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カーストヘヴン / Caste Heaven #2
カーストヘヴン 2
あつむはクラスの最底辺(いじめの標的)として、辛い毎日を送っていた。
だが、憧れの存在である久世に救い出され、ハイクラスの「ジャック」となった。
久世から与えられる快楽に溺れ、違和感を覚えるも抗えない。
「本当の君は何?」あつむの問いかけに対し、久世は――…。
だが、憧れの存在である久世に救い出され、ハイクラスの「ジャック」となった。
久世から与えられる快楽に溺れ、違和感を覚えるも抗えない。
「本当の君は何?」あつむの問いかけに対し、久世は――…。
190 pages, Paperback
First published May 10, 2016
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About the author
Chise Ogawa
47 books197 followersChise Ogawa (name in Japanese: 緒川千世) is the pen name that Shigeyoshi Takagi (高木しげよし) uses for her BL works.
She is the younger twin sister of Satoshi Morie.
She also draws dōjinshi under pen name 余暇 (Yoka) in circle 旧式 (Kyuushiki).
Different language transcriptions for Chise Ogawa:
ОГАВА Тисэ
She is the younger twin sister of Satoshi Morie.
She also draws dōjinshi under pen name 余暇 (Yoka) in circle 旧式 (Kyuushiki).
Different language transcriptions for Chise Ogawa:
ОГАВА Тисэ
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December 6, 2016
Pre-review: The waiting is getting too much! I want this volume two right now! Life is so unfair!
Actual review after reading and re-reading it for a few times@04/12/2016:
OMG what the hell had I just read!?
Caste Heaven volume 2, I had been waiting for a whole year for this continuity of the twisted yaoi story about a cruel game of hierarchy, reward and punishment within a highschool.
This time, aside from the main couple Azusa and Karino (the bullied current Target and the ruling King of the class); the story shifts to the side couple, Kuze and Atsumu (the current Jack and the Prep, aka the model student).
I like how Kuze and Atsumu's relationship develops, I also LOVE the major twist that takes place in this relationship. I mean.... OMG, mind=blown!
What I really like about this series is that, whenever you think 'Thing can't get any worse or any more fucked up', well it does! I just have to wonder...how could Ms. Oagawa draw this scene without dying inside? I mean...whenever I read to this scene.......I just felt myself dying from the inside a little!
But my one small complaint is about this creepy teacher! This guy creeps me out! As a teacher you just shouldn't lust after your student!
The newly introduced third couple (Karino's straight-As older brother and the super crazy, super dangerous Bad Boy) is also doing so damn GREAT!!!! Although I feel it happens way too fast for the model student to fall for the Bad Boy.
The Final Words: Can't wait for volume 3 to come out! In vol. 2, Ms. Ogawa has teased us with a hint about a boy becoming the Queen of another class! I'm so dying of curiosity right now!
Review for volume 1: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Actual review after reading and re-reading it for a few times@04/12/2016:
OMG what the hell had I just read!?
Caste Heaven volume 2, I had been waiting for a whole year for this continuity of the twisted yaoi story about a cruel game of hierarchy, reward and punishment within a highschool.
This time, aside from the main couple Azusa and Karino (the bullied current Target and the ruling King of the class); the story shifts to the side couple, Kuze and Atsumu (the current Jack and the Prep, aka the model student).
I like how Kuze and Atsumu's relationship develops, I also LOVE the major twist that takes place in this relationship. I mean.... OMG, mind=blown!
What I really like about this series is that, whenever you think 'Thing can't get any worse or any more fucked up', well it does! I just have to wonder...how could Ms. Oagawa draw this scene without dying inside? I mean...whenever I read to this scene.......I just felt myself dying from the inside a little!
But my one small complaint is about this creepy teacher! This guy creeps me out! As a teacher you just shouldn't lust after your student!
The newly introduced third couple (Karino's straight-As older brother and the super crazy, super dangerous Bad Boy) is also doing so damn GREAT!!!! Although I feel it happens way too fast for the model student to fall for the Bad Boy.
The Final Words: Can't wait for volume 3 to come out! In vol. 2, Ms. Ogawa has teased us with a hint about a boy becoming the Queen of another class! I'm so dying of curiosity right now!
Review for volume 1: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
May 13, 2025
This book is crazy, like.... my mind is still reeling from everything I just read and I can't properly formulate what I want to say in a coherent manner. I just can't believe that these kids put themselves through this shit. Like, whyyyyy?!
I've read a lot of BL, and that rape scene was the most shocking thing I've seen outside of Korean manhwa. And I could not believe that Kuze was taking part in it! I felt so betrayed, like, what the hell?! (Deep Breath) Putting all those shocking scenes aside, I've gotta admit that this story is very well written. I mean, you may not like what's taking place on the pages, but you can't deny how well thought out everything was. The only thing that may not make sense is how the teachers supposedly don't know about the game. There is no way that they haven't noticed how the social hierarchy within each classroom seems to change every few months. The only thing that I can think of is that they do know but choose to ignore it. It seems pretty messed up that they'd do that, but, they may not know just how bad things can get for the Target. I'm sure the students aren't beating them up in front of the teachers. They also probably think that if things got too bad someone would say something about it.
So... is it weird for me to say that I want Kuze and Atsumu to work out? Kuze is definitely messed up but I think his character can be redeemed. And, I want to know more about Senzaki. Is his family really Yakuza? Him and Tatsumi make such an interesting couple. They are the first to openly say they love each other. I'm not used to having three couples in one series that I am equally interested in following. There is usually at least one that I couldn't care less about. Not here. Each of these couples' relationships have such uniquely interesting dynamics about them that I am never bored. I am just as easily drawn to one relationship as I am to another.
Without a doubt, this isn't a story that everyone is going to like, but personally, I love it. I'm hooked and enjoying every page of it. I want to know how everything plays out, but I don't want to reach the end too soon. I want to draw this out as long as possible. Definite 5 stars for me.
I've read a lot of BL, and that rape scene was the most shocking thing I've seen outside of Korean manhwa. And I could not believe that Kuze was taking part in it! I felt so betrayed, like, what the hell?! (Deep Breath) Putting all those shocking scenes aside, I've gotta admit that this story is very well written. I mean, you may not like what's taking place on the pages, but you can't deny how well thought out everything was. The only thing that may not make sense is how the teachers supposedly don't know about the game. There is no way that they haven't noticed how the social hierarchy within each classroom seems to change every few months. The only thing that I can think of is that they do know but choose to ignore it. It seems pretty messed up that they'd do that, but, they may not know just how bad things can get for the Target. I'm sure the students aren't beating them up in front of the teachers. They also probably think that if things got too bad someone would say something about it.
So... is it weird for me to say that I want Kuze and Atsumu to work out? Kuze is definitely messed up but I think his character can be redeemed. And, I want to know more about Senzaki. Is his family really Yakuza? Him and Tatsumi make such an interesting couple. They are the first to openly say they love each other. I'm not used to having three couples in one series that I am equally interested in following. There is usually at least one that I couldn't care less about. Not here. Each of these couples' relationships have such uniquely interesting dynamics about them that I am never bored. I am just as easily drawn to one relationship as I am to another.
Without a doubt, this isn't a story that everyone is going to like, but personally, I love it. I'm hooked and enjoying every page of it. I want to know how everything plays out, but I don't want to reach the end too soon. I want to draw this out as long as possible. Definite 5 stars for me.
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June 14, 2017Adoro a Ogawa Chise, de verdad, pero es que no soy capaz de valorar.
La segunda entrega es aún más jodida que la primera, ganas me dan de ponerle 1 estrella, pero a trabajos por el estilo alguna que otra vez le he soltado 5, sinceramente hay cosas que me parecen muy "gratuitas"y por las que no sé si estoy dispuesta a pasar.
En este tipo de historias siempre me gusta ver luz al final del túnel, pero aquí, si en algún momento la autora finalmente da el happy ending que promete, no me lo voy a a creer, están todos demasiado desequilibrados, demasiado dañados, demasiado perdidos.
De nuevo, no hay término medio, lo que hoy es blanco, mañana con la nueva carta, será negro.
Al 3 de cabeza ;)
La segunda entrega es aún más jodida que la primera, ganas me dan de ponerle 1 estrella, pero a trabajos por el estilo alguna que otra vez le he soltado 5, sinceramente hay cosas que me parecen muy "gratuitas"y por las que no sé si estoy dispuesta a pasar.
En este tipo de historias siempre me gusta ver luz al final del túnel, pero aquí, si en algún momento la autora finalmente da el happy ending que promete, no me lo voy a a creer, están todos demasiado desequilibrados, demasiado dañados, demasiado perdidos.
De nuevo, no hay término medio, lo que hoy es blanco, mañana con la nueva carta, será negro.
Al 3 de cabeza ;)
October 30, 2017
¿Qué carajos? ¿Es que todos están jodidamente locos en este manga? En serio, no puedo imaginarme un final feliz para nadie. Es más, no estoy segura si alguien lo merezca.
Y, sin embargo, la historia me tiene enganchada. El ambiente, los personajes, el arte. Es genial. Sobre todo, me gustan los personajes. No exactamente sus actitudes o acciones, pero si su complejidad y la forma en que están construidos. Sus luchas internas, sus deseos, sus perversidades, sus trastornos, sus contradicciones. De algún modo, te engancha. O quizás sólo estoy de humor para este tipo de manga muy retorcido.
Esperaré al tercer volumen :)
June 23, 2016
Tatsumi and Senzaki saved this volume for me. All 4 stars go to them!
Also, what the heck was with that substitute teacher???? He was scary at the end.
Also, what the heck was with that substitute teacher???? He was scary at the end.
May 22, 2022
I changed my mind. All hopes were lost. They're all mental!!
And here I was crying about how pretty the second artwork was; what with Atsumu covered in ivy and roses. I forgot how George R.R. Martin symbolized roses for cunning, pretentious people—I'm sorry William Blake but GRRM won this time. I'm out of my mind! But I adored that symbolism and the first one with Azusa's body tangled in ivy. He definitely is!! Poor boy.
AND THE STUDENT-TEACHER, OH MY GOD. CAN YOU JUST KILL ME NOW? ABSOLUTELY REPULSIVE, I CAN'T—this is a very bad day to have eyes and a stupid mind. Freaking out aside, I hate this kind of educational institution. The regular teachers didn't even budge when a kid was hospitalized, rather bullied? And they freaking know about the caste game? My God, this is ridiculous. I'm sorry, Ogawa, but I just can't with all that's happening.
Also, here I am, getting uplifted (again!) by the two delinquent shitheads trying to conquer the world with adoration for each other. I knew I'd be disappointed as soon as I get to know them in the next volume—but let's see for real. All my hopes are gone now, I'm just going to dive into this mania with all I've got.
2.5 out of 5 stars this time. I just can't—what eye-glasses guy (I keep on forgetting his name, I swear! I keep calling him Jirou, augh, forgetful me) and Kuze did is unacceptable! What the actually fuck? That's seriously sick! But through it all, that dramatic voice never fails.
And here I was crying about how pretty the second artwork was; what with Atsumu covered in ivy and roses. I forgot how George R.R. Martin symbolized roses for cunning, pretentious people—I'm sorry William Blake but GRRM won this time. I'm out of my mind! But I adored that symbolism and the first one with Azusa's body tangled in ivy. He definitely is!! Poor boy.
AND THE STUDENT-TEACHER, OH MY GOD. CAN YOU JUST KILL ME NOW? ABSOLUTELY REPULSIVE, I CAN'T—this is a very bad day to have eyes and a stupid mind. Freaking out aside, I hate this kind of educational institution. The regular teachers didn't even budge when a kid was hospitalized, rather bullied? And they freaking know about the caste game? My God, this is ridiculous. I'm sorry, Ogawa, but I just can't with all that's happening.
Also, here I am, getting uplifted (again!) by the two delinquent shitheads trying to conquer the world with adoration for each other. I knew I'd be disappointed as soon as I get to know them in the next volume—but let's see for real. All my hopes are gone now, I'm just going to dive into this mania with all I've got.
2.5 out of 5 stars this time. I just can't—what eye-glasses guy (I keep on forgetting his name, I swear! I keep calling him Jirou, augh, forgetful me) and Kuze did is unacceptable! What the actually fuck? That's seriously sick! But through it all, that dramatic voice never fails.
February 21, 2021
Oh man even the characters I think I like turn out to be pretty fucked up...yet here I am heading straight on to volume 3!
July 21, 2022
3,5⭐️
March 1, 2023
3.5 stars
This series is insane but I love the political intrigue. It’s hard to keep the storyline and all of the characters straight sometimes but am definitely intrigued by this story so far.
This series is insane but I love the political intrigue. It’s hard to keep the storyline and all of the characters straight sometimes but am definitely intrigued by this story so far.
May 19, 2022
Das Spiel der Kasten geht mit Band 2 in die nächste Runde! Hierbei tauchen selbstverständlich altbekannte Charaktere auf, aber auch neue. Es werden deren Beziehungen zueinander beleuchtet und teilweise auf eine harte Probe gestellt.
Von den Themen her hat sich selbstverständlich nichts geändert: Gewalt, Macht und Überlegenheit stehen an der Tagesordnung, ebenso wie Vergewaltigung und Mobbing. Nur hier wird das gesamte Konzept sogar noch etwas krasser. Hier werden aufgebaute Beziehungen dazu genutzt, um sich jemanden gefügig zu machen und nach dem eigenen Belieben zu benutzen. Während Azusa als King insgesamt sehr grausam war und seine Machtposition ausgenutzt hatte, spielen andere mit ihren neu gewonnenen Positionen eher eine Art psychologisches Katz-und-Maus-Spiel.
Ein Beispiel dafür stellt die krankhafte Beziehung von Kuze und Kusakabe dar. Kusakabe ist eher naiv und glaubt noch an das Gute im Menschen. Er kann es nicht ab, wenn andere Menschen leiden müssen. Er hat schon fast eine Märtyrer-Mentalität. Während Kuze das kaltherzige und psychisch gestörte Gegenteil von ihm ist. Dennoch verändert sich ihre Beziehung, wenn auch die Menschen nur dem äußeren nach ihr Fell ändern.
Selbstverständlich gibt es noch ein paar interessante neue Entwicklungen, die sicherlich im späteren Verlauf der Reihe noch eine Rolle spielen werden. Doch in diesem Band wirbelt ein Referendar etwas das Klassengefüge auf. Doch inwiefern könnte er später noch eine Rolle spielen? *grübel* Immerhin ist das Spiel ja nur für Schüler und die Lehrer gucken blind weg, weil das ihren Alltag erleichtert.
Neben den bekannten Beziehungen wird die Beziehung zwischen Senzaki und Tatsumi nun in den Fokus gerückt. Die Beziehung der beiden ist etwas anders und wurzelt nicht in einem Ober-/Unterverhältnis, sondern eher einem gleichberechtigten Verhältnis. Ich bin gespannt, wie es mit den beiden weitergeht.
Insgesamt ist die Reihe sehr interessant und spannend und die Entwicklung der zwischenmenschlichen Beziehungen ist einer der Punkte, die mich wirklich reizen, weswegen ich sicherlich an der Reihe dranbleiben werde. Dennoch ist auch Band 2 nichts für zartbesaitete Leser. Die Gewalt – egal in welcher Form – ist ein tragender und schwerwiegender Punkt, der mir an einigen Stellen zu schaffen macht. Ich bin schon sehr gespannt, was die Fortsetzung bringen wird…
Von den Themen her hat sich selbstverständlich nichts geändert: Gewalt, Macht und Überlegenheit stehen an der Tagesordnung, ebenso wie Vergewaltigung und Mobbing. Nur hier wird das gesamte Konzept sogar noch etwas krasser. Hier werden aufgebaute Beziehungen dazu genutzt, um sich jemanden gefügig zu machen und nach dem eigenen Belieben zu benutzen. Während Azusa als King insgesamt sehr grausam war und seine Machtposition ausgenutzt hatte, spielen andere mit ihren neu gewonnenen Positionen eher eine Art psychologisches Katz-und-Maus-Spiel.
Ein Beispiel dafür stellt die krankhafte Beziehung von Kuze und Kusakabe dar. Kusakabe ist eher naiv und glaubt noch an das Gute im Menschen. Er kann es nicht ab, wenn andere Menschen leiden müssen. Er hat schon fast eine Märtyrer-Mentalität. Während Kuze das kaltherzige und psychisch gestörte Gegenteil von ihm ist. Dennoch verändert sich ihre Beziehung, wenn auch die Menschen nur dem äußeren nach ihr Fell ändern.
Selbstverständlich gibt es noch ein paar interessante neue Entwicklungen, die sicherlich im späteren Verlauf der Reihe noch eine Rolle spielen werden. Doch in diesem Band wirbelt ein Referendar etwas das Klassengefüge auf. Doch inwiefern könnte er später noch eine Rolle spielen? *grübel* Immerhin ist das Spiel ja nur für Schüler und die Lehrer gucken blind weg, weil das ihren Alltag erleichtert.
Neben den bekannten Beziehungen wird die Beziehung zwischen Senzaki und Tatsumi nun in den Fokus gerückt. Die Beziehung der beiden ist etwas anders und wurzelt nicht in einem Ober-/Unterverhältnis, sondern eher einem gleichberechtigten Verhältnis. Ich bin gespannt, wie es mit den beiden weitergeht.
Insgesamt ist die Reihe sehr interessant und spannend und die Entwicklung der zwischenmenschlichen Beziehungen ist einer der Punkte, die mich wirklich reizen, weswegen ich sicherlich an der Reihe dranbleiben werde. Dennoch ist auch Band 2 nichts für zartbesaitete Leser. Die Gewalt – egal in welcher Form – ist ein tragender und schwerwiegender Punkt, der mir an einigen Stellen zu schaffen macht. Ich bin schon sehr gespannt, was die Fortsetzung bringen wird…
September 20, 2025
DNF at the halfway point.
Not only does the sexual harassment get WORSE but even the teacher that you get a sliver of hope from is a total creep. I get bad vibes and I’m just not enjoying this. Don’t get me wrong, I do enjoy black flag bl with alllllll of the tw, HOWEVER! This is just not good. None of the characters are likable, the story is not good at all and I really don’t see how this could be a ‘happy ending’ like the author says at the end of volume one.
The author did do a good job of executing what she wanted; making a story full of despicable people. I’ll give her that. But this is just not for me at all.
Not only does the sexual harassment get WORSE but even the teacher that you get a sliver of hope from is a total creep. I get bad vibes and I’m just not enjoying this. Don’t get me wrong, I do enjoy black flag bl with alllllll of the tw, HOWEVER! This is just not good. None of the characters are likable, the story is not good at all and I really don’t see how this could be a ‘happy ending’ like the author says at the end of volume one.
The author did do a good job of executing what she wanted; making a story full of despicable people. I’ll give her that. But this is just not for me at all.
January 3, 2024
Frankly, I don't remember much from volume 1 or why I gave it 4 stars, but this series is just bonkers.
There are things that could have been told about bullying, even with (or maybe even because of!) the over-the-top premise and despicable characters, but it all gets thrown under the bus for bad writing and jumping at every chance to make the characters have sex, often non-consensual. (I'm not saying it's bad that the assault is in there, but the way it's portrayed seems very much just for horny reasons and it does not seem to have any consequences whatsoever.)
There are things that could have been told about bullying, even with (or maybe even because of!) the over-the-top premise and despicable characters, but it all gets thrown under the bus for bad writing and jumping at every chance to make the characters have sex, often non-consensual. (I'm not saying it's bad that the assault is in there, but the way it's portrayed seems very much just for horny reasons and it does not seem to have any consequences whatsoever.)
January 13, 2023
Not only did we see more from the two original relationships, but not there are quite a few new players in the game. I really hope that the teacher guy doesn’t get involved in the game, because I know he’d really hurt Azusa. So stressful.
June 28, 2021
I thought I was living to Atsumu and Kuze, but hnnnnnn then we had to have Tatsumi get with the delinquent ; A;
I seriously love how complex this series is turning out to be.
I seriously love how complex this series is turning out to be.
April 16, 2020
Mal presentimiento desde el inicio, pero algo tenía que tener de malo no? 🤭🤭
August 12, 2024
FUCK NO
June 11, 2022
Totally totally into the manga! The characters are just so complex! I’m looking forward to seeing to finding out about Karino’s brother! That teacher was a bit creepy, everyone has a dark side! I’m hoping Kuze’s relationship develops well, it seems to be heading in the right direction! I like seeing even the small changes! Hopefully Azura can find some peace. Looking forward to next volume! ❤️❤️
January 28, 2022
In dem Manga geht es um eine Schule in der ein Kastenspiel dafür sorgt, wer das Sagen hat und wer unterdrückt und gar misshandelt und missbraucht wird. Das ist schon ziemlich heftig und nichts für Leser, die mit so etwas nicht umgehen können bzw. so etwas nicht lesen wollen. Das man dies dann auch noch in Zeichnungen sehr explizit sieht, ist dann noch einmal eine Schippe drauf. Ich selbst hatte hier mit dem Opfer, viel Mitleid. Und das, obwohl er früher ganz oben in der Hierarchie war und da selbst sehr brutal war. Dementsprechend viele Feinde hat er nun und da er bei der Neuverteilung der Rollen, die schlechte Karte gezogen/gefunden hat, muss er nun leiden.
Ansonsten geht es auch um das ehemalige Opfer, dass nun eine recht hohe Postion inne hat. Er ist allerdings hin und hergerissen und hasst das Spiel. Er hat sogar Mitleid mit seinem ehemaligen Peiniger und versucht ihm zu helfen. Das sorgt für Unmut und es kommt hier zu einer sehr, sehr heftigen Szenen. Die Beziehungen zwischen den Charakteren wirken durch die Band toxisch. Trotzdem oder gerade das macht es aber so interessant. Der Band ist berechtigter Weise ab 18. Hier gibt es viele explizite Sexszenen und eben auch Interaktionen, die nicht von beiden Parteien einvernehmlich gestaltet sind. Die Psyche der einzelnen Charaktere ist aber so interessant, dass ich unbedingt wissen will, wie es weiter geht. Auch wie das Kastenspiel sich weiter entwickelt und ob die Rollen noch einmal wechseln oder ob Azusa, das jetztige Opfer, es schafft gegen den aktuellen King, Kohei, anzukommen.
Den Zeichenstil mag ich an sich unheimlich gern, aber die Charakter sehen sich leider extrem ähnlich. So etwas stört mich sehr. Ohne die dazugehörigen Namen wüsste ich bei vielen Bildern nicht wer das gerade abgebildet ist.
Alles in allem hat mir der Band wieder sehr gefallen. Am Ende bekommen wir sogar noch eine Kurzstory vom Kastenspiel einer anderen Klasse. Da ging es dann um die Position des Badboys und auch das war richtig interessant.
Story 4,4/5
Charaktere 3,6/5
Zeichenstil 4,4/5
Lesegefühl 3,4/5
Gesamt 4,0/5
Ansonsten geht es auch um das ehemalige Opfer, dass nun eine recht hohe Postion inne hat. Er ist allerdings hin und hergerissen und hasst das Spiel. Er hat sogar Mitleid mit seinem ehemaligen Peiniger und versucht ihm zu helfen. Das sorgt für Unmut und es kommt hier zu einer sehr, sehr heftigen Szenen. Die Beziehungen zwischen den Charakteren wirken durch die Band toxisch. Trotzdem oder gerade das macht es aber so interessant. Der Band ist berechtigter Weise ab 18. Hier gibt es viele explizite Sexszenen und eben auch Interaktionen, die nicht von beiden Parteien einvernehmlich gestaltet sind. Die Psyche der einzelnen Charaktere ist aber so interessant, dass ich unbedingt wissen will, wie es weiter geht. Auch wie das Kastenspiel sich weiter entwickelt und ob die Rollen noch einmal wechseln oder ob Azusa, das jetztige Opfer, es schafft gegen den aktuellen King, Kohei, anzukommen.
Den Zeichenstil mag ich an sich unheimlich gern, aber die Charakter sehen sich leider extrem ähnlich. So etwas stört mich sehr. Ohne die dazugehörigen Namen wüsste ich bei vielen Bildern nicht wer das gerade abgebildet ist.
Alles in allem hat mir der Band wieder sehr gefallen. Am Ende bekommen wir sogar noch eine Kurzstory vom Kastenspiel einer anderen Klasse. Da ging es dann um die Position des Badboys und auch das war richtig interessant.
Story 4,4/5
Charaktere 3,6/5
Zeichenstil 4,4/5
Lesegefühl 3,4/5
Gesamt 4,0/5
February 10, 2022
Wow, this legitimately took me a year and a half to read because I had to drop it and not come back until now. That being said, I've changed quite a lot since then, unsurprisingly. I'd rather not get deep into the details of this manga as it's so dark, sick, and twisted... I skimmed through the parts from a year+ ago and I can't tell if it feels extremely different now because I'm skimming... or because I'm so different. Either way, reader beware. I rarely read a manga so beautiful in both art and writing and yet so twisted and sickening at the same time.
It was nice to see the side couple...if not for some reprieve from the more twisted main couple.
That being said... As it stands now, I think Tatsumi and Senzaki are my current favorites (their chapter was where I picked back up).
"I should have kept walking. But I was so very, very bored with life..."
"There's no need to be afraid. To live is to hurt. The pain you feel is proof you're alive. Watching you writhe in your first taste of life is so beautiful it takes my breath away."
I'd pay to see more of these two and their story, but somehow, I feel like it may be self contained to chapter 11. That's okay by me, it suits the story, especially if we get to see more of the other couples too in similar fashions. But I'd just be so happy if there were more of these two. I like Senzaki and the dynamic between him and Tatsumi, as well as Tatsumi's development, and the strong love and infatuation they share. I hope they keep going strong for a long time. "I've been waiting for someone like you..."
It was nice to see the side couple...if not for some reprieve from the more twisted main couple.
That being said... As it stands now, I think Tatsumi and Senzaki are my current favorites (their chapter was where I picked back up).
"I should have kept walking. But I was so very, very bored with life..."
"There's no need to be afraid. To live is to hurt. The pain you feel is proof you're alive. Watching you writhe in your first taste of life is so beautiful it takes my breath away."
I'd pay to see more of these two and their story, but somehow, I feel like it may be self contained to chapter 11. That's okay by me, it suits the story, especially if we get to see more of the other couples too in similar fashions. But I'd just be so happy if there were more of these two. I like Senzaki and the dynamic between him and Tatsumi, as well as Tatsumi's development, and the strong love and infatuation they share. I hope they keep going strong for a long time. "I've been waiting for someone like you..."
November 15, 2025
Review for volume 1-5
Caste Heaven is appallingly cruel and tasteless. It could have been an interesting read about social hierarchy at school and bullying, but any hint of a good story this might have possessed was drowned out in the way it is delivered. This takes place in a high school where all students participate in a caste game: everyone is assigned a card that marks their social status and the lower you are the more you get bullied. Bullying, though, is an understatement - there are multiple rape scenes per chapter within the first volume alone.
The actual story takes a complete backseat and is ultimately just a means to an end for characters to have sex, a lot of which is at the very least borderline rape. Apart from the fact that this entire game is completely messed up and unrealistic, I found it very hard to stomach and am baffled that people actually enjoy this. I would have dropped this after the first two chapters had I not already owned the volumes. If nothing else, I can say that rather than improving, Caste Heaven stays true to its themes and only introduces new oddly-matched couples - why is it that non of these characters are even remotely sane? I'm getting rid of this - I don't care how it ends and I don't recommend it. I shall end this the way it started: this manga is nothing short of cruel and in poor taste.
Caste Heaven is appallingly cruel and tasteless. It could have been an interesting read about social hierarchy at school and bullying, but any hint of a good story this might have possessed was drowned out in the way it is delivered. This takes place in a high school where all students participate in a caste game: everyone is assigned a card that marks their social status and the lower you are the more you get bullied. Bullying, though, is an understatement - there are multiple rape scenes per chapter within the first volume alone.
The actual story takes a complete backseat and is ultimately just a means to an end for characters to have sex, a lot of which is at the very least borderline rape. Apart from the fact that this entire game is completely messed up and unrealistic, I found it very hard to stomach and am baffled that people actually enjoy this. I would have dropped this after the first two chapters had I not already owned the volumes. If nothing else, I can say that rather than improving, Caste Heaven stays true to its themes and only introduces new oddly-matched couples - why is it that non of these characters are even remotely sane? I'm getting rid of this - I don't care how it ends and I don't recommend it. I shall end this the way it started: this manga is nothing short of cruel and in poor taste.
September 29, 2020
WARNING: This volume contains noncon & a rape scene with 2 unwilling parties, so please be aware before reading!!
This volume is pretty great, as it develops a storyline for the secondary couple, Atsumu (former bullied kid, now ranked Jack) and Kuze (former Jack, now a lower rank). Their obsessive relationship with each other begins to grow at a dangerous pace outside of their massive amounts of sex. I really enjoyed how both characters rotate their lives around each other and how Atsumu tries to escape, but eventually gets punished each time.
In addition, there's more scenes with Karino and Azuza (main couple, King/Joker ranking) having sex, but also a dangerous punishment round after Atsumu and Azuza (the bottoms) start being friendly with each other... that punishment is definitely a lot of psychological damage to them both.
Finally, the creator also introduces a third couple with Tatsumi (Karino's half-brother & ranked a preppy) and Senzaki (transfer student & ranked a deliquent), which is kinda hot and also a good change of pace! No big psychological warfare going around here, just horny boys having sex.
Overall, a great volume and can't wait to read more! It's definitely a fucked up manga and you knew what you're getting into after the 1st volume, so fans of the concept will definitely enjoy the 2nd volume!
⭐⭐⭐⭐(4/5)
This volume is pretty great, as it develops a storyline for the secondary couple, Atsumu (former bullied kid, now ranked Jack) and Kuze (former Jack, now a lower rank). Their obsessive relationship with each other begins to grow at a dangerous pace outside of their massive amounts of sex. I really enjoyed how both characters rotate their lives around each other and how Atsumu tries to escape, but eventually gets punished each time.
In addition, there's more scenes with Karino and Azuza (main couple, King/Joker ranking) having sex, but also a dangerous punishment round after Atsumu and Azuza (the bottoms) start being friendly with each other... that punishment is definitely a lot of psychological damage to them both.
Finally, the creator also introduces a third couple with Tatsumi (Karino's half-brother & ranked a preppy) and Senzaki (transfer student & ranked a deliquent), which is kinda hot and also a good change of pace! No big psychological warfare going around here, just horny boys having sex.
Overall, a great volume and can't wait to read more! It's definitely a fucked up manga and you knew what you're getting into after the 1st volume, so fans of the concept will definitely enjoy the 2nd volume!
⭐⭐⭐⭐(4/5)
December 7, 2020
Just Lol... like its a fun read but if you take the events too seriously it's so unrealistic... like how do the teachers not notice? There is like a couple in every empty classroom and even the student-teacher (I can't recall what his title was) is demented. Not to say I'm not enjoying the read it's just a little over the top at times.
Other than that I'm enjoying the class dynamics and how their not contained and fluid as they may change with each caste game. I'm also enjoying the relationships as no one is truly honest with another and their backstories are enlightening on their current behaviours. As I said it is ridiculous that these situations are taking place but mob mentality and the fact their teenagers who want to fit in are plausible despite it being a heavily exaggerated situation. Overall, I'm enjoying it and cant wait to see how things will play out as the plot seems to be gaining pace.
Other than that I'm enjoying the class dynamics and how their not contained and fluid as they may change with each caste game. I'm also enjoying the relationships as no one is truly honest with another and their backstories are enlightening on their current behaviours. As I said it is ridiculous that these situations are taking place but mob mentality and the fact their teenagers who want to fit in are plausible despite it being a heavily exaggerated situation. Overall, I'm enjoying it and cant wait to see how things will play out as the plot seems to be gaining pace.
August 30, 2020
Mira que la historia es retorcida y que en este tomo, además de la escoria de Karino (a quien adoro como personaje por tener todo lo peor del ser humano en él y me fascina), Kuze no se queda atrás, aunque no supera al loco máximo.
Aunque es incómodo de leer ante el abuso de poder llevado al extremo, me encanta la crítica que hay detrás, que se muestra la oscuridad de la humanidad y lo que las clases sociales hacen de nosotros. Chise Ogawa es demasiado buena haciendo mangas de todo tipo y este me tiene fascinada ante el cúmulo de sensaciones y sentimientos que me produce. Ganas de leer el siguiente tomo.
Aunque es incómodo de leer ante el abuso de poder llevado al extremo, me encanta la crítica que hay detrás, que se muestra la oscuridad de la humanidad y lo que las clases sociales hacen de nosotros. Chise Ogawa es demasiado buena haciendo mangas de todo tipo y este me tiene fascinada ante el cúmulo de sensaciones y sentimientos que me produce. Ganas de leer el siguiente tomo.
May 2, 2021
Opis z okładki sprawił, że miałem niemałe oczekiwania względem tej mangi. Niestety autorka niewiele zrobiła ze swoim, całkiem niezłym, pomysłem. Wymyśliła natomiast mnóstwo scen seksu, niemal bez wyjątku idiotycznych i bez jakichkolwiek podstaw fabularnych. A kiedy bohaterowie akurat nie oddają się "uciechom" cielesnym (czyt. gwałtom i torturom), nieustannie powtarzają sobie nawzajem zasady gry, w którą grają. Po co? Być może po to, by czytelnik cały czas pamiętał o tym jedynym drobiazgu, który w "Caste Heaven" jest naprawdę interesujący. Problem w tym, że pomiędzy jednym i drugim nie ma prawie w ogóle treści. Dwa tomy zdecydowanie mi wystarczą, trzeciego podejścia nie będzie.
October 27, 2021
Her problematic energy is thriving and spreading like, a rash? Bacteria? Venereal disease? But in a good way?
The spicy plot has me. THE MANIPULATION OCCURING IS ASTRONOMICAL W LEGIT EVERYONE.
Azusa being forced to f Atsumuuuuu heck. I know they'll def end up kiss kiss fall in love. Like Azusa is cray, but I feel he will develop and hence deserve a cute nice boi like atsumu in the end.
Kuze is a sociopath. As soon as they pull out the "I took care of a bunny as a kid" back story, you know it's official.
Hisoka looking mf has me EXCITED. Like no one looks like that w out having chaotic energy. And Tatsumi serves. He just serves
3.5
The spicy plot has me. THE MANIPULATION OCCURING IS ASTRONOMICAL W LEGIT EVERYONE.
Azusa being forced to f Atsumuuuuu heck. I know they'll def end up kiss kiss fall in love. Like Azusa is cray, but I feel he will develop and hence deserve a cute nice boi like atsumu in the end.
Kuze is a sociopath. As soon as they pull out the "I took care of a bunny as a kid" back story, you know it's official.
Hisoka looking mf has me EXCITED. Like no one looks like that w out having chaotic energy. And Tatsumi serves. He just serves
3.5
February 19, 2024
Warnings Rape, gang rape, & bullying
I take everything I said about healthy relationships back! There's no hint of one. Everyone is just F'd up. Also apparently the faculty does know about the game but they just let it happen because it's only 1 person being bullied per class and that makes it more manageable or something. Um, I'm pretty sure you'd have fewer kids being bullied if this game didn't exist.
Say they have 4 classes per grade, that's 12 kids getting bullied daily. That's a major problem in or outside this game.
I take everything I said about healthy relationships back! There's no hint of one. Everyone is just F'd up. Also apparently the faculty does know about the game but they just let it happen because it's only 1 person being bullied per class and that makes it more manageable or something. Um, I'm pretty sure you'd have fewer kids being bullied if this game didn't exist.
Say they have 4 classes per grade, that's 12 kids getting bullied daily. That's a major problem in or outside this game.
June 18, 2024
This is just getting real and real.
Damn, I love this series.
Volume 2 explores Atsumu and Kuze’s complicated relationship. Well, in all honesty, it looks pretty obvious they are in love, and if it changes, I am going to riot!
Like I said in my previous review of volume 1, this is dark bully romance, so twisted shit is happening, so it really didn’t faze me a bit. Karino MF is high on power (I don’t mind), because Azusa kind of getting what he deserves 🤷🏻♀️
The biggest turn on was Tatsumi and Senzaki’s relationship. Man, I stan them 🙇🏻♀️ too bad they are just side characters.
Damn, I love this series.
Volume 2 explores Atsumu and Kuze’s complicated relationship. Well, in all honesty, it looks pretty obvious they are in love, and if it changes, I am going to riot!
Like I said in my previous review of volume 1, this is dark bully romance, so twisted shit is happening, so it really didn’t faze me a bit. Karino MF is high on power (I don’t mind), because Azusa kind of getting what he deserves 🤷🏻♀️
The biggest turn on was Tatsumi and Senzaki’s relationship. Man, I stan them 🙇🏻♀️ too bad they are just side characters.
November 2, 2023
This story was interesting I genuinely think main guy in this book is a very kind hearted person. And there’s only one moment I was worried about his mental state. I can’t say that they’re my favorite couple. I think the one that is shown at the end of this book is definitely more so my favorite. I love that there is a jump back to the previous book that connects the next set of characters in each book thus far.
January 20, 2023
Triggers for rape and abuse.
This volume follows more couples than the first one. I was hoping for more Azusa and Karino though. Kuze scares me and I just want atsumu to be safe. 😰
Senzaki and tatsumi are extremely interesting, hoping they show up again. I'm confused what happened to the student teacher btw. He just disappears?
This volume follows more couples than the first one. I was hoping for more Azusa and Karino though. Kuze scares me and I just want atsumu to be safe. 😰
Senzaki and tatsumi are extremely interesting, hoping they show up again. I'm confused what happened to the student teacher btw. He just disappears?
July 6, 2023
Oh my sweet summer child, Atsumu.
It's actually very interesting seeing an 'innocent' character stuck in this system and this volume answers the question of 'why can't they just tell someone about the game?', which I believe to be a big plot hole, but they answered it in the next volume.
Also, im very interested in the 'couple' that was shown in the last 2 chapters.
It's actually very interesting seeing an 'innocent' character stuck in this system and this volume answers the question of 'why can't they just tell someone about the game?', which I believe to be a big plot hole, but they answered it in the next volume.
Also, im very interested in the 'couple' that was shown in the last 2 chapters.
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