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カゲロウデイズ [Kagerou Days] Light Novels #5
Kagerou Daze, Vol. 5 (light novel): The Deceiving
Despite their youth, sorrow stalks Kano, Kido, and Seto. Their strange powers prevent them from fitting in at their orphanage, so finally, they escape. The trio is taken in by the Tateyama household, where the cheerful Ayano lives--but the peace is short-lived...
176 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 29, 2014
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October 3, 2016
I swear, every volume of this series ends with a promise that the next volume is going to explain what's going on, and every next volume jumps to a completely different storyline.
September 24, 2024
Wasn’t as into this one really. The perspective was Kano, which is one of the coolest characters everyone loves, and it really explored his struggle with who he is and his place in the world. Even better than this it had a large portion of Ayano’s story which I love, showing how scared she was to be the hero she wanted to be.
But I was so confused almost the whole time lol, I think that’s inevitable with the fact this is multimedia, but the pacing was off to me— and the perspective felt somewhat awkward (probably due to the fact it’s implied Kano is “telling” this story to someone— takane?)
Pretty much the idea was cool but I think it could’ve be told better— I probably would like it with more context from the show or manga
Songs: Yobanashi Deceive, Ayano’s Theory of Happiness
But I was so confused almost the whole time lol, I think that’s inevitable with the fact this is multimedia, but the pacing was off to me— and the perspective felt somewhat awkward (probably due to the fact it’s implied Kano is “telling” this story to someone— takane?)
Pretty much the idea was cool but I think it could’ve be told better— I probably would like it with more context from the show or manga
Songs: Yobanashi Deceive, Ayano’s Theory of Happiness
May 29, 2025
en sonunda yobanashi deceive'i okumak çok güzel oldu bu kadar detay animede verilmemişti ama en nihayetinde salak gibi görünmeyeceksem ben yine hiçbir şey anlamadım ya.
August 13, 2019
Spoiler-safe review!
Kagerou Daze Vol 5, more like, I Didn't Know This Series Could Get More Depressing But It Did
I think it's safe to say this has become my favourite out of the LNs! I really loved reading from Kano's perspective, even if the last third was rushed in my opinion - especially compared to the pacing in the first half. I would have loved some clarifications to things, they went by a little fast, things that even as someone who's been a fan of the series for years still struggle to fully understand. This gotta be one of the few moments I'm happy to have watched the anime, as I was able to picture some of those scenes then a little bit better.
This volume has made me both laugh and (almost) cry, the things I love this series for, and a lot of things in the first half was new information to me even as someone who has read the manga that covers some of it. I loved the insights Kano was able to give and getting to experience the world from his pov, I already loved him as a character and now I love him even more. Might become one of my favourites, actually. As if I don't already have a lot of faves in this series.
Looking forward to reading the next one! ...Once I get my hands on it.
Dear friend that may or may not read this, I'm about to dump these five novels onto your head next time we meet ~ ^^
Kagerou Daze Vol 5, more like, I Didn't Know This Series Could Get More Depressing But It Did
I think it's safe to say this has become my favourite out of the LNs! I really loved reading from Kano's perspective, even if the last third was rushed in my opinion - especially compared to the pacing in the first half. I would have loved some clarifications to things, they went by a little fast, things that even as someone who's been a fan of the series for years still struggle to fully understand. This gotta be one of the few moments I'm happy to have watched the anime, as I was able to picture some of those scenes then a little bit better.
This volume has made me both laugh and (almost) cry, the things I love this series for, and a lot of things in the first half was new information to me even as someone who has read the manga that covers some of it. I loved the insights Kano was able to give and getting to experience the world from his pov, I already loved him as a character and now I love him even more. Might become one of my favourites, actually. As if I don't already have a lot of faves in this series.
Looking forward to reading the next one! ...Once I get my hands on it.
Dear friend that may or may not read this, I'm about to dump these five novels onto your head next time we meet ~ ^^
February 5, 2023
SO. DAMN. GOOD.
I have no words. Kano has always been one of my favourite characters so I was really excited when I realized this was narrated by him. It's amazing all the things we got to know, and I swear I just ended up loving Ayano so much.
Need the next one now.
I have no words. Kano has always been one of my favourite characters so I was really excited when I realized this was narrated by him. It's amazing all the things we got to know, and I swear I just ended up loving Ayano so much.
Need the next one now.
September 15, 2019
VOLUME SIX aggghghghghghgh
May 26, 2021
Damn, I feel like there's a huge spike in quality compared to that first novel. This book is definitely the saddest yet, but there's still touches of silliness to brighten it up at parts. Kano feels very well thought out, and his narration is a delight to read.
August 26, 2020
Saya memulai Kagepro untuk Seto, tapi sepertinya pada titik ini (dan lagu Night Tales Deceive), Kano menang telak tanpa syarat. Parah. Parah. Mengonsumsi light novel adalah hobi yang saya idamkan dari lama, dan saat itu saya nggak bisa mewujudkannya karena saya belum bisa menikmati bahasa Inggris sebagaimana sekarang. Melalui Kagepro, saya menuntaskan itu.
Novel ini bercerita tentang pengorbanan dan keperihan yang dirasakan Kano. Kemampuan matanya sungguh nggak nalar, dia bisa memanipulasi pandangan orang menjadi apa yang dia inginkan. Dia ingin dilihat selalu tersenyum, dan dia mendapatkan itu. Sialan sekali. Sialan sekali, bahwa dia menyamar menjadi Ayano di sekolah dan bahkan dia menjadi mayat Ayano agar semua orang mengetahui bahwa dia bunuh diri. Sakit, astaga. I lowkey ship them, as a strong relationship one, though.
Saya jadi bertanya-tanya apakah sebenarnya yang bikin Ayano tampak bego itu karena Kano. XD Saya juga penasaran apakah ada hari yang dilalui dengan Shintaro ketika sebenarnya Kano-lah yang sedang bersamanya. Ngomong-ngomong soal kemampuannya Kano, di bagian awal cerita ketika rasa sakitlah yang membuatnya kembali pada dirinya, wow, betapa menyakitkan. Pada baris ini: ❝I thought I was used to the pain. But that was a grave mistake. To me, pain was something I needed to truly feel like myself. The only identity I really had.❞ Bagian ini sungguh bikin saya terdiam ... sigh.
Pada paralel "One day, on the street" dan "Today, on the street" itu sangat saya suka. Betapa perkembangan karakter Kano jelas kentara, ketika di sebelumnya ia masihlah manusia yang denial dan menyalahkan semua pada keadaan atau seseorang, sedangkan selanjutnya, ia sudah sungguhan nggak sanggup menahannya, dan akhirnya tumpah semua di depan Seto.
Saya merasa Kano punya semacam Fukube Satoshi's vibe. Huhu.
Novel ini bercerita tentang pengorbanan dan keperihan yang dirasakan Kano. Kemampuan matanya sungguh nggak nalar, dia bisa memanipulasi pandangan orang menjadi apa yang dia inginkan. Dia ingin dilihat selalu tersenyum, dan dia mendapatkan itu. Sialan sekali. Sialan sekali, bahwa dia menyamar menjadi Ayano di sekolah dan bahkan dia menjadi mayat Ayano agar semua orang mengetahui bahwa dia bunuh diri. Sakit, astaga. I lowkey ship them, as a strong relationship one, though.
Saya jadi bertanya-tanya apakah sebenarnya yang bikin Ayano tampak bego itu karena Kano. XD Saya juga penasaran apakah ada hari yang dilalui dengan Shintaro ketika sebenarnya Kano-lah yang sedang bersamanya. Ngomong-ngomong soal kemampuannya Kano, di bagian awal cerita ketika rasa sakitlah yang membuatnya kembali pada dirinya, wow, betapa menyakitkan. Pada baris ini: ❝I thought I was used to the pain. But that was a grave mistake. To me, pain was something I needed to truly feel like myself. The only identity I really had.❞ Bagian ini sungguh bikin saya terdiam ... sigh.
Pada paralel "One day, on the street" dan "Today, on the street" itu sangat saya suka. Betapa perkembangan karakter Kano jelas kentara, ketika di sebelumnya ia masihlah manusia yang denial dan menyalahkan semua pada keadaan atau seseorang, sedangkan selanjutnya, ia sudah sungguhan nggak sanggup menahannya, dan akhirnya tumpah semua di depan Seto.
Saya merasa Kano punya semacam Fukube Satoshi's vibe. Huhu.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 14, 2016
A lot of background in this novel. It's all told from Kano's point of view and it shows what a hero he really is. My heart went out to him and to young Kido and Seto.
As with all of these novels, it takes a few pages to get into the story. Although this volume was easier than the others. Probably because there was just one pov throughout the whole story.
Franchise wise, the stories here tie in with Anime episode 9 though there are some differences in the way things occur. The sequence of events seems to be the main difference.
Songs: Yobanashi deceive and Ayano's happiness theory.
As for the Manga: Mahirou Satou mentions a new storyline written by Jin as a Manga exclusive on his congratulatory picture at the end of this volume. I don't know how far along the Manga was, but I suspect the present timeline stories in this novel will be different in the Manga if they show up at all. The past timeline will probably stay the same.
As with all of these novels, it takes a few pages to get into the story. Although this volume was easier than the others. Probably because there was just one pov throughout the whole story.
Franchise wise, the stories here tie in with Anime episode 9 though there are some differences in the way things occur. The sequence of events seems to be the main difference.
Songs: Yobanashi deceive and Ayano's happiness theory.
As for the Manga: Mahirou Satou mentions a new storyline written by Jin as a Manga exclusive on his congratulatory picture at the end of this volume. I don't know how far along the Manga was, but I suspect the present timeline stories in this novel will be different in the Manga if they show up at all. The past timeline will probably stay the same.
November 14, 2016
Pretty much all Kano's pov.
Some things are revealed like the origin of the Mek, other things are hinted at, history seems to have been rewritten (that or one of the characters was so traumatized by an incident he literally forgot his friend he hung out with, etc etc), and then there's a chapter that ends up rushing through scenes and becoming mostly dialogue with no descriptions leaving me confused and frustrated because I have no idea what's going on, and the illustrations had nothing to do with what was written before and after them.
But what's worse is that with each vol that actually starts explaining the plot the more I'm realizing I may not like the plot and maybe it actually doesn't make sense.
Giving it one more vol, but I'm not enjoying where this is going.
Some things are revealed like the origin of the Mek, other things are hinted at, history seems to have been rewritten (that or one of the characters was so traumatized by an incident he literally forgot his friend he hung out with, etc etc), and then there's a chapter that ends up rushing through scenes and becoming mostly dialogue with no descriptions leaving me confused and frustrated because I have no idea what's going on, and the illustrations had nothing to do with what was written before and after them.
But what's worse is that with each vol that actually starts explaining the plot the more I'm realizing I may not like the plot and maybe it actually doesn't make sense.
Giving it one more vol, but I'm not enjoying where this is going.
May 22, 2015
ABSOLUTELY GOOD! i'm easily get bored when reading a novel, but the whole kagerou daze series always make me can't stop flip the next page. the humour, the action are perfect! this one really my favorite♡ you won't regret read this
January 2, 2017
The best novel I've read all 2017, haha. Seriously though, it's good stuff.
December 9, 2020
Absolute masterpiece. I love Kano Shuuya with my whole heart.
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