Peacemaker Kurogane Volume 2

PEACE MAKER 鐵 [Peace Maker Kurogane] #2

by Nanae Chrono

The Shinsengumi might be a crack-team of samurai peacekeepers, but sometimes the peace is disturbed from within. When Vice-Commander Hijikata loses a personal collection of haiku, Captain Okita makes it his mission to play-keep away with his boss! Dark clouds dim this sunny episode, however, as another vice-commander - Yamanami - gradually distances himself from the rest of the Shinsengumi. This unspeakable act speaks volumes concerning the regulations of this cabal-like organization. Loyalty to the Shinsengumi reigns supreme and bond-breaking carries heavy handed justice! What exactly is Yamanami up to, and where will it lead him? The answer is certainly not for the squeamish! Meanwhile, self-involved Suzu plans his next treacherous move. The swords of the Shinsengumi will clash against unwise political maneuverings in Peacemaker Kurogane Volume 2.

Genres: Manga, Fiction, Comics, Japanese Literature, Shonen

184 pages, Paperback

First published November 30, 2004

About the author

CHRONO Nanae: 黒乃奈々絵

Reviews

[Tyler · Rating 4 out of 5]

This volume started out hilarious, and then ended sadly. I had to even wipe away a tear at the end. Poor Yamanami.

[Sparrow · Rating 5 out of 5]

-2023-
Wow, what was wrong with 2018 me? This volume was amazing. Dramatic as fuck. I followed Yamanami's story more this time, but the cats are still a little weird of an addition to me. Can't wait to re-read the next one.

-2018-
Did not hold the test of time. Better than the first volume, but still not electric with plot or characterization. A lot of the pacing seemed to slow down, and so when the climax occurred, I was not fully invested (probably doesn't help that I already know what happens).

I find the cat creatures to be really out of place. It brings the story a step into fantasy or mystical, which I never took this story to be.

Also, is Akesato with Yamanami the ninja that fought with Susumu? Cause I don't think I really put that together before...

[Jaimie · Rating 3 out of 5]

I'm still not 100% sure that I understand the point of this series... Obviously the story is set in a very specific time period in Japanese history, with historical characters, events, and behaviors alluded to, but I'm not really up on my Japanese history and therefore feel like I'm missing a lot of things. Some of the cultural references are clear (and others are common to most traditional cultures), but it's difficult to figure out who the Shinsengumi are for or against when I'm not even sure who the ruling political/military parties of Japan are at this time period.