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Strike the Blood Light Novel #2
Strike the Blood, Vol. 2 (light novel): From the Warlord's Empire
The friend of my friend is my enemy?!
Akatsuki (an ordinary high school boy and incidentally the world's mightiest vampire) is finally getting used to daily life with Yukina Himeragi, the attack mage whose job it is to observe him. But his peaceful life is interrupted by the appearance of Dimitrie Vattler, an envoy from the European primogenitor known as the "Lost Warlord." Vattler's enough of a problem, but it turns out he's got his own watcher, who's friends with Yukina--and who wants Kojou dead. Worse, their arrival is only the prelude to the emergence of a dark conspiracy that threatens the entirety of Itogami Island!
Akatsuki (an ordinary high school boy and incidentally the world's mightiest vampire) is finally getting used to daily life with Yukina Himeragi, the attack mage whose job it is to observe him. But his peaceful life is interrupted by the appearance of Dimitrie Vattler, an envoy from the European primogenitor known as the "Lost Warlord." Vattler's enough of a problem, but it turns out he's got his own watcher, who's friends with Yukina--and who wants Kojou dead. Worse, their arrival is only the prelude to the emergence of a dark conspiracy that threatens the entirety of Itogami Island!
156 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 10, 2011
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November 13, 2020
Vol. 2 takes place a few days after Vol. 1. Kojou and Yukina are called to meet with the first primogenitor, a man named Dimitri. They find out from him that a group are looking to potentially kill him, and that in his self defense will most likely kill everyone on Itogami Island. As they begin looking into the issue, however, they soon find things are far deeper than they had originally seemed.
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I discovered Strike the Blood through the simple chance of seeing it in the light novel category on kindle and being interested from the cover alone.
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Volume 2 feels like a natural progression from Volume 1. Another girl falls for Kojou, another threat that threatens Itogami Island (except a little more serious but no spoilers.) And, again, like Vol. 1, I fucking loved it. It's beeb cemented in my mind that this series is the perfect junk food for me. Doesn't requite too much thought, great character designs, and a basic plot with few objective flaws.
Tl;Dr- The Burger King of Light Novels.
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What I Liked-
I found myself liking Asagi and Kojou a lot more this volume. Kojou, while still dense and bland, is just a fun character to follow. Asagi, meanwhile, is appreciated for being forward as fuck compared to every other girl so far.
Nagisa was unconcious or out of the scene for most of the novel, though we do get some character development for her.
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What I Didn't-
...uhhhhhhhhhhhh
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Who Would Like It?-
Fans of Fantasy Battle School Light Novels that don't mind reading stories similar to them or newcomers who have yet to read a series like it.
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Similar Stories-
The Asterisk War Vol. 1
Chivalry Of A Failed Knight Vol. 1
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I discovered Strike the Blood through the simple chance of seeing it in the light novel category on kindle and being interested from the cover alone.
--
Volume 2 feels like a natural progression from Volume 1. Another girl falls for Kojou, another threat that threatens Itogami Island (except a little more serious but no spoilers.) And, again, like Vol. 1, I fucking loved it. It's beeb cemented in my mind that this series is the perfect junk food for me. Doesn't requite too much thought, great character designs, and a basic plot with few objective flaws.
Tl;Dr- The Burger King of Light Novels.
--
What I Liked-
I found myself liking Asagi and Kojou a lot more this volume. Kojou, while still dense and bland, is just a fun character to follow. Asagi, meanwhile, is appreciated for being forward as fuck compared to every other girl so far.
Nagisa was unconcious or out of the scene for most of the novel, though we do get some character development for her.
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What I Didn't-
...uhhhhhhhhhhhh
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Who Would Like It?-
Fans of Fantasy Battle School Light Novels that don't mind reading stories similar to them or newcomers who have yet to read a series like it.
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Similar Stories-
The Asterisk War Vol. 1
Chivalry Of A Failed Knight Vol. 1
April 15, 2021
Good news, more characters are added and developed, somewhat.
There is action, the writing somehow manages to dull it down a bit.
A little better than its predecessor, but nothing to write home about.
There is action, the writing somehow manages to dull it down a bit.
A little better than its predecessor, but nothing to write home about.
February 14, 2016
I'd just like to say, starting out, that this light novel series is clearly of the magical harem high school variety. While it never outright says this, you can tell from the way the story progresses. I know that's a turn off for some people, but I enjoyed it. I guess that's because this is one of my guilty pleasure genres.
This story starts off simply enough. It's an average day in the life of one Kojou Akatsuki, who has to deal with Yukina Himeragi, his watcher and a Sword Shaman from the Lion King Agency. Once more, I thought their interactions were very cute. They remind me a lot of a married couple. They bicker and argue, but they also have fun together and feed off each other's personalities. One thing I enjoy is how everyone else seems to see the romance between them, but they're both oblivious.
"How would she get back at a bunch that had deigned to make her work for free."
Of course, while Yukina is an asskicking sweetheart, the true show stealer is definitely Asagi Aiba, a high school student who, in her free time, works as a programmer/hacker for Itogami Island and many franchises stationed there. Known as the Cyber Empress, we learn a lot more about this particular female who seems to like Kojou - though we have yet to learn why she has a thing for him. I am hoping that will eventually be explained.
The series is one that introduces two new characters to the caste, while also bringing back the characters from the last novel; Sayaka Kirasaka and Damitrie Vatler. Both bring a new dynamic to the series. Damirtrie is an ancient vampire who's come to quell the boredom brought on by immortality, and Kirasaka is a War Dancer and Yukina's best friend - who apparently harbors an intense love for Yukina and a hatred for Kojou.
As expected for a light novel series like this, book 2 starts off on a high note and ends on a high note. The writing is decent, a few mistakes here and there. The story is enjoyable, if a little predictable. The characters are fun to read about. And the artwork is nice. I actually think that this series is one of the better illustrated ones. While some might call it simplistic, there's a certain charm to the more basic and professional line art of Manyako. Now, while I wouldn't call this the series of the century, all in all, I felt like it was an entertaining read.
This story starts off simply enough. It's an average day in the life of one Kojou Akatsuki, who has to deal with Yukina Himeragi, his watcher and a Sword Shaman from the Lion King Agency. Once more, I thought their interactions were very cute. They remind me a lot of a married couple. They bicker and argue, but they also have fun together and feed off each other's personalities. One thing I enjoy is how everyone else seems to see the romance between them, but they're both oblivious.
"How would she get back at a bunch that had deigned to make her work for free."
Of course, while Yukina is an asskicking sweetheart, the true show stealer is definitely Asagi Aiba, a high school student who, in her free time, works as a programmer/hacker for Itogami Island and many franchises stationed there. Known as the Cyber Empress, we learn a lot more about this particular female who seems to like Kojou - though we have yet to learn why she has a thing for him. I am hoping that will eventually be explained.
The series is one that introduces two new characters to the caste, while also bringing back the characters from the last novel; Sayaka Kirasaka and Damitrie Vatler. Both bring a new dynamic to the series. Damirtrie is an ancient vampire who's come to quell the boredom brought on by immortality, and Kirasaka is a War Dancer and Yukina's best friend - who apparently harbors an intense love for Yukina and a hatred for Kojou.
As expected for a light novel series like this, book 2 starts off on a high note and ends on a high note. The writing is decent, a few mistakes here and there. The story is enjoyable, if a little predictable. The characters are fun to read about. And the artwork is nice. I actually think that this series is one of the better illustrated ones. While some might call it simplistic, there's a certain charm to the more basic and professional line art of Manyako. Now, while I wouldn't call this the series of the century, all in all, I felt like it was an entertaining read.
February 17, 2017
Continuation of the story,
"Its our fight senpai!"
If you enjoyed the first, you'll enjoy the second.
"Its our fight senpai!"
If you enjoyed the first, you'll enjoy the second.
February 7, 2016
I really like the added insight and fleshed-out characters in the original light novels. We learn things we don't see in the anime that helps us understand things better. The higher stakes and introduction of an antagonist of sorts is also a good development.
Can't wait for volume three in May. It was my favorite arc in the anime and I hear it's even cooler in the light novel.
Can't wait for volume three in May. It was my favorite arc in the anime and I hear it's even cooler in the light novel.
January 7, 2015
(Note to self): Last read chapter 13.
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