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紅色HERO [Beniiro Hero] #10
Crimson Hero, Vol. 10
R to L (Japanese Style)
All that matters to 15-year-old Nobara Sumiyoshi is volleyball--she's an awesome player with big-time ambitions. But sometimes it seems like a girl just can't get a break in the competitive world of high school volleyball.
Although Yushin told Nobara he likes her, he doesn't want to start dating until after the spring tournament is over--and he wants to keep their relationship a secret! Nobara agreed to Yushin's terms, but can she hold up under Haibuki's charm?
All that matters to 15-year-old Nobara Sumiyoshi is volleyball--she's an awesome player with big-time ambitions. But sometimes it seems like a girl just can't get a break in the competitive world of high school volleyball.
Although Yushin told Nobara he likes her, he doesn't want to start dating until after the spring tournament is over--and he wants to keep their relationship a secret! Nobara agreed to Yushin's terms, but can she hold up under Haibuki's charm?
184 pages, Paperback
First published April 25, 2007
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January 20, 2025
Book: Crimson Hero, Vol. 10
Author: Mitsuba Takanashi
Rating: 4 Out of 5 Stars
It’s been a while since I have read a volume of this series. The weather has been bad and I have not been able to get to my library to get the next couple of volumes. I am still having a lot of fun with this series.
I am going to try to keep my review as spoiler-free as possible, but since this is the tenth volume in a series, there may be spoilers for earlier volumes.
In this one, Nobara continues to dedicate herself to volleyball, balancing the intense demands of her sport with the challenges of maintaining team dynamics and navigating personal growth. The volume delves into themes of perseverance, teamwork, and self-discovery as the Crimson High girls’ volleyball team faces tough opponents and internal struggles. Meanwhile, Nobara's relationships with her teammates and family continue to evolve, adding depth to her journey. The story blends emotional highs and lows with gripping volleyball action, showcasing the sacrifices and determination needed to chase one's dreams.
This one is an inspiring and heartfelt continuation of Nobara’s journey as she fights to lead the Seijo High girls’ volleyball team to the Spring Tournament. This volume captures the raw determination and grit of its characters, showcasing how passion and perseverance can drive individuals to overcome even the toughest challenges.
At the heart of the story is Nobara, whose relentless spirit anchors the narrative. Her commitment to volleyball is nothing short of awe-inspiring. Whether it’s enduring gruelling training sessions, facing formidable opponents, or managing team dynamics, Nobara refuses to back down. Her resolve to make it to the Spring Tournament resonates deeply, reminding readers of the power of hard work and the importance of never giving up on one’s dreams.
The other members of the girls’ volleyball team also shine in this volume, each bringing their struggles and triumphs to the forefront. The team’s challenges—from overcoming self-doubt to dealing with the physical and emotional toll of competitive sports—are portrayed with authenticity and depth. Despite being overshadowed by the boys’ volleyball team, the girls’ unwavering determination to prove their worth adds a compelling layer to the story. This dynamic highlights the disparity in recognition and resources between the two teams, underscoring the additional hurdles the girls must face to achieve their goals.
What stands out most in this volume is how the characters confront their difficulties head-on. Whether it’s a crushing loss, personal insecurities, or external pressures, Nobara and her teammates tackle each obstacle with courage and resilience. Their camaraderie and mutual support are beautifully illustrated, emphasizing the importance of teamwork in achieving success.
Takanashi’s storytelling is both engaging and emotionally resonant, capturing the intensity of competitive sports while delving into the personal growth of each character. The artwork vividly brings the matches to life, with dynamic action scenes that keep readers on the edge of their seats. At the same time, the quieter moments of introspection and character development add depth to the story, making it more than just a sports manga.
Like the other books in the series, this volume is a powerful testament to the strength of perseverance and the unyielding pursuit of one’s dreams. Nobara and her team’s journey to the Spring Tournament serves as an inspiring reminder that even when the odds are stacked against you, hard work, determination, and a supportive team can make anything possible. This volume is a must-read for fans of sports manga and anyone who appreciates stories of resilience and growth.
Overall, I am still loving this series. It’s a lot of fun.
Author: Mitsuba Takanashi
Rating: 4 Out of 5 Stars
It’s been a while since I have read a volume of this series. The weather has been bad and I have not been able to get to my library to get the next couple of volumes. I am still having a lot of fun with this series.
I am going to try to keep my review as spoiler-free as possible, but since this is the tenth volume in a series, there may be spoilers for earlier volumes.
In this one, Nobara continues to dedicate herself to volleyball, balancing the intense demands of her sport with the challenges of maintaining team dynamics and navigating personal growth. The volume delves into themes of perseverance, teamwork, and self-discovery as the Crimson High girls’ volleyball team faces tough opponents and internal struggles. Meanwhile, Nobara's relationships with her teammates and family continue to evolve, adding depth to her journey. The story blends emotional highs and lows with gripping volleyball action, showcasing the sacrifices and determination needed to chase one's dreams.
This one is an inspiring and heartfelt continuation of Nobara’s journey as she fights to lead the Seijo High girls’ volleyball team to the Spring Tournament. This volume captures the raw determination and grit of its characters, showcasing how passion and perseverance can drive individuals to overcome even the toughest challenges.
At the heart of the story is Nobara, whose relentless spirit anchors the narrative. Her commitment to volleyball is nothing short of awe-inspiring. Whether it’s enduring gruelling training sessions, facing formidable opponents, or managing team dynamics, Nobara refuses to back down. Her resolve to make it to the Spring Tournament resonates deeply, reminding readers of the power of hard work and the importance of never giving up on one’s dreams.
The other members of the girls’ volleyball team also shine in this volume, each bringing their struggles and triumphs to the forefront. The team’s challenges—from overcoming self-doubt to dealing with the physical and emotional toll of competitive sports—are portrayed with authenticity and depth. Despite being overshadowed by the boys’ volleyball team, the girls’ unwavering determination to prove their worth adds a compelling layer to the story. This dynamic highlights the disparity in recognition and resources between the two teams, underscoring the additional hurdles the girls must face to achieve their goals.
What stands out most in this volume is how the characters confront their difficulties head-on. Whether it’s a crushing loss, personal insecurities, or external pressures, Nobara and her teammates tackle each obstacle with courage and resilience. Their camaraderie and mutual support are beautifully illustrated, emphasizing the importance of teamwork in achieving success.
Takanashi’s storytelling is both engaging and emotionally resonant, capturing the intensity of competitive sports while delving into the personal growth of each character. The artwork vividly brings the matches to life, with dynamic action scenes that keep readers on the edge of their seats. At the same time, the quieter moments of introspection and character development add depth to the story, making it more than just a sports manga.
Like the other books in the series, this volume is a powerful testament to the strength of perseverance and the unyielding pursuit of one’s dreams. Nobara and her team’s journey to the Spring Tournament serves as an inspiring reminder that even when the odds are stacked against you, hard work, determination, and a supportive team can make anything possible. This volume is a must-read for fans of sports manga and anyone who appreciates stories of resilience and growth.
Overall, I am still loving this series. It’s a lot of fun.
March 13, 2018
shojo sport manga
December 9, 2019
2,5 stars
February 14, 2016
As people could have seen, I am kind of thinking of dropping this series at 14. The reasons why are also discussed in this review, since this is a problem that keeps on going on and on in the first 10 volumes as well.
This is a review for the first 10ish volumes. So it might contain spoilers and such.
First of all, I was interested in this manga. I read parts of it in the Shoujo Beat manga (back when that still existed) and wanted to read the whole manga. I am normally not one to like sports manga or anime, but this one seemed to have other elements as well (slice of life, romance, drama, school, friendship).
Sadly the drama is a really big thing in here. Nobara is not really helping with things. She has 2 guys who like her and are kind of both trying to win her over. What does Nobara do? Well, actually she just treats them both the same, which makes them confused and also makes them think that either of them has a chance. Especially Keisuke is a victim of this. Though again, he is also an idiot himself (I will talk more about the characters in a bit).
The manga is mostly about Nobara's relations with the guys (she is dorm-mother), her endless "I can win this" mentality (which bores after a while) and the drama circling her that is her mother and her family.
As you can see it is mostly about those 3 things, and yes that bores. Yes, I want to see something different.
Now characters:
Nobara: At times I really liked her, but at other times I just wanted to shake her around and get some sense in her. You can't be super nice to 2 guys, that just doesn't work, especially when they both have a big interest in you.
And her whole: We can win this mentality is nice and all, but gets annoying, because she will do whatever she can to win. Which also means just disappearing to a beach and be trained by someone there. And in all that times (a month) she never once contacted her friends, nor did she tell them she was coming back. Like seriously? Do you even see them as friends?
Her family drama was also getting a bit *rolls eyes* at around volume 3.
Also her being dorm-mother? Like what the hell? That is not something a 15 year old girl should do. And a 15 year old girl should not be left alone with guys.
Yuushin: I really liked him, though I didn't like how he was so easy to let no one know about his relationship with Nobara. I mean, come on, did you really think no one would mind? That we wouldn't get 100% drama about it? Urgh.
Keisuke: I still dislike his guts. Sure, Nobara isn't the best girl to show a guy she isn't interested, but come on, multiple times she pushed you away, told you, you are nothing but a friend. And yet you pushed on and on. Even went all drama girl when it came out that Yuushin and Nobara had a relationship. What? You could have seen this coming.
All the other characters were hit and miss. I didn't always like Kanako, and I often wish she was left out of the manga, because of her terrible attitude.
There were still things I loved. Like them finally winning stuff (because, come on, losing all the time gets kind of boring), the confessions, the family situation and it getting solved.
All in all, I am not sure if I will continue with the manga. It is really rinse and repeat and the drama only seems to get more and more intense. And as you can see on my recent ratings, this manga went from 5/4 stars to 2 and lower.
Review first posted at http://twirlingbookprincess.com/
This is a review for the first 10ish volumes. So it might contain spoilers and such.
First of all, I was interested in this manga. I read parts of it in the Shoujo Beat manga (back when that still existed) and wanted to read the whole manga. I am normally not one to like sports manga or anime, but this one seemed to have other elements as well (slice of life, romance, drama, school, friendship).
Sadly the drama is a really big thing in here. Nobara is not really helping with things. She has 2 guys who like her and are kind of both trying to win her over. What does Nobara do? Well, actually she just treats them both the same, which makes them confused and also makes them think that either of them has a chance. Especially Keisuke is a victim of this. Though again, he is also an idiot himself (I will talk more about the characters in a bit).
The manga is mostly about Nobara's relations with the guys (she is dorm-mother), her endless "I can win this" mentality (which bores after a while) and the drama circling her that is her mother and her family.
As you can see it is mostly about those 3 things, and yes that bores. Yes, I want to see something different.
Now characters:
Nobara: At times I really liked her, but at other times I just wanted to shake her around and get some sense in her. You can't be super nice to 2 guys, that just doesn't work, especially when they both have a big interest in you.
And her whole: We can win this mentality is nice and all, but gets annoying, because she will do whatever she can to win. Which also means just disappearing to a beach and be trained by someone there. And in all that times (a month) she never once contacted her friends, nor did she tell them she was coming back. Like seriously? Do you even see them as friends?
Her family drama was also getting a bit *rolls eyes* at around volume 3.
Also her being dorm-mother? Like what the hell? That is not something a 15 year old girl should do. And a 15 year old girl should not be left alone with guys.
Yuushin: I really liked him, though I didn't like how he was so easy to let no one know about his relationship with Nobara. I mean, come on, did you really think no one would mind? That we wouldn't get 100% drama about it? Urgh.
Keisuke: I still dislike his guts. Sure, Nobara isn't the best girl to show a guy she isn't interested, but come on, multiple times she pushed you away, told you, you are nothing but a friend. And yet you pushed on and on. Even went all drama girl when it came out that Yuushin and Nobara had a relationship. What? You could have seen this coming.
All the other characters were hit and miss. I didn't always like Kanako, and I often wish she was left out of the manga, because of her terrible attitude.
There were still things I loved. Like them finally winning stuff (because, come on, losing all the time gets kind of boring), the confessions, the family situation and it getting solved.
All in all, I am not sure if I will continue with the manga. It is really rinse and repeat and the drama only seems to get more and more intense. And as you can see on my recent ratings, this manga went from 5/4 stars to 2 and lower.
Review first posted at http://twirlingbookprincess.com/
January 19, 2016
see full review @ Katie's Corner
Hi, guys and welcome back to Katie’s Corner! I think this is author’s very first and the so far the longest manga. Yup, there are 20 volumes. Now, a small advice. If you do not like the old style of drawings (where the characters are a bit chubby) and you can’t stomach volleyball, well this story might not be your cup of tea. First 8 volumes the characters are a bit chubby; through in the last 5 volumes I could finally say that the main character was cute. Well, I love volleyball, especially the manga Haikyuu, there’s the anime too, I will cover it some time afterwards on the blog. How did I like the story? I had loads of fun and at the same time the story had an iron grip on me. I was in the middle of my exam preparations and I couldn’t put it down to actually study. I was actually looking for a very lovey-dovey manga when I came across this one, but well, I actually enjoyed the whole: “I-need-to-be-focused-on-volleyball-attitude from mostly every character. No, don’t get me wrong, there is romance and quite a lot of it, however, it’s secondary compared to the whole volleyball theme.
Somewhere near the end, when everything is good and everyone is happy, and there’s no premonition of a tragedy or let’s say drama, the author just drops that bomb. Truth be told, I was waiting for something bad to happen. It was inevitable, but the way some of the characters took the blow is fantastic and you do not want to miss it, as it will shatter your heart to million pieces and it’ll take a lot to mend it back! I loved a lot the last 2 short stories, especially the one about Nobara and Yuushin. They’re such cuties! But I don’t want to spoil a lot for you, you need to experience this fun and at the same time serious story yourself.
Enjoy it to its fullest and don’t forget to share your thoughts below! Stay tuned for more reviews as well as promos. Don’t miss your next favourite book or manga! Happy reading!
XOXO
Katie
Hi, guys and welcome back to Katie’s Corner! I think this is author’s very first and the so far the longest manga. Yup, there are 20 volumes. Now, a small advice. If you do not like the old style of drawings (where the characters are a bit chubby) and you can’t stomach volleyball, well this story might not be your cup of tea. First 8 volumes the characters are a bit chubby; through in the last 5 volumes I could finally say that the main character was cute. Well, I love volleyball, especially the manga Haikyuu, there’s the anime too, I will cover it some time afterwards on the blog. How did I like the story? I had loads of fun and at the same time the story had an iron grip on me. I was in the middle of my exam preparations and I couldn’t put it down to actually study. I was actually looking for a very lovey-dovey manga when I came across this one, but well, I actually enjoyed the whole: “I-need-to-be-focused-on-volleyball-attitude from mostly every character. No, don’t get me wrong, there is romance and quite a lot of it, however, it’s secondary compared to the whole volleyball theme.
Somewhere near the end, when everything is good and everyone is happy, and there’s no premonition of a tragedy or let’s say drama, the author just drops that bomb. Truth be told, I was waiting for something bad to happen. It was inevitable, but the way some of the characters took the blow is fantastic and you do not want to miss it, as it will shatter your heart to million pieces and it’ll take a lot to mend it back! I loved a lot the last 2 short stories, especially the one about Nobara and Yuushin. They’re such cuties! But I don’t want to spoil a lot for you, you need to experience this fun and at the same time serious story yourself.
Enjoy it to its fullest and don’t forget to share your thoughts below! Stay tuned for more reviews as well as promos. Don’t miss your next favourite book or manga! Happy reading!
XOXO
Katie
September 6, 2011
Reviewed in Crimson Hero, Volume 1, Crimson Hero, Volume 2 and Crimson Hero, Vol. 14
September 14, 2016
what a fickle thing, a teenagers heart. this volume hints of other possible romantic interests for Nobara. Plus I got to see a jealous Yushin! We are introduced to Kas, whom I don't really care for so far. concern for some of the girls is also hinted at.
one thing I love here is the camaraderie between the girls. My favorite r e bit in this volume is in regards to Shima's tree. loved every minute of reading this volume.
one thing I love here is the camaraderie between the girls. My favorite r e bit in this volume is in regards to Shima's tree. loved every minute of reading this volume.
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August 5, 2016I read the first 10 volumes of this series in a few days but then i paused for some time but i never could go back to it. It's one of these series i'll never finish i guess. It's a good series but it's a bit too slow paced for me and it gets a bit repetitive over time. I mean... 20 volumes, that's a lot!
June 24, 2009
this is probably more like a 3.5 but i do love my shojo sports manga. takanashi added in some more promising characters this time - the classmate who thinks nobara is hot, and the girls on the super-competitive rival team. it was not a little cruel to end halfway through the crucial game though.
June 13, 2009
I'm not a real fan of volleyball or sports manga (with the exception of Prince of Tennis), but I've really enjoyed this series. It helps that I really like her art too.
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August 14, 2009Trying to get a hold of a copy... Might had to go to onemanga even though I hate to since they aren't always very accurate translating...
January 19, 2015
Very good! Go team! Work together to beat the unbeliever!!
March 14, 2016
It was awesome i am loveing this series.
Yushin and Nobara are totally awesome
Yushin and Nobara are totally awesome
August 13, 2015
Good volume. I like the art style.
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