What do you think?
Rate this book
Tokyo Fears Rhapsody (東京怪人ラプソデ) #2
Tokyo Fears Rhapsody, Vol. 2
Hachiro has finally made a human friend! The only problem is, that friend happens to be the leader of the elite squad formed to combat Fears like Hachiro. What’s next? Is Hachiro going to get kidnapped by a big, bad Fear named Jack the Fiend? You bet he is!
194 pages, Paperback
First published August 29, 2024
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
Displaying 1 - 17 of 17 reviews
November 1, 2025
if the dr. frankenstein in your retelling isn’t this cunty, I don’t want it~
June 8, 2026
A new Tokyo Fears Rhapsody with some new days out, new work, and new battles that were so kick-ass!
😍 A new character appears who needs to assassinate our boy (and good luck to him, haha), I really liked him though probably because he just wasn’t getting there, haha. He thought it was going to be an easy job, but one thing his boss didn’t tell him was that our boy is immortal/won’t die from just anything. Oh, and I loved his little bird Chunko!
😍 Next up your obligatory beach scene (as with any anime/manga) which I loved though I felt for the poor doctor he is not used to sun and relaxation (seriously, this guy was all like but but and then in the end seemed to at least be able to relax). Add to that our MC and for a moment I thought we would have fun dad/son moment, but alas. XD Dad still rubs his son the wrong way and within seconds there is an argument. I would so love to see these two just get along.
😍 With that beach scene by the way? LOVE the outfits on the butler and the maid. OH MY GOSH. Yes. More of that please. swoons
😍 That reference, or should I say references to Jaws, I was in stitches! I just didn’t expect such a reference to come along but it was just perfect.
😍 That evil fiend send to destroy/battle with our MC x our MC = WOW. That was one kick-ass battle to look at and I loved it. I was cheering for our MC. It was such a cool fight and I loved how the author handled the fighting scenes. Lots of motion, lots of big panels. And then there are the baddies. YES.
😍 And then you are reminded indeed that our MC is truly 5 year old. Not just in how he wants his dad to just give him love, but also in the fact he has no idea how life works. From not knowing basic things to making friends and then asking for playdates because he has no clue what else it is called. It is fun though to see him grow a bit more confident in things, and I think his childlike behaviour is actually kinda cute as it makes him a character you want to root for. You want to see him grow up and get to know the human world more.
😍 I loved seeing him with the Unbelievables, or well one of them. The one he befriended. I love seeing how their conversations at times just go two ways. Each having their own meaning.
😍 The ending was just WOW. I need the third volume ASAP!
😍 And I always love it when manga (and books/other media) add character profiles! This time we got three, our MC, his dad, and our butler. I hope that we get many more as the story continues!
All in all, this was a volume packed with fun! I loved every moment and I love how despite it at times being episodic we still have one continuing story running underneath it all. I cannot wait to read more of this series.
Review also posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
😍 A new character appears who needs to assassinate our boy (and good luck to him, haha), I really liked him though probably because he just wasn’t getting there, haha. He thought it was going to be an easy job, but one thing his boss didn’t tell him was that our boy is immortal/won’t die from just anything. Oh, and I loved his little bird Chunko!
😍 Next up your obligatory beach scene (as with any anime/manga) which I loved though I felt for the poor doctor he is not used to sun and relaxation (seriously, this guy was all like but but and then in the end seemed to at least be able to relax). Add to that our MC and for a moment I thought we would have fun dad/son moment, but alas. XD Dad still rubs his son the wrong way and within seconds there is an argument. I would so love to see these two just get along.
😍 With that beach scene by the way? LOVE the outfits on the butler and the maid. OH MY GOSH. Yes. More of that please. swoons
😍 That reference, or should I say references to Jaws, I was in stitches! I just didn’t expect such a reference to come along but it was just perfect.
😍 That evil fiend send to destroy/battle with our MC x our MC = WOW. That was one kick-ass battle to look at and I loved it. I was cheering for our MC. It was such a cool fight and I loved how the author handled the fighting scenes. Lots of motion, lots of big panels. And then there are the baddies. YES.
😍 And then you are reminded indeed that our MC is truly 5 year old. Not just in how he wants his dad to just give him love, but also in the fact he has no idea how life works. From not knowing basic things to making friends and then asking for playdates because he has no clue what else it is called. It is fun though to see him grow a bit more confident in things, and I think his childlike behaviour is actually kinda cute as it makes him a character you want to root for. You want to see him grow up and get to know the human world more.
😍 I loved seeing him with the Unbelievables, or well one of them. The one he befriended. I love seeing how their conversations at times just go two ways. Each having their own meaning.
😍 The ending was just WOW. I need the third volume ASAP!
😍 And I always love it when manga (and books/other media) add character profiles! This time we got three, our MC, his dad, and our butler. I hope that we get many more as the story continues!
All in all, this was a volume packed with fun! I loved every moment and I love how despite it at times being episodic we still have one continuing story running underneath it all. I cannot wait to read more of this series.
Review also posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
August 9, 2026
Thanks to NetGalley and VIZ Media for the ARC.
Really funny, at times touching with some found family. Even the bad guys are enjoyable. And I love the art style and character designs.
Really funny, at times touching with some found family. Even the bad guys are enjoyable. And I love the art style and character designs.
August 20, 2026
I just love abominations.
September 30, 2025
Series: Tokyo Fears Rhapsody #2
Rating: 4 stars - It was really good
This picks up shortly after the previous book ended. Like the previous book, this is a bit of a slice of life story but with a thorough storyline as well. In this we have Hachiro dealing with an assassin, the dangerous Fear Jack the Fiend, making friends, and dealing with a film producing Fear. We also learn more about Dr. Frankenstein and get some backstory on Hachiro’s childhood after being created.
Hachiro Futami, aka No. 28, is meant to be the destroyer of humans but instead becomes a human lover and protector. I loved him in the first book and he just keeps getting better with the more we learn about him. Hachiro continues to grow in this book as he fights new Fears and learns more about his father’s motivations. I am so glad we are learning more about the Doctor and his relationship with Hachiro. I love all the snippets of his childhood and seeing the Doctor’s feelings during the experiments.
The slice of life aspects in this one were amusing, much like the previous book. I enjoyed watching Hachiro make friends out of the people trying to kill him. It is amusing and will be a very interesting reveal when he realizes the truth about them. I also really enjoyed the beach day with Frankenstein because it was nice to see him in a non-medical setting and just playing the part of a standoffish dad to a bunch of dangerous children.
Now that Hachiro’s name is known throughout Infernia, he is dealing with Fears tracking him down for a fight. I really enjoyed the fight with Jack the Fiend. He was a very interesting Fear and I want to know more about him now, especially since he was so powerful.
This ends on a cliffhanger with another fiend attacking. I am dying to know what will happen next to Hachiro and his friend Kosuke.
*ARC provided by Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review.*
Rating: 4 stars - It was really good
This picks up shortly after the previous book ended. Like the previous book, this is a bit of a slice of life story but with a thorough storyline as well. In this we have Hachiro dealing with an assassin, the dangerous Fear Jack the Fiend, making friends, and dealing with a film producing Fear. We also learn more about Dr. Frankenstein and get some backstory on Hachiro’s childhood after being created.
Hachiro Futami, aka No. 28, is meant to be the destroyer of humans but instead becomes a human lover and protector. I loved him in the first book and he just keeps getting better with the more we learn about him. Hachiro continues to grow in this book as he fights new Fears and learns more about his father’s motivations. I am so glad we are learning more about the Doctor and his relationship with Hachiro. I love all the snippets of his childhood and seeing the Doctor’s feelings during the experiments.
The slice of life aspects in this one were amusing, much like the previous book. I enjoyed watching Hachiro make friends out of the people trying to kill him. It is amusing and will be a very interesting reveal when he realizes the truth about them. I also really enjoyed the beach day with Frankenstein because it was nice to see him in a non-medical setting and just playing the part of a standoffish dad to a bunch of dangerous children.
Now that Hachiro’s name is known throughout Infernia, he is dealing with Fears tracking him down for a fight. I really enjoyed the fight with Jack the Fiend. He was a very interesting Fear and I want to know more about him now, especially since he was so powerful.
This ends on a cliffhanger with another fiend attacking. I am dying to know what will happen next to Hachiro and his friend Kosuke.
*ARC provided by Edelweiss in exchange for an honest review.*
January 22, 2026
Thank you NetGalley for allowing me to read a digital copy of this book in exchange for a review. All opinions are my own.
Another great volume of "Tokyo Fears Rhapsody!" In this volume Hachiro goes up against Jack the Fiend and also makes a friend... who is actually the leader of the elite squad that Hachiro admires. This manga has such a great balance between humor, action, and mild horror. I really enjoy how Hachiro's character interacts with others and am looking forward to the 3rd volume!
Another great volume of "Tokyo Fears Rhapsody!" In this volume Hachiro goes up against Jack the Fiend and also makes a friend... who is actually the leader of the elite squad that Hachiro admires. This manga has such a great balance between humor, action, and mild horror. I really enjoy how Hachiro's character interacts with others and am looking forward to the 3rd volume!
September 7, 2025
Just like Vol 1, Vol 2 didn't disappoint and I need the next vol asap. It left me wanting more and I really can't wait to see where this manga goes.
thank you, edelweiss for the arc
thank you, edelweiss for the arc
November 17, 2025
3.5/5 -- okay, it's fun though.
November 20, 2025
the doctor so fine
January 24, 2026
With this next volume, it has become clear that it is just Mary Shelley's Frankenstein with the serial numbers filed off. However, transformed into its own thing and told in its own unique way.
February 7, 2026
Review on the Storygraph.
March 9, 2026
ok 5 years old is CRAZY
April 28, 2026
Continues to be super-charming with fun character designs and solid writing.
May 29, 2026
Great can't wait until volume 3 comes out
June 11, 2026
ice cream=sugary bovine extract
coffee=dirty water
coffee=dirty water
June 12, 2026
I feel like I’m a fiend for this series and I want more! One of my new favorite series I’ve found. Love all the characters, love the design.
February 7, 2026
This volume leaned into the horror aspects more which I enjoyed. I loved seeing all the creepy monsters, especially juxtaposed with the silly humor. I’m very interested to see where this series goes!
Displaying 1 - 17 of 17 reviews