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紅色HERO [Beniiro Hero] #5
Crimson Hero, Vol. 5
When fifteen-year-old Nobara Sumiyoshi transfers to Crimson Field High School, she hopes to play competitive volleyball, but her mother will do anything to keep her off the court and working at her family's Japanese restaurant.
192 pages, Paperback
First published December 24, 2004
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September 1, 2007
I’ve been following this series so far based on the strength of Nobara’s passion for volleyball in the first volume. It’s a shame, then, that her drive is getting lost in romantic drama and love triangles. Nobara spends more time in this volume blushing, crying, and agonizing over her crush on Yushin than she does playing--or even *thinking*--about volleyball. Of course, the characters are only fifteen years old, but that didn’t keep me from wanting to smack them.
This is not at all helped by my general irritation in regards to overwrought love triangles.
I am a little bit annoyed by how all the romantic angst the guys are suffering from is made solely the responsibility of the girls. If Yushin and Haibuki can’t concentrate on their games, it’s up to Nobara to remove herself from their presence.
Haibuki is a bit--a *lot*--of a jerk, but I think I like him better than any other member of this love triangle.
This is not at all helped by my general irritation in regards to overwrought love triangles.
I am a little bit annoyed by how all the romantic angst the guys are suffering from is made solely the responsibility of the girls. If Yushin and Haibuki can’t concentrate on their games, it’s up to Nobara to remove herself from their presence.
Haibuki is a bit--a *lot*--of a jerk, but I think I like him better than any other member of this love triangle.
January 13, 2018
**Contains Spoilers** Even though Yushin has made it clear that he treats Nobara the same way as others, she decides to confess to him and then before she caan do that, the two of them find Yushin's girlfriend getting out of an unknown house kissing a man. Yushin closes himself but then ends things with Satomi and declares there is only place for volleyball in his life now.
Haibuki is angered that Nobara is unfazed by his confession in front of everyone and that she is being hurt by Yushin.
Yushin and Haibuki become very famous after their last matches in the tournament which gets the attention of all the girls in the school. Since the retirement of the captain, a member is missing from the team. To get a new member, the team lures girls with the idea that whoever becomes a team memebr will be able to get close to Yushin.
A new girl who is taller than the ace (Nobara) joins and she is very athletic.
Both the teams go to a cooler place in their vacation to practice harder. Their Kanako (the new member who is after Yushin) is tip toeing to his room when Nobara finds her and they argue and Nobara ends up telling Kanako that she likes Yushin too that's why she can't have Kanako going after him like this. In the meanwhile, the boys including Yushin had come to see what the ruckus was about and ends up hearing Nobara's indirect confession. He rejects her immediately in front of everyone which hurts Nobara obviously knowing that she can't be friends with him now, either, could she? He'd hate her.
Haibuki forces a kiss on Nobara which disgusts her and she says if he liked her, he could have told her in a different way and she'd think of it seriously but now he had destroyed their friendship and and she hated him
She cries and Yushin sees her but doesn't say anything.
This volume was more packed with drama than the sports.
Haibuki is angered that Nobara is unfazed by his confession in front of everyone and that she is being hurt by Yushin.
Yushin and Haibuki become very famous after their last matches in the tournament which gets the attention of all the girls in the school. Since the retirement of the captain, a member is missing from the team. To get a new member, the team lures girls with the idea that whoever becomes a team memebr will be able to get close to Yushin.
A new girl who is taller than the ace (Nobara) joins and she is very athletic.
Both the teams go to a cooler place in their vacation to practice harder. Their Kanako (the new member who is after Yushin) is tip toeing to his room when Nobara finds her and they argue and Nobara ends up telling Kanako that she likes Yushin too that's why she can't have Kanako going after him like this. In the meanwhile, the boys including Yushin had come to see what the ruckus was about and ends up hearing Nobara's indirect confession. He rejects her immediately in front of everyone which hurts Nobara obviously knowing that she can't be friends with him now, either, could she? He'd hate her.
Haibuki forces a kiss on Nobara which disgusts her and she says if he liked her, he could have told her in a different way and she'd think of it seriously but now he had destroyed their friendship and and she hated him
She cries and Yushin sees her but doesn't say anything.
This volume was more packed with drama than the sports.
November 17, 2024
Book: Crimson Hero, Vol. 5
Author: Mitsuba Takanashi
Rating: 4 Out of 5 Stars
I am still having a fun time with this series. The drama is really starting to pick up, and I love following these characters through their ups and downs. It adds another layer to the story, keeping it from being solely about volleyball.
This volume continues to follow Nobara and her teammates as they navigate the challenges of high school volleyball. Their drive to improve as athletes is inspiring, but their journey is anything but smooth. Relationships—both romantic and platonic—begin to complicate their path. The ups and downs of falling in love during high school take centre stage, introducing a new dynamic to the story.
The budding romance among some of the characters has added an extra layer of tension, especially as these feelings start to interfere with their focus on volleyball. While they remain determined to grow and succeed, their emotions often get in the way, leading to moments of conflict, vulnerability, and self-discovery. The balance between pursuing their passion and dealing with the complexities of young love makes the story even more relatable and engaging.
I continue to admire the characters' dedication to bettering themselves at their sport. Their struggles to stay focused amidst their growing feelings for one another are both heartfelt and realistic. The romance angle has not only complicated their volleyball goals but also added depth to their journeys.
Overall, this volume is another strong instalment in the series, blending sports, drama, and romance in a way that keeps me invested. I’m looking forward to seeing how these characters navigate their challenges, both on and off the court, in the next volume.
Author: Mitsuba Takanashi
Rating: 4 Out of 5 Stars
I am still having a fun time with this series. The drama is really starting to pick up, and I love following these characters through their ups and downs. It adds another layer to the story, keeping it from being solely about volleyball.
This volume continues to follow Nobara and her teammates as they navigate the challenges of high school volleyball. Their drive to improve as athletes is inspiring, but their journey is anything but smooth. Relationships—both romantic and platonic—begin to complicate their path. The ups and downs of falling in love during high school take centre stage, introducing a new dynamic to the story.
The budding romance among some of the characters has added an extra layer of tension, especially as these feelings start to interfere with their focus on volleyball. While they remain determined to grow and succeed, their emotions often get in the way, leading to moments of conflict, vulnerability, and self-discovery. The balance between pursuing their passion and dealing with the complexities of young love makes the story even more relatable and engaging.
I continue to admire the characters' dedication to bettering themselves at their sport. Their struggles to stay focused amidst their growing feelings for one another are both heartfelt and realistic. The romance angle has not only complicated their volleyball goals but also added depth to their journeys.
Overall, this volume is another strong instalment in the series, blending sports, drama, and romance in a way that keeps me invested. I’m looking forward to seeing how these characters navigate their challenges, both on and off the court, in the next volume.
November 4, 2018
Cute. Nice progression with Nobara's feelings and having to accept them. But we gotta call out toxic behavior. Even though Habuki is my favorite character, he shouldn't be slamming any girl up against a wall and forcing himself onto her. I know, I know it's shoujo and I should be used to it, but that junk ain't cute/kawaii. *cue frowny face*
Anyway, onto volume 6 and beyond. :D
Update: Wow, I'm glad that behavior was called out in Vol 6.
Anyway, onto volume 6 and beyond. :D
Update: Wow, I'm glad that behavior was called out in Vol 6.
March 13, 2018
shojo sport manga
December 9, 2019
2,5 stars
September 30, 2020
Por alguna razón el tema romance me ha quitado toda la motivación por saber qué onda, pero la nueva integrante del equipo fue interesante, tiene pinta de ser máquina.
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
December 19, 2011
Nobara finally admits to herself that she likes Yushin, then Yushin catches his girlfriend cheating on him and breaks up with her. Yushin decides to devote his life to volleyball, swearing off everything else. At the summer training camp, volleyball-newbie Kanako accidentally stirs up some Nobara/Yushin drama. Now Nobara and Yushin can barely look at each other. Will to two be able to patch things up? Especially when Haibuki adds his ten yen worth...
March 6, 2015
Although I had a few chuckles over the high school girl antics in volume five - I think a previous reader's complaint about the relationship antics overshadowing the volleyball storyline is legitimate. Have read and enjoyed series that have better executed the high school romance storyline - IMO when deciding to pick up a sports themed manga one wants and expects more of a sports driven plotline like Whistle, Real or Eyeshield 21.
August 9, 2015
Been in a manga reading mood lately, this is one of the series I been wanting to read. And its so far okay but good. And the moments when the characters are in game mode is good. The other stuff's okay. Good volume.
April 4, 2010
good book
November 9, 2011
So GOOD!
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