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ツバサ - RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE [Tsubasa: RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE] #19
Tsubasa: RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE, Vol. 19
THE QUEEN'S CHECKMATE!
The Mafia-run world of Infinity would be a dangerous place even without the death-defying “chess” tournament that Princess Sakura and her companions have entered. But Sakura has decided to risk everything—even her friends' lives—for the contest's secret prize.
The Mafia-run world of Infinity would be a dangerous place even without the death-defying “chess” tournament that Princess Sakura and her companions have entered. But Sakura has decided to risk everything—even her friends' lives—for the contest's secret prize.
183 pages, Paperback
First published June 15, 2007
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Clamp
747 books3,139 followersŌkawa Nanase 大川七瀬
[born: 2 May 1967; Ōsaka, bloodtype: A]
Mokona Apapa もこなあぱぱ
[born: 16 Jun 1968, Kyōto; bloodtype: A]
Nekoi Mick 猫井みっく
[born: 21 Jan 1969, Kyōto; bloodtype: O]
Igarashi Satsuki 五十嵐さつき
[born: 8 Feb 1969, Kyōto; bloodtype: A]
CLAMP originally began in 1989 as a twelve-member dōjinshi circle, but by 1990, the circle had diminished from twelve to seven. Of the remaining seven, Tamayo Akiyama, Sei Nanao, and Leeza Sei left the group during the production of the RG Veda manga. Other former members of CLAMP also included Soushi Hishika, O-Kyon, Kazue Nakamori, Yuzuru Inoue and Shinya Ōmi. Currently, there are four members in the group.
In 2004, CLAMP's 15th anniversary as a mangaka group, the members changed their names from Nanase Ohkawa, Mokona Apapa, Mick Nekoi, and Satsuki Igarashi to Ageha Ohkawa, Mokona, Tsubaki Nekoi and Satsuki Igarashi (her name is pronounced the same, but written with different characters) respectively. The August 2004 issue of Newtype USA, a magazine specializing in events of the anime and manga subcultures, reported that the members of CLAMP simply wanted to try out new names. In a later interview with Ohkawa, it was revealed that initially Mokona wanted to drop her surname because it sounded too immature for her liking, while Nekoi disliked people commenting that her name was the same as Mick Jagger's. Ohkawa and Igarashi, wanting to go with the flow of Nekoi's and Mokona's name changes, changed their names as well.
In 2006, they made their first USA public debut at Anime Expo in Anaheim, California. They were well received at the convention, with 6,000 fans in attendance at their panel.
[born: 2 May 1967; Ōsaka, bloodtype: A]
Mokona Apapa もこなあぱぱ
[born: 16 Jun 1968, Kyōto; bloodtype: A]
Nekoi Mick 猫井みっく
[born: 21 Jan 1969, Kyōto; bloodtype: O]
Igarashi Satsuki 五十嵐さつき
[born: 8 Feb 1969, Kyōto; bloodtype: A]
CLAMP originally began in 1989 as a twelve-member dōjinshi circle, but by 1990, the circle had diminished from twelve to seven. Of the remaining seven, Tamayo Akiyama, Sei Nanao, and Leeza Sei left the group during the production of the RG Veda manga. Other former members of CLAMP also included Soushi Hishika, O-Kyon, Kazue Nakamori, Yuzuru Inoue and Shinya Ōmi. Currently, there are four members in the group.
In 2004, CLAMP's 15th anniversary as a mangaka group, the members changed their names from Nanase Ohkawa, Mokona Apapa, Mick Nekoi, and Satsuki Igarashi to Ageha Ohkawa, Mokona, Tsubaki Nekoi and Satsuki Igarashi (her name is pronounced the same, but written with different characters) respectively. The August 2004 issue of Newtype USA, a magazine specializing in events of the anime and manga subcultures, reported that the members of CLAMP simply wanted to try out new names. In a later interview with Ohkawa, it was revealed that initially Mokona wanted to drop her surname because it sounded too immature for her liking, while Nekoi disliked people commenting that her name was the same as Mick Jagger's. Ohkawa and Igarashi, wanting to go with the flow of Nekoi's and Mokona's name changes, changed their names as well.
In 2006, they made their first USA public debut at Anime Expo in Anaheim, California. They were well received at the convention, with 6,000 fans in attendance at their panel.
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July 20, 2016
And I thought that X/1999 was sad, dark and serious... CLAMP really went far and beyond with Tsubasa. And what's up with that eye fetish?
Anyway, I love it.
Anyway, I love it.
April 22, 2018
This is getting better and better, now that Sakura has gotten more strength. The worlds are getting crazier and crazier as well. Still very little back story to Fai, but we are getting some. Is his Ashura-O the same one from the other world, or an alternate???? I want to know!!!!
Great characters and art, and a twisty story keeping you on your toes.
Great characters and art, and a twisty story keeping you on your toes.
August 29, 2019
I'm a little confused about the mechanics and details of what's happening, but I understand all the emotional beats, so I think I've got the important parts.
September 13, 2017
This might just have been the most dramatic volume of Tubas since the early stories where the group was just settling in with each other on their quest. The ending was a cliffhanger that I don't think anyone saw coming (I mean, how on earth could the innocent Sakura betray her comrades in such a way), but throughout the entire story arc Clamp did a great job of building tension between the characters and providing ample opportunity for action through the "chess" competition. The game was introduced in the previous collection (along with the slightly sadistic and manipulative group behind it), but the action doesn't reach its peak until the finale battle where Sayoran and a battle mech go head to head. The game is clearly rigged against human combatants, but Sakura's determination (matched only by Sayoran's equally strong desire to protect her) to win the competition and earn her special prize allows Sayoran's magic to win the day against the expected superiority of technology. Our band of heroes is left without Princess Sakura when the dust clears, so the question becomes whether they continue on the quest for her memory feathers (and hope to meet up with her eventually), or will they fall apart and go their separate ways without her guiding influence?
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 17, 2022
Sakura y los demás se enfrentan contra el último contrincante en ese temible juego de ajedrez y se trata de nada más y nada menos que el dueño del lugar, quien maneja a un autómata sumamente poderoso.
Syaoran es quien decide ir al frente por el bien de la princesa y tras una batalla reñida, vencen a su oponente.
Al mismo tiempo se ha producido un desequilibrio en las dimensiones y debido al deseo de la princesa de viajar a un mundo específico (aun con las probabilidades de no lograrlo), tres lugares se conectan entre sí.
De igual manera vuelve a terminar en un clifhanger pero por lo último que se ve en el volumen, esta vez iremos hacia el lugar de donde Fay huyó tras encerrar al Rey Ashura. El arco de su pasado apenas inicia.
Este volumen contiene los capítulos 141 – 149.
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Syaoran es quien decide ir al frente por el bien de la princesa y tras una batalla reñida, vencen a su oponente.
Al mismo tiempo se ha producido un desequilibrio en las dimensiones y debido al deseo de la princesa de viajar a un mundo específico (aun con las probabilidades de no lograrlo), tres lugares se conectan entre sí.
De igual manera vuelve a terminar en un clifhanger pero por lo último que se ve en el volumen, esta vez iremos hacia el lugar de donde Fay huyó tras encerrar al Rey Ashura. El arco de su pasado apenas inicia.
Este volumen contiene los capítulos 141 – 149.
REVIEWS ANTERIORES:
Volumen 1 | Volumen 2 | Volumen 3 | Volumen 4 | Volumen 5 | Volumen 6 | Volumen 7 | Volumen 8 | Volumen 9 | Volumen 10 | Volumen 11 | Volumen 12 | Volumen 13 | Volumen 14 | Volumen 15 | Volumen 16 | Volumen 17 | Volumen 18
October 12, 2018
I'm reading this series in omnibus form, so it's the equivalent of entering a fugue state, then waking up having suddenly read three volumes. At this point I've gotten pretty used to CLAMP's style of writing, but I definitely read the foreshadowing wrong.
The climax of the battle's of Infinity was a little disappointing, but I understand that this series is definitely not a typical shonen manga so I can forgive it for a few pacing differences. I do, however, have a legitimate issue with Sakura's selflessness. While I get that this is her character flaw, it really stretches my suspense of disbelief, especially in the next volume. But that's a problem for the next review.
This volume starts the rollercoaster ride that covers the next 2+ volumes, so keep reading and look forward to a wild arc!
See you in the next review.
The climax of the battle's of Infinity was a little disappointing, but I understand that this series is definitely not a typical shonen manga so I can forgive it for a few pacing differences. I do, however, have a legitimate issue with Sakura's selflessness. While I get that this is her character flaw, it really stretches my suspense of disbelief, especially in the next volume. But that's a problem for the next review.
This volume starts the rollercoaster ride that covers the next 2+ volumes, so keep reading and look forward to a wild arc!
See you in the next review.
September 12, 2012
WHAT WHAT WHAT IS GOING ON HERE. Chi shows up and Sakura can see the future sort of and apparently two worlds are fusing together or possibly three and there's a weird vision of a woman and FAI STABBED SAKURA but she's not dead it looks like but still whyyyyyy?
Usually volumes of this series get at least three stars from me for the artwork and characters alone, but this one was just way confusing and also kind of upsetting, so no third star for you.
Usually volumes of this series get at least three stars from me for the artwork and characters alone, but this one was just way confusing and also kind of upsetting, so no third star for you.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 11, 2016
En este tomo Sakura y compañía ganan el torneo de Infinity, con lo que consiguen el premio... y eso se traducirá en la separación del grupo.
October 8, 2025
Review for complete series
Tsubasa is in a way a love letter to all of CLAMP's other works. I went into this having read almost all - definitely all relevant - series by CLAMP, so I can't say for sure, but I think this series is only half as fun if you haven't read the other works (preferably all). If you enjoy Easter Eggs and cameos, Tsubasa is an absolute treat.
For the longest time, Tsubasa was the longest manga series I owned; anything beyond 10 volumes makes me think twice as I find that most lengthy series just drag unnecessarily. However, it was impossible for me to say no to Tsubasa, Sakura and Syaoran from Cardcaptor Sakura have been long-time favourite manga characters of mine, not to mention that I am generally very fond of CLAMP and all their big and small crossovers. Reading a story that combines almost their entire bibliography and with Sakura and Syaoran as the main characters was too good to say no to. It should also be mentioned that this series is heavily interwoven with xxxHolic's plot and should best be read alongside each other.
This Syaoran and Sakura are not the same from Cardcaptor Sakura (although the original Sakura makes a cameo). In essence, this is a story about travelling between dimensions - the same person can exist in different versions of themselves in different universes. Sakura and Syaoran travel between the different worlds - all very different - and meet characters and elements from all across CLAMP's other works. In fact, some characters appear more than once to highlight how the same being can exist and lead a different life in different worlds. It's really fun to see the characters from other stories living different lives, some are funny and some are bittersweet. CLAMP has killed off a fair amount of its characters in other works so it's nice to see some of them leading happier and peaceful lives.
In addition to meeting a whole lot of known characters, there are also a couple of Tsubasa original characters such as Fay and Kurogane who accompany Sakura and Syaoran on their travels. I've grown to love Fay and Kurogane almost as much as I love the other two - so while Tsubasa is very much a homage to other CLAMP works, it's also a very character-driven story with both Fay and Kurogane having intricate and deep personalities. I also have to express my apologies to Kurogane - I always expected not to like him because I'm not very fond of brawns-over-brains type of characters, but I was very wrong about him; great character, smart as well a strong and just a really great guy.
Being a work of CLAMP, it's almost needless to say that the art is beautiful. That being said, this is more of a shounen-esque series which also shows in the art with the somewhat oddly length limbs and a greater focus on action, weapons and muscles. I prefer shoujo art, but the facial art is much the same as other CLAMP works so I can absolutely live with that.
A downside of Tsubasa is plain and simple that it gets confusing. There are time skips, world switching, doubles across different series (xxxHolic) and rather vague motivations from the villain's side. At some point, I just decided to go with the flow rather than trying to make sense of every detail. There's a bit of a loose end, though I wouldn't exactly call it a band ending either. Now that they are working on a sequel, it'll be interesting to see where things will lead to next.
Either way, an absolute gem if you like CLAMP and crossovers, and Sakura, Syaoran, Fay and Kurogane are just a great team of characters - to be fair, Mokona is as much part of the team and deserves a mention too. Finally, I just love these characters.
May 2, 2023
Why? Why? Why? How? What? Why?
Sakura doesn't want to be with her group anymore. She wants to lone-wolf it. Apparently to create a different future. I don't know why, not sure what the perceived future was supposed to look like. Fai's master has finally woken up since the dawn of this whole story. Who is he to Fai? Why is Fai so afraid of him? Stern father? Possessive lover? Feared nemesis? And at the same moment Fai's Chi (automata) is released, the Chi in this world is trying to take Sakura to another dimension. They both converge, releasing a feather each to give to Sakura to awaken some within her. And to top all that off, Fai kills her with Syaoran's sword, causing her body and soul to split and each be taken by the different Chi's to separate dimensions. So confused!
Sakura doesn't want to be with her group anymore. She wants to lone-wolf it. Apparently to create a different future. I don't know why, not sure what the perceived future was supposed to look like. Fai's master has finally woken up since the dawn of this whole story. Who is he to Fai? Why is Fai so afraid of him? Stern father? Possessive lover? Feared nemesis? And at the same moment Fai's Chi (automata) is released, the Chi in this world is trying to take Sakura to another dimension. They both converge, releasing a feather each to give to Sakura to awaken some within her. And to top all that off, Fai kills her with Syaoran's sword, causing her body and soul to split and each be taken by the different Chi's to separate dimensions. So confused!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 14, 2020
Capitulos 141-149
* RESUMEN EXPRESS CON SPOILER*
- okeeey Sakura al parecer estaba haciendo lo de la competencia de ajedrez por otro motivo, ella quiere viajar sola a una dimensión en donde a futuro puede haber una tragedia y como pago entrega su buena suerte.
- al momento de ganar la competencia Syaoran toma a Sakura de la mano y se da un fenómeno raro en el que se combinan tres dimensiones infinity, Celes y la dimensión a la que Sakura desea ir. Lo que a su vez revela una maldición de Fye, que dice que si Fye encuentra a una persona más poderosa que el debe matarla.
- en fin Fye atraviesa con su espada a Sakura pero ella no muere y continúa su viaje hacia otra dimensión.
* RESUMEN EXPRESS CON SPOILER*
- okeeey Sakura al parecer estaba haciendo lo de la competencia de ajedrez por otro motivo, ella quiere viajar sola a una dimensión en donde a futuro puede haber una tragedia y como pago entrega su buena suerte.
- al momento de ganar la competencia Syaoran toma a Sakura de la mano y se da un fenómeno raro en el que se combinan tres dimensiones infinity, Celes y la dimensión a la que Sakura desea ir. Lo que a su vez revela una maldición de Fye, que dice que si Fye encuentra a una persona más poderosa que el debe matarla.
- en fin Fye atraviesa con su espada a Sakura pero ella no muere y continúa su viaje hacia otra dimensión.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 30, 2024
That's what I call a DENSE VOLUME.
I had to stop and comment here every page/phrase that left me shocked. This whole volume takes so many unexpected turns that I had to stop, take a breath (and avoid to scream in public) and re-read multiple times.
Positive note is that the fight between the automa and Syaoran was clearer than most of the fight scenes in the previous volumes, i was able to understand the drawings more.
Negative note: HAVE THEY ALL GONE INSANE? and with everyone I'm referring to YOU SAKURA AND FAY.
I was waiting for Fay's past to be explained but AT WHAT COST??? It's still not very clear to me, but let's see next volume what happens.
I had to stop and comment here every page/phrase that left me shocked. This whole volume takes so many unexpected turns that I had to stop, take a breath (and avoid to scream in public) and re-read multiple times.
Positive note is that the fight between the automa and Syaoran was clearer than most of the fight scenes in the previous volumes, i was able to understand the drawings more.
Negative note: HAVE THEY ALL GONE INSANE? and with everyone I'm referring to YOU SAKURA AND FAY.
I was waiting for Fay's past to be explained but AT WHAT COST??? It's still not very clear to me, but let's see next volume what happens.
December 22, 2025
El verdadero Xiaolang acompaña a los aventureros al nuevo mundo para conseguir los siguientes fragmentos. Se siente culpable por no ser el amigo que ellos esperan y sufre al recordar lo vivido con ellos. Kurogane, que es todo un observador, intenta cuidar de él. Sospecha que Fye y Sakura ocultan más de lo que dicen, pero no tiene pruebas, solo puede esperar.
Mientras tanto, para conseguir un premio extraordinario, se enfrentan a un juego encarnizado de ajedrez humano. ¿Para qué lo necesitan? ¿Qué pretende realmente Sakura con ello? Todos la apoyan y luchan en equipo para ser los vencedores sin saber las verdaderas pretensiones de la princesa.
Mientras tanto, para conseguir un premio extraordinario, se enfrentan a un juego encarnizado de ajedrez humano. ¿Para qué lo necesitan? ¿Qué pretende realmente Sakura con ello? Todos la apoyan y luchan en equipo para ser los vencedores sin saber las verdaderas pretensiones de la princesa.
February 20, 2021
Amidst the battle between Sakura and her companions versus the mafia, she keeps her true reasons for participating a secret - but when her desires are revealed, so too is the terrifying curse plaguing one of her close friends, one that could cost her life! CLAMP throws fans through loop after loop in an intense entry brimming with revelations. Why is Sakura seeking something so dangerous, and what does it mean for her allies?
February 11, 2023
Ya, por favor, dejen de hacer sufrir a mis niños
*Se acuerda de lo que se viene* Siento que CLAMP está desquitando todo lo bonito de sus mangas aquí, para que todo este equilibrado
Porque le metieron con ganas de hacerlos sufrir a ellos y al pobre expectador
Recomiendo leerlo con xxxHolic, está mejor... bueno, está más fea la cosa pero está mejor(? No sé como explicar que sufro más que antes pero al mismo tiempo, está más bueno
Los lectores somos masoquistas :/ aquí el claro ejemplo
*Se acuerda de lo que se viene* Siento que CLAMP está desquitando todo lo bonito de sus mangas aquí, para que todo este equilibrado
Porque le metieron con ganas de hacerlos sufrir a ellos y al pobre expectador
Recomiendo leerlo con xxxHolic, está mejor... bueno, está más fea la cosa pero está mejor(? No sé como explicar que sufro más que antes pero al mismo tiempo, está más bueno
Los lectores somos masoquistas :/ aquí el claro ejemplo
June 21, 2023
En definitivo la historia con mayores giros que he leido, no esperaba que el transfondo que nos venían mostrando de Fye se revelara en este arco de la historia.
Aunque no entiendo del todo los motivos de Sakura, creo que como mencionan en la historia, tras los sucesos de Tokyo y las decisiones que se tomaron, todo esta comenzando a desplomarse con el viaje del grupo.
Aunque no entiendo del todo los motivos de Sakura, creo que como mencionan en la historia, tras los sucesos de Tokyo y las decisiones que se tomaron, todo esta comenzando a desplomarse con el viaje del grupo.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 30, 2020
Cuando creo que ya estoy entendiendo, tómala, no es cierto ten más dudas para que te entretengas.
Si Sakura por su cuenta, ja ja ja es broma, si en toda la serie no haz hecho nada por ti misma, todos te han ayudado, lo único que tienes es tu suerte, cada vez me gusta menos la serie no se por que.
Si Sakura por su cuenta, ja ja ja es broma, si en toda la serie no haz hecho nada por ti misma, todos te han ayudado, lo único que tienes es tu suerte, cada vez me gusta menos la serie no se por que.
September 20, 2021
Sakura has a secret goal with the tournament the group currently is engaged in. Will the group figure out her hidden agenda before she reaches her goal? And is Fai's past finally about to catch up with him?
Enjoying the intrigue!
Enjoying the intrigue!
August 28, 2018
Ich weiß nicht was in diesem Band passiert ist, aber ich bin nur noch verwirrt und begeistert xD
May 20, 2019
Ya no entiendo nada
June 4, 2019
(2019 reread) Sakura is suddenly so mature in this volume it is frightening - and that's not even touching on what she does at the end.
November 22, 2019
Finalmente ritornano i finali cupi spezza feels
December 17, 2020
Holy mother of darkness! I just love where this series is going!
July 7, 2022
Non ci sto capendo nulla ma ok 🤣
July 14, 2022
Este tomo es un poco confuso y de transición ¿?
June 28, 2023
What the fuck😭
March 14, 2024
Fay dikutuk untuk ngebunuh orang yang sihirnya lebih kuat dari dia?! Dan orang itu Sakura?! Jalan ceritanya makin kelam dan membingungkan. Huwaaaaah!!!
April 26, 2024
ouch wtf
May 18, 2025
cuando pensaba que entendía deje de entender
November 6, 2025
I literally have no clue what is happening
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