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Library Wars: Love & War #11
Library Wars: Love & War, Vol. 11
In the near future, the federal government creates a committee to rid society of books it deems unsuitable. The libraries vow to protect their collections, and with the help of local governments, form a military group to defend themselves--the Library Forces!
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First published January 1, 2013
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June 21, 2023
This is a much darker volume, with a huge battle and some major injuries as well. The political spin put on the battle after the deaths was rather shocking, as were the deaths themselves since rules of engagement state non lethal, although using live amo and not rubber bullets kinda throws that idea away quickly. The bullying in the dorms is shown to be even more petty by this contrast as well.
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April 22, 2021
Re-read 2021: A super emotional volume this one. The battle begins and it gets gruesome and so far out of hand, my heart broke for our Library team and Kasahara who had to fire her first shots at an actual human being. Then there is more happening and man, this was just an emotional and shocking rollercoaster. I am so glad that Dojo was there to be there for Kasahara, I really love their moments together. How he comforts her, compliments here, but also boops her on the head when she does dumb things. I am quite glad with the bonus manga as it brought some light in the volume (plus, it made me laugh my butt off, oh man those are some delusions).
There are lots of tears in this one and I found myself tearing up as well.
I so cannot wait for the next few volumes. Just a few more to go before it ends. I will miss this series, but I will definitely re-read it in a few years again (though hopefully no pandemics by then).
There are lots of tears in this one and I found myself tearing up as well.
I so cannot wait for the next few volumes. Just a few more to go before it ends. I will miss this series, but I will definitely re-read it in a few years again (though hopefully no pandemics by then).
April 25, 2018
Whoa! This was the most intense book of the series thus far! You really get to understand that though there are a lot of lighthearted parts, there IS a war on censorship.
I think the author did an amazing job capturing the struggle Iku had after her first battle. It was very powerful and really broke my heart for her. She is definitely a solider! Not only that, but I LOVED how she was open and honest with Shibazaki. Would have loved to join in a group hug over such a special moment.
Also, a few plot twists I didn’t expect or see coming. Very well done!
I’m grateful for the always humorous bonus manga. This one was no exception!
I think the author did an amazing job capturing the struggle Iku had after her first battle. It was very powerful and really broke my heart for her. She is definitely a solider! Not only that, but I LOVED how she was open and honest with Shibazaki. Would have loved to join in a group hug over such a special moment.
Also, a few plot twists I didn’t expect or see coming. Very well done!
I’m grateful for the always humorous bonus manga. This one was no exception!
April 2, 2014
Synopsis:
In the near future, the federal government creates a committee to rid society of books it deems unsuitable. The libraries vow to protect their collections, and with the help of local governments, form a military group to defend themselves--the Library Forces!
My Thoughts:
The beginning of this volume is bloody! It picks up right where v.10 leaves off and the Library Task Force is ready to stop the MBA from storming the Ibaraki Museum and destroying the display of "Freedom." Things get really bloody. The MBA is shooting and many of the Kanto Library Task Force and the Mito Defense Squad get wounded, but there weren't any deaths. At least, not on their side. The MBA is desperate to get into that musem, so much that they even crush their own men. It was brutal. Still, Iku sticks it out and does really well, though. I was proud of her. I hated that nonviolence group that came in trying to tear down the Task Force after the fact. Dojo is able to comfort Iku while she's coming down from all of that violence, at least. But then, Genda gets severely wounded defending the artwork and the Commander of the Mito base also gets pretty wounded when he discovers what the Director was trying to do. It was bad, but at least no one is dead.
Back at home, Inamine is forced to fall on his sword, but there's an outpouring of support for him. Things will likely change with the new Commander taking over, so I hope the characters can stick things out. The volume ends with Dojo reminding Iku to pick a place for them to have chamomile tea again. Sounds like a date, but you never know with Dojo. I do hope these two do something about their feelings soon. Same for Tezuka and Shibazaki.
In the near future, the federal government creates a committee to rid society of books it deems unsuitable. The libraries vow to protect their collections, and with the help of local governments, form a military group to defend themselves--the Library Forces!
My Thoughts:
The beginning of this volume is bloody! It picks up right where v.10 leaves off and the Library Task Force is ready to stop the MBA from storming the Ibaraki Museum and destroying the display of "Freedom." Things get really bloody. The MBA is shooting and many of the Kanto Library Task Force and the Mito Defense Squad get wounded, but there weren't any deaths. At least, not on their side. The MBA is desperate to get into that musem, so much that they even crush their own men. It was brutal. Still, Iku sticks it out and does really well, though. I was proud of her. I hated that nonviolence group that came in trying to tear down the Task Force after the fact. Dojo is able to comfort Iku while she's coming down from all of that violence, at least. But then, Genda gets severely wounded defending the artwork and the Commander of the Mito base also gets pretty wounded when he discovers what the Director was trying to do. It was bad, but at least no one is dead.
Back at home, Inamine is forced to fall on his sword, but there's an outpouring of support for him. Things will likely change with the new Commander taking over, so I hope the characters can stick things out. The volume ends with Dojo reminding Iku to pick a place for them to have chamomile tea again. Sounds like a date, but you never know with Dojo. I do hope these two do something about their feelings soon. Same for Tezuka and Shibazaki.
October 20, 2021
3.5/4
This one didn't have as much of an impact on me as maybe it should have, but the author did a great job of capturing emotion in both her writing and her art. I usually think it's silly how much of a crybaby Kasahara is, but this time it was more than a little justified.
Fun fact:
Kiiro Yumi mentions on the sidebar that her favorite movies are The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings! So basically if we knew each other in real life we'd be best friends.
This one didn't have as much of an impact on me as maybe it should have, but the author did a great job of capturing emotion in both her writing and her art. I usually think it's silly how much of a crybaby Kasahara is, but this time it was more than a little justified.
Fun fact:
Kiiro Yumi mentions on the sidebar that her favorite movies are The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings! So basically if we knew each other in real life we'd be best friends.
September 20, 2024
"Pasukan perpustakaan menggantikan kita melakukan pekerjan kotor demi melindungi budaya."
Tidak terbayang kalau peristiwa ini terjadi dalam kehidupan nyata. Berurusan dengan buku-buku yang dilarang terbit atau dicabut dari peredaran saja sudah luar biasa dampaknya bagi para penggila buku. Apalagi sampai perang!
Mengumpulkan buku ini membutuhkan tenaga luar biasa. Maklum sudah tidak terbit. Kemarin, tak sengaja lihat buku ini. Langsung diboyong.
Tidak terbayang kalau peristiwa ini terjadi dalam kehidupan nyata. Berurusan dengan buku-buku yang dilarang terbit atau dicabut dari peredaran saja sudah luar biasa dampaknya bagi para penggila buku. Apalagi sampai perang!
Mengumpulkan buku ini membutuhkan tenaga luar biasa. Maklum sudah tidak terbit. Kemarin, tak sengaja lihat buku ini. Langsung diboyong.
October 23, 2021
Another great edition to the Library Wars series. In this one we get to see the battle take place to protect the art piece labelled "Freedom". All I have to say about that is Genda!!!! But really it was a well done few chapters. Then they get to deal with the aftermath, and all those feelings that can occur once the battle is done. I also loved the Dojo and Kasahara growth in this one, they are rather adorable. I appreciated the honest talk Kasahara and Shibazaki had as well, it was sweet.
The bonus manga was fun, delusions after working in the urban legend filled library was a lighthearted way to end a more serious volume.
The bonus manga was fun, delusions after working in the urban legend filled library was a lighthearted way to end a more serious volume.
November 30, 2017
5/5
One of my favourite mangas! Love the plot love the characters!
One of my favourite mangas! Love the plot love the characters!
February 18, 2018
Chief Gendaaaa! What a cool guy. I hope he gets married to his fiery love who can totally fend for herself as well 😜
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 21, 2018
Oh no the tribute when the commander leaves is so good. :(
January 14, 2024
The battle was interesting as well as the politics. Pretty serious volume.
May 31, 2024
I think we really are starting to rush as it’s coming to an end. This volume was very violent! Blood and bullets and fire! It was crazy!!!
January 16, 2024
This one was more intense than I was expecting!
January 31, 2025
Jan. 2025
Reread
Dec. 2020
Well, the Task Force IS an elite military group, is it not? Iku comports herself well during the hellish skirmish to protect a controversial piece of art but wavers in mind and body once the fighting stops. Comrades get severely injured and repercussions reach to the top on the organization. As always, Dojo steps in when needed. He walks a fine line between a man falling in love and his role as Iku's superior officer. So far he handles it well. He can't be called out for anything inappropriate.
Ahh, Shibazaki and Tezuka ... fingers crossed for this pairing.
Speaking of Shibazaki, Iku had that moment of jealousy toward her best friend in the previous volume. Iku, being Iku, tells Shibazaki that she's falling in love with Dojo; she doesn't want Shibazaki to end up with him. Shibazaki laughs because she's known Iku's feelings longer than Iku has and confirms, with a hug, that she has no intention of thwarting that pairing. Great depiction of a solid female friendship and how honesty keeps things on the right track. No point in being jealous when there's absolutely no need.
Good volume.
Reminder: manga (but look what you're missing ... )
*Iku thanks Dojo for not treating her like a girl. Hmm, I have to say he's more aware and protective of her than he is of the men on the force. So is it because she's a girl or is it because that girl is Iku? I think the latter.
Reread
Dec. 2020
Well, the Task Force IS an elite military group, is it not? Iku comports herself well during the hellish skirmish to protect a controversial piece of art but wavers in mind and body once the fighting stops. Comrades get severely injured and repercussions reach to the top on the organization. As always, Dojo steps in when needed. He walks a fine line between a man falling in love and his role as Iku's superior officer. So far he handles it well. He can't be called out for anything inappropriate.
Ahh, Shibazaki and Tezuka ... fingers crossed for this pairing.
Speaking of Shibazaki, Iku had that moment of jealousy toward her best friend in the previous volume. Iku, being Iku, tells Shibazaki that she's falling in love with Dojo; she doesn't want Shibazaki to end up with him. Shibazaki laughs because she's known Iku's feelings longer than Iku has and confirms, with a hug, that she has no intention of thwarting that pairing. Great depiction of a solid female friendship and how honesty keeps things on the right track. No point in being jealous when there's absolutely no need.
Good volume.
Reminder: manga (but look what you're missing ... )
*Iku thanks Dojo for not treating her like a girl. Hmm, I have to say he's more aware and protective of her than he is of the men on the force. So is it because she's a girl or is it because that girl is Iku? I think the latter.
April 9, 2014
Dearest fellow Library Wars fanatics: run, don't walk, to your nearest bookstore. Pick up a fresh copy of volume eleven of this series. Pay for it, for goodness' sake. Immediately sit down and read it. Don't even bother reading the book's back blurb, just crack it open as soon as possible and read. This is top notch Library Wars, a series at its peak, a perfect combination of action and drama, humor and romance, struggle and triumph.
You can read my complete review of LIBRARY WARS' eleventh volume here at my blog.
You can read my complete review of LIBRARY WARS' eleventh volume here at my blog.
October 13, 2015
Glad this series isn't afraid to skimp out on the violence that would happen realistically. For a shojo series, that's really rare, but I like what we got:)
November 15, 2017
This volume was almost all action, which is quite the departure from the norm. The big fight certainly delivered, but I would argue that the administrative consequences of the successful defense of the exhibit was more impactful than the physical wounds incurred by the LDF. As Ms. Yumi explained in the sidebars, the end of this book represents a revolutionary shift in the world of "Library Wars," and I am expecting Tezuka's brother to reap the benefits.
However, the defensive effort was brutal and inspiring, and there finally seems to be some fruit to the various growing romances. This series has been enjoyable because, despite the fluff, real social issues are examined and explored within a reality that is not so alien to people in other parts of the world, or in past times. As ridiculous as defending a book or an art piece with a gun and your life may sound, it is a concept that democratic militaries live in everyday by protecting all of our freedoms, and this series simply focuses on free speech and expression. It's worth thinking about.
However, the defensive effort was brutal and inspiring, and there finally seems to be some fruit to the various growing romances. This series has been enjoyable because, despite the fluff, real social issues are examined and explored within a reality that is not so alien to people in other parts of the world, or in past times. As ridiculous as defending a book or an art piece with a gun and your life may sound, it is a concept that democratic militaries live in everyday by protecting all of our freedoms, and this series simply focuses on free speech and expression. It's worth thinking about.
April 10, 2022
Things got SUPER INTENSE in this volume, and I don’t blame Iku for emotionally breaking down because of it. I would too! But Dojo is there for her through it all, and I am all for this relationship, okay?!?! They are just perfect for each other, and I love them. 🥰
I’m not sure what else to say since this volume was SO intense with the fighting and the lengths people will go to just to keep jobs or push against those fighting for true freedom—it really makes you think which is one of the MANY things I love about this series.
The characters are all precious and the bonus manga was HILARIOUS!!! Oh my goodness, these bonus mangas are pure gold! 🤣🤣🤣
SO looking forward to the next one!
Content: violence, gun fights, and blood (nothing over PG-13); PTSD and shock from war; a character throws up (not drawn in detail); a character is shot multiple times (we see a lot of blood—nothing over PG-13–and he survives); a character is burned during an arson attempt; a very mild implication that an unmarried couple used to live together; mild swearing; characters drink; a shirtless guy and a girl in a bikini; a kiss on the neck; an almost kiss on the lips
I’m not sure what else to say since this volume was SO intense with the fighting and the lengths people will go to just to keep jobs or push against those fighting for true freedom—it really makes you think which is one of the MANY things I love about this series.
The characters are all precious and the bonus manga was HILARIOUS!!! Oh my goodness, these bonus mangas are pure gold! 🤣🤣🤣
SO looking forward to the next one!
Content: violence, gun fights, and blood (nothing over PG-13); PTSD and shock from war; a character throws up (not drawn in detail); a character is shot multiple times (we see a lot of blood—nothing over PG-13–and he survives); a character is burned during an arson attempt; a very mild implication that an unmarried couple used to live together; mild swearing; characters drink; a shirtless guy and a girl in a bikini; a kiss on the neck; an almost kiss on the lips
October 4, 2020
Shindo the library task force's best sniper gets hit while defending the Ibaraki museum and library. Kasahara finds where MBC's sniper might be hiding so no one gets injured or worse. Things become quite violent at Ibaraki as the MBC grows more desperate for victory even if that means sacrificing their own. Kasahara and the others make it out okay and the battle at Ibaraki Art Exhibit ends at 9 AM. Director Sugahara ends her career and almost her life in the process as she destroyed the exhibit pamphlets and nearly killed Commander Yokota in a blaze of fire. Chief Genda almost doesn't make it as he was shot 23 times.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 1, 2018
This series continues to be quite good series. I like the balance that continues between the "love" element of relationships and the "war" element of the Library Task Force's fight against MBC.
It's weird to see this set in 2021/2022. To think this is only 3 years or so away, and that the MBC would have been around for a while now. I'm glad it's not but I worry about censorship sometimes. Anyway that's really almost unrelated to this.
Loving the character growth that is continuing through the series and am anxious to see how it will end, I have only 4 volumes left.
It's weird to see this set in 2021/2022. To think this is only 3 years or so away, and that the MBC would have been around for a while now. I'm glad it's not but I worry about censorship sometimes. Anyway that's really almost unrelated to this.
Loving the character growth that is continuing through the series and am anxious to see how it will end, I have only 4 volumes left.
October 6, 2025
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a fun and surprisingly twisty time with some serious consequences and some really cute moments with the romance.
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a fun and surprisingly twisty time with some serious consequences and some really cute moments with the romance.
April 11, 2019
This volume is all raw feelings. From the horror and brutality of war to the frustration when all your hard work for a good cause is shamed because others don’t agree with your methods.
On top of that, the chain of command is shifting as we lose a key member of the force.
There’s also a good bit of romance blossoming near the end of the book, especially in the bonus chapter~
This series has 15 volumes.
On top of that, the chain of command is shifting as we lose a key member of the force.
There’s also a good bit of romance blossoming near the end of the book, especially in the bonus chapter~
This series has 15 volumes.
May 7, 2020
3.75⭐️
The battle has begun for the fight over the museum’s star exhibit. This volume doesn’t shy away from the realities and fear of the violence that comes with war. I really enjoyed this volume so much but even though it had so many important scenes that will impact the rest of the series, I didn’t feel as connect to it as the other volumes.
The battle has begun for the fight over the museum’s star exhibit. This volume doesn’t shy away from the realities and fear of the violence that comes with war. I really enjoyed this volume so much but even though it had so many important scenes that will impact the rest of the series, I didn’t feel as connect to it as the other volumes.
February 10, 2022
Definitely more of a focus on censorship in this book rather than on romance--and boy, what a focus it was. Intense in comparison to previous volumes and definitely full of "fight censorship" power. All of that said, the heart of this book still remains with the characters and their relationships with each other. Honestly, this series is pure gold.
November 6, 2022
This volume wraps up "The Crisis" storyline from volume 10 and does it in dramatic fashion. The Library Defense Force from Kanto leaves Mito but without two massive shockers to the team; however, they return to find out their highest-ranking official is forced to resign. On top of that, it is the end of the year and love continues to brew in the air.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 12, 2019
And in the thick of the Ibaraki arc we finally come to appreciate why the Library Defense Force was necessary (OK, I might be exaggerating it a little). And so does Iku.
Aahhh. This was good. I wish the past 10 volumes were also more like this.
Aahhh. This was good. I wish the past 10 volumes were also more like this.
July 24, 2020
This got intense.
The balance between tension and relaxation time is not done very well. It's a little too intense. It is the ending of an arc, though. It's understandable but too much. The story's interesting, just in a niche. If you're not in the niche, you probably won't be interested.
The balance between tension and relaxation time is not done very well. It's a little too intense. It is the ending of an arc, though. It's understandable but too much. The story's interesting, just in a niche. If you're not in the niche, you probably won't be interested.
September 5, 2021
This graphic novel finally showed a bit of the war between the Library Forces and the MBC. It was pretty stressful as bullets flew. Some crazy things shook down on here and I can't wait to see what the next book holds!
October 16, 2022
The war gets real here and there are some casualties. Iku sees her first real battle and of course she has to be comforted on the field. I definitely don't use my 'feminist' shelf for this series. :)
Content notes: light swearing, gun violence, blood
Content notes: light swearing, gun violence, blood
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