Samurai Deeper Kyo, Tome 34

Samurai Deeper Kyo #34

by Akimine Kamijyo

Kyo et ses compagnons affrontent Hishigi des Quatre Sages et Fubuki qui en est le chef ! Ils se révèlent écrasants et Kyo et ses compagnons se retrouvent en grande difficulté. Mais un autre problème surgit : Kyo se fait posséder par son propre sabre, le Tenrô !
L'esprit de ce sabre tant convoité, sous forme de loup, guide Kyo vers l'ancien peuple Mibu... et vers le tout Premier Roi Rouge ! Celui-ci lui raconte bien des choses...
Dans ce tome, le plus grand secret des Mibu nous sera révélé !!!

Genres: Manga, Comics, Historical Fiction, Shonen, Graphic Novels, Comics Manga, Fantasy

190 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2006

About the author

Akimine Kamijyo (上条明峰 Kamijō Akimine?, born September 13, 1975, Kanagawa Prefecture) is a Japanese manga artist best known for creating Samurai Deeper Kyo. The name 'Akimine Kamijyo' is merely her pen-name. Her doujinshi work was done under the name 'Meika Hatagashira' (伯明華?).

Her second series was Shirogane no Karasu also known as Silver Crow. It started on May 30, 2007 in Weekly Shōnen Magazine and ended after 3 volumes.

She is currently working on Code: Breaker.

Reviews

[Cecillie · Rating 2 out of 5]

This was the big secret? That was it? I am kind of really disappointed. I guess I can understand why a clan/family that wants to rule the world, sees themselves as gods and are overall narcissistic assholes then you don't want that information out among the "peasants". I still want to know how that relates the experiments and that illness that kills Mibu folks.

[Alexis · Rating 3 out of 5]

Okay but why doesn't Kyo wear his hair tied back all neat like Kyoshiro? Why it gotta look like he just came from a head banging, heavy metal concert and lost his comb to boot?

[Lynn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Today's post is on Samurai Deeper Kyo volume 34 by Akimine Kamijyo. It is published by Tokyopop. As it is the 34th in the series you need to have read the first 33 to understand the story. The cover has returned to Kyo and I am so happy, he is cool in a sunset with the red and orange light behind him. The intended reader is someone who likes samurais, lots of action, and surprising romance. There is mild language, implied sexuality, and lots of violence in this volume and series. Older teens and adults readers only is for the best. The story is told from third person god perspective with the thoughts of the main character's added in for plot and character development. There Be Spoilers Ahead.


From the back of the book- The odds are stacked against the good guys! Not only do our heroes face Fubuki and Hishigi, but Akari, controlled by Hishigi's Medusa Eye, has turned from friend to foe! Shinrei, Hotaru, and Yuan attempt to mount a strike, but their effort proves futile against the indomitable Elders.

Meanwhile, sucked from the battle by his sword Tenro, Kyo comes face to face with the spirit of the original Crimson King. What shocking secrets will he reveal about Kyo- or the rest of his friends?


Reviews- Answers at last. It is revealed to Kyo and the others that he is the last real Mibu. Everyone else who claims to be from the Mubi clan is a battle doll that was created for the entertainment of the real ones. So that is why the current Mibu clan hates and wants to kill Kyo so that they can be the only Mibu's. I have to say I did not think was it. I was just thinking it was because Kyo refused to follow the path set before him by the Mibu clan. And that explains why the Mibu clan would go and get shamans from human villages because they needed the real human power. I have to say that I am impressed with the why of the story. Now we just need to get Kyo back in his body and save Yuya. But we the former crimson king in the way and I wish that Kyoshiro would hurry up whatever his plan is. Not that I think that his plan is going to work whatever it is. Unless it is to really piss Kyo off and make him to do something like kill the former crimson king, then I think that is working just fine. The last volumes of the series are in double volume sets so I will be reviewing them that way, I think. Only four more until the end.


I give this volume a Five out of Five stars. I get nothing for my review and I bought this manga with my own money.

[Dominique "Eerie" Sobieska · Rating 4 out of 5]

The story is a bit dull when it starts off with Yuya and Kyoshiro. But as you progress, the plot thickens and newly cast members introduced piece by piece make this manga unique and a bit of a masterpiece. There are two main story lines: 1- Yuya is looking for the man that killed her brother and 2- Kyo is searching for his true body to exact his revenge. Every other plot in between just adds fuel to the story and lets you learn of the diverse background of many characters, friends or foes. The story itself was captivating and it is a shame that many people know of this series.

The art style refined over time, giving the battle scenes flaws execution. The each character had their own torments and demons to deal with but I would have to say that certain individuals needed more evolution or better backstory. The end was well received and left no stone unturned.

I have watched the anime adaptation and I don't recommend it. It doesn't do it justice.

Do I recommend:

Yes! Just not the anime!!