百千家的妖怪王子 11

百千さん家のあやかし王子 [Momochi-san Chi no Ayakashi Ouji] #11

by Aya Shouoto, 硝音あや, 羅尉揚 (Translator)

緋鞠終於和葵相思相愛，幸福的時間卻很短暫。
自從開始夢見逼真的黑色夢境，
緋鞠的身體狀況總是不太對勁。
在這種狀況下，
百千家深處出現黑色的鵺。
這個主張「百千家的鵺唯有一人」
指稱葵是假貨，
還挑起戰鬥的黑鵺，
居然是前一任的鵺──!?

Genres: Manga, Romance, Fantasy, Young Adult, Graphic Novels, Shojo, Supernatural

164 pages, Paperback

First published March 25, 2017

About the author

Aya Shōoto is a Japanese mangaka.

She publishes under two names in Japanese, that spell the same but are written with different characters.
- 硝音あや: for shōjo manga
- しょうおとあや: for BL manga

Associated Names:
Aya Shōoto
Aya Showoto
Kashi

Reviews

[Dani ❤️ Perspective of a Writer · Rating 5 out of 5]

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On her 16th birthday, orphan Himari Momochi inherits the ancestral estate she’s never seen. Momochi House exists on the barrier between the human and spiritual realms, and Himari is meant to act as guardian between the two worlds. But on the day she moves in, she finds three handsome squatters already living in the house, and one seems to have already taken over her role!

I have to start with the smart, smart plot!! I LOVED how now we are exploring what it means to be the Omamori-sama... We think we understand what it means to be one with the Nue... but this volume throws a bomb in that and we come out the otherside with some pretty ominous conclusions for Aoi. The masked spirit was a really great villain and yet also makes me feel so sad for him... I LOVE that dichotomy.

The dream sequences were very intriguing and I think the art really shines in this area. The battle sequences were not as dreamy this time as the dark nature of the nue companionship is shown through the art. There wasn't really forward movement with Aoi and Himari's relationship so much as a companionship that is shown through the simple frames they share. For the first time we see Momochi House more for the character it is rather than a creepy and beautiful setting.

The authenticity that grips us by the throat is the fact that if this master and shikigami of a year can have such a powerful bond... what will happen to Himari and Aoi? Ise and Yukari and Zushi and the other ayakashi that have gotten close to Aoi... what of them?! This fear has come from 10 previous volumes of authenticity that has sucked us in and made us care!!

The connection between this previous nue and Aoi creates this incredible tension! Since the entire volume is about this previous nue as Aoi comes up against a problem and as he works through those difficulties more and more problems crop up. At one point you are as shocked as Himari at what happens!! We see that in the next volume we'll probably learn about Amane and his shikigami... and we are dying to get a glimpse at the possible end for Aoi at the same time...!

As the 11th volume of a manga my rating is affected by the previous volumes! See my review of volume one... and my review of volume two... and my review of volume three... and my review of volume four... and my review of volume five... and my review of volume six... and my review of volume seven... and my review of volume eight... and my review of volume nine... and my review of volume ten...

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Authenticity
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Tension
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Plot
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Art

Thanks to Edelweiss and the publisher for providing me with a copy in exchange for an honest review. It has not influenced my opinions.

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[Victoria ✮⋆˙ · Rating 5 out of 5]

See...i’m glad i caught up because this series is so damn good! But on the other hand...NOW I HAVE TO WAIT FOR MORE AHHHH

[Kayla Brunson · Rating 4 out of 5]

This volume was a pretty dark journey. Also, I love the glimpses that we get of Aoi and Himari as a couple. They were really cute.

[Alice4170 🌙 · Rating 5 out of 5]

5/5 ⭐️
Oh wow this was a good volume!!

[Jack Reynolds · Rating 5 out of 5]

Re-Read Review (February 25th, 2023):

With the introduction of the Dark Nue, Shouoto doesn't hold anything back in a climatic volume that has some of her best art and material of the series so far. As a reader, I now know how far Aoi is willing to go to protect his bond with Himari, and a glimpse into the past offers a great view of a nue and shikigami relationship that took a turn. I was engrossed in the battle and how Shouoto built multiple reveals. Writing this review now has me thinking about how the series ends. Where will Aoi's humanity go from here?

First Read Review (August 3rd, 2018):

Oops! It took me almost a year to get to the next two volumes. But when Viz is one step behind the Japanese release schedule, it's bound to happen.

Anyways, this story arc is fantastically dark. The masked spirit is an interesting new character to focus on, especially since post Aoi and Himari confessing their feelings opened a window to future conflicts not regarding them. Shouoto isn't as merciful to some of her characters this time, and Hakka isn't just comedy fodder like I was worried he'd be. He's a useful shikigami whose powers may come in handy for future events.

Onto the next one! I'm excited to see what happens next. Hopefully we'll get to see some more pretty spreads like this:

[Lex · Rating 5 out of 5]

WHAAAAAAAATTT. Where's the next volume?! :(

[Momo · Rating 5 out of 5]

This one was really good, I just love when it’s a little spooky <3

[Shae · Rating 4 out of 5]

This series continues to progress in a very positive way for me. I am really enjoying what they are doing with Aoi's character. The progression with Aoi and the Nue is a beautiful tug of war that I love watching unfold. I am very much looking forward to what will happen coming up.
We are really starting to come into a lot more knowledge about Momochi House as well, and I am HERE FOR IT!!!!!!!!!!!

[Chelsea · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5

[Amanda Setasha · Rating 4 out of 5]

Super interesting story development and arc that I haven't seen done in manga before. I really liked it.

[DonutKnow · Rating 3 out of 5]

I love the art, and my BL feelers are sensing a beautiful story between Kagura and Amane ❤️❤️❤️

[Mirian · Rating 5 out of 5]

ESTO ES LO QUE QUERÍA.
El panel de Nue y Hakka -> todo lo que está bien.

[Illy · Rating 3 out of 5]

UGHHHHH YES. This volume was so good. Fuck. I am also pretty sure that was some gay former nue action.

[**Sognatrice di libri** · Rating 5 out of 5]

Più si va avanti e più vengono fuori tanti colpi di scena, la storia mi intriga sempre di più.

[J · Rating 3 out of 5]

I don’t think the lucid dream element of Himari’s part of this arc is emphasized as much as it should have been. It could have been a more interesting angle to tap. The opening pages have a kind of inception vibe. The idea that Momochi house maintains a memory (and physical history) from The Nue and their shikigami of the past creates an interesting new challenge for Aoi and his internal conflict between obedience to his role and his freedom to choose love. There are lots of amazing looking panels in this volume and some great opportunities for Aya Shouoto and her assistants to show off those beautiful character designs with all of the splash pages. I still think the action bits are fairly staid, but the heavy use of blacks creates some engaging contrasts between old and new Nue.

[Thursday,nightmare · Rating 4 out of 5]

ก็อปปี้วางอีก 3 เล่ม ไม่มีอะไรพิเศษมากมาย เนื้อเรื่องต่อกันค่ะ

เริ่มมั่วซั่วและเครียดละ รู้สึกว่าอ่านมาจนขนาดนี้ ก็ยังไม่ได้มีอะไรเปลี่ยนนอกจากเนื้อเรื่องเริ่มเครียดขึ้น เริ่มมีความเป็นความตายของนางเอกมาเกี่ยวข้อง แล้วก็โคตรจะเกย์ ไม่น่าล่ะ หลังจากจบซีรีส์นี้อาจารย์ก็ไปวาดแนว YAOI ก็นะ ทำให้จบๆ ไป 55555 น่าจะถนัดกว่ารักช-ญ

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น่าติดตามแค่เนื้อเรื่องเลย อยากรู้ว่าฮิมาริจะช่วยอาโออิได้ไหม ส่วนความรักของสองคนนี้ไม่อินจริง ภาพสวยแต่งง บทไม่ปะติดปะต่อ งงไปแล้ว 30% แต่ก็ไม่ได้แย่มาก นักแปลคือแบก กับลายเส้นที่วาดผู้ชายออกมาให้สวย แต่มันเกย์ไปหมดด โว้ยย ไม่เว้นแม้แต่ตอนเข้าฝันฮารุโตะ (?) ไม่มีครั้งไหนที่ฮิมาริถูกชมว่าสวย น่ารัก แต่อาโออิไปโผล่ในฝันเพื่อนชายสมัยเด็กแค่ตอนเดียว โดนชมว่า“ผู้ชายหน้าสวย” งงบ่? จะว่าไปก็ชอบตอนลูปนี้เหมือนกันนะ เป็นสปินออฟเล็กๆ ให้ตัวละครในบ้านได้พักผ่อน และให้อาโออิมาแอร์ไทม์มากขึ้น แล้วก็ได้คอนเน็คกับเพื่อนสมัยเด็กที่จำตัวเองไม่ได้แล้วด้วย

[chelly · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ich liebe es, wie man als Leser regelrecht den Herzschlag von Himari hören kann, sobald Aoi in ihrer Nähe ist. Die aufgeregte und fürsorgliche Dynamik zwischen den beiden lässt auch in der frischen Beziehung nicht nach! Wie immer ist ganz schön was los im Momochi-Haus und Shouoto scheut nicht davor zurück den Leser mit einem dunklen Geheimnis und einer traurigen Backstory zurückzulassen. Manche Panels haben mich wirklich verzaubert. Sowohl auf eine gruselige und schockierte, als auch auf eine verliebte, bewundernde Art. Mit Hakka und dem neuen Antagonisten, komme ich manchmal mit den Namen etwas durcheinander (aber vlt. ist das nur ein Me-thing?) ^^'.
Ansonsten freue ich mich wie immer gleich den nächsten Band zu lesen!

[Cassandra · Rating 5 out of 5]

We are learning more about the Nue and the history with the Momochi house. Its so interesting! Each Nue apparently is different, I originally thought maybe the same Nue would connect with different humans. The lore seems really deep and right now I feel like we have a lot to figure out in 5 volumes.

Will Aoi get out and have a HEA?
What will that mean for his spirts bonded to him?
Where is the bad guy spirt?
How will they defeat him?
What does the revelation about how far from human Aoi feels play towards the conclusion of this story?

The thing that is annoying but not taking points off for... if you LOVE HIM, why are you hitting him when he is showing you affection and attention? Its such an odd Shoujo troupe

[Rebekah Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

After a long and tricky battle with the dark nue, Aoi has figured out a better way to defeat the dark nue since the first shikigami of the dark nue has appeared. Thanks to Aoi, Himari, and Hakka they were able to peacefully defeat the soul less dark nue. The first Shikigami of the dark nue learned that his hatred and despair was what fueled the dark nue and once the incense burner was broken the evil was purged from the dark nue's body and the lesser yokai that was the previous Nue entered the Dark Nue's Vessel and he comforted his first Shikigami and asked him why couldn't he just let him rest in peace to which the first Shikigami cried.

[&#x13288;Eຮte͢͢͢r&#x13289; And Her &#x13288;฿øøks&#x13289; · Rating 4 out of 5]

Molto bello questo undicesimo volume! 😋 gli abitanti di casa Momochi sono alle prese con un’oscura presenza che sta, non solo infestando la casa, ma la sta divorando con il suo rancore e la sua rabbia. Himari più di tutti sembra dipendere da questa presenza, che condiziona la sua salute ed i suoi sogni. Tutto l’undicesimo volume è centrato sulla scoperta e sulla lotta di questa angusta presenza. Aoi ed i suoi spiriti servitori si adoperano immediatamente per scoprire da quale parte della casa cominciare le ricerche. Le scoperte che faranno saranno più che mai sconvolgenti. Una cosa però è certa: a casa Momochi c’è posto per un solo Nue

[Rachel · Rating 4 out of 5]

Holy cow! Another Nue shows up calling Aoi an imposter. And Himari is impacted by the darkness that the new/old Nue brought with him. I like the little guy in the episode who summons Himari a couple times. And the ending! And Aoi's revelations! ah. What is going happen going forward? I'm a bit worried how the story will go. Interesting how the guardian of the gate is now a (uh shikagami?I can't remember the exact word) that is crazy too. And should be a bit more wildness to come. I look forward with apprehension to this story.

[Cassie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well that was a rollercoaster of emotions. Making me think Aoi had died, my heart just stopped. Also feeling bad for someone who literally just tried to kill him. Damn all because he missed the Nue before him.

[Kaitlynne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Did a massive re-read/catch up with this entire series. Beautiful artwork and the story was just as good as I remember it (and it kept me up until 2 in the morning so that's always a good thing...)

You can check out the rest of my review plus others! over at Randomly Kait

[frogreader · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book was really interesting and I enjoyed the romance. I think Himari has started to grow on me..and I'm starting to like her bravery and kindness instead of focusing on her more reckless aspects.

[Caitlin · Rating 4 out of 5]

There's another house guardian, which shouldn't be possible, and spells big trouble. You also get a little more background about how the guardians work, but it ends in more questions.

[nidah05 (SleepDreamWrite) · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good volume.

[Anna Marie · Rating 4 out of 5]

More excitement in Momochi House, will the blackness be fixed before it takes over the whole house.

[gabi · Rating 5 out of 5]

I LOVE this series so much! Aoi and Himari are so cute. I can’t handle their adorableness. But man, this one got dark and intense. For a moment, I was really shocked.

[Melissa · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really enjoyed the paranormal twists and learning more about the history of a prior Nue in this 11th volume! Looking forward to the next!

[Ana Gutierrez · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ooooooooo, we got a little history of the previous Nu and Momochi House! Excellent continuation. More please!