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Shinobi Life #2
シノビライフ 2
紅と一緒に現代で生きていく決意をした忍者・景虎。ラブラブなはずの2人にとんでもない障害発生……!?
192 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 16, 2007
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July 5, 2021
Me gusta como es que a pesar de que avanza rápidamente se van abriendo otros camino y expandiendo el mundo. El tema de los viajes en el tiempo es interessntd y estoy dgura que se va a seguir ampliando sobre el tema ya que se le puede dar varios usos por como está siento utilizado. Me gusta.
December 8, 2022
The ending though 😂 Honestly, I love this volume, but it’s pretty cheesy.
April 23, 2012
Volume two of this series is even better than the first one. One of the things I love about this manga is that the mangaka really tries to stay true to how people from Japan's past might respond in a modern setting. Kagetora's emphasis on honor in volume one, his lack of hesitation regarding killing others (until Beni gives her order), and his sense of station are all very well depicted, as well as the complications they cause (or might cause). That same attention continues in volume two.
In this volume, Beni and Kagetora are aware of how they feel toward each other. They see each other as equals. However, Kagetora's earlier promise to her father, that he knew his station and wouldn't rise above it, comes back to haunt them. It seems Beni has been promised to a guy named Rihito who attends the same school. And he's creepy, folks.
But Kagetora's honor and sense of station kick in. He won't stand in the way if she's already been promised to someone else. After all, he's just her bodyguard. A servant. He won't even touch her now and apologizes for his rude behavior in the past (i.e. kissing her). Eventually, this attitude leads to one of the most intense scenes in the volume when Rihito attacks her at school and Kagetora...doesn't move. It's exactly what I would expect from someone in his position in the past. The fact that he's in agony while he hears what's going on and the fact that he discovers a compromise in time doesn't do much for Beni's anger at him. She still expects him to act as a guy in modern times would if they saw the woman they loved being threatened.
Personally, I was amazed he did anything at all to help her. After all, in his mind there's no chance for them to be together, ever, and she might as well belong to Rihito. I'm especially happy that he overcame that to any degree since it means there's a chance he might fit into the modern world.
There's some beautiful moments in this volume and the comedy is also pretty strong, in spite of scenes like the one described above. The tone of the plot definitely becomes darker in this volume but never so dark that the tone dramatically changes. It's similar in style to the change between volumes one and two of FullMetal Alchemist. In other words, the plot really takes off in volume two.
Kagetora is really amazing in this volume, both in how he's adapting and how he's not. His affection for Beni still runs very deep and we get a small glimpse into his childhood, which explains some aspects of his personality, including his acceptance of what life gives him. He's happy with whatever he can have.
And, of course, there's awesome ninja stuff, both from him and his enemy.
Beni is still a lot of fun in this volume. Her affection for Kagetora is really helping her open up emotionally. I also like how she does what she can to fight against the obstacles life puts in their way. I'm hoping in the next volume (3) that Kagetora starts fighting them as well.
In this volume, Beni and Kagetora are aware of how they feel toward each other. They see each other as equals. However, Kagetora's earlier promise to her father, that he knew his station and wouldn't rise above it, comes back to haunt them. It seems Beni has been promised to a guy named Rihito who attends the same school. And he's creepy, folks.
But Kagetora's honor and sense of station kick in. He won't stand in the way if she's already been promised to someone else. After all, he's just her bodyguard. A servant. He won't even touch her now and apologizes for his rude behavior in the past (i.e. kissing her). Eventually, this attitude leads to one of the most intense scenes in the volume when Rihito attacks her at school and Kagetora...doesn't move. It's exactly what I would expect from someone in his position in the past. The fact that he's in agony while he hears what's going on and the fact that he discovers a compromise in time doesn't do much for Beni's anger at him. She still expects him to act as a guy in modern times would if they saw the woman they loved being threatened.
Personally, I was amazed he did anything at all to help her. After all, in his mind there's no chance for them to be together, ever, and she might as well belong to Rihito. I'm especially happy that he overcame that to any degree since it means there's a chance he might fit into the modern world.
There's some beautiful moments in this volume and the comedy is also pretty strong, in spite of scenes like the one described above. The tone of the plot definitely becomes darker in this volume but never so dark that the tone dramatically changes. It's similar in style to the change between volumes one and two of FullMetal Alchemist. In other words, the plot really takes off in volume two.
Kagetora is really amazing in this volume, both in how he's adapting and how he's not. His affection for Beni still runs very deep and we get a small glimpse into his childhood, which explains some aspects of his personality, including his acceptance of what life gives him. He's happy with whatever he can have.
And, of course, there's awesome ninja stuff, both from him and his enemy.
Beni is still a lot of fun in this volume. Her affection for Kagetora is really helping her open up emotionally. I also like how she does what she can to fight against the obstacles life puts in their way. I'm hoping in the next volume (3) that Kagetora starts fighting them as well.
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March 27, 2015
This is not as cheesetastic as some of the manga series I have been reading, but there are definitely some moments. A lot of moments. They fell in love incredibly fast. But it's very cute, with just the right amount of silly thrown in. I already had to recommend this to a friend because I liked it so much. Next volumes ordered and I can't wait!
November 30, 2017
4.5 stars
Thought and Plot
Kagetora is a ninja assigned to keeping princess Beni safe. However, when they are attacked Kagetora was pushed from a cliff, falling into a lake. But something strange happens and he ends up in modern day Japan.
Beni is a direct descendant of princess Beni, baring an uncanny resemblance. Kidnapped and forced to the top of a tall building, she was locked in a verbal battle with her captor (actually trying to convince him to kill her) when Kagetora fell from the sky in a hail of rain.
Mistaking modern day Beni for his princess of the past, Kagetora follows Beni faithfully, trying to protect her as she wonders how long it will take him to find out he is in the future, but unwilling to burst his bubble for fear he will leave her to her lonely existence.
Following a map Beni and Kagetora accidentally go back into the past where Kagetora realizes that modern-day Beni is not past Beni. Of course we have to have some drama and a new enemy emerges, out to claim the heads of Tagetora and past Beni for a bounty. He too mistakes modern-day Beni for past-Beni and in order to protect her ancestor, modern-day Beni lets him think that.
Agreeing to die together, if they should die, Beni and Kagetora find themselves back in the modern era.
In Conclusion
Interesting. I like the introduction of Beni's dad's secretary. Reading the next volume and then I shall have to try hard to scrounge up the rest as none of the local libraries have vol. 4!
Thought and Plot
Kagetora is a ninja assigned to keeping princess Beni safe. However, when they are attacked Kagetora was pushed from a cliff, falling into a lake. But something strange happens and he ends up in modern day Japan.
Beni is a direct descendant of princess Beni, baring an uncanny resemblance. Kidnapped and forced to the top of a tall building, she was locked in a verbal battle with her captor (actually trying to convince him to kill her) when Kagetora fell from the sky in a hail of rain.
Mistaking modern day Beni for his princess of the past, Kagetora follows Beni faithfully, trying to protect her as she wonders how long it will take him to find out he is in the future, but unwilling to burst his bubble for fear he will leave her to her lonely existence.
Following a map Beni and Kagetora accidentally go back into the past where Kagetora realizes that modern-day Beni is not past Beni. Of course we have to have some drama and a new enemy emerges, out to claim the heads of Tagetora and past Beni for a bounty. He too mistakes modern-day Beni for past-Beni and in order to protect her ancestor, modern-day Beni lets him think that.
Agreeing to die together, if they should die, Beni and Kagetora find themselves back in the modern era.
In Conclusion
Interesting. I like the introduction of Beni's dad's secretary. Reading the next volume and then I shall have to try hard to scrounge up the rest as none of the local libraries have vol. 4!
July 1, 2025
I preferred this volume to the first, but it's still very disappointing.
The first volume was intended as a one-shot, which could explain its rushed pace. However, this sequel doesn't correct much. The drawings breathe a little easier, and you get a better feel for the locations, but that's not enough to give the whole thing consistency.
The real problem is that there's no solid basis for this saga. No explanation of what enabled the ninja to travel through time. No magic stone, no curse... nothing. Benni's father is suddenly cruel, with no real justification. We suffer events as they come, without coherence, just because they have to happen.
The story is both disjointed and predictable. Benni could be living out her quiet romance with her ninja protector, but her father decides to marry her off - for no apparent reason, simply to create an artificial obstacle. One male suitor follows another, each blander than the last, just to test the hero's loyalty.
And why does he choose to stay in the future, far from his own time? No answers, no exploration of this choice.
Instead of building a solid universe or exploring the issues at stake, the mangaka seems solely motivated by the desire to present a romantic couple, without building anything around it.
The first volume was intended as a one-shot, which could explain its rushed pace. However, this sequel doesn't correct much. The drawings breathe a little easier, and you get a better feel for the locations, but that's not enough to give the whole thing consistency.
The real problem is that there's no solid basis for this saga. No explanation of what enabled the ninja to travel through time. No magic stone, no curse... nothing. Benni's father is suddenly cruel, with no real justification. We suffer events as they come, without coherence, just because they have to happen.
The story is both disjointed and predictable. Benni could be living out her quiet romance with her ninja protector, but her father decides to marry her off - for no apparent reason, simply to create an artificial obstacle. One male suitor follows another, each blander than the last, just to test the hero's loyalty.
And why does he choose to stay in the future, far from his own time? No answers, no exploration of this choice.
Instead of building a solid universe or exploring the issues at stake, the mangaka seems solely motivated by the desire to present a romantic couple, without building anything around it.
May 21, 2018
Binge read the whole series in half a day and I loved it so, so much! I always love stories that have time travel just because they're that much more complicated so they take that much more effort and planning from the author(s).
The samurai feel made me think of Itsuwaribito, which I also enjoyed!
I loved the romance between Kagetora and Beni! At first I thought it was too much of instant romance, but later as I kept realizing more and more about their story and being connected over a large span of time--everything made sense and they are seriously a beautiful couple, fated to be together!
Loved this manga series!
The samurai feel made me think of Itsuwaribito, which I also enjoyed!
I loved the romance between Kagetora and Beni! At first I thought it was too much of instant romance, but later as I kept realizing more and more about their story and being connected over a large span of time--everything made sense and they are seriously a beautiful couple, fated to be together!
Loved this manga series!
May 26, 2021
Ohhh I’m loving this story! I like the art even when it’s messy. I love Beni for being to speak up for herself. I love Kagetora when he’s questioning things that he doesn’t understand in this present time. And I really like the tension between the two. I want them together so badly!!!
April 9, 2018
Pretty decent manga at this point😬👌🏼💕
June 25, 2021
3.5
Gets better. And I decided I really like the art.
Gets better. And I decided I really like the art.
January 5, 2023
The story is set up to continue but this is my last volume. It is enjoyable.
January 11, 2024
This volume is where it's getting more interesting and sinister. I really like this series so far.
May 19, 2015
Chapters 5-9.
I really loved the large black and white drawings in this volume. Much of what draws you in for this series is the art. I do like the two main characters. Beni has grown on me and now we have villains. Class differences matter a lot here, unfortunately.
Loved when Kagetora defended himself against Iwatsura - best frame of the volume.
BOTTOM LINE: Poignant but compelling.
I really loved the large black and white drawings in this volume. Much of what draws you in for this series is the art. I do like the two main characters. Beni has grown on me and now we have villains. Class differences matter a lot here, unfortunately.
Loved when Kagetora defended himself against Iwatsura - best frame of the volume.
BOTTOM LINE: Poignant but compelling.
October 4, 2012
This volume was a really quick read. I really enjoyed it, especially the twist with Hitaki (did I spell his name right?). I like the artwork too. It's not Vampire Knight (I could go on for a couple hours about Matsuri Hino's drawings) but I like these too. It's funny to see Kagetora trying to figure out modern times. I loved the porridge bit! And the extra TV manga at the end! Haha
January 16, 2013
Eeeep. I want a Kagetora! :o
I absolutely love the art work in these mangas.
Unfortunately my library only has the first two volumes... So looks like I'll be buying the rest because there is no way I'm leaving this series un-read!
It's amazing!
And has ninjas.
Amazing + Ninjas = Doesn't get better than that.
I absolutely love the art work in these mangas.
Unfortunately my library only has the first two volumes... So looks like I'll be buying the rest because there is no way I'm leaving this series un-read!
It's amazing!
And has ninjas.
Amazing + Ninjas = Doesn't get better than that.
August 14, 2016
Especially near the end. Beni's fiance is kind a creepy. Seriously what's with him? Later in the series we learn a little more about him. And wait Beni confessed she likes Kagetora? Huh, in manga or well any romantic comedy/drama, doesn't that happen like in the middle of the story instead of earlier? Anyway, good series so far.
February 22, 2010
It confuses me how Kagetora will be wearing regular street clothes on one page, and then on the next he's magically back in his little ninja outfit. But the story's cute, I guess. Still not really hooked though...
February 7, 2010
[See review under vol. 1:]
March 25, 2011
Really good. Liked the suspense. Just a tad predictable, though.
December 29, 2011
O yeah, up to volume 3!
They are such a cute couple<3!
They are such a cute couple<3!
July 21, 2013
Oh man. My heart just keeps beating every time they touch and kiss. And Gangaku is hot too, damn. I really hope it works out with Kagetora and Beni though. Awesome manga!
August 31, 2016
see full review @ Katie's Corner
August 1, 2020
A very edgy read that kept me on my feet.
January 9, 2011
Really loving this, the art is gorgeous too
August 7, 2011
bonne suite, je vais continuer cette série...
March 30, 2015
This is better than the first i love the characters
September 9, 2015
See first volume for general review of the series
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December 21, 2015It is a nice book. I really loved it.
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