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Crescent Moon #2
Crescent Moon, Vol. 2
Mahiru Shiraishi, the descendant of an ancient princess, discovers her latent powers and helps members of the lunar race recover powerful artifacts.
184 pages, Paperback
First published March 16, 2000
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February 26, 2022
This one has some crazy things that happen and almost make you tear up.
December 6, 2020
I seriously love the art in this series. The story so far isn't the most spectacular but it is very nostalgic for me, so I'm enjoying it!
July 2, 2022
Mahiru has agreed to move in to the base of the Lunar Race, although she's much less sure about the whole "stealing the teardrops of the moon" part. But right now she feels she doesn't know enough about anything, and this is her best chance to learn more.
I am amused that Mahiru never gets totally on board with the whole theft angle. She knows, objectively, that the jewels the Lunar Race wants are frequently part of some artwork or collection, so they can't just afford to buy them. And she knows that they won't explain themselves to humans. But she still can't get comfortable with both the theft angle and the fact that these heists are very likely to get one of her new friends hurt.
Mitsuru (the tengu) still remains the most interesting character, from my perspective. He's absolutely on board with the thefts since it will make him stronger, but his lack of control isn't doing him any favors. And like Mahiru, he doesn't really fit in with the humans or the Lunar Race.
The end of the volume kind of jerks to a festival. Akira (werewolf) is extremely interested in performing, even before it comes to light that the top trophy is, of course, another teardrop. But the presence of a new supernaturally-empowered person working for the cops means that their best laid plans failed to account for the biggest variable.
Overall I still struggle to differentiate between most of the Lunar Race, except for Mitsuru, because they're relatively bland. The story is starting to ramp up with the introduction of the new characters who can keep things more balanced, and there are some hints of a greater plot on the moon itself. I rate this book Recommended.
I am amused that Mahiru never gets totally on board with the whole theft angle. She knows, objectively, that the jewels the Lunar Race wants are frequently part of some artwork or collection, so they can't just afford to buy them. And she knows that they won't explain themselves to humans. But she still can't get comfortable with both the theft angle and the fact that these heists are very likely to get one of her new friends hurt.
Mitsuru (the tengu) still remains the most interesting character, from my perspective. He's absolutely on board with the thefts since it will make him stronger, but his lack of control isn't doing him any favors. And like Mahiru, he doesn't really fit in with the humans or the Lunar Race.
The end of the volume kind of jerks to a festival. Akira (werewolf) is extremely interested in performing, even before it comes to light that the top trophy is, of course, another teardrop. But the presence of a new supernaturally-empowered person working for the cops means that their best laid plans failed to account for the biggest variable.
Overall I still struggle to differentiate between most of the Lunar Race, except for Mitsuru, because they're relatively bland. The story is starting to ramp up with the introduction of the new characters who can keep things more balanced, and there are some hints of a greater plot on the moon itself. I rate this book Recommended.
September 24, 2017
This highly enjoyable fantasy manga about the Lunar Race and their attempt to recover their stolen Teardrops of the Moon, continues in volume two. In this volume we join the team on two attempts to recover Teardrops. Having moved in with the Lunar Race folks, this is the first time that Mihiru Shiraishi gets to help by lending them her strength. One teardrop is at a museum, and another is at a World Performance Festival.Things don't always go as planned, and major surprises often occur. We also learn about another character who is out to stop the Lunar Race. Great Manga !!! Great Fantasy !!!
December 21, 2022
This one felt a lot like set-up still as we begin to learn all the magical characters' powers... but I really dig what we have going on! LIKE OMG
Really excited to see where this goes, though it feels like things may be finally starting to ramp up..!
Really excited to see where this goes, though it feels like things may be finally starting to ramp up..!
January 25, 2018
Ugh, I forgot this one ended on such a cliff hanger!!
July 25, 2020
Still not fond of the pacing where she meets and immediately moves in with random strangers just bc she’s special...
March 14, 2022
The artwork was a set up from the first volume but the story line is stagnant for me.
March 30, 2023
I liked it. We learn more about the lunar people and there's still plenty of angst
December 28, 2025
starting to make more sense now and am getting a better feel for the characters
July 14, 2014
So... .Misoka is apparently a guy? Coulda fooled me ;)
This series reads so much like Fruits Basket, it's a little annoying. It was coming out at the same time, so I get the whole "Fruits Basket is super popular, let's recreate it so we can ride on the popularity" phenomena, but I still find it a bit annoying. Nozomu(clearly the good looking one whose good with the ladies) is Yuki. Mitsuru (the one who the insane temper and who can't cope with the monster he is) is so obviously Kyo. Then Mahiru, our main character, is Tohru... wants to help them all anyway way she can, and even though Mitsuru is super mean to her, she cares a lot about him (and therefore, I have no doubts, she'll end up with him in the end, meanwhile Nozomu will have developed feelings for her). And of courses she somehow has the ability to unlock their true forms by touching them (very similar to the "if you hug me, I will turn into an animal" piece of FB).
Despite the obvious and obnoxious similarities, I still don't mind reading the series. I don't think it's great, but I don't particularly dislike it. It's a short series so I'll see it through to the end (maybe... the library doesn't have the last volume. Not sure if I'll care enough to seek it out).
Let's see what happens next.
This series reads so much like Fruits Basket, it's a little annoying. It was coming out at the same time, so I get the whole "Fruits Basket is super popular, let's recreate it so we can ride on the popularity" phenomena, but I still find it a bit annoying. Nozomu(clearly the good looking one whose good with the ladies) is Yuki. Mitsuru (the one who the insane temper and who can't cope with the monster he is) is so obviously Kyo. Then Mahiru, our main character, is Tohru... wants to help them all anyway way she can, and even though Mitsuru is super mean to her, she cares a lot about him (and therefore, I have no doubts, she'll end up with him in the end, meanwhile Nozomu will have developed feelings for her). And of courses she somehow has the ability to unlock their true forms by touching them (very similar to the "if you hug me, I will turn into an animal" piece of FB).
Despite the obvious and obnoxious similarities, I still don't mind reading the series. I don't think it's great, but I don't particularly dislike it. It's a short series so I'll see it through to the end (maybe... the library doesn't have the last volume. Not sure if I'll care enough to seek it out).
Let's see what happens next.
December 25, 2025
Much as with the first volume, I feel like this one is incredibly informative, but again, it's very worth it! We get more insight about the characters, their relationships with one another, our antagonistic forces, and hints as to the tension in the Moon Kingdom. We also see the start of a change in the dynamic between Mahiru and Mitsuru, and we get more hints as to how powerful Misoka is among the group of teenagers. The introduction to our antagonists is honestly more important and strong here than I think most people realize.
July 29, 2013
Mahiru has moved in with the people of the moon in hopes of learning more about herself, and to help them on their quest to recollect the precious Teardrops of the Moon. But when Mahiru's doubt causes hesitation it leads to the death of a comrade... will this tragic end for Mitsuru force Mahiru to open her eyes, or will she run and hide from her nightmares?
August 20, 2010
it's an interesting series to read. it combines a lot of things together: mystery, adventure and a little romance thrown in there. Marchiu is an interesting character and i will have to read on to see how she fares.
September 15, 2025
I only remember vague details from this series and I don’t think I finished it so it’s pretty much like experiencing the series for the first time again.
And volume 2 was amazing. My broken boy Mitsuru just needs somebody to love him but truly this little found family of five makes my whole day.
And volume 2 was amazing. My broken boy Mitsuru just needs somebody to love him but truly this little found family of five makes my whole day.
November 30, 2009
I really like this manga series.
November 14, 2011
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