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Romeo x Juliet #1
Romeo x Juliet, Vol. 01
Neo-Verona was once peacefully ruled by the Capulet family, but the rival house of Montague led a coup against the Capulets, wiping them out. Fourteen years later, Lord Montague rules Neo-Verona with an iron fist. But there is hope for the suffering citizens: Juliet Capulet survived the massacre and now turns her sword against the wealthly Montagues in an effort to aid the poor. When she meets the son of Lord Montague at the Rose Ball, she discovers that he is similarly disturbed by his father’s cruelty. As Juliet finds herself falling in love with her sworn enemy, she is conflicted…
Is there any hope for a love that crosses enemy lines?
Is there any hope for a love that crosses enemy lines?
169 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2013
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31 books6 followersIn 1999, GONZO merged with Digimation to form Gonzo Digimation Holdings, one of Japan's premier digital animation production companies. The new merged company's name was Gonzo Digimation. This name was changed back to Gonzo in July 2004.
Shouji Murahama first imagined the company as a group of ruffians; therefore, he chose the name "GONZO" as it means "ruffian" in the Italian language.
Shouji Murahama first imagined the company as a group of ruffians; therefore, he chose the name "GONZO" as it means "ruffian" in the Italian language.
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June 3, 2013
It was SOO AWESOME!!!
Epic storyline even though it was loosely based on the real story.
The illustrations were so COOL! I wish I could draw like that :3
Epic storyline even though it was loosely based on the real story.
The illustrations were so COOL! I wish I could draw like that :3
July 8, 2020
Una vecchia storia a fumetti
Ho conosciuto il manga solo per puro caso alcuni anni fa quando vidi un video e la serie da cui era stato tratto a cartoni...ora a distanza di tanto tempo, scoprire che finalmente sarebbe arrivato qui da noi non ha avuto prezzo.
Una storia forse trita e ritrito ma comunque piacevolmente rimaneggiata soprattutto nella parte finale.
Si legge velocemente e il tratto è un vero piacere, soprattutto le tavole a colori iniziali.
Forse sarebbe stato maggiormente bello se non fosse durato così poco con solo due volumi per narrarne l'intera vicenda...ma ahimè il gioco è fatto...le due famiglie sono a confronto e l'amore tra lui e lei divampa come non mai anche in una Neoverona moderna in altri tempi lontani!
Ho conosciuto il manga solo per puro caso alcuni anni fa quando vidi un video e la serie da cui era stato tratto a cartoni...ora a distanza di tanto tempo, scoprire che finalmente sarebbe arrivato qui da noi non ha avuto prezzo.
Una storia forse trita e ritrito ma comunque piacevolmente rimaneggiata soprattutto nella parte finale.
Si legge velocemente e il tratto è un vero piacere, soprattutto le tavole a colori iniziali.
Forse sarebbe stato maggiormente bello se non fosse durato così poco con solo due volumi per narrarne l'intera vicenda...ma ahimè il gioco è fatto...le due famiglie sono a confronto e l'amore tra lui e lei divampa come non mai anche in una Neoverona moderna in altri tempi lontani!
December 6, 2020
Loosely base on the original, but has its good parts
March 16, 2021
Recensione completa qui -> https://youtu.be/MBN0U-48uUY?t=557
January 21, 2023
está piola...creo que hay puntos donde el anime gana por mucho por temas de desarrollo de personaje
July 21, 2016
Original rating: 2.5 stars.
This is a review for both volumes 1 and 2.
I dived into this book expecting that I would love it or at least like it, but unfortunately this manga isn't for me. Though I could see its comparison to the orignal Romeo and Juliet, I just wasn't a fan of the insta-love, and I couldn't root for Romeo and Juliet's romance. I also don't know if it's just me or it's just because I'm reading too fast, but the story is quite fast-paced. In fact, it's too fast-paced that I couldn't digest each scene one by one and I was thrown tons of scenes all at once to the point that I'm left a bit confused.
Once I reached the ending of Volume 2, I couldn't feel a thing. I just didn't feel attached to the characters. I did find Romeo and Juliet's fate a bit courageous and sweet, but nope, it didn't give me feels.
Romeo x Juliet just wasn't for me, but it could be for you, if you like the extremely-cheesy romance shoujo types in mangas.
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This is a review for both volumes 1 and 2.
I dived into this book expecting that I would love it or at least like it, but unfortunately this manga isn't for me. Though I could see its comparison to the orignal Romeo and Juliet, I just wasn't a fan of the insta-love, and I couldn't root for Romeo and Juliet's romance. I also don't know if it's just me or it's just because I'm reading too fast, but the story is quite fast-paced. In fact, it's too fast-paced that I couldn't digest each scene one by one and I was thrown tons of scenes all at once to the point that I'm left a bit confused.
Once I reached the ending of Volume 2, I couldn't feel a thing. I just didn't feel attached to the characters. I did find Romeo and Juliet's fate a bit courageous and sweet, but nope, it didn't give me feels.
Romeo x Juliet just wasn't for me, but it could be for you, if you like the extremely-cheesy romance shoujo types in mangas.
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March 7, 2017
Luulin aluksi kaksiosaisen "Romeo x Julia" (Sangatsu Manga, 2013) -mangan olevan sarjakuvaversio William Shakespearen näytelmästä, mutta kyseessä olikin Neo Verona -nimiseen kaupunkiin sijoittuva uudelleentulkinta Capuletien ja Montaguen sukujen välisestä vihanpidosta. Nyt mukaan on sotkettu myös fantasiaelementtejä.
COM-nimimerkin taakse kätkeytyvän sarjakuvataiteilijan visioista on paikoitellen vaikea ottaa selkoa, sen verran sekavaa piirrosjälki on, eikä juonessakaan tunnu aina olevan oikein tolkkua. Sarjakuva perustuukin samannimiseen animeen, joka ilmeisesti pitäisi katsoa, jotta tähän pääsisi kunnolla sisälle ja henkilöhahmot olisivat jotakin muuta kuin silkkaa paperia.
Tämä siis kannattaa jättää väliin. Kyllä sarjakuvan pitäisi pystyä seisomaan omilla jaloillaan, eikä olla animaatiosarjan tai pelin oheistuote. Kamalaa roskaa, siis.
COM-nimimerkin taakse kätkeytyvän sarjakuvataiteilijan visioista on paikoitellen vaikea ottaa selkoa, sen verran sekavaa piirrosjälki on, eikä juonessakaan tunnu aina olevan oikein tolkkua. Sarjakuva perustuukin samannimiseen animeen, joka ilmeisesti pitäisi katsoa, jotta tähän pääsisi kunnolla sisälle ja henkilöhahmot olisivat jotakin muuta kuin silkkaa paperia.
Tämä siis kannattaa jättää väliin. Kyllä sarjakuvan pitäisi pystyä seisomaan omilla jaloillaan, eikä olla animaatiosarjan tai pelin oheistuote. Kamalaa roskaa, siis.
November 10, 2014
This is just too far from the original story for me to like it much. I can tolerate it, but not love it. 3 stars for average.
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Juliet of House of Capulet's family was killed 14 years ago by Duke Montague, who is a power-hungry asshole. Now, she has to crossdress all her life to protect her identity. That is, until she is 16, and has already fallen in love with the Duke's son, Romeo of Montague. Then, she finds out the truth, and leads a rebellion.
But, is it too late? Will she be able to save the people from Montague? And, will her alter-ego keep causing unwarranted death, like with the doctor? Will her enemy prove to be her soulmate or will their love never flourish?
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They sure took alot of liberties with this story.
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Juliet of House of Capulet's family was killed 14 years ago by Duke Montague, who is a power-hungry asshole. Now, she has to crossdress all her life to protect her identity. That is, until she is 16, and has already fallen in love with the Duke's son, Romeo of Montague. Then, she finds out the truth, and leads a rebellion.
But, is it too late? Will she be able to save the people from Montague? And, will her alter-ego keep causing unwarranted death, like with the doctor? Will her enemy prove to be her soulmate or will their love never flourish?
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They sure took alot of liberties with this story.
December 8, 2022
I watched the anime when I was younger and when I discovered that there was a manga, I couldn't keep my hand off it, especially when the art is much prettier.
But, as much as I loved the overall story and the characters, it was definitely not the same experience. Events that in the anime took one episode or more and that gave you the time to process all that was happening, in the manga were very fast and lacked the right depth and, dare I say, tragedy.
In the end, it was kind of disappointing, though the lovely art made it all better.
But, as much as I loved the overall story and the characters, it was definitely not the same experience. Events that in the anime took one episode or more and that gave you the time to process all that was happening, in the manga were very fast and lacked the right depth and, dare I say, tragedy.
In the end, it was kind of disappointing, though the lovely art made it all better.
July 20, 2014
Ohhh Romeo and Juliet in a manga! Cool :)
April 19, 2017
Shakespeare's brilliant work is being honourably potrayed in this new twist to a well known story. Unlike many other adaptions, this portrayal merely expands the story, using direct lines from the original play. Loyal Shakespeare followers shall not despair when combing through this epic retelling or rather additional content 😘
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