Blade of the Moon Princess, Vol. 4

月華美刃 [Gekka Bijin] #4

by Tatsuya Endo

Defiant and vulgar, Princess Kaguya Takenouchi is not the heir to the moon’s Silver Court that her mother’s retainers had hoped for. But when the empress falls ill during a wave of terrorist attacks, Kaguya resolves to do right by her people and rise to the occasion.

After Kaguya has a chance meeting with Toyo, the younger sister of Kiruhito Matsunouchi, the pair travel to the capital in order to clear the name of Kaguya’s mother. Meanwhile, Kiruhito learns the truth behind the devastating incident 16 years ago and vows to kill his emperor. New alliances lead to big changes!

Genres: Manga, Fantasy, Graphic Novels, Science Fiction, Adventure

200 pages, Paperback

First published November 4, 2011

About the author

Tatsuya Endo (遠藤達哉 Endou Tatsuya) is a Japanese mangaka.

Reviews

[Darius Ostrowski · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is the fourth volume of a five-book series from Tatsuya Endo, the author behind the fantastic Spy x Family series. This is sort of an updated version of the Tale of the Bamboo Cutter, a Japanese folklore story about Princess Kaguya, a princess on the moon who is sent down to the Earth.

Much more action, as Toyo, the younger sister of Kiruhito Matsunouchi, travels with Kaguya to get her sword back and clear her mother's name. Kiruhito finds out Toyo is still alive, and joins with her to fight their father. A pretty good action-packed penultimate chapter.

[Josianne · Rating 5 out of 5]

😭😭😭 Can't believe I have to wait until Oct for Vol 5....

[Caitlyn Alexandra · Rating 4 out of 5]

Beautiful artwork and fun storyline!

[James · Rating 4 out of 5]

More princes appear. Daring escapes and infiltrations. Good battles.

[T.J. · Rating 4 out of 5]

The story got really good in volumes 3 and 4.

[ReadingFrog · Rating 2 out of 5]

2.5 stars.