Basara, Vol. 26

Basara [バサラ] #26

by Yumi Tamura

Sarasa's quest for freedom has ended, but Basara isn't over yet! In this volume of special side stories, Yumi Tamura goes deeper than ever before to explore the characters and world of Basara. Hijiri and Nachi recount childhood memories of ships, sea monsters and mermaids. A band of star-crossed rebels arises in another time--and changes the course of Sarasa's battle. And Asagi finds his new calling...fronting a boy band?

Genres: Manga, Fantasy, Romance, Shojo, Post Apocalyptic, Adventure, Graphic Novels

189 pages, Paperback

First published May 26, 1999

About the author

Name (in native language): 田村由美
Birth Date: September 5
Zodiac: Virgo

Tamura is an avid RPG videogamer - Final Fantasy, Dragon Quest, etc. She also loves to read mystery books, and going on the computer to chat with her fans.

Reviews

[Samantha wickedshizuku Tolleson · Rating 5 out of 5]

This volume starts off with Chapter 1: Appendix 1: MADARA White Story-Fig

I'll write more when my editing mode hits.
Happy Readings!
Fly my Pretties! Fly!

[Abbie · Rating 5 out of 5]

The side stories continue. This volume contains the following:

Appendix 3: Nakama, about Hijiri and Nachi's past, and perhaps a glimpse of the future? (Just a little)

Appendix 4: Dakara, a small story about Asagi's past

Appendix 5: Katana, the tale of how the four swords from 100 years ago attempted a rebellion during the Lion King's reign

...And a bonus (super non-canon) story from the author's own doujinshi of the series. The characters of Basara are in the idol business! (It's really cliche, but it's fun.)

It's nice to have some backstory at least. I'm still waiting for more on Sarasa and Shuri though. Saving the best for last? (The end notes tease it, at least.) Maybe we'll get some answers on this bright new future in the next (and final) volume.

[Rune · Rating 2 out of 5]

The hell was this?

(It's a collection of short stories)

Where's Shuri and Sarasa?

(I have no clue, it's a collection of short stories)

Why did I just read that?

(You didn't, you skimmed through them.)

What happened to the aftermath of vol. 25? It just ended with no resolution at all to the final decisions of the characters.

(Yeah. Maybe that's why you're so pissed)

Is Vol. 27 going to be less wishy washy?

(Find out when you read it!)

[Tina Sy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Side story wrap ups

[Stéphanie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Un tome bonus de la saga, où il est question du passé de certains personnages et surtout des quatre sabres et de comment ils sont arrivés dans leurs villages. Sympathique, mais pas mon tome préféré.

[Tamara · Rating 3 out of 5]

Bonus filler stories aren't really my thing, but i felt it necessary to check out the entire series

[Sinai C. · Rating 5 out of 5]

>.< One of my favorite volumes, really, by far. The extra stories are so emotional! The White King's story was a bit confusing...and scary to read, and it really did boost the anti-King Ukon morale that everyone had. He was a true beast. You sympathize with the White King while at the same time, you're kind of...confused about how to feel for her. Next story! Ageha...and a woman. Woah. I liked his little back story, it was very cute and very powerful too. Inspiring. I'm not a huge Ageha fangirl, but I appreciate his purity and at the end, the three women he would die for...so beautiful. Next! Hijiri and Nachi. They were so cute as kids, and this was a particular favorite of mine. They show true friendship in this short-story. A must-read. Nexxxxt--Asagi. Asagi will be Asagi, and he is adorable. My favorite character in a short little chapter about his sad childhood. Lastly, a little story that takes place about 100 years before Basara's main one, about the four tragic swords and their four original owners. A bit of a sad ending and the way some characters look EXACTLY like the people in the main story are my only down-sides, but I didn't mind them that much. Good follow-up volume!

[Rain Rtree · Rating 5 out of 5]

Nah inilah jadinya kalau seseorang seperti saya mementingkan cover diatas segalanya. Saya jadi nggak jeli dengan isi dari komik yang panjangnya ada 27 volume ini.

Setelah mencicipi volume 1, bisa dibayangkan betapa besarnya penyesalan sekarang karena baru aja tau kalo komik ini SANGAT BAGUS.

Sasara yang berubah dengan kesadaran sendiri menjadi Tatara, seorang perempuan berumur 16 tahun yang menguatkan diri dengan tujuan membalaskan dendam desanya yang hancur dan kakak serta ayahnya yang mati diakibatkan serangan dari Raja Merah. Sasara hanya bisa menjadi dirinya sendiri saat ia berada di Onsen yang kemudia benar benar tertarik dengan seorang pemuda humoris tapi juga kharismatik dan seenaknya sendiri bernama Shuri. Tipikal kan? Nggak ada yang aneh dari jalan cerita ini. kecuali kalau Shuri ini adalah sang Raja Merah.

Hebatnya lagi yang membuatku sangat sangat kagum, Yumi Tamura menguatkan ikatan mereka tanpa terburu-buru dan alur yang keren, bisa dibuktikan dengan terbongkarnya identitas Shuri sang Raja Merah di buku ke-5.

Tidak perlu ragu lagi, inilah lambang dari cover not worth anything. :D

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

Synopsis:

Sarasa's quest for freedom has ended, but Basara isn't over yet! In this volume of special side stories, Yumi Tamura goes deeper than ever before to explore the characters and world of Basara. Hijiri and Nachi recount childhood memories of ships, sea monsters and mermaids. A band of star-crossed rebels arises in another time--and changes the course of Sarasa's battle. And Asagi finds his new calling...fronting a boy band?

My Thoughts:

This was a nice collection of Basara side stories.

[Reader17 Der · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really like this series. This volume and the volume 27 (which is the last one) after it center around the other characters

[Anja · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best enemies to lovers manga!!!