Kobato, Volume 4

こばと [Kobato] #4

by Clamp

Muitas criaturas do mundo celestial estão no mundo dos humanos, e uma mensagem trazida pelo tuelhinho irá inquietar os envolvidos com o segredo de Ioryogi.

Enquanto isso, Kobato se esforça para compreender os seus sentimentos em relação ao Fujimoto…

Genres: Manga, Fantasy, Comics, Romance, Graphic Novels, Magic, Seinen

168 pages, Paperback

First published December 26, 2009

About the author

Ōkawa 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.

Reviews

[marta · Rating 4 out of 5]

¡Por fin me han contado algo más!

[emma ⁠☆｡⁠*⁠♡ · Rating 3 out of 5]

bleh,, very exposition heavy

[David Doel · Rating 4 out of 5]

Volume 5 is absent from my collection so I'm on to volume 6, which is the final volume of the series.

[Bibliothecat · Rating 4 out of 5]

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.

[Mads · Rating 3 out of 5]

I am really starting to enjoy this manga, which might not be the best advertisement considering this is volume four. Kobato is a much better character than the first few volumes, and I adore her now. Her relationship with Fujimoto is progressing nicely, and will hopefully get more development in the next volume.
This volume can be summed up in one word: foreboding. The tension is rising, and we're getting quite a few hints that not every character is going to get a happy ending. I just wish CLAMP would explain WHY this is happening, but no such luck.
I am going to wrap this review up quick because I need to gush about the next volume, but I will just say that Kohaku showing up towards the end was a neat surprise and was a dead giveaway for the plot twist of the series.

[Mladoria · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ce tome 4 est particulièrement émouvant. On en apprend plus sur le passé d'Ioryogi et des habitants de l'Autre Monde. Kobato est en plein questionnement à propos de Fujimoto qui en a autant à son endroit.

Tout en douceur, l'auteur nous glisse des questions sur l'amour, la loyauté, l'amitié. le mystère se dévoile peu à peu autour de la quête de Kobato à l'annonce d'un ultimatum.

Un tome très équilibré qui, même s'il ne fait pas avancé l'intrigue très loin, nous en apprend beaucoup sur les personnages et dévoilent certains de leurs sentiments cachés et répond à des questions restées sans réponse depuis le premier tome.

[Andrea Ambroso · Rating 4 out of 5]

La trama inizia a chiarirsi: esiste un altro mondo oltre al paradiso, l’inferno è il mondo umano; ed é da dove Ioryogi e gli altri personaggi animali provengono, tutti trasformati da Dio nelle loro sembianze attuali come punizione per non aver mantenuto la neutralità con gli altri mondi. Per quanto riguarda Kobato scopriamo che il tempo a sua disposizione per compiere la sua missione é limitato a sei mesi inoltre lei inizia ad avere sentimenti verso Fujimoto.
Con due volumi al termine mi aspetto di tutto e di più. In questo volume moltissimi personaggi del CLAMP Universe appaiono o vengono citati e non posso che apprezzarlo tantissimo da loro fan da sempre.

[kerrycat · Rating 5 out of 5]

this is so much more intense - and revealing than the anime, which jumped right into a lot without much explanation. Kobato's sudden feelings for Fujimoto (how sudden is this, really, considering that she has no memory of her past)? and Kohaku's appearance - not to mention Ioryogi's (or is it Iorogi - ouch, it almost hurt to type that) angel. I don't know if this would be better with more volumes, or if the everysinglepage slap in the face is just a part of how this works. but it's CLAMP, so it's best to trust the gods here.

[Adrian Santiago · Rating 5 out of 5]

Tengo problemas por saber dónde acaba el tomo, pero desde el volumen 30 para donde voy, vaya que se volvió increíble la historia.

Está muy cañón el desfile de personajes que aparecen, las conexiones, las similitudes con otras obras de Clamp, e incluso la similitud de estar leyendo a Stephen King y La Torre Oscura; la versión de Dios, las almas, la oscuridad, el mundo que ha seguido su camino, la reencaarnación y las diferentes versiones de una misma alma.

La verdad es que el volumen y la historia me hicieron estallar la cabeza.

[Jessica · Rating 3 out of 5]

Kobato comienza a sentir emociones que no sabe interpretar y da interés a la trama (personalmente el único mínimamente para mí) pero, una vez más, siento que este manga es precioso en apariencia pero ya... Quizá lo he leído muy tarde o simplemente tenía demasiadas expectativas.

Igualmente solo me quedan dos tomos y se leen deprisa, así que veré el final de Kobato ya que tengo toda la colección.

[Laura · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's the angel from Wish!!!!!! I really do like how Clamp likes to bring their other characters into their stories. Getting a little deeper and focusing more on changes in feelings. Really reminds me of Chobits in a lot of ways, but still a different story. Definitely growing on me as the characters grow.

[Dina · Rating 3 out of 5]

Better than the previous but i still don't like it enough, specially iogyori... i can't stand this character always in a bad mood and in my opinion is not cute at all... and the story doesn't advance as i thought it would, its very slow for 4/6 volume... i cant understand how this will end in just 2 volumes.

[Harumichi Mizuki · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ah iya baru inget, ini Kobato langsung nyambung ke Wish. Di sini ceritanya Shuuichirou udah reinkarnasi yang keenam? Weh! Berarti linimasanya Kobato ini setelah Lawful Drug? *tapi Lawful Drugnya sendiri nggak tamat-tamat! Hargh!

[Jillian -always aspiring- · Rating 3 out of 5]

2020 Read #257

I like the bridge connecting this story to Wish much more than I like the regular storyline with the daycare center. Ioryogi is also a much more fascinating character subtext-wise than the actual manga would lead you to believe.

[Jaemin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enjoyed seeing Kohaku! So Kobato takes place in the same universe as WISH. Kohaku says that Shuiichiro has been reborn 5 times? But The first time she met him was in the 1990s. What year is this?? (I realize I’m overthinking)

I’m sorry Kobato, I don’t see the appeal of Fujimoto :(

[Jordan MacKinnon · Rating 4 out of 5]

Oh damn! That dropped that 4 letter word and now everyone is thinking about it! And we even got an angel introduction and more... I want to say demon lore!! But I'm not 100% sure! But there is something so fantastic about a bear owning a bakery!!

[Mel · Rating 4 out of 5]

Getting better with each book. A lot less fluffing around now.

[Paula · Rating 5 out of 5]

O crossover no fim com Wish aaaaaaaaaa só lembro do final injusto que ele teve vsf. Pobre Kobato, se apaixonou :( prevendo um final triste :(

[Amina D'Anima · Rating 5 out of 5]

Un titre poignant et attachant <3

[Thanh Dat · Rating 3 out of 5]

Kobato dính vô con đuy tình iu rùi
Tập 4 này hoàn thiện thế giới quan của Lawful Drug, t khá thích đọc các bộ truyện có mắt xích liên quan vs nhau

[erini · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 / 5

[Lau · Rating 4 out of 5]

La historia se está volviendo más profunda, triste y dulce. Los sentimientos comienzan a evolucionar y Kobato lentamente aprende más y más cosas de la vida. La ingenuidad y bondad de la protagonista es muy tierna, y sus buenas intenciones siguen al frente de todo.
En este volumen finalmente tenemos una parte de la historia de varios personajes importantes, aunque el pasado de Kobato y su deseo siguen siendo un misterio (aunque algo se deja entrever, o podemos hacer suposiciones).

Casi al final hay un spoiler mayúsculo del manga Wish, y un pequeño regalito también para quienes lo leímos.

[Natha · Rating 3 out of 5]

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! ;)

[Airin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Reseña completa en el blog: https://mundosdeairin.blogspot.com/20...

¡Madre mía! ¡Este tomo me ha encantado! Está lleno de nuevas incógnitas. El pasado del peluche (nunca me acuerdo del nombre) empieza a conocerse y se empieza a ver los otros mundos de donde proceden estos personajes. Además, Kobato empieza a saber qué es el amor y lo que siente por Fujimoto. Me ha gustado mucho. Nuevos personajes, nuevas aventuras para Kobato, nuevos impedimentos para conseguir su objetivo de llenar la botella. Me está gustando bastante y tengo muchas ganas de saber cómo va a continuar.

[Kate · Rating 4 out of 5]

In this volume we learn more about the circumstances of Ioryogi's transformation (as well as the other animals). Interesting cameo by Kohaku too from Clamp's story, Wish. Kobato also may be jeopardizing her wish and mission by falling for Fujimoto. Now I'll just have wait for the next volume to find out the wish's details and the consequences if Kobato does not fulfill her magical duties.

[Stephanie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Kobato is finding that her feelings are confused, which leads her to try to sort out if it is possible not only for love to turn to hate, but for hate to turn to love. We learn more about Ioryogi's past and why he is with Kobato, and get a surprise customer at the Baumkuchen shop. The plot is only thickening, and promising an interesting turn to come.

[Sofi · Rating 3 out of 5]

Kobato todavía se encuentra en el proceso de ayudar en el jardín de infantes para sanar corazones. Mientras, Ioryogi revela su pasado y conocemos un poco más de los otros personajes y el mundo del manga (¡hay ángeles, demonios y más!)
Definitivamente se pone más interesante la historia en este volumen.

PD: Los chibis en este manga me encantaaan!

[Kit · Rating 5 out of 5]

The plot thickens! We learn more of Ioryogi's past. We also learn more about all the other characters. Though I'm starting to get nervous for Kobato! Clamp even brought in some of the characters from all their other books! I'm glad to see the tradition continued.

~Kit

[Starbubbles · Rating 5 out of 5]

I had some much fun revisiting old characters, as they were and as they now are. But, I had always loved that about clamp.

The plot is finally starting to come together! Yes! And leave it to clamp to make love a central theme. How could it not with trying to heal people's wounded hearts?

[Jennifer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow, Love this volume and enjoying this manga series! <3 love Kobato, and how she's so sweet and caring, and she does her best to help others heal : ) definitely recommend this series! : ) can't wait to read volume 5! : )