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Otherworld Barbara, Volume 2
In the second (and concluding) volume, Nanami had sworn to never see her granddaughter, Aoba, again. A despairing Kiriya had rejected his father, Tokio. Yet now both are traveling with Tokio to Engaru, where Aoba has slept and dreamt of the island of Barbara for seven years. The poltergeist phenomena becomes more intense. Can the dreamer become the dreamed, and the dreamed the dreamer?
400 pages, Hardcover
Published August 15, 2017
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Moto Hagio
214 books212 followersMoto Hagio (萩尾望都 Hagio Moto) is a manga artist born in Ōmuta, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan, though she currently lives in Saitama Prefecture.
She is considered a "founding mother" of modern shōjo manga, and a member of the Year 24 Group (24-Gumi). She helped pioneer modern shōjo manga, modern science fiction manga, and BL manga. In addition to being an "industry pioneer", her body of work "shows a maturity, depth and personal vision found only in the finest of creative artists". She has been described as "the most beloved shōjo manga artist of all time."
Moto Hagio made her professional debut in 1969 at the age of 20 with her short story Lulu to Mimi on Kodansha's magazine Nakayoshi. Later she produced a series of short stories for various magazines for Shogakukan.
Two years after her debut, she published Juichigatsu no Gimunajiumu (The November Gymnasium), a short story which dealt openly with love between two boys at a boarding school. The story was part of a larger movement by female manga artists at the time which pioneered a genre of girls' comics about love between young men.
In 1974, Hagio developed this story into the longer Toma no shinzo (The Heart of Thomas). She was awarded the Shogakukan Manga Award in 1976 for her science fiction classic Juichinin iru! (They Were Eleven) and her epic tale Poe no ichizoku (The Poe Family).
She is considered a "founding mother" of modern shōjo manga, and a member of the Year 24 Group (24-Gumi). She helped pioneer modern shōjo manga, modern science fiction manga, and BL manga. In addition to being an "industry pioneer", her body of work "shows a maturity, depth and personal vision found only in the finest of creative artists". She has been described as "the most beloved shōjo manga artist of all time."
Moto Hagio made her professional debut in 1969 at the age of 20 with her short story Lulu to Mimi on Kodansha's magazine Nakayoshi. Later she produced a series of short stories for various magazines for Shogakukan.
Two years after her debut, she published Juichigatsu no Gimunajiumu (The November Gymnasium), a short story which dealt openly with love between two boys at a boarding school. The story was part of a larger movement by female manga artists at the time which pioneered a genre of girls' comics about love between young men.
In 1974, Hagio developed this story into the longer Toma no shinzo (The Heart of Thomas). She was awarded the Shogakukan Manga Award in 1976 for her science fiction classic Juichinin iru! (They Were Eleven) and her epic tale Poe no ichizoku (The Poe Family).
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May 7, 2018
I went back to read the first volume of Otherworld Barbara, just to refresh myself on what was happening and to prepare for this second volume. This time around, my appreciation of volume 1 wasn't the same as the first time I read it. I enjoyed it less, and saw more of the cracks in its foundation (at least as I see it) than I had during the initial reading. This feeling of narrative uncertainly was reinforced with this second volume. Here, the story becomes even more soap opera-ish, in that the melodrama and exaggerated reactions become more noticeable. Then again, this is a characteristic of Hagio's manga, at least in what I've read. Nothing wrong with it, just not exactly my cup of tea. But another thing about this second volume is that things felt to be getting out of hand toward the end. I felt as if the threads of the narrative were coming undone and that the story was losing a bit of coherence. Perhaps another reading will have me feeling differently.
December 30, 2017
Otherworld Barbara is so fantastic. One of the main characters is a father and doctor who cries a whole lot, mostly over love for his son. In one panel he's crying naked on the shoulder of another man. Three pages later he's still crying, this time being comforted by a professor whose signature look involves print shirts with hearts all over.
July 28, 2021
3.5*
This was weeeeeird but in the best way possible. I definitely found it hard to put down and pick up without having to flip back to remember what was happening and who was who, but it was still a really fun read.
This was weeeeeird but in the best way possible. I definitely found it hard to put down and pick up without having to flip back to remember what was happening and who was who, but it was still a really fun read.
February 10, 2023
I was hooked the entire way through this book, but now that it’s over I don’t really know how I feel. It’s a bittersweet ending, but a story I’d love to experience again and again. It’s interesting too because the last book I read also delves into time travel via the human consciousness. It’s an idea that never occurred to me, and I enjoyed reading both iterations of it! So long, Barbara.
April 18, 2018
It seems like I am the only one who was disappointed by the second volume. I absolutely loved the peaceful but eerie feeling the first volume evoked and it sort of continued for the second volume too. Unfortunately though, the plot was superficial, rushed, as if the artist was trying to fit too much in one single volume. In the end I was left feeling unsatisfied. It was definitely worth reading though!
November 28, 2017
I really loved this book. It's like a manga Little Nemo written by Philip K Dick. It is a perfect conclusion, neatly wrapping everything up. Well, maybe not neatly. Wrapping everything up with elaborate and complicated folds and knots and pleats.
March 30, 2025
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J’ai enfin pu trouver le second et dernier tome de la série d’occasion (j’avais pris le premier en neuf, mais je souhaitais de l’occasion pour le second, car la série est assez chère). Ayant un budget plus que limité désormais, je ne peux pas prendre autant de neuf que je veux, surtout lorsque le titre est vendu à haut prix. Je suis contente de peaufiner ma collection des Moto Hagio petit à petit et j’espère pouvoir continuer avec les titres qu’il me manque encore !
Le premier tome m’avait grandement laissée perplexe, mais c’est le genre de série qui ne peut être pleinement comprise qu’en ayant lu la fin. En plus, ma lecture du tome précédent date un peu aussi, j’aurais presque tendance à me relire l’intégrale, mais je le ferais plus tard (car ça prend du temps quand même). Jusqu’au bout, j’aurais été baladée comme les personnages, pour enfin arriver à saisir tous les enjeux. Difficile d’en dire plus sans spoiler certains éléments clés de l’intrigue. Certaines choses étaient assez évidentes, mais ce n’était que la surface de l’iceberg. Une fois que l’on plonge, il devient plus difficile de saisir pleinement les choses. Ce récit m’a beaucoup plus pour cela, ça ne me dérange pas de ne rien comprendre tant que l’intrigue fini par donner les éléments pour y parvenir avant sa fin. Rester sur une note d’interrogation est bien moins agréable, même si je me dis que j’ai dû passer à côté de quelque chose. La fin de l’intrigue est la fois belle et tragique, puisque le but de départ se retrouve totalement chamboulé. Le protagoniste en est lui-même totalement bouleversé et si je n’avais pas compris avant ce passage, j’aurais été aussi perdue que lui (j’ai bien faillit l’être). L’intrigue reprend donc plusieurs thèmes, la famille, la jeunesse éternelle, le futur entre autres. Je ne sais pas si cette série a été aussi populaire que le Clan des poe, mais c’est ma préférée entre les deux en tout cas.
J’aurais aimé dire que certains points n’ont pas été développés plus que ça, la fin étant ouverte. Mais c’est surtout un bouleversement dans l’intrigue qui viendra couper court à toutes ses questions. Pour certains, cette fin pourrait donner l’impression d’avoir lu la série pour rien, mais ce n’est pas le ressenti que j’ai eu. Il est possible d’influencer les autres de manières tellement diverses, c’est un peu ce que montre la série. Le sort d’Aoba m’a surprise au début, mais elle se comprend par la suite. D’ailleurs, la maladie présentée dans la série existe réellement, mais je n’en donnerais pas le nom. L’utiliser pour créer cette série est assez ingénieux, dans un sens, ça permet de la faire connaître, de la rendre plus mystérieuse et fantastique. Pourtant, le sort de ses victimes n’est pas très élogieux malheureusement. Par contre, je vous le dis, mais voyager dans le rêve des autres, c’est peu probable. Même s’il est possible de faire des hallucinations collectives ou des rêves collectif. Pour en revenir aux fins, elles concluent toutes correctement l’histoire des personnages (comme il y a eu une modification). J’aurais peut-être juste aimé quelques pages en plus, le temps que le père retrouve ses esprits, mais j’imagine que l’autrice a souhaité laisser planer le doute.
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J’ai enfin pu trouver le second et dernier tome de la série d’occasion (j’avais pris le premier en neuf, mais je souhaitais de l’occasion pour le second, car la série est assez chère). Ayant un budget plus que limité désormais, je ne peux pas prendre autant de neuf que je veux, surtout lorsque le titre est vendu à haut prix. Je suis contente de peaufiner ma collection des Moto Hagio petit à petit et j’espère pouvoir continuer avec les titres qu’il me manque encore !
Le premier tome m’avait grandement laissée perplexe, mais c’est le genre de série qui ne peut être pleinement comprise qu’en ayant lu la fin. En plus, ma lecture du tome précédent date un peu aussi, j’aurais presque tendance à me relire l’intégrale, mais je le ferais plus tard (car ça prend du temps quand même). Jusqu’au bout, j’aurais été baladée comme les personnages, pour enfin arriver à saisir tous les enjeux. Difficile d’en dire plus sans spoiler certains éléments clés de l’intrigue. Certaines choses étaient assez évidentes, mais ce n’était que la surface de l’iceberg. Une fois que l’on plonge, il devient plus difficile de saisir pleinement les choses. Ce récit m’a beaucoup plus pour cela, ça ne me dérange pas de ne rien comprendre tant que l’intrigue fini par donner les éléments pour y parvenir avant sa fin. Rester sur une note d’interrogation est bien moins agréable, même si je me dis que j’ai dû passer à côté de quelque chose. La fin de l’intrigue est la fois belle et tragique, puisque le but de départ se retrouve totalement chamboulé. Le protagoniste en est lui-même totalement bouleversé et si je n’avais pas compris avant ce passage, j’aurais été aussi perdue que lui (j’ai bien faillit l’être). L’intrigue reprend donc plusieurs thèmes, la famille, la jeunesse éternelle, le futur entre autres. Je ne sais pas si cette série a été aussi populaire que le Clan des poe, mais c’est ma préférée entre les deux en tout cas.
J’aurais aimé dire que certains points n’ont pas été développés plus que ça, la fin étant ouverte. Mais c’est surtout un bouleversement dans l’intrigue qui viendra couper court à toutes ses questions. Pour certains, cette fin pourrait donner l’impression d’avoir lu la série pour rien, mais ce n’est pas le ressenti que j’ai eu. Il est possible d’influencer les autres de manières tellement diverses, c’est un peu ce que montre la série. Le sort d’Aoba m’a surprise au début, mais elle se comprend par la suite. D’ailleurs, la maladie présentée dans la série existe réellement, mais je n’en donnerais pas le nom. L’utiliser pour créer cette série est assez ingénieux, dans un sens, ça permet de la faire connaître, de la rendre plus mystérieuse et fantastique. Pourtant, le sort de ses victimes n’est pas très élogieux malheureusement. Par contre, je vous le dis, mais voyager dans le rêve des autres, c’est peu probable. Même s’il est possible de faire des hallucinations collectives ou des rêves collectif. Pour en revenir aux fins, elles concluent toutes correctement l’histoire des personnages (comme il y a eu une modification). J’aurais peut-être juste aimé quelques pages en plus, le temps que le père retrouve ses esprits, mais j’imagine que l’autrice a souhaité laisser planer le doute.
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January 1, 2026
4.5 stars
I am so impressed with the conclusion to Otherworld Barbara. A lot of the issues I had with Volume 1 (which is a bound collection of Volume 1 & 2) were absent in Volume 2 (which is a bound collection of Volume 3 & 4). Volume 3 was quite good, especially in terms of Moto Hagio's impressive art. I can see why she is such a well-loved and celebrated sci-fi and BL mangaka. She deserves all the praise. I really wanted to mark this series off my read manga list for 2025, and I wasn't sure if I would be able to because I found volume 1 to be a slog. I struggled to read it, but I read volume 2 in just a few hours today! This is probably because the exposition, world-building, and characterization have already been set up and developed, and as a reader, I could just dive right into the plot. I would give Volume 3 a 4 stars. A vast improvement over the end of the previous volume. However, Volume 4 was pure stylistic sci-fi beauty. Not only was the art top-tier, but the story ends so beautifully. I was sobbing like a baby. There are some difficult themes here being explored with genocide, the death of a child, cannibalism, and medical malpractice in the name of youth and immortality. I just love how Moto Hagio weaved everything back together. Every character, panel, and scene became important by the end. It was an excellently done manga, and I am looking forward to reading more Moto Hagio in the future. I felt that the series has a rocky start, but Volume 4 is a 5 star-read. This is a much stronger volume and a stunning conclusion to a manga sci-fi series that I think more people need to know about.
I am so impressed with the conclusion to Otherworld Barbara. A lot of the issues I had with Volume 1 (which is a bound collection of Volume 1 & 2) were absent in Volume 2 (which is a bound collection of Volume 3 & 4). Volume 3 was quite good, especially in terms of Moto Hagio's impressive art. I can see why she is such a well-loved and celebrated sci-fi and BL mangaka. She deserves all the praise. I really wanted to mark this series off my read manga list for 2025, and I wasn't sure if I would be able to because I found volume 1 to be a slog. I struggled to read it, but I read volume 2 in just a few hours today! This is probably because the exposition, world-building, and characterization have already been set up and developed, and as a reader, I could just dive right into the plot. I would give Volume 3 a 4 stars. A vast improvement over the end of the previous volume. However, Volume 4 was pure stylistic sci-fi beauty. Not only was the art top-tier, but the story ends so beautifully. I was sobbing like a baby. There are some difficult themes here being explored with genocide, the death of a child, cannibalism, and medical malpractice in the name of youth and immortality. I just love how Moto Hagio weaved everything back together. Every character, panel, and scene became important by the end. It was an excellently done manga, and I am looking forward to reading more Moto Hagio in the future. I felt that the series has a rocky start, but Volume 4 is a 5 star-read. This is a much stronger volume and a stunning conclusion to a manga sci-fi series that I think more people need to know about.
September 24, 2019
I was very excited to read the second volume of Otherworld Barbara, but I'm somewhat dissatisfied with the ending.
Otherworld Barbara had a lot of scientific and metaphysical aspects it had to keep juggling. Even now I'm not entirely sure it kept its internal rules straight. The eating of the hearts of parents essentially made people 'Martians', allowing them to access the memories or dreams of their ancestors. Aoba's dreams are the future, willing into existence a timeline where 'Martians' do not suffer genocide on earth. Additionally, the eating of Martian parts by people not their family grant longer life? I'm not sure.
Watarai's character arc, the hapless father and dream pilot, makes sense in a tragic manner. He loses his non-biological son after finally connecting with him. His attempt to save Kiriya/Taka transports Kiriya/Taka into Aoba's future dream, instead landing Watarai with his biological son, Taka/Kiriya. I'm still unclear how this worked, somehow connecting in dreamland through Pine who changes the past?
I am not so satisfied with Kiriya/Taka's story, the adopted 'Martian' boy, trying to connect with the world after being abandoned by his father and cursed with a needy, self absorbed mother. Midway through the this second volume Kiriya/Taka rejects Aoba's offer to lose his sense of self and merge with all thing, instead choosing independence and the risk of isolation. However, after learning he's not Watarai's biological son, Kiriya/Taka seems unstable and dies in a melodramatic scene.
Although Watarai is able to connect with a much younger Kiriya/Taka in the dreamworld, we as a reader never really get to feel a resolution with Kiriya/Taka himself. Which is odd considering his character was so fleshed out in both volumes.
Otherworld Barbara has a large array of characters for a two volume series, and the ending is rushed. I would rather Moto Hagio had spread herself less then over such a large caste and focus more on a satisfying conclusion for important ones. And also can someone please condemn Ezra Strady for making himself a brood of children he doesn't parent? Even if the mothers were somehow willing? Geez. At least no one chose to eat his heart despite his pleas.
Overall, I still enjoyed this stories. I liked the artwork and the importance of family relationships, among the cannibalistic weirdness. Otherworld Barbara is much above typical shoujo fair.
Otherworld Barbara had a lot of scientific and metaphysical aspects it had to keep juggling. Even now I'm not entirely sure it kept its internal rules straight. The eating of the hearts of parents essentially made people 'Martians', allowing them to access the memories or dreams of their ancestors. Aoba's dreams are the future, willing into existence a timeline where 'Martians' do not suffer genocide on earth. Additionally, the eating of Martian parts by people not their family grant longer life? I'm not sure.
Watarai's character arc, the hapless father and dream pilot, makes sense in a tragic manner. He loses his non-biological son after finally connecting with him. His attempt to save Kiriya/Taka transports Kiriya/Taka into Aoba's future dream, instead landing Watarai with his biological son, Taka/Kiriya. I'm still unclear how this worked, somehow connecting in dreamland through Pine who changes the past?
I am not so satisfied with Kiriya/Taka's story, the adopted 'Martian' boy, trying to connect with the world after being abandoned by his father and cursed with a needy, self absorbed mother. Midway through the this second volume Kiriya/Taka rejects Aoba's offer to lose his sense of self and merge with all thing, instead choosing independence and the risk of isolation. However, after learning he's not Watarai's biological son, Kiriya/Taka seems unstable and dies in a melodramatic scene.
Although Watarai is able to connect with a much younger Kiriya/Taka in the dreamworld, we as a reader never really get to feel a resolution with Kiriya/Taka himself. Which is odd considering his character was so fleshed out in both volumes.
Otherworld Barbara has a large array of characters for a two volume series, and the ending is rushed. I would rather Moto Hagio had spread herself less then over such a large caste and focus more on a satisfying conclusion for important ones. And also can someone please condemn Ezra Strady for making himself a brood of children he doesn't parent? Even if the mothers were somehow willing? Geez. At least no one chose to eat his heart despite his pleas.
Overall, I still enjoyed this stories. I liked the artwork and the importance of family relationships, among the cannibalistic weirdness. Otherworld Barbara is much above typical shoujo fair.
February 12, 2023
Otherworld Barbara is offering us a weirdly complex science fiction story as well as a compelling psychological drama. The socio-political context of the story and the ethical implications of the science, which are both barely hinted, make it extremely interesting and fascinating. The intense angst of the characters is also well balanced by humorous scenes. However, the complexity of the plot and of the relationships amongst this large cast of characters as well as the fact that the narration unfortunately sometimes lacks fluidity make it a little difficult to follow the storyline.
Also, if the art itself is not exceptional, sometimes uneven and might appear a little dated to some, it is enriched by her dynamic and groundbreaking layout which characterize her style and was once considered very innovative. With its fine and precise lines, its textures and flourishes, its exploded layout that brakes the limit of the panels, her style represents the pinnacle of shōjo manga and superbly supports the complexity of the narrative.
Overall, this manga offers an excellent reading that will surely please the enthusiasts of strong shōjo / josei manga, of complex science fiction stories and, of course, the fans of Moto Hagio. It is a must reading that I strongly recommend.
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Also, if the art itself is not exceptional, sometimes uneven and might appear a little dated to some, it is enriched by her dynamic and groundbreaking layout which characterize her style and was once considered very innovative. With its fine and precise lines, its textures and flourishes, its exploded layout that brakes the limit of the panels, her style represents the pinnacle of shōjo manga and superbly supports the complexity of the narrative.
Overall, this manga offers an excellent reading that will surely please the enthusiasts of strong shōjo / josei manga, of complex science fiction stories and, of course, the fans of Moto Hagio. It is a must reading that I strongly recommend.
Read my full comment on http://clodjee-blog.com/2023/02/12/ot...
September 22, 2017
I'd give this book a 4.5 out of 5, because it had a bit more emotion than the first book - although the first book was not at all emotionless. The art was still stunning, as well as the intricate story. Both volumes had me hooked, and I always got really aggravated when I had to close it to listen to my teacher during class. It's the kind of story you want to read uninterrupted in a day. In the first volume, I really liked Watarai and felt really empathetic towards his struggles even though he was never a dad to Kiriya (not that it was fine that he did that, etc etc). This volume really brought that home. If I would have been at home when I finished it, instead of at school, I would have bawled like crazy at Kiriya's death. Alas, I had to hold the tears in. The ending seemed a bit fast-paced; I would have preferred if they gave more time to the events leading up to and after his death. However I felt like his actual death was meant to seem way too sudden, and it really did. It really did a great job of showing Watarai's desperation in asking Pine to save Kiriya - and whether or not it was the right decision, the ending left it on the perfect note. Would absolutely recommend both books, both are stellar but it gets even better in this volume.
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January 1, 2024
An excellent follow up to volume 1! I enjoyed seeing all the threads coming together and the narrative taking a cyclical form was really satisfying.
Yes, it's hella confusing. I think if you think too hard about it then a lot of the plot starts to fall apart. The relationship between dreams and time muddled my brain a lot but when I started to just accept it, I enjoyed going along for the ride. I truly admired the ambition of the project and could never have anticipated the next page.
I definitely didn't enjoy volume 2 quite as much as volume 1. There was significantly less focus on Aoba and Barbara but we did get a lot more of the origins of everything so it's understandable that we got less of everything else. This one was a lot more exposition, which was necessary because it had a lot of explaining to do. But on its own, it missed the action, mystery and shock factor that the first volume gave.
However, as a series as a whole, both volumes together created a really fantastically intricate and complex narrative that slots together. Perhaps not in the neatest way, but it was enough to satisfy all the questions I needed answering. I just loved the concept of these volumes so much, would love to reread both again one day with the knowledge of what I now know.
Yes, it's hella confusing. I think if you think too hard about it then a lot of the plot starts to fall apart. The relationship between dreams and time muddled my brain a lot but when I started to just accept it, I enjoyed going along for the ride. I truly admired the ambition of the project and could never have anticipated the next page.
I definitely didn't enjoy volume 2 quite as much as volume 1. There was significantly less focus on Aoba and Barbara but we did get a lot more of the origins of everything so it's understandable that we got less of everything else. This one was a lot more exposition, which was necessary because it had a lot of explaining to do. But on its own, it missed the action, mystery and shock factor that the first volume gave.
However, as a series as a whole, both volumes together created a really fantastically intricate and complex narrative that slots together. Perhaps not in the neatest way, but it was enough to satisfy all the questions I needed answering. I just loved the concept of these volumes so much, would love to reread both again one day with the knowledge of what I now know.
March 13, 2024
Idk how y'all rated this so highly. There was a time in the beginning of this volume where the pace seemed to slowdown and I could get my footing. The plotline became so nonsensical so quickly (the marienbad arc, the gender swapping twins, Johannes being 3 different people, future martians, kirya dying from a RANDOM explosion and being reborn through dreams????)
Really tried to like this but it just flopped. Which it just stuck to the central mystery of the heart being eaten.
Really tried to like this but it just flopped. Which it just stuck to the central mystery of the heart being eaten.
April 24, 2019
The ending to this bizarre and interesting intricate story, did not leave me feeling with a complete understanding of everything that had transpired, but it did leave me feeling immensely satisfied that I had read a worthwhile and unique story.; one that I will always remember and learn from numerous re-readings that are most definitely to come.
July 27, 2020
I really enjoyed this book and the web that was weaved in order to link all the seemingly separate characters together. I would’ve given it 5 stars, but the last 40ish pages didn’t conclude as clearly as I would have liked. Without giving too much away, I was left feeling underwhelmed with how the stories with Taka, Watari and Kiriya ended.
March 16, 2024
enjoyed this series more than i thought i would, as someone who is not a huge sci fi. moto hagio is a very talented writer and develops these characters and world very fluidly. the ending paradox was a really interesting twist i did not see coming. art is beautiful, loved the use of negative space. excited to read more of her work in future!
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May 5, 2025
i was intriguied the entire time even though it gets a little convoluted :oo i would benefit from a second read!!
luv media that centers around dreams, subconscious, alternate realities etc..
dr watarai's love for his son is so sweet<3
and..the illustrations!!~ 70s shoujo manga style sprinkled with art nouveau elements~ GORG!!
luv media that centers around dreams, subconscious, alternate realities etc..
dr watarai's love for his son is so sweet<3
and..the illustrations!!~ 70s shoujo manga style sprinkled with art nouveau elements~ GORG!!
March 16, 2018
It took a while to get into this weird story about dreams, martians, and eating human hearts, but it turned out to be a touching story about an estranged father and son trying to heal their relationship
August 18, 2024
Les idées fusent et il faut prendre son temps pour arriver à suivre ce que Moto Hagio nous raconte mais entre les lignes des magnifiques histoires derrière les notions scientifiques.
À l'heure actuelle elle est là seule qui me fait lire des histoires de SF et c'est pas rien.
À l'heure actuelle elle est là seule qui me fait lire des histoires de SF et c'est pas rien.
August 28, 2017
so atmospheric, also so cool that a lady in her 60s made this.
January 24, 2019
The story flows like a dream, and there's a certain cohesion to it regardless of it's odd concept. Very well written and vastly entertaining.
December 28, 2019
I waited so long for this to come out in English! I love this series, and the art, and I will come back to write a more in depth review another time.
April 23, 2025
As expected this story struggles to get its madcap ideas across the finish line in a completely satisfying way, but it's still a wacky fun time, and Moto Hagio's art is spellbinding
January 30, 2026
an incredibly convoluted story that wonderfully balanced the dozen plotlines happening all at once. the surrealness was beautifully done. unfortunately the ending plot twist is one of my least favorite timeline tropes, but compared to the many other pieces of media that have utilized this trope I think this one did it the best
December 26, 2019
This volume directly continues and wraps up the narrative started in volume one in a satisfying manner.
What I said of the first volume applies here too, and if you intend to read the series, that is where you have to start (otherwise nothing will make any sense whatsoever). As I really do not want to go into any plot details further than I did in the review of the previous volume, on account of not wanting to spoil this weird trip for anyone, I will leave it at this. But I do recommend the series thoroughly!
What I said of the first volume applies here too, and if you intend to read the series, that is where you have to start (otherwise nothing will make any sense whatsoever). As I really do not want to go into any plot details further than I did in the review of the previous volume, on account of not wanting to spoil this weird trip for anyone, I will leave it at this. But I do recommend the series thoroughly!
May 3, 2022
the storytelling is so fickle and whimsical, kept me amused the whole time. the aesthetics are gorgeous (so etheric), but that's a given with Moto Hagio. the way the elements, themes and genres are mixed together is so pleasing to my mind too. now i'm convinced to after this 😌
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