Ajin: Demi Human, Vol. 6

亜人 [Ajin] #6

by Gamon Sakurai

Soon to be animated as a three-part theatrical feature, in this volume the hit on-going series further fleshes out its intriguing cast. Learn how the female demi-human "Izumi" can on stage, how a trustworthy friend who left it spent his days, and more.

Genres: Manga, Horror, Fantasy, Comics, Seinen, Graphic Novels, Thriller

194 pages, Kindle Edition

First published June 5, 2015

About the author

Also known as 桜井画門.

Gamon Sakurai is a Japanese comic book artist from Tokyo. Born in 1986, Sakurai was selected for the Afternoon Magazine Four Seasons Award for New Comic Artists. Upon being selected for the award his short story was published and he was selected for editorial review by manga publishing giant Kodansha. Sakurai would make his publishing debut with indie publisher Issuisha in 2010, releasing a short story anthology. He would then work with Kodansha to work on his first feature length series AJIN: Demi-human in 2012.

Reviews

[Urbon Adamsson · Rating 5 out of 5]

This volume doesn’t have much action, but it excels in character development, making it an engaging read. The story focuses on fleshing out the characters, which keeps you hooked even in the absence of major events.

Each character’s personality is distinct and intriguing, adding layers to the narrative. Izumi, in particular, stands out. We get a deeper look into her past, uncovering how she came to the realization that she was a Demi-human. This revelation adds a new dimension to her character, making her even more compelling.

[Shannon · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5

I'm surprisingly liking this more as it goes, but omg Kei is such a huge dick I'm really wondering if they're going to try to make me like him ... and if that will work. I'm also glad we're getting more of the backstories of the "bad guys" though they're some of the more tragic ones and are making me see them as more human, even as they do inhuman things against the demis.

[James DeSantis · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great follow up to the best volume. This has our hero training with his IBM to become a better warrior. We also get alot of backstory to multiple characters that help them grow into something amazing. Last but not least we find out what happen to a certain somebody and the ending leaves it up to something interesting.

Overall great world building and character development even if the pacing of the plot has slowed.

[Krysia o książkach · Rating 4 out of 5]

Historia Izumi 💔
IBM Kotobuki 🔥🔥🔥

[Bahar meow · Rating 2 out of 5]

These volumes has good artworks and book covers but You Can't find a strong storyline. That's all I can say.

[Aleksandra · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars

This volume is my favorite so far, I like the focus on the characters teaming up and figuring things out. I enjoyed Izumi Simomura chapter but cw for attempted rape. The last chapter brought back an old character and I was happy to see him.

I've grown fond of the art and especially the "ghosts" designs.

I will either wait till later volumes are published in Russia and they are on sale, or read them digitally. I think I prefer to have them digitally, I need to save shelf space.

[Frédéric · Rating 3 out of 5]

Tosaki’s group gets organized. We learn more about the sordid life of Shimomura before she met Tosaki. In prison, Kai meets someone who might be helpful later.

You get it, no real action in this one. The most interesting remains Shimomura but overall I just wait for Sato’s next trick.

[cindy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ch 25-26 Day One & Genius?
Dua chapter ini menceritakan kelanjutan kisah Kei dan Tosaki. Meski Kei ini protagonis plg menyebalkan, tp hrs diakui kalau cara pikir logisnya yang 'tanpa emosi' itu memang benar (plg tidak untuk masa genting pertempuran ini). Kemampuannya mengolah data dan menyusun rencana tampaknya akan berjalan selaras dengan Tosaki. Tapi masalahnya, sampai kapan? Di chapter ini saja sdh mulai tampak kalau Kei ini kesepian dan cemburu pada pertemanan si koplak Nakano.

Ch 27-27.5 Shimomura Izumi
Bagian ini menceritakan latar belakang asisten Tosaki, Shimomura Izumi. Yg menarik adalah hubungan si Izumi ini dengan IBM-nya. Alter ego? (Un)Imaginary friend? Hmmm...

Ch 28 Walls
Nah, akhirnya terjawab nasib Kaito setelah berpisah dengan Kei waktu itu. Dan ttg IBM bersayap yg menyelamatkan Nakano saat dikejar Satou. (asli kaget, kirain itu IBM-nya Nakano, ternyata pihak lain lagi)
Jadi penasaran kelanjutan cerita mereka nanti.
*eh lalu IBM Nakano kayak apa dunk?*

[reejy · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars

KAIIIIIIIII


and also Izumi :(

There are very few likable characters in this manga. Most characters are either absolutely horrible people or people that are nice to a point where it's very extreme. The only exception so far really is Izumi and even then we just really don't know her well enough to know otherwise (even with her backstory). It's not necessarily the worst thing and is interesting but some variation would have been nice. That's not even to say that Ajin doesn't deal with complex morality, it does, but it mainly just deals with extremes.

[Agnese Rosengren · Rating 5 out of 5]

Già solo per il background di Izumi questo volume valeva cinque stelle, se poi scopro che proprio nell'ultimo capitolo c'è la mia scena preferita in assoluto che vidi nell'Anime, addio proprio.
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L'IBM alato. E ho detto tutto.

[Natalie H · Rating 4 out of 5]

November 2023
Kindle edition
KU manga

Ohhh. Now it’s getting good. Team up alliance, background flashback and Kaito is back. I like that Kei keeps getting called out on his attitude. I’m curious if he’s going to start to change or remain as he is throughout, also how long he’s been a Demi-human.

[Georgia · Rating 1 out of 5]

We get ONE female character and she's gotta be in her undies? Great.

2/10

[inaya ♡ · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.75

[Armin]

best volume so far (Izumi is so pretty 🥺)

[Zara · Rating 3 out of 5]

“I’ve nothing to gain by helping him”.

[Jonathan · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was starting to feel that this series was starting to drift into action more than horror. However the Izumi backstory and interpersonal prison story really brought it back. As always the art is gorgeous.

[Khari · Rating 4 out of 5]

何かオグラ博士を結構好きになった。彼は頭いいし難しいことに簡単にする。だからこそ他の亜人学者は彼のことを嫌い。学者たちは普通の人と交わりたくないみたい。いつも隠語使ったり理論の領域から去れない。本物の天才なら難しい理論を簡単な言葉で説明できる。専門用語に頼ったら知識不足がみえる。

[Sharon · Rating 3 out of 5]

CW: gore, assault, attempted rape, suicide, blood, medical content
Actual rating: 3.5 stars

Still sobbing over Kai, my love.

[Nur · Rating 4 out of 5]

Gamon Sakurai'nin çizimlerini gerçekten çok seviyorum, farklı bir havası var ve gerçekten olaylardaki heyecanı hissettiriyor.
Bu cilt diğerlerine göre daha durgundu, Tosaki ile iş birliği içine giren Nagai'nin ilerleyişi gösterilmişti. İşin aslında Kei şu ana kadar okuduğum en farklı baş karakter diyebilirim. Tamamen bencil ve kendini düşünen, insanlara sadece kendi menfaatleri için yardım eden bir karakter. Gelişimi nasıl ilerleyecek çok merak ediyorum. Hem çok farklı bir IBM'e sahip olması da merakımı arttırıyor.
Diğer yandan Nagai'nin arkadaşı Kaito'nun hapishanede neler yaptığını da gördüm bu bölümde. Hikayeden çıktığını zannetmeye başlamıştım. Kaito'nun bu ciltteki yaşantısı aslında olayların merkezinde yer alabileceğini gösterdi bana. Aynı zamanda geçen ciltlerde görünen kanatlı IBM'e sahip Ajin de bu ciltte kendini gösterdi. Kaito ile ilişkisi heyecanımı arttırdı, kanatlı IBM gerçekten çok etkileyici görünüyor.
Gelecek cildi okumayı sabırsızlıkla bekliyorum. :)

[Leanne (Beauty & The Book Dragon) · Rating 3 out of 5]

Oh how I've missed the art in this manga series. It's been some time since I have continued it.

I'm not going to post a full review because spoilers and it's a series.
I'll just give key words and examples, if they appeal to you, check this series out. Trigger Warnings for Gore, Torture and Self Harm.

Horror Manga (Especially the first couple volumes.)
Demi-Humans
Paranormal
Multiple organizations having multiple agendas
Kids teaming up together with strange characters.
Stranger Things Monsters
Gritty art and overall vibes.

[Museo De Mierda · Rating 4 out of 5]

el primer tomo que de verdad merece la pena, pero el prota sigue siendo un pesado que se resume en si no soy amigo de nadie nadie puede hacerme daño es que soy mejor que los demás blabla que si Bro todos sabemos que para el final de la obra vas a querer a tus amigos, tú hermana te va a respetar y seguramente toques una teta

[Ostrava · Rating 5 out of 5]

Not that I want to make assumptions, but I wonder if this manga rubs some people the wrong way because of the characterization. It's nothing crazy, but it's weird enough to confuse you...for the medium's expectations that is.

I like it...

[Saphirablue · Rating 3 out of 5]

There is not much to say - still like the story. Still hope that Kei starts caring about people.

Izumis backstory? *meep*

I really love the drawing of the IBM with the wings. <3

[Dana · Rating 5 out of 5]

Tremendo

[Walindor · Rating 5 out of 5]

✔️6/17

[Furkan Topcu · Rating 4 out of 5]

7/10. izumi şimomura yani tosakinin yanındaki yardımcı kızın geçmişini gördük. kai de hapse düşmüş. orada kanatları olan bir ibm e sahip ajinle tanıştı.

[Manami Yamaguchi · Rating 4 out of 5]

To beat Ajin terrorist Sato, Kei decides to cooperate with Tosaki who is an Ajin conservator meeting top. This chapter is focus on a movement of characters heart and the past of them. I like such inside personality scenes.

[Gustavo · Rating 4 out of 5]

Hacía mucho que no me entusiasmaba tanto con un par de páginas de un manga como con las ultimas de este volumen. Esa ilustración de los dos presos con el IBM es muy genial, y es una excelente sorpresa que no voy a arruinar.

Además de eso, el resto del volumen creo que ha sido mi volumen favorito hasta el momento, con el entrenamiento de Kei y Koh (me hace reir lo mala gente que es Kei a veces), y algo que es básicamente la historia del origen de Izumi Shimomura, que es bastante cruenta y desgarradora.

El arte sigue desparejo pero interesante, me gusta, tiene su propio estilo y en los momentos buenos es excelente.

[DonutKnow · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh mannnnn Kai is so cool ❤️❤️❤️ Does he not look kinda like Nakano, though? I love how loyal and strong they are.

But damn, what Izumi went through is the worst. At least she’s fighting for something now, and she doesn’t put about it either 💪

Kei definitely has his strengths, but they really seem sociopathic... but I’m sure he’s still a good person 🤞

[Seno · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ini komik Ajin semakin lama kertas dan cover-nya semakin tipis saja. Agak menggangu ketika dibaca. Volume awal-awal tebal loh padahal.

Oooooh Ajin bersayap itu bukan si Nakano ternyata, tapi Kotobuki. Pantasan dia bisa kabur dari penjara. Jadi Ajin-nya Nakano apa dong?