和平捍衛隊PEACE MAKER~新撰組異聞~ 2

Peace Maker #2

by 黑乃奈奈繪, 賴祈昌 (translator)

When childhood innocence gives way to a blinding thirst for revenge, is it worth the price of one's humanity?As Vice Commander Hijikata's page, Tetsu is one step closer to becoming a full-fledged member of the ruthless Shinsengumi and to avenging his parents' murders. Yet Tetsu has a few reservations about his decision to commit his life to the unofficial police forceâ€"primarily, the Code of the Shinsengumi, a collection of unforgiving samurai laws that require ritual suicide for offenses and prevent Tetsu from ever leaving once he joins. Before he can chose, however, his enemies will force his hand...

Genres: Manga, Action, Fiction, Comics, Historical Fiction, Shonen

204 pages, Paperback

First published January 2, 2006

Reviews

[Brooke Goodwin · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this version of Souji Okita and the Shinsengumi

[Sparrow · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love anything by Nanae Chrono! The art, the storyline, the characters, it's all wonderful!

-2018 Reading-
I think the real kicker for this volume was the ending. Delving into Hijikata's past is a major development, and it feels like a long time coming even though this is only volume two. I like watching Tetsu struggle with his desire for revenge and his reluctance to kill. The comic relief is well dispersed. And I feel this disturbing resemblance to modern day events...

[chanda · Rating 2 out of 5]

history manga is not my thing :X