Platinum End, Vol. 9

プラチナエンド [Platina End] #9

by Tsugumi Ohba, Takeshi Obata (Illustrator)

Der Kampf gegen Metropoliman ist kaum vorüber, da geht einer der Gottesanwärter an die Öffentlichkeit, offenbart alle Details zu den Flügeln und Pfeilen und bittet die Menschen um Hilfe bei der Suche nach den übrigen Kandidaten. Und er will keinen Geringeren als Red zum nächsten Gott bestellen. Ist das eine Falle und wie lange können Mirai und Saki noch ihre Identität bewahren, wenn die ganze Welt ihnen auf der Spur ist?

Genres: Manga, Fantasy, Comics, Fiction, Shonen, Japan, Graphic Novels

192 pages, Paperback

First published September 4, 2018

About the author

Tsugumi Ōba (Profile in Japanese: 大場 つぐみ), born in Tokyo, Japan, is a writer best known for the manga Death Note. His/her real identity is a closely guarded secret. As stated by the profile placed at the beginning of each Death Note manga, Ōba collects teacups and develops manga plots while holding his knees on a chair, similar to a habit of L, one of the main characters of the series.

There is speculation that Tsugumi Ōba is a pen name and that he is really Hiroshi Gamō. Pointing out that in Bakuman the main character's uncle was a one-hit wonder manga artist who worked on a gag super hero manga, very similar to Gamō and Tottemo! Luckyman in all aspects. Also that the storyboards drawn by Ōba greatly resemble Tottemo! Luckyman in style.

Reviews

[Mads · Rating 4 out of 5]

okay the actual storyline is finally becoming clear now, thank god (pun intended)

[Kesa · Rating 3 out of 5]

Big turn in the series. Police agent Hoshi and his fiancée Yumiki (who's got hit by a read arrow by Saki) make contact with Mirai and Saki without the government orr their superiors knowing to start a search for the other three god candidates whos identities are still unknown.

[Vikas · Rating 4 out of 5]

The story continues, and now people are aware of the God candidates when one of them comes forward to spill the beans, and so, obviously, the powerful people and people in power look to abuse the power of the God candidates. Ah, well enough time for the story to become more interesting so let's go and let's keep on reading.

I have always loved comics, and I can and I have. I love comics to bits, may the comics never leave my side. I loved reading this and love reading more. You should also read what you love, and I hope you will always love it. Even though I grew up reading local Indian comics like Raj Comics, Diamond Comics, or even Manoj Comics, now's the time to catch up on international and classic comics, Mangas, Mahwas, and Graphic novels. I am on my quest to read as many comics as I just want to Keep on Reading.

[Ben Truong · Rating 4 out of 5]

Platinum End, Vol. 9 continues where the previous tankobon left off and contains the next four chapters (28–31) of the on-going manga series.

The tankōbon opens with a new storyline. Susumu Yuito, a sixth grader, and the God Candidate that Nanato Mukaido identified during the Jinbo Stadium incident and the person under the Donald Trump mask during the last stand of Kanade Uryu as Metropoliman. Nanato Mukaido, in front of live television, not only told his back story, but about everything about God Candidates and about one of them would become God and his vote goes to Mirai Kakehashi known as Red.

Meanwhile, the police, who knew about God Candidates already, are going to collected them – the first being Nanato Mukaido, but he flew away. Fortunately, Mirai Kakehashi and Saki Hanakago are found by Officers Hoshi and Yumiki, who are going against orders to arrests these God Candidates, but to help them. Mirari Kakehasi and Saki Hanakago help Officers Hoshi and Yumiki figure out the rest of the God Candidates – unfortunately, they were convinced that Mizuki Minamikawa was one, because he recognized the hand jester that his best friend Kanade Uryu used.

No additional deaths are noted in this tankōbon, bringing the death toll of the God Candidates to seven with six other still living. Tonma Rodriguez, the comedian was quickly killed off earlier in the series, Shogo Hatakeyama, Saburo Tabuchi, and Chiyo Nakayma were killed when Metropoliman made his reveal to the world at Jinbo Stadium. Hajime Sokotani was killed by Metropoliman during the final battle, with Kanade Uryu being killed by Nanato Mukaido, who succumbed to his cancer.

Tsugumi Ohba has written another wonderful tankobon. It is an interesting new story arc about young Susumu Yuito revealing the existence of not just god, angels, but the God Candidates and what power they have and the potential about becoming God. As always, Takeshi Obata's art is simply amazing and accentuates the text rather well.

All in all, Platinum End, Vol. 9 is a wonderful continuation of the series and I can't wait to read more. I am intrigued to find out how the story continues.

[Rolando Marono · Rating 3 out of 5]

Después de varios tomos muy malos, este tomo mejoró un poco la historia y volví a interesarme en ella.
Tras el enfrentamiento contra Metropoliman, era evidente que la trama iba a cambiar. Había pensado que era un problema que los autores sólo se concentraran en mostrarnos lo que estaba pasando con 4 candidatos a Dioses cuando había 13 en total. Ahora pueden explorar completamente eso y creo que no pierden el ritmo en esto, en este tomo podemos ver a varios nuevos candidatos que no habíamos visto antes.
Me gusta hacia dónde se está dirigiendo la historia ahora. En este volumen vuelven a generar tensión y no sabes qué está sucediendo con los personajes o en quién confiar. Espero que se mueva a este ritmo hacia el final de la historia. Yo tenía la esperanza que solo durara 12 tomos porque en varios aspectos esta historia es un espejo de Death Note, pero ahora no sé si alcancen a contar todo lo que falta en sólo tres tomos más.
Soy muy optimista con esta serie por el cariño que le tengo a este equipo creativo, después de todo creo que no puedes traernos dos series tan increíbles como Bakuman y Death Note y contar una tercera historia que no tenga nada bueno; pero lo cierto es que no sabría a quién recomendársela porque creo que ni a los fans de Death Note les gustaría.

[Mina ☾ · Rating 4 out of 5]

I made the worst decision ever!

I looked at the spoilers of who would be the new God in the end and I have to say... I'm not happy.

Which is why I'm not enjoying this story more.

Look, I want to see how it will happen, what will be and etc however I'm not so bump to read as I was before?!

[David Wei · Rating 5 out of 5]

The story took quite a turn that I didn't expect at all. Made me crave for more!

[Sarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

Summary for my reference: The volume starts out with a meeting of the angels; they're trying to make sure things are going to move along so a god candidate is narrowed down. There's Yazeli, Angel of Truth; Penema, Angel of Games; two that haven't been introduced yet; and of course the known two, Nasse and Revel. Penema assures the angels that his partner, Susumu Yuito, is going to take action.

Susumu Yuito, the young boy who caused the downfall of Metropoliman, reveals the god candidate situation to a TV station news team. He explains the angels, arrows, and god candidacy. He encourages the public to pick their favorite god candidate and announces his support for Mirai, known as "Red."

Mirai and Saki spend some time together and try to decide what to do next. Saki wants to run away together, but Mirai suggests they return to school and behave normally. However, as soon as they do return, they are accosted by two police agents (supposedly a married couple) who claim to want to protect them. Saki pierces the woman, Yumiki, with a red arrow, which doesn't seem to phase the man, Hoshi. Hoshi explains that the government is trying to track down god candidates, because their powers (especially white arrows) could be used for assassinations and such. Hoshi and Yumiki appear to want to help Mirai and Saki stay hidden, though we don't know why yet. They decide to team up to track down more god candidates. Teaming up involves Saki giving one of her wings sets (she has two) to Yumiki, which is deemed safe since Yumiki has been struck by Saki's red arrow. This transfer also gives Yumiki the ability to see the angels.

Yazeli's god candidate, Yuri Temari, was previously spending all her time living luxuriously. At Yazeli's insistence, though, she turns herself in to the government so that she is protected. Yuri Temari also would like Mirai to be god because she thinks he's nice and hopes he'll let her keep her arrows so she can maintain her lifestyle.

That leaves two unknown god candidates. Mirai and Saki set out to find them, and Mirai mistakenly belives that Kanade's friend Mizukiyo Minamikawa because he reacts to the arrow Mirai points at him (he is actually just recognizing it from tv). Mizukiyo Minamikawa is a suspect because he mysteriously got a cute girlfriend all of a sudden, and people with spikes in good fortune are suspected as god candidates. Mirai pierces him with a red arrow, but it is lightly suggested that the girlfriend is the actual god candidate.

Finally, Mirai embarks to investigate the Nakaumi brothers, whose closest family members have all suddenly died off recently. We get a scene at the end that suggests this is true, or at least, one of the brothers is indeed a candidate.

So now all six remaining candidates are known, though not necessarily to each other.

[Kazu · Rating 4 out of 5]

Se pone la cosa interesante con un giro de 180° de los acontecimientos. No sé si se va a liar más o va a ayudar a que todo se esclarezca.

[Doc · Rating 4 out of 5]

Six god candidates are left and the world is starting to notice.

Gotta say the kid flying around with the Trump mask is a whole new level of creepy. I am glad he dropped it when he starts addresses the media. :)

With the defeat of Metropoliman and the mournful goodbyes for Mukaido out of the way there is little time for peace for Mirai and Saki as the child who managed to take all of Metropoliman's arrows and wings announces in an interview he truth about the god candidates and basically setting the world on a hunt to discover where the other ones are. Honestly with today's tech I bet they can figure out who anyone with wings are by simply tracking their phones as they suddenly appear elsewhere in a blink. :)

Anyway however it happens Mirai and Saki are discovered but not turned in by some of the officers on the case and decide to help them discover who the other candidates are to expedite the trial and prevent anyone else from getting hurt due to the powers granted to the candidates. It feels this might be a point when without Mukaido around Mirai and Saki are going to have to rely on their new allies whether it is a good idea or not. Let the games continue. :)

[Samuel M · Rating 4 out of 5]

This series has been a big disappointment, but in volumes 9, 10 and 11 ( have not read further) the story suddenly shifts from superhero schlock to an introspective dialog driven plot. There are moments reminiscent of death note, but it's very much it's own thing. I have not been this invested in the comic since the first volume. It is such a shocking return to form for Ohba that it makes you wonder what the hell was going on behind the scenes for most of the series.

[Kevin Rodriguez · Rating 3 out of 5]

Despite how silly this has all been, the climax of the fight WAS entertaining! I think the core problem right now is that the writers want to recreate their meditation on good and evil in the vein that they did so successfully with "Death Note," but are repacking old goods in a story that is meaningless and stupid. The last two books were better, but I have no idea where this goes now (and less confidence that it will be good again).

[The Book Dragon · Rating 3 out of 5]

In the aftermath of Metropoliman's downfall, Yuiga Susumu announces to the entire world that he's a god candidate and explains exactly what's going on. The angels, the arrows, the candidates, everything. And proposes that everyone just vote for who they want to be the next god (Yuiga picks Mirai) Thus, the great hunt for god candidates begins. ...this is gonna get messy.

This series has 14 volumes.

[Léa · Rating 4 out of 5]

It's starting to get interesting again ! A new storyline has finally appear and I'm curious to see where it leads.
Also we're apparently in the same world as Death Note since "Sakura TV" is mentioned in this one.

The angels answer to the policeman question (Who are you really ?) makes me wonder if they might be the previous candidates for God's title.

[Urbon Adamsson · Rating 5 out of 5]

After all the action of the battle against Metropoliman, this volume is more about character and story building.

There are 6 candidates to God and their respective Angels left and at the end of this volume only 2 are still unknown.

The battle for the place of God continues and now regular humans join the battle.

Things are getting interesting!

[Pinky · Rating 4 out of 5]

Susumu Yuito goes public about the GOD canidates and asks the public to vote on it. The worldwide manhunt for the remaining GOD canidates ensues, and Mirai and Saki end up helping two police officers track them down.

[Amber · Rating 4 out of 5]

See my review of the entire series at my blog The Writer's Library.

[Shelves_of_happiness · Rating 2 out of 5]

Je pense définitivement arrêter ce manga.
Beaucoup trop fouillis niveau dessin. Il y a des
moments où l'action est presque
incompréhensible tellement c'est surchargé. Je
trouve que ça tourne en rond et qu'encore une
fois on aurait pu passer à autre chose et avancer
depuis longtemps.

[Lori CucVig · Rating 5 out of 5]

E ora? Calma piatta? Anche gli angeli temono questo. Un candidato si rivela interessante. Speriamo di scoprirli tutti. Qualcuno si schiera. Quanto sarebbe bello che ci si potesse trovare e accordarsi su chi far vincere. Due nuovi alleati si vedono in scena. Vedremo e speriamo.

[Amarinske · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 stars
7.2/10


Nice build up and the story does turn into a slightly different direction. I'm already curious about what the climax of the story will be.

[ReadingFrog · Rating 2 out of 5]

1.75 stars.

[Yuiko · Rating 2 out of 5]

Sorta a boring vol nothing really happened

[Brina · Rating 4 out of 5]

Neue Gottesanwärter tauchen auf und verleihen der Sache eine neue Dynamik - wo läuft das Ganze hin?

[Griffin Youngstrum · Rating 4 out of 5]

( i like the direction this series turned)

[Devangi Sharma · Rating 4 out of 5]

one of the best manga you will ever read

[AB · Rating 3 out of 5]

2.5

[Maxime Facon Lisiak · Rating 4 out of 5]

Faut parler de l'illustrateur qui fait du beau boulot

[Virginy · Rating 3 out of 5]

3,5/5

[ionela-rodica · Rating 4 out of 5]

i'm kinda confused, but it really was a good volume, ngl.

[Rodri · Rating 4 out of 5]

4/5: we're going global