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Mythical Beast Investigator #2
Mythical Beast Investigator, Vol. 2
An End to the Journey
Ferry is a young girl who works as a mythical beast investigator, easing tensions between humanity and the supernatural. But as Ferry travels around the world, she starts to realize that the strangest creature of all may be herself. True identities are revealed and friendships tested in the conclusion of Mythical Beast Investigator!
Ferry is a young girl who works as a mythical beast investigator, easing tensions between humanity and the supernatural. But as Ferry travels around the world, she starts to realize that the strangest creature of all may be herself. True identities are revealed and friendships tested in the conclusion of Mythical Beast Investigator!
176 pages, Paperback
Published October 15, 2019
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June 22, 2020
Where is the light novel?
Now I am not going to complain about the series being only 2 volumes (Lord knows I have way to many volumes to collect as is) but something struck me as funny when I was reading the afterward and noticed this manga is an adaptation of the original story and I think it would be a fantastic opportunity to explore this world of mystical beasts and adventure (and also fantastic character interactions) but I don't see the light novel available to catch up on more of this fun trio of travelers as they seek out truths and help bring peace between humanity and those mystical beasts that dwell nearby.
With that being said I still really enjoyed the book and even got a little emotional here and there as the book i no way pulls punches when the world plays it's most dangerous hands. Maybe someday there will be more manga and this is only the introductory tale explaining what each of the travelers are capable of but I am still hoping for a (hopefully good) translation of the light novel that I can throw on my kindle and read at my pace. :)
Now I am not going to complain about the series being only 2 volumes (Lord knows I have way to many volumes to collect as is) but something struck me as funny when I was reading the afterward and noticed this manga is an adaptation of the original story and I think it would be a fantastic opportunity to explore this world of mystical beasts and adventure (and also fantastic character interactions) but I don't see the light novel available to catch up on more of this fun trio of travelers as they seek out truths and help bring peace between humanity and those mystical beasts that dwell nearby.
With that being said I still really enjoyed the book and even got a little emotional here and there as the book i no way pulls punches when the world plays it's most dangerous hands. Maybe someday there will be more manga and this is only the introductory tale explaining what each of the travelers are capable of but I am still hoping for a (hopefully good) translation of the light novel that I can throw on my kindle and read at my pace. :)
October 30, 2022
(more like a 3.5)
much like the first volume this was such a fun read, that is best pitched as "Witcher but make it super cozy and cute." I will say overall I enjoyed this volume more but I can really only say that because of all the setup in the previous book that this just worked so well...
Also in the acknowledgements at the end it said that this is based on a novel series which really piqued my interest and im very curious and will have to investigate more.
much like the first volume this was such a fun read, that is best pitched as "Witcher but make it super cozy and cute." I will say overall I enjoyed this volume more but I can really only say that because of all the setup in the previous book that this just worked so well...
Also in the acknowledgements at the end it said that this is based on a novel series which really piqued my interest and im very curious and will have to investigate more.
February 6, 2023
I feel a little unsure of how to rate this second volume? It felt so vastly different then the first that it’s almost like two different stories.
While I was blown away by the opening chapter (especially when it comes to the art!) as it was a continuing of the previous chapter, I felt confused for much of the remaining story. The first volume wasn’t exactly a cheerful/happy read, I wouldn’t say it was depressing as it had a few humorous moments woven throughout. This volume had a fairly funny (and bizarre) chapter, but the majority of the volume had more bloody scenes and an overall depressing mood.
Granted, I will say that the backstory we get is a moving and good one, but it was hard to come back from one scene that was a HUGE turn of events. (Honestly there were sort of two them because I teared up in the first chapter and the other chapter had me so shocked I couldn’t even cry LOL) I honestly almost DNF this volume because I was so sad and taken aback by what happened after that one scene. 😅
However, I didn’t want to stop so early in the volume that I missed a “good ending.” And I do think it was good(?), though I still feel deeply conflicted on all my feelings. This is one time I think it would be a really good thing to have the light novel and be able to explore more or see more of the adventures on a deeper level.
Overall, I really enjoyed the first volume but feel pretty bummed after reading this one despite that it genuinely did have a happy ending. Just some of the moments were really really sad and feel like I’m still stuck on those moments unfortunately.
While I was blown away by the opening chapter (especially when it comes to the art!) as it was a continuing of the previous chapter, I felt confused for much of the remaining story. The first volume wasn’t exactly a cheerful/happy read, I wouldn’t say it was depressing as it had a few humorous moments woven throughout. This volume had a fairly funny (and bizarre) chapter, but the majority of the volume had more bloody scenes and an overall depressing mood.
Granted, I will say that the backstory we get is a moving and good one, but it was hard to come back from one scene that was a HUGE turn of events. (Honestly there were sort of two them because I teared up in the first chapter and the other chapter had me so shocked I couldn’t even cry LOL) I honestly almost DNF this volume because I was so sad and taken aback by what happened after that one scene. 😅
However, I didn’t want to stop so early in the volume that I missed a “good ending.” And I do think it was good(?), though I still feel deeply conflicted on all my feelings. This is one time I think it would be a really good thing to have the light novel and be able to explore more or see more of the adventures on a deeper level.
Overall, I really enjoyed the first volume but feel pretty bummed after reading this one despite that it genuinely did have a happy ending. Just some of the moments were really really sad and feel like I’m still stuck on those moments unfortunately.
January 18, 2020
I loved the first Vol of this manga but this second Vol felt so rushed and I didn't enjoy it as much. Some of the Chapters were pointless and I could've done without them. The ending was a bit strange for me as well. I definitely wasn't expecting her to die then come back because her soul goes to different replicas of herself when she dies? I don't know. I still enjoyed it but I just wish there were more volumes in this series.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 6, 2022
Honestly this end to the story is everything I could have hoped for and more. This little duology was worth every penny spent on it, and it's one of the best things I've read in a while, in terms of fantasy manga. I genuinely adore these stories and these characters, and I do hope in the future it gets an anime adaptation, because I feel like it would be absolutely beautiful. HIGHLY recommend this series, to anyone who has even the slightest interest! Trust me, it's worth it~.
October 1, 2020
So in love with this relationship. It is pure and so beautiful ❤️
I just loved to see the story behind the main characters’ meeting and how they both changed each other. Honestly I wish there were more books in this series but I genuinely loved every second and how this duology actually teaches valuable lessons throughout without making it obvious.
I just loved to see the story behind the main characters’ meeting and how they both changed each other. Honestly I wish there were more books in this series but I genuinely loved every second and how this duology actually teaches valuable lessons throughout without making it obvious.
January 8, 2020
2020 Read #49
Ok, you cannot tease me like that and let the story end there. I want the novels now!!
Ok, you cannot tease me like that and let the story end there. I want the novels now!!
February 19, 2020
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Je remercie les éditions Ototo pour cette lecture. Un deuxième et dernier tome de toute beauté, comme le premier. Une histoire vraiment surprenante de par l’émerveillement qu’elle provoque !
Nous continuons, comme dans le premier tome, à suivre Felly et Kooshna dans leur aventure. Elle cherche à aider le plus de personne possible, pour que créature légendaire et humains s’entendent du mieux possible. Elle cherche un moyen de répertorier toutes les créatures légendaires dans une encyclopédie. Elle veut créer la paix entre les deux.
De plus, ici, nous allons découvrir l’origine de la relation entre elle et Kooshna. Découvrir comment ils se sont rencontrés et en sont arrivés à voyager ensemble. Pourquoi Kooshna, tient-il si fortement à Felly ? Que représente-t-elle pour lui ?
Honnêtement, c’était merveilleux. Les dessins sont éblouissants, mais surtout, il y a beaucoup d’émotion dans ce deuxième tome. Les mangakas ont fait un travail fabuleux sur ce manga !
En bref, c’est une belle conclusion, bien que j’aurais aimé avoir d’autres tomes sur cette histoire. En effet, deux tomes, c’est un peu court, mais bon, ça reste une histoire très touchante. Le style graphique est superbe, on est émerveillé à chaque page ! Un manga vraiment magnifique, que je vous recommande de lire, rien que pour sa beauté, que ce soit dans les dessins ou dans l’histoire !
Je remercie les éditions Ototo pour cette lecture. Un deuxième et dernier tome de toute beauté, comme le premier. Une histoire vraiment surprenante de par l’émerveillement qu’elle provoque !
Nous continuons, comme dans le premier tome, à suivre Felly et Kooshna dans leur aventure. Elle cherche à aider le plus de personne possible, pour que créature légendaire et humains s’entendent du mieux possible. Elle cherche un moyen de répertorier toutes les créatures légendaires dans une encyclopédie. Elle veut créer la paix entre les deux.
De plus, ici, nous allons découvrir l’origine de la relation entre elle et Kooshna. Découvrir comment ils se sont rencontrés et en sont arrivés à voyager ensemble. Pourquoi Kooshna, tient-il si fortement à Felly ? Que représente-t-elle pour lui ?
Honnêtement, c’était merveilleux. Les dessins sont éblouissants, mais surtout, il y a beaucoup d’émotion dans ce deuxième tome. Les mangakas ont fait un travail fabuleux sur ce manga !
En bref, c’est une belle conclusion, bien que j’aurais aimé avoir d’autres tomes sur cette histoire. En effet, deux tomes, c’est un peu court, mais bon, ça reste une histoire très touchante. Le style graphique est superbe, on est émerveillé à chaque page ! Un manga vraiment magnifique, que je vous recommande de lire, rien que pour sa beauté, que ce soit dans les dessins ou dans l’histoire !
July 16, 2020
Je suis tombée dessus par hasard en me baladant en mangabrairie, et je suis ravie d’avoir découvert ce petit diptyque fantastique très sympa.
Ce diptyque nous propose une petite anthologie très sympathique : sous prétexte de suivre notre trio de héros, on découvre foule de créatures fantastiques, certaines très connues comme une vouivre ou une sirène, d’autres moins connus. On a donc une grande diversité d’actions qui parsèment le récit. Chaque mini histoire est donc différente, celui nous laisse voir une grande diversité dans l’univers ainsi présenté par l’auteur.
Chaque espèce est différente, ce qui implique aussi une grande diversité dans les histoires présentées ici. La plume de l’auteur illustre parfaitement cette diversité avec une belle poésie, très agréable à lire. Cette dernière est également très signifiative pour nous lecteur, car par comparaison avec ces diverses espèces, on nous montre les bons mais également les mauvais cotés de l’humanité.
Le clou de ce manga, c’est véritablement le trio que l’on suit depuis les premières pages. Ce petit groupe est très attachant : leur différence de caractère renforce de beaucoup la cohésion du groupe et apporte humour et fantaisie à la lecture. Après un début in médias res, la dernière partie de l’histoire permet d’approfondir la rencontre de ce trio incroyable. Il probablement de mon moment préféré, on découvre la naissance des mécanismes que l’on a suivi depuis le début.
February 21, 2023
Woah, I guess I didn't realize this series was a duology when I read the first volume. This second volume is an abrupt departure from what the first volume was, and was actually pretty heart wrenching in places. The art felt like a step up from the first volume, particularly in the climax chapter of this story.
While I really appreciate not having to collect 50 volumes to keep up with the story and generally appreciate that the creator tried to self-contain a full story within these two volumes, I felt like the "ending" was a bit vague and confusing. Evidently this series is a light novel adaptation, but where's the light novel? I'm actually interested in reading the source material to see where this goes, if it has been translated, but I can't seem to locate it anywhere.
Still, this was unexpected and a delight to read. I love unexpected twists, and this delivered.
While I really appreciate not having to collect 50 volumes to keep up with the story and generally appreciate that the creator tried to self-contain a full story within these two volumes, I felt like the "ending" was a bit vague and confusing. Evidently this series is a light novel adaptation, but where's the light novel? I'm actually interested in reading the source material to see where this goes, if it has been translated, but I can't seem to locate it anywhere.
Still, this was unexpected and a delight to read. I love unexpected twists, and this delivered.
February 7, 2020
Suite et fin de ce manga doux et sombre à la fois. Ce second tome est clairement plus sombre et triste que le premier, y a une scène à laquelle je ne m'attendais pas du tout mais alors pas du tout! Elle m'a déchiré le coeur. Dans ce tome je me suis attachée à Felly, Kooshna et Throw surtout après avoir appris les circonstances de leur rencontre. En somme, ce fut trop court j'aurais aimé en avoir un peu +. Je souhaiterais tellement continuer à suivre leurs périples et j'espère de tout coeur que les éditions Ototo auront la merveilleuse idée de traduire le light novel d'origine afin de prolonger cet univers fantastique.
May 8, 2022
This is the story of how the lonely king of darkness met a certain girl over and over again.
The story of their first meeting really snuck up on me and just destroyed any feelings I might have. This was beautiful while also painfully heartwarming. I never saw the true story of this trio coming and the realities of their circumstances they were laid out with each passing chapter crushed my soul. I desperately want more from this world though I don’t think it’ll ever happen 💔
The story of their first meeting really snuck up on me and just destroyed any feelings I might have. This was beautiful while also painfully heartwarming. I never saw the true story of this trio coming and the realities of their circumstances they were laid out with each passing chapter crushed my soul. I desperately want more from this world though I don’t think it’ll ever happen 💔
July 6, 2023
This series had an interesting twist at the end, as convoluted as it was. It's a cute little story, though be warned there is a hint of beastiality (which I had not realized going into it), so do be warned of that. I had no idea this was based off of a light novel series, and this short 2-volume manga is probably just an advertisement for a longer and more involved story, so it was quite quick. Nothing amazing but nothing too offensive either.
October 16, 2020
More adventures of investigating beasts with Ferry and the crew, I particularly loved the cat chapter.
Then the twist comes and I was not ready for it.
Super awesome backstory is revealed, and now I want more, but it's meant to stop here.
This was adapted from a novel of the same name, but I'm not sure where or how to find it..
Then the twist comes and I was not ready for it.
Super awesome backstory is revealed, and now I want more, but it's meant to stop here.
This was adapted from a novel of the same name, but I'm not sure where or how to find it..
March 11, 2021
Ferry and her two companions deal with a waterhorse, a cat trial, and an ancient dragon that results in some of our characters being killed.
Until the story about the dragon, I was thinking three stars for this volume. But then - wow! some of those panels were five stars. I'm bummed this was a two-volume-only series, but glad I read it.
Until the story about the dragon, I was thinking three stars for this volume. But then - wow! some of those panels were five stars. I'm bummed this was a two-volume-only series, but glad I read it.
June 24, 2025
I don’t know what I was expecting, but it definitely wasn’t those heartbreaking chapters! 0/10 do not recommend. Seriously, this is only two volumes, so it has no right to be that sad!
But, no, seriously, the stories were interesting and the art is impeccable which may or may not allow me to overlook the sadness.
But, no, seriously, the stories were interesting and the art is impeccable which may or may not allow me to overlook the sadness.
January 1, 2026
This volume is the conclusion to the series and caps it off with a heartfelt tale. It is emotional from cover-to-cover and provides backstories for the three main characters while concluding their journey. If you are looking for a brief tale that will leave you misty-eyed this is the series for you!
July 11, 2020
I really enjoyed this series. I liked the first one better. This one got a little jumpy and confusing in spots. But it was still pretty good. It is about a girl that goes and studies and help with mythical creatures.
May 27, 2021
And THERE'S the backstory!
After the conclusion of the water horse incident, which was kind of sad, you get the backstory of how Ferry and Kushuna came to travel together and what becomes of them. Bittersweet, I really enjoyed this one, more so than the first one.
After the conclusion of the water horse incident, which was kind of sad, you get the backstory of how Ferry and Kushuna came to travel together and what becomes of them. Bittersweet, I really enjoyed this one, more so than the first one.
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October 18, 2019It was an enjoyable read but to be honest I thought this series was going to be a little longer so I was disappointed to find out this was the second and final volume.
January 16, 2020
The ending was, frankly, bizarre. But it was still so good!
June 3, 2020
Sad and sweet! The series wraps up on a peaceful note. Has a similar vibe to "Shoulder-a-Coffin Kuro."
January 3, 2023
Very cute end to the tale.
February 24, 2024
It's sad this was such a short series, it could've been really good. Maybe it'll become an anime or I could try the light novels someday..
April 30, 2024
Super cute
June 15, 2021
3.5 stars rounded up to 4 stars. It was good though it didn't feel as good as the first volume to me. I'm glad that it did have an ending and to have seen more of Kushuna's backstory.
September 20, 2021
Certainly a more welcome plot twist than the one in the other book I was reading at the time. Fun short fantasy read. Given to my cousin because I thought she would also enjoy them.
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