004, CLAMP's 15th anniversary as a mangaka group, the members changed their names from Nanase Ohkawa, Mokona Apapa, Mick Nekoi, and Satsuki Igarashi to Ageha Ohkawa, Mokona, Tsubaki Nekoi and Satsuki Igarashi (her name is pronounced the same, but written with different characters) respectively. The August 2004 issue of Newtype USA, a magazine specializing in events of the anime and manga subcultures, reported that the members of CLAMP simply wanted to try out new names. In a later interview with Ohkawa, it was revealed that initially Mokona wanted to drop her surname because it sounded too immature for her liking, while Nekoi disliked people commenting that her name was the same as Mick Jagger's. Ohkawa and Igarashi, wanting to go with the flow of Nekoi's and Mokona's name changes, changed their names as well.
In 2006, they made their first USA public debut at Anime Expo in Anaheim, California. They were well received at the convention, with 6,000 fans in attendance at their panel.
[born: 2 May 1967; Ōsaka, bloodtype: A]
Mokona Apapa もこなあぱぱ
[born: 16 Jun 1968, Kyōto; bloodtype: A]
Nekoi Mick 猫井みっく
[born: 21 Jan 1969, Kyōto; bloodtype: O]
Igarashi Satsuki 五十嵐さつき
[born: 8 Feb 1969, Kyōto; bloodtype: A]
CLAMP originally began in 1989 as a twelve-member dōjinshi circle, but by 1990, the circle had diminished from twelve to seven. Of the remaining seven, Tamayo Akiyama, Sei Nanao, and Leeza Sei left the group during the production of the RG Veda manga. Other former members of CLAMP also included Soushi Hishika, O-Kyon, Kazue Nakamori, Yuzuru Inoue and Shinya Ōmi. Currently, there are four members in the group.
In 2004, CLAMP's 15th anniversary as a mangaka group, the members changed their names from Nanase Ohkawa, Mokona Apapa, Mick Nekoi, and Satsuki Igarashi to Ageha Ohkawa, Mokona, Tsubaki Nekoi and Satsuki Igarashi (her name is pronounced the same, but written with different characters) respectively. The August 2004 issue of Newtype USA, a magazine specializing in events of the anime and manga subcultures, reported that the members of CLAMP simply wanted to try out new names. In a later interview with Ohkawa, it was revealed that initially Mokona wanted to drop her surname because it sounded too immature for her liking, while Nekoi disliked people commenting that her name was the same as Mick Jagger's. Ohkawa and Igarashi, wanting to go with the flow of Nekoi's and Mokona's name changes, changed their names as well.
In 2006, they made their first USA public debut at Anime Expo in Anaheim, California. They were well received at the convention, with 6,000 fans in attendance at their panel.
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June 24, 2018
Whoo, this volume hits you right in the gut. CLAMP pulls out all of the stops here. Kobato and Iorogi's pasts are (almost) fully explained, Kobato realizes her feelings for Fujimoto and vice versa, and Kohaku's situation continues to be heartrendingly sad and hopeful. You feel for the characters and the roles they've been thrust into through Iorogi's selfish desires. Really, this volume begins to deliver on what the series has been promising until this point.
It's a shame that it comes off as catch-up. The series throughout has felt like the plot has been dragging the characters towards the finale, constantly taking pit stops to gesture vaguely at a larger idea that isn't expanded upon until volume FIVE. I'm sure that upon a re-reading of the series I would appreciate the foreshadowing much more, and even give it some slack for the tone shift, but for now I'm still a bit miffed.
On a little side note, I want to bring up Kohaku's side story, which really has no business being in this story other than the teeny fact that they're an angel (again, dead giveaway for spoilers). Having read most of "Wish" at this point, anything to do with Kohaku and Shuichiro is guaranteed to pull at my heartstrings. While I'm not sure it was necessary, I definitely did appreciate the story's inclusion as a fan.
I'm still giving this volume four stars because we're getting payoff, because it is GOOD payoff. Iorogi's love affair with Kobato's other half is well-written and a clever mix of sweet and tragic. One of my favorite scenes of the entire series is in this volume, where Kobato has realized that she loves Fujimoto and is distraught at this fact, as she doesn't think he'll ever return her affections. The reader feels torn as well, since we know that if she does pursue a relationship with him, everyone (including Kobato) will suffer. CLAMP is amazing at writing tragedy, and Kobato's latter volumes are no exception.
It's a shame that it comes off as catch-up. The series throughout has felt like the plot has been dragging the characters towards the finale, constantly taking pit stops to gesture vaguely at a larger idea that isn't expanded upon until volume FIVE. I'm sure that upon a re-reading of the series I would appreciate the foreshadowing much more, and even give it some slack for the tone shift, but for now I'm still a bit miffed.
On a little side note, I want to bring up Kohaku's side story, which really has no business being in this story other than the teeny fact that they're an angel (again, dead giveaway for spoilers). Having read most of "Wish" at this point, anything to do with Kohaku and Shuichiro is guaranteed to pull at my heartstrings. While I'm not sure it was necessary, I definitely did appreciate the story's inclusion as a fan.
I'm still giving this volume four stars because we're getting payoff, because it is GOOD payoff. Iorogi's love affair with Kobato's other half is well-written and a clever mix of sweet and tragic. One of my favorite scenes of the entire series is in this volume, where Kobato has realized that she loves Fujimoto and is distraught at this fact, as she doesn't think he'll ever return her affections. The reader feels torn as well, since we know that if she does pursue a relationship with him, everyone (including Kobato) will suffer. CLAMP is amazing at writing tragedy, and Kobato's latter volumes are no exception.
December 8, 2023
Por fin llega el mejor momento de la historia de Kobato junto descubrir el misterioso pasado de Ioryogi que la verdad, hace que todo mejore mucho más en conjunto. Creo que si las CLAMP hubiese hecho una primera mitad más interesante hubiese sido un manga mucho mejor. Bueno, aún queda por ver el final, espero que esté igual al menos de bien que este quinto tomo y no me quite el buen sabor de boca que tengo ahora mismo.
June 30, 2018
SOS. Solo me queda un tomo y yo no veo que estemos tan cerca de cerrar las cosas. Como esto acabe mal 😵
March 29, 2021
Now the whole other world fantasy plot is front and center while the wishing is in the background. I like this drama way better but I wish it could have been incorporated earlier.
January 26, 2020
Finalmente sabemos de qué se trata todo. Este fue el volumen con más sentimientos y dramatismo de todos, muy bonito. Es mucho, mucho más serio que los anteriores, y siendo que viene de la mano de Clamp, realmente no se cómo puede llegar a terminar esta historia.
October 15, 2025
Review for the complete series
Kobato has a wish. To have her wish granted, she needs to heal wounded hearts - unfortunately, she doesn't know all that much about the world around her. With the help of Ioryogi - a soft toy dog - Kobato goes on a mission to better understand how the world and the people in it work and always hoping she might heal someone.
Firstly, Kobato is adorable. I absolutely love her design and all her outfits - I'd read this series just for that! But she's also got a very loveable personality. Granted, naive and ditzy characters can get on my nerves, but Kobato is written well; she's such a ray of sunshine and her cluelessness is explained by the plot.
In general, Kobato. is a sweet and fluffy series, there's really very little evil in it - even the villains aren't exactly bad guys. It was a little hard to get into at with how episodic it was; Kobato stumbled from one scenario into the next of trying to understand the world - by that I mean things like how to behave on Christmas or Valentine's Day. Once Kobato ends up as an assistant in a nursery, the plot gains substance and direction.
Although this series can be read by itself, I think those familiar with other CLAMP works can appreciate it more; there are many cameos of other CLAMP figures, in fact, a lot more than any other CLAMP work (Tsubasa not included as that one brings together almost all works). Some of the cameos are very brief but there's just something very satisfying seeing all these characters. Knowing these characters' stories definitely makes their part in Kobato. more meaningful.
The art, of course, is beautiful - I'm tempted to say this is actually one of my favourites among CLAMP's styles. That being said, it does use the long-limbed proportions which were quite prominent in Tsubasa. These unnaturally long limbs never sat quite right with me, so it's actually saying something that I would still consider this one of my favourite styles despite the odd proportions.
Kobato. is a light and endearing read. It's nothing mindblowing, but it doesn't need to be. I'd dearly recommend it to people who generally like CLAMP and their characters, but it can be a nice little read for newcomers as well.
July 7, 2017
Un tome 5 chargé en émotions et en révélations. On apprend enfin pourquoi Ioryogi est lié à Kobato, qu'est ce qui l'a amené dans cette situation, qui est réellement Kobato et ce que son identité implique.
L'étau se resserre et Kobato se met dans une situation délicate.
Empli de mélancolie, ce tome laisse un sourire triste comme l'envie de découvrir la fin de cette histoire.
L'étau se resserre et Kobato se met dans une situation délicate.
Empli de mélancolie, ce tome laisse un sourire triste comme l'envie de découvrir la fin de cette histoire.
July 14, 2019
and we get the full story of Iorogi and his angel - an angel who has the same face as Kobato. and . . . Iorogi's true form. I don't think I truly appreciated how much it sucks for him to be in his current form until now. I love how Kobato refers to Sayaka's estranged husband as "loan shark-san." makes me laugh every time.
March 17, 2022
Siamo alla parte finale del manga: iniziano le rivelazioni del passato da parte di Ioryogi e si capisce finalmente come Kobato sia legata a lui e perché. Nel frattempo Kobato affronta faccia a faccia l’esattore cercando di capire cosa lo spinge a voler chiudere l’asilo. 4 capitoli rimasti ma l’attenzione é ancora alta, sono curioso di sapere che finale daranno le CLAMP a quest’ opera.
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May 24, 2023
I am sorry but this volume was unreal!! Honestly!!! What a reveal!!! I am reeling from it!! This is the volume that has truly found its stride. The pacing, the illustrations, the emotions!! All of it together just has made it the full package deal!! I am just thoroughly impressed by it and didn't imagine myself loving it as much as I Do!!!
April 10, 2025
Demasiado cañona la historia, y solo me hace pensar en los paralelismos con Wish y con xxxHolic, hasta con Tsubasa.
Si bien, hasta yo he dicho que las historias de Clamp pecan de parecerse demasiado entre sí, Kobato es un nuevo mundo de posibilidades a esas historias tan iguales, o a los personajes y sus diferentes realidades.
Si bien, hasta yo he dicho que las historias de Clamp pecan de parecerse demasiado entre sí, Kobato es un nuevo mundo de posibilidades a esas historias tan iguales, o a los personajes y sus diferentes realidades.
June 26, 2017
I really like the way the story is going and it's heartbreaking the directions it takes with Ioryogi and his angel. I like seeing more from Kohaku from Wish. So many feelings~ Very typical Clamp type story line.
February 27, 2020
2020 Read #258
Things get intense as we finally learn the backstory that led Kobato to where she is now, and it is very interesting (if a bit confusing at first since, hey, it’s CLAMP). Only one more volume!
Things get intense as we finally learn the backstory that led Kobato to where she is now, and it is very interesting (if a bit confusing at first since, hey, it’s CLAMP). Only one more volume!
August 9, 2017
OMG! OMG! OMG! Can't wait to finish it!!!
July 24, 2019
Duh. Clamp itu jago menyelipkan keindahan dalam kepedihan cinta, yak.
February 3, 2020
4.5 ⭐️
February 26, 2020
I liked this one way better.
March 1, 2020
3.5 stars
June 27, 2020
This one hurt in all the good ways. Things were finally revealed and now we're headed towards what can ultimately only a bittersweet conclusion. Ugh. Feelings.
February 9, 2022
un titre d'une douceur et délicatesse inouïe <3
March 9, 2022
Finally the backstory! I really like how CLAMP’s concept of shared souls plays such a big part in this story aside from just the cameos.
January 23, 2024
Hate to be a hater but weakest in the series so far IMO. Too much lore, and not enough character depth. Maybe I don't care about any character besides Kobato.
March 13, 2025
got very sad for a bit there but ꒰⑅ᵕ༚ᵕ꒱˖♡♡ ily kobato and you know what. iorogi is pretty alright too.
July 31, 2025
Cái bùng binh vs những cú twist thương hiệu luôn
October 3, 2025
3.75 / 5
June 9, 2020
Lâu không đọc manga nên khi đọc tập 1 mình thấy hơi chán. Tuy nhiên sang tập 2 đã thấy cuốn hút hơn và càng đọc càng thấy hay. Truyện nhẹ nhàng, đọc rất dễ chịu. Lâu lắm mới đọc một truyện mà trong đó chỉ toàn người tốt.
January 9, 2012
Awww, look at how cute Kobato is, I just want to stick her in my pocket. CLAMP's great at bringing the adorable heroines, she reminds me of Sakura.
So this is the volume where we get some reveals on Kobato and Ioryogi's back story. For a universe where angels and demons are theoretically genderless an awful lot of angels present as female and demons as male. Still holding out for female presenting Ginsei-san! Come on CLAMP you can do it, grouchy emotionally illiterate girl rabbits are the best idea! Also I will pretend I believe you about the genderless thing then so deal? :D
Someone needs to have stern words with Ioryogi, you do not launch a war just because you want to be with someone. :l The only just war is one fought against injustice or oppression. Your love life is not adequate reason to invite devastation! It's sort of hard to be mad at him when he's a cute stuffed animal now but I maintain my moral stance. He needs to talk to that one demon guy from Wish, I don't remember his name but from what I recall he didn't start a war to be with that angel woman, they just ran off to Earth together. Good solution, an example to us all. 3 stars
So this is the volume where we get some reveals on Kobato and Ioryogi's back story. For a universe where angels and demons are theoretically genderless an awful lot of angels present as female and demons as male. Still holding out for female presenting Ginsei-san! Come on CLAMP you can do it, grouchy emotionally illiterate girl rabbits are the best idea! Also I will pretend I believe you about the genderless thing then so deal? :D
Someone needs to have stern words with Ioryogi, you do not launch a war just because you want to be with someone. :l The only just war is one fought against injustice or oppression. Your love life is not adequate reason to invite devastation! It's sort of hard to be mad at him when he's a cute stuffed animal now but I maintain my moral stance. He needs to talk to that one demon guy from Wish, I don't remember his name but from what I recall he didn't start a war to be with that angel woman, they just ran off to Earth together. Good solution, an example to us all. 3 stars
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June 20, 2016
Awalnya di dua buku pertama agak membosankan. Belum lagi salah satu tokoh yang menurutku terlalu 'lebay', tapi setelah memasuki buku ketiganya, akhirnya plot mulai terbaca, meski misteri siapa itu Kobato masih belum terbuka. Menjelang akhir, bukunya seru lho. Terutama buku kelima dan dipuncaknya, buku keenamnya. Seru!
Dan seperti biasa, artwork dari CLAMP jelas terlihat di sini. Cantik-cantik. Belum lagi muncul cameo dari buku-buku CLAMP yang lainnya. Bikin bacanya jadi nostalgia sendiri. Worth to read! ;)
Dan seperti biasa, artwork dari CLAMP jelas terlihat di sini. Cantik-cantik. Belum lagi muncul cameo dari buku-buku CLAMP yang lainnya. Bikin bacanya jadi nostalgia sendiri. Worth to read! ;)
September 4, 2013
STARS RATING: 4.5
Ah rahasia sudah mulai terbongkar.
Well, Kobato have two options now, said Iorogi; first, she can with the one she loves but Iorogi and friends wouldn't back normal (as their true identity) or she can 'help' Iorogi with completed the broken heart and fulfill the (cute) bottle and save Iorogi and other but she cannot be together with someone she love. Ah, I'm really dying want to know what will she choose?
Ah rahasia sudah mulai terbongkar.
Well, Kobato have two options now, said Iorogi; first, she can with the one she loves but Iorogi and friends wouldn't back normal (as their true identity) or she can 'help' Iorogi with completed the broken heart and fulfill the (cute) bottle and save Iorogi and other but she cannot be together with someone she love. Ah, I'm really dying want to know what will she choose?
October 28, 2020
Reseña completa en el blog: https://mundosdeairin.blogspot.com/20...
Este me ha parecido un poco menos impactante que el resto. Es cierto que se descubre el secreto de Kobato, por qué está en la tierra y quién es realmente ella. También la trama con la guardería sigue su curso, aunque de una manera más lenta. Este tomo es más de sentimientos que de acción, cosa que no viene mal para empatizar más con los personajes.
Este me ha parecido un poco menos impactante que el resto. Es cierto que se descubre el secreto de Kobato, por qué está en la tierra y quién es realmente ella. También la trama con la guardería sigue su curso, aunque de una manera más lenta. Este tomo es más de sentimientos que de acción, cosa que no viene mal para empatizar más con los personajes.
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