Prinzessin Sakura 10

桜姫華伝 [Sakura Hime Kaden] #10

by Arina Tanemura, Rosa Vollmer (Translator)

Voller Ungeduld erwartet Prinzessin Sakura ihre Audienz beim Kaiser, denn schließlich will sie ihn davon überzeugen, dass sie gegen ihren Bruder Enju kämpfen wird. Zu spät erkennt sie, dass sie in die Falle getappt ist und der Kaiser sie immer noch als Monster vom Mond sieht. Sakura ist für ihn nur Mittel zum Zweck, um seinen Erzfeind Enju aus seinem Versteck zu locken. In ihrer Verzweiflung ruft Sakura nach Aoba, doch Hilfe ereilt sie in letzter Sekunde von anderer Seite ...

Genres: Manga, Fantasy, Romance, Shojo, Historical, Graphic Novels, Young Adult

196 pages, Paperback

First published February 15, 2012

About the author

Name in Japanese: 種村有菜 (Tanemura Arina)
Western Zodiac: Pisces

Arina Tanemura was born on March 12, 1978. She's the author of Full Moon O Sagashite, Time Stranger Kyoko, Kamikaze Kaito Jeanne, The Gentlemen's Alliance Cross, Sakura Hime Kaden, and more.

Her favorite hobby is Karaoke. One song that she sings is Smile, originally by Myco. She has two cats, named Riku and Kai. She has one elder and one younger sister and one brother. She's the type who hates to lose in anything. She also likes Ribon.

Reviews

[DonutKnow · Rating 3 out of 5]

Geez Hayate, you suck- how could you just flip like that?! Shuri was better for Kohaku 😔

[thi · Rating 3 out of 5]

hayate, it’s on sight; yuri, beloved, safe travels

[Judyth · Rating 3 out of 5]

~3.5/5

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(Contains spoilers, with warning.)

I’m not really very caught up in this story, it just doesn’t grab me very well, and I’m not sure why. I like it, I’m enjoying reading it, but still. It’s kind of slow, or I’m not very invested in the characters, or something. I don’t know.

At the end of the last volume, I was upset with how things were left. Because of how much I like Hayate. The start of this volume really dissipated that anxious feeling, though, as we find out what’s really happening, and that it’s more cliché and cutesy than I was hoping for. I should have suspected, though, really.

Also, I don’t really like what happened. I was a full shipper of Hayate/Kohaku. And now Tanemura is trying to mess me up with a Hayate/Rurijo pair? That’s not okay. (SPOILER!) Especially given that Rurijo breaks the frog spell on Hayate, Kohaku confesses to him, and he turns her down because he’s now in love with Rurijo. I’m not okay with this. Not at all.

I remember liking Rurijo at the beginning, and then not liking her, and now I’m just not sure. I feel for her, for what she’s going through with Enju. But I also kind of don’t trust her. I don’t like her and Hayate solely because of Kohaku. Then I guess there’s Shuri who likes Kohaku, but I never thought that would go anywhere; maybe I was wrong? I’m looking forward to how it all develops, but at the moment, I’m not very happy about it.

After that, there’s a chapter with Sakura meeting the emperor, and that doesn’t go well at all. I’m not sure how I feel about the ending of it, aside from the fact that I can’t really be unhappy with what happened to the emperor. What Enju did wasn’t very good, but I also didn’t like what happened to Sakura.

Then the rest of the volume is taken up with the conclusion (at least, I think so?) of Princess Yuri and Maimai, in a surprising turn of events. Overall, it was just kind of a sweet story. The ending was nice for the characters, I liked finding out more about Maimai, and Yuri, I guess.

This was an overall okay volume. I enjoyed it, but I’m still not particularly invested in the story. I care more about Rurijo/Hayate/Kohaku/even Shuri more than I do about Enju/Sakura/Aoba, though, and that says something. I don’t know. I’m still reading. I’m mostly looking forward to the next volume, but I’m not eagerly anticipating it.

[Sara · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not my favorite in the series. Volume 9 leaves with a strong cliffhanger but the resolution was a bit weak. I'm not a fan of the forbidden love between Rurijo and Hayate. Rurijo broke the jutsu that turned Hayate into a frog by kissing him. Now he has feelings for her, but her feelings feelings for him are not as strong. Kohaku, who he's loved his whole life, finally declares her love to Hayate, but he runs off because he loves Rurijo. Very sad. Plus every time he now sees Sakura, he sees Rurijo and this causes some confusion for everyone.

Sakura is called to see the Emperor but is kidnapped by him and thrown into the same water chamber that drove her brother mad. Luckily her brother, Enju was disguised as a lady in waiting (there are lots of men in drag in this series) and he beheads the emperor is one badass scene!! As he saves Sakura from the water chamber, he gets hold of her and Aoba's soul symbols.

Now that the emperor is dead, Fujimurasaki becomes the new emperor. This is where I got bored to death because his future wife is involved in a little scandal. She is secretly visiting with a male in her chambers but it turns out to be Maimai. After some small argument of which is more beautiful, they hate soul symbols- they share the same. So they figure out they are brother and sister. Internal debates go on and they both decide to run away together...but since Enju planted Maimai in this situation, he won't let them leave without finishing the task. Shuri is sent to kill then for betraying Enju, but instead lets them escape and takes a lock of their hair as proof that he disposed of them. We find out that Shuri saved them because Sakura asked him too. Brother and sister run off to find her old governess so they can be a family.

A bit slow for me. I wanted more of the beheading stuff and kickass Sakura. Oh well. But the character building is pretty strong and if I was to read the series again, I'm sure I would like this volume more. Just expected a something different.

[Hot Mess Sommelière ~ Caro · Rating 4 out of 5]

Re-Read in 2022: upgraded from 2 to 4 stars.

[Isel · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm... surprised someone actually got a happy ending... so surprised in fact that I'm doubting they will actually get a happy ending 😱

[Bibliothecat · Rating 5 out of 5]

Review for complete series



Princess Sakura is a descendant of the creatures of the moon whose hand has been promised to the Imperial Prince Oura. To hide the powers that lurk inside her, Princess Sakura has been raised in isolation. But Sakura is unwilling to enter a marriage without love and chooses to run away - even at the risk of her true nature being exposed.

Sakura Hime: The Legend of Princess Sakura is everything wrong with The Gentlemen's Alliance Cross done right - it includes the best of all Tanemura's previous works. After the mess that was The Gentlemen's Alliance Cross, I was really worried that the then newest series of a long time favourite mangaka of mine would disappoint again. Luckily, that was far from the case!

The setting of the Heian Period allowed for interesting folklore and absolutely gorgeous designs for the characters; all those beautiful kimono and long flowing hair! Just the art alone makes this a pleasure to read. And thanks to the fantasy setting, many story elements that fell flat in The Gentlemen's Alliance Cross unfolded beautifully; there certainly was drama, but it suited the circumstances and we are, after all, talking about an Imperial Court. And I was so pleased to see her old humour, which I so love, return.

Although I felt that the romance developed very rapidly, I can't say that it bothered me. The first volumes do revolve around Sakura and Oura, but the plot focuses on so much more than just the two once the story gets going. Thanks to the romance not being the only focus, this story was rich in wonderful characters who all had their share of spotlight. There were wonderful friendships, family bonds, court intrigues, action and a plot that keeps you guessing. It was just such a beautifully well-rounded story from beginning to end.

This is one of those stories that has so many great characters, I wouldn't even know where to begin looking for a favourite. Although I am tempted to say that it is Sakura's little spirit friend Asagiri, there are so many others that are equally lovable. Sakura herself is also a nice character, I loved how she was sincere and naive yet would also simply be lazy and childish. There is a lot of character growth - not only for her but for the majority of characters. As there are so many characters to love, it's so easy to get emotionally invested and there's a lot of sadness the cast needs to overcome. It is also great how, as the story progresses, the line between good and evil dims more and more.

The only thing I would criticise about Sakura Hime is how conveniently everyone seems to be connected. Every character is related to someone else one way or another. After a while, it felt like a repetitive plot twist when yet another character was revealed to be someone's long-lost lover, friend or sibling. However, given all the wonderful elements of this plot, it is a small matter that can easily be ignored.

A delightful surprise through and through - I am utterly in love with the setting, characters and plot and after this am inclined to believe that Tanemura's stories work out best if there is at least a hint of fantasy involved! Now if only there were an artbook...

[Barbara · Rating 3 out of 5]

Princess Yuri and Maimai turn out to be siblings and run away together.

Enju kills the emperor because he captured Sakura,which made Fujimurasaki emperor now.

And Rurijo helped out Hayate by using moon water to release him from the spell that kept him as a frog. Unfortunately,when Kohaku confessed her feelings for him,he had already fallen in love with Rurijo.

[Pamela · Rating 3 out of 5]

Really enjoyed picking back up this manga !

[~Avi Ward~]

NOTE: Not gonna lie, this one was pretty cute. It was nice to have a sibling plot line. And I really hated Den dressing that way so I’m happy he’s back to himself!

[-moonprismpower- · Rating 4 out of 5]

Tanemura loves her twists and psyching her readers out… Her cliffhangers are almost always not even something to actually worry about lol

[Katja · Rating 4 out of 5]

Am I just imagining or was the art even more gorgeous than before in this volume?? Dunno, I just found myself admiring the panels even more than usual! For example, the water scenes had beautiful images, and because many scenes with Sakura and Yuri took place in the palace, there were plenty of beautiful billowing clothes and hair. I know some people think this type of super decorative style is tiring and/or difficult to read but I don’t think that at all. I just love how every panel is bursting with beautiful details!

Big part of this volume focuses on princess Yuri. Even though Tanemura hinted last time she appeared that she would be back, I thought she’d remain as a minor rival type of character to bring little extra trouble for Sakura but she got a proper little arc! I wasn’t super keen on her comeback, and I was getting annoyed with her beauty obsession & meanness that came with it, but in the end I found some sympathy for her too. She wasn’t quite what she looked like from the outside, which is a strong theme running through all the characters.

The same was reflected in Rurijoo and Hayate scenes too. Rurijoo is jealous and bitter but she can be gentle too when she’s away from Enju (and Sakura). And I think it was good for her to see that someone can like her genuinely and as her own person. This of course causes friction in Hayate and Kohaku's relationship but I'm sure they will sort it out. But I started to wish happiness for Rurijoo somewhere along the way, away from Enju, and possibly Sakura too because she may be too painful reminder of everything.

It’s been interesting to follow how each of Enju’s gang is getting a sort of redemption. They aren’t really bad people but something has driven them to bad things. It’s of course great source for drama but also makes them more interesting characters. It’s a bit soap opera-y how everybody has connection to some other person on the opposite side but I don’t mind. The twists (like princess Yuri things in this volume) surely are entertaining!
The emperor was a complete throwaway character though, his role didn’t turn out to be as big as I suspected at some point. Well, the cast is already big enough, so it’s fine.

This volume tied some minor plotlines and laid groundwork for the finale, which I’m sure will be epic and full of tears and feelings. Ah, I love this manga!

[Holly Letson · Rating 4 out of 5]

OMG! That cover! It expresses everything I loved about Vol.9, and a big chunk of what I loved about Vol.10. That alone gains this volume a 4th star in the rating.
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We continue the romance of Hayate and Rurijo in this volume. Hayate becomes human on the full moon night, but he only remains human after that because Rurijo kisses him. Hayate has fallen totally in love with Rurijo, even though he has a true love already. This can only end badly.
And, that bad ending consists of Rurijo catching Hayate, tying him up, and trying to force him to drink moon spring water. Only, she's not doing this with any ill-intent. She genuinely wants to cure him of his troublesome froggy jutsu, which she does. She drinks the moon spring water herself, and sprays it all over him, from her own mouth.
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Later, Princess Sakura visits the emperor, only to fall victim to a trap. He forces her into a water chamber that tries to drive her crazy with mad thoughts. Luckily, Enju comes along and kills the emperor by beheading him. Fujimurasaki takes over as emperor, and is set to marry Princess Yuri.
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Princess Yuri's story of coming from a poor village up to being a princess is touching, especially after she is coincidentally reunited with her brother, and learns what people in her life truly mean to her. She is a character I disliked at first, but came to really like.
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This volume was provided to me by VIZ Media, via Edelweiss, in exchange for an honest review. All opinions expressed here are my own.

[Stacey · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book deals with a lot of flashbacks. Especially with the characters Maimai(Den) and Princess Yuri(Lily). Yes, they are brother and sister. Yes, Maimai is a dude. Is he gay, no. He looks like a girl because he wants to be known as "beautiful". Anyways, back to my point. Maimai and Princess Yuri find out that they're related. So, the theme for this book is basically Honesty and Love. Princess Yuri comes clean to Princess Sakura that she's not the true daughter of the Minister of the Right. That she is nothing but a peasant girl whose sold her to a slave dealer. Now back to my point about Maimai and Princess Yuri being brother and sister. Den was ugly when he "was" human. He was born with a mark etched in his face so that's why everyone made fun of him for being "ugly". That's the similarity to Princess Yuri and Maimai. They both are like "OBSESSED" with beauty. They want to be beautiful because in the past, they didn't feel beautiful. Now, here comes the part where this is also about love. Now, Maimai blames Princess Yuri because he thought that "Lily" abandoned him. But it was really their parents who separated them. So, yes in the book they argue about that. Now Maimai has been ordered to give Princess Yuri the moon spring water and turn her into a youko. But he doesn't. Because deep down, he misses his older sister. So, later on in the story they eloped. They ran away. Maimai dressed up like a guy, like he really is and Princess Yuri cut her hair shorter.

[Mello ❣ Illium ✮Harry✮ ☀Myrnin☀ Torin Ichimaru · Rating 5 out of 5]

Synopsis:

Rurijo captures the smitten Hayate and uses moon spring water on him. Princess Yuri, betrothed to Lord Fujimurasaki, seeks the private company of another man. And Princess Sakura is taken hostage by the emperor...

My Thoughts:

It looks like Kohaku has waited too long after all. Hayate failed in his mission he gave himself. He went and fell in love with the enemy. Now Kohaku has gotten her heart broken. Maybe Shuri can comfort her?

Next, it seems the Emperor really couldn't be trusted. I should have expected him to do what he did, but I didn't see it at all. What an asshole. Well, he's not Emperor anymore, but it looks like Fujimurasaki has lost his future bride. What will he do now?

I was shocked at the chapters featuring Maimai and Princess Yuri. I probably should have expected it, but I didn't. I'm happy with the way it turned out, though. Maimai did something pretty terrible in the past, but it looks like he's gotten a chance to be happy now. If only it'll end up like that for all of Enju's followers. I still don't want to root for Rurijo, but when she isn't in her hatred of Sakura mode, she isn't so bad.

[Pinky · Rating 3 out of 5]

Rurijo lets Hayate go and breaks the jutsu on him, so he won't turn into a frog anymore. Kohaku confesses to Hayate, but he's fallen for Rurijo. The Emperor orders Sakura to be thrown into the water chamber. Lord Enju comes and kills the emperor and his attendants. Maimai turns out to be the mysterious man visiting Princess Yuri every night. Sakura finds out about their little rendevous, but Maimai begs her not to tell. Maimai's intentions aren't romantic at all, as Princess Yuri is his sister, but when he finds out the truth he is angry with her. Enju orders Maimai to turn Yuri, but he betrays Enju and leaves after bidding goodbye to his sister. Yuri finds Maimai and wants to join him, Shuri stops them but won't turn them into Lord Enju. The two plan on going to Akane's house, the woman who raised Princess Yuri.

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

If volume nine of Arina Tanemura's latest manga Sakura Hime was a departure into the more shojo-style romantic sphere of the series, volume ten brings us crashing back into the conflicts that propel the manga forward. Sakura's ancestry and curse of immortality once again comes into play, as does Hayate and Rurijo, two supporting characters caught in the web of Enju's machinations. Tanemura is bringing the danger and the drama back to Sakura Hime and it creates one of the strongest volumes of the whole series.

You can read my complete review of SAKURA HIME volume 10 at my blog, Nagareboshi Reviews: http://nagareboshi-reviews.blogspot.com/

[Heffa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Das fängt ja schön an, dachte ich am Ende des ersten Kapitels von Band 10, denn direkt zu Beginn, die knallharte Erkenntnis von Hayate über seine Gefühle. Aber ich kam aus dem Wütend-Sein nicht mehr raus, denn es ging weiter mit der katastrophalen Aktion vom Kaiser. Zum Glück entspannten sich meine Nerven gegen Ende, als eine andere Geschichte Hauptstory wurde, wo Sakura selbst nur Nebencharakter wurde.

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[Jennifer · Rating 4 out of 5]

It has been so long since I last read Sakura Hime. I have no idea why I stopped following the series. It's still SO good!! Even when I think surely I've outgrown this mangaka (who I first read when I was 14 and even then was on the older side of her target market) - the fantasy settings, elements, characters and FEELS are just so well-done, so imaginative and well-woven.

[Chelsea · Rating 5 out of 5]

This volume was pretty good and I enjoyed the chapters about MaiMai and Princess Yuri as well as seeing how the plot is evolving. I look forward to the next volume.

Contains Chapters 35 - 39
35.) Friendship and Naiveté
36.) Believing Is a Sin, and Betrayal Shall Face Punishment
37.) Beauty Is a Sin
38.) I Too Was Guided by Fate
39.) Dancing Like a Lily

[Luke Reynolds · Rating 4 out of 5]

Actual rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars

Another nice volume. The side plot with Princess Yuri and Maimai was really heartwarming, and I'm glad Arina Tanemura decided to give them more development. The battle with Enju is only going to get more chaotic from here, and I hope Princess Sakura can kick butt and be all right.

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

Arina Tanemura series are such a guilty pleasure. I really enjoyed this set of chapters since it brought about some unexpected twists. Curious to see how the series will wrap up in two more volumes.

[Starbubbles · Rating 5 out of 5]

My feelings for Ruriko have completely changed. I especially love how all of the characters are evolving and becoming more complex. All I can say is that I feel bad for the two ninjas. :( But that's okay. I can't wait to see where everyone will end up!

[Jenny Clark · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolute love for this volume! I enjoyed seeing th softer sides of all enjus followers as well as the Rurijo and Hayate arc

[Shanna Hurd · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was good. A bit slow, but very strong character development. Beautiful artwork as always.

[Miss Susan · Rating 3 out of 5]

maimai and yuri were quite sweet here! and i'll be interested to see how fujimurasaki's early rise to emperor changes things up. 3 stars

[Holly Letson · Rating 4 out of 5]

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[Mariana Avalos · Rating 3 out of 5]

This volume just felt kind of off to me...

[Miss Ryoko · Rating 3 out of 5]

Wow! A whole bunch happened in this volume! It was pretty exciting. I'm glad the storyline has picked up again. It has great momentum! Let's see where it goes from here!

[Eden · Rating 3 out of 5]

I just want the love between Hyate and Kohaku to work out but its obvious that Hyate has moved on with his love to Rurijo.