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ゴッド チャイルド [God Child] #3
Godchild, Vol. 3
International hit by the creator of Angel Sanctuary
Deep in the heart of 19th century London, a young nobleman named Cain walks the shadowy cobblestone streets of the aristocratic society into which he was born. Forced to become an earl upon the untimely death of his father, Cain assumes the role of head of the Hargreaves, a noble family with a dark past. With Riff, his faithful manservant, and Mary Weather, his 10-year-old half sister, Cain investigates the mysterious crimes that seem to follow him wherever he goes.
A grotesque gift holds a clue to the Cain's family past; a mortician's daughter has deadly designs on one of Cain's closest friends; and a woman from Riff's past may have murder on her mind. Enjoy three new tales destined to delight and disturb from the imagination of master storyteller Kaori Yuki!
Deep in the heart of 19th century London, a young nobleman named Cain walks the shadowy cobblestone streets of the aristocratic society into which he was born. Forced to become an earl upon the untimely death of his father, Cain assumes the role of head of the Hargreaves, a noble family with a dark past. With Riff, his faithful manservant, and Mary Weather, his 10-year-old half sister, Cain investigates the mysterious crimes that seem to follow him wherever he goes.
A grotesque gift holds a clue to the Cain's family past; a mortician's daughter has deadly designs on one of Cain's closest friends; and a woman from Riff's past may have murder on her mind. Enjoy three new tales destined to delight and disturb from the imagination of master storyteller Kaori Yuki!
200 pages, Paperback
First published June 19, 2002
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Kaori Yuki
201 books675 followersKaori Yuki (由貴香織里) is a Japanese manga artist.
She debuted in 1987 with Natsufuku no Erii (Jap: 夏服のエリー) on the manga anthology Bessatsu Hana to Yume published by Hakusensha.
She is best known for her gothic manga works, such as the Earl Cain series (Jap: 伯爵カイン, Hakushaku Cain) and Angel Sanctuary (Jap: 天使禁猟区, Tenshi Kinryōku)
Her work is typically serialized in one of Hakusensha's two shōjo manga anthologies, Bessatsu Hana to Yume and Hana to Yume. In 2010, Kaori Yuki was one of many manga artists whose work would appear in the new shōjo manga anthology Aria by the publisher Kodansha on July 28, 2010.
Her doujinshi-ka name is MoonClock.
She debuted in 1987 with Natsufuku no Erii (Jap: 夏服のエリー) on the manga anthology Bessatsu Hana to Yume published by Hakusensha.
She is best known for her gothic manga works, such as the Earl Cain series (Jap: 伯爵カイン, Hakushaku Cain) and Angel Sanctuary (Jap: 天使禁猟区, Tenshi Kinryōku)
Her work is typically serialized in one of Hakusensha's two shōjo manga anthologies, Bessatsu Hana to Yume and Hana to Yume. In 2010, Kaori Yuki was one of many manga artists whose work would appear in the new shōjo manga anthology Aria by the publisher Kodansha on July 28, 2010.
Her doujinshi-ka name is MoonClock.
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February 27, 2016
The art is so captivating and poignant to the story -lending it the dark and edgy mood.
May 6, 2020
This is a review of the entire series.
Synopsis: Deep in the heart of 19th century London, a young nobleman named Cain walks the shadowy cobblestone streets of the aristocratic society into which he was born. Forced to become an earl upon the untimely death of his father, Cain assumes the role of head of the Hargreaves, a noble family with a dark past. With Riff, his faithful manservant, and Mary Weather, his 10-year-old half sister, Cain investigates the mysterious crimes that seem to follow him wherever he goes.
Review: A detective manga series that draws a lot of inspiration from classic gothic horror fiction and tropes. It's a love letter to writers such as Agatha Christie, Oscar Wilde, Bram Stoker, Mary Shelley, the Bronte sisters, the Grimm brothers and even Shakespeare. Family curses, a brutal father and son rivalry, religious allegory, destined betrayal, violent supernatural murders, dark fairy tale undertones, a gloomy atmosphere and melancholy characters. The art is flowery and gorgeous to look at, the classic tropes are pleasant for fans of classic horror elements and there's a few scenes that pack quite an emotional punch. It's a bit melodramatic and over-the-top at times, but it actually gives it more of that authentic, pulpy feel of popular penny dreadfuls from the Victorian era.
Synopsis: Deep in the heart of 19th century London, a young nobleman named Cain walks the shadowy cobblestone streets of the aristocratic society into which he was born. Forced to become an earl upon the untimely death of his father, Cain assumes the role of head of the Hargreaves, a noble family with a dark past. With Riff, his faithful manservant, and Mary Weather, his 10-year-old half sister, Cain investigates the mysterious crimes that seem to follow him wherever he goes.
Review: A detective manga series that draws a lot of inspiration from classic gothic horror fiction and tropes. It's a love letter to writers such as Agatha Christie, Oscar Wilde, Bram Stoker, Mary Shelley, the Bronte sisters, the Grimm brothers and even Shakespeare. Family curses, a brutal father and son rivalry, religious allegory, destined betrayal, violent supernatural murders, dark fairy tale undertones, a gloomy atmosphere and melancholy characters. The art is flowery and gorgeous to look at, the classic tropes are pleasant for fans of classic horror elements and there's a few scenes that pack quite an emotional punch. It's a bit melodramatic and over-the-top at times, but it actually gives it more of that authentic, pulpy feel of popular penny dreadfuls from the Victorian era.
February 18, 2019
In this third volume of godchild we get another three stories - the first Zigunerweisen explores Delilah and its Tarot card structure. Cain's totally deranged father Alexis (clearly not dead) tries to murder his cousin (Cain's beloved uncle) and is set on a path to torment his son by murdering everyone close to him. Watch out Riff is all I can say!
The second story, the Mortician's daughter again has the shady Delilah manipulating events behind the scenes as young Marjorie tries to avenge her father's death - I really like the coffin maker in this - the scarred assassin who finally finds a reason to live....
The last story gives us some back story into Riff as the fiance who jilted him for his brother tries to poison Cain to get back at Riff whom she blames for his brother's death.
Still very similar to Black Butler - It's like it's serious twin, without all the humour. If you like gothic manga with a Victorian London setting, check this series out.
The second story, the Mortician's daughter again has the shady Delilah manipulating events behind the scenes as young Marjorie tries to avenge her father's death - I really like the coffin maker in this - the scarred assassin who finally finds a reason to live....
The last story gives us some back story into Riff as the fiance who jilted him for his brother tries to poison Cain to get back at Riff whom she blames for his brother's death.
Still very similar to Black Butler - It's like it's serious twin, without all the humour. If you like gothic manga with a Victorian London setting, check this series out.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 31, 2022
4.5 stars out of 5
How is it that Godchild gets better each volume?! How?! Anyways…here’s a short spoiler free review of the third volume of Godchild!
The first arc of this volume is the two chapter long Zigeunerweisen arc. It’s pretty good, and has an interesting story. Next is the three chapter long Mortician's Daughter arc! This is my favorite arc of the series as of now, and it is simply amazing. Finally, there is a single chapter arc, The Stake. It was ok. It seems that I prefer the multi chapter arcs in this series.
When it seems that Godchild is at it’s peak, it goes higher in quality. Will this winning streak continue in the fourth volume? We shall see…
Volume Reviews
Volume 1
Volume 2
-- Sebastian C
How is it that Godchild gets better each volume?! How?! Anyways…here’s a short spoiler free review of the third volume of Godchild!
The first arc of this volume is the two chapter long Zigeunerweisen arc. It’s pretty good, and has an interesting story. Next is the three chapter long Mortician's Daughter arc! This is my favorite arc of the series as of now, and it is simply amazing. Finally, there is a single chapter arc, The Stake. It was ok. It seems that I prefer the multi chapter arcs in this series.
When it seems that Godchild is at it’s peak, it goes higher in quality. Will this winning streak continue in the fourth volume? We shall see…
Volume Reviews
Volume 1
Volume 2
-- Sebastian C
August 19, 2022
En realidad le pondria 3.5. La sentí un poco floja, pero también más simple y rápida de leer. Sin embargo, me gustaron los momentos con el tío de Cain, al fin alguien de su familia (aparte de Msry) que quiere a Cain.
Y el caso final me gustó porque supimos un poco mas de Rift y lo profunda de su devoción hacia Cain
Y el caso final me gustó porque supimos un poco mas de Rift y lo profunda de su devoción hacia Cain
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 22, 2017
Hier haben wir wieder Cain, der sich gegen die Machenschaften seines Vaters wehren muss, als auch andere Charaktere, die den Tod romantisieren oder Rache üben wollen. Den Sargmacher mochte ich als Charakter schon gerne.
April 10, 2023
More like a 3.5 for me. It is getting more interesting as I keep reading more. I am really intrigued by Cain as well. I'll have to find the parts of the saga before this to learn more about his character for sure.
July 6, 2017
Pending.
September 23, 2017
The story is certainly getting better. This one actually gave me feels. XD
February 17, 2018
Ah, back on form. I'm so glad that Yuki firmly rejects the notion of anyone viewing Mary Weather in a sexual manner... and as always, I am of course here for the Cain/Riff.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 5, 2019
Deliciously dark & creepy. Kaori Yuki did it again. This volume was very satisfying, filled as it was with eerie & gruesome drama.
July 23, 2020
This one was actually quite cute?????
June 23, 2021
Marjorie x Grifford for life.
November 22, 2021
Really loved this series, great gothic Shoujo manga! Love the story, characters and art style 😻😁👌❤️
June 27, 2022
Well done with a plot that sucks you right in.
December 1, 2022
A guy carries a coffin around like Django in this one, and two separate house fires occur but one of them is a flashback. Anyway, I like the cover a lot.
October 20, 2023
The series is always such a mystery and I enjoy reading it so much.
July 10, 2012
I think The Cain Saga, and its sequel Godchild, have the most messed up and tragic characters I've seen so far. It's dark, it's gloomy. Don't expect happy endings in these two mangas, dead bodies keep pilling up. All the characters are so complex.
The Cain Saga art is not as good as Godchild, one can guess the artist art was not mature yet unlike when she made Godchild much later. Still it's a must to read to fully understand what happens in Godchild. There are a lot of good contents to find there too (like about how Oscar and Cain met). In the other hand, Godchild's art is so beautiful it's mesmerizing. The characters are so beautifully drawn and each have their unique look.
The hero Cain gets involved in different events so the mangas are a bit like short stories put together, all of them involving some supernatural of some sort. He has on his side the ever faithful Riff, his butler and friend. But in the background lies his father's shadow and his secret organization, who become Cain's ennemy throughout the series. Among the ennemies is the fascinating half-brother of Cain, Jizabel, who is also part of said organisation. Jizabel is helped by Cassian.
It's interesting to see the mirror relationship between Cain and the protective Riff and Jizabel and the protective Cassian.
I really love these two mangas. I love rereading them, going back into the story, and seeing again those fascinating characters living briefly up until the ending.
P.S. My review is about both series. I got The Cain Saga in French since the Englih version was not out.
The Cain Saga art is not as good as Godchild, one can guess the artist art was not mature yet unlike when she made Godchild much later. Still it's a must to read to fully understand what happens in Godchild. There are a lot of good contents to find there too (like about how Oscar and Cain met). In the other hand, Godchild's art is so beautiful it's mesmerizing. The characters are so beautifully drawn and each have their unique look.
The hero Cain gets involved in different events so the mangas are a bit like short stories put together, all of them involving some supernatural of some sort. He has on his side the ever faithful Riff, his butler and friend. But in the background lies his father's shadow and his secret organization, who become Cain's ennemy throughout the series. Among the ennemies is the fascinating half-brother of Cain, Jizabel, who is also part of said organisation. Jizabel is helped by Cassian.
It's interesting to see the mirror relationship between Cain and the protective Riff and Jizabel and the protective Cassian.
I really love these two mangas. I love rereading them, going back into the story, and seeing again those fascinating characters living briefly up until the ending.
P.S. My review is about both series. I got The Cain Saga in French since the Englih version was not out.
January 30, 2016
I feel kind of disappointed after reading this. The other two volumes were amazing, but this fell flat to me. The artwork was still really pretty. However, I have to admit that plotwise it was a bit boring. The eerie plots that I'd come to love were non-existant in this volume. I missed the creepy nursery rhyme themed short stories. The mortician's daughter story was the only high point and even that was underwhelming considering the previous plots.
I was confused for a great portion of the manga. I had no clue what was going on for the first half of the book. I will give props though for the somewhat explanation of the Delilah group. I haven't read any of the previous Cain sagas, so I felt a bit in the dark as to what that was. Granted, I'm still super confused, but at least I understand a little better now...
Hopefully, the next volume is loads better. On the bright side, at least now I won't have to wait 2 years to read the next one. My library only had volume 4-6, so I've been having to wait for it to show up in Half Price.
I was confused for a great portion of the manga. I had no clue what was going on for the first half of the book. I will give props though for the somewhat explanation of the Delilah group. I haven't read any of the previous Cain sagas, so I felt a bit in the dark as to what that was. Granted, I'm still super confused, but at least I understand a little better now...
Hopefully, the next volume is loads better. On the bright side, at least now I won't have to wait 2 years to read the next one. My library only had volume 4-6, so I've been having to wait for it to show up in Half Price.
January 17, 2016
The whole bit with Uncle Neil's motives in the beginning happened too fast - I couldn't engage with the story.
I found the Mortician's Daughter to be far more fascinating. I wish that story had lasted longer, and I hope sometime in a future volume, we will find out Delilah's intentions behind the Coffin Maker.
Riff's small story was also too short to get me engaged. Yuki has fallen back on stuffing too many short stories into one volume, instead of concentrating on one large, well-developed story. Pity, because the volumes that did that were much more successful and interesting in my opinion. I hope the rest of the series is not formatted like this volume.
I found the Mortician's Daughter to be far more fascinating. I wish that story had lasted longer, and I hope sometime in a future volume, we will find out Delilah's intentions behind the Coffin Maker.
Riff's small story was also too short to get me engaged. Yuki has fallen back on stuffing too many short stories into one volume, instead of concentrating on one large, well-developed story. Pity, because the volumes that did that were much more successful and interesting in my opinion. I hope the rest of the series is not formatted like this volume.
December 28, 2013
This volume gets five stars simply for the last tale, The Stake, which tells us more of Riff's backstory and shows just how devoted he is to Cain. I loved it!
I enjoyed the other stories too. Zigeunerweisen features Cain's father and his organisation, Delilah trying to take someone Cain loves away from him. Fortunately they don't succeed and Cain and the person involved become closer as a result of the assassination attempt. Talk about a plan gone badly awry, Delilah!
The Mortician's Daughter is a tale of tragic love with a bittersweet end. This theme does seem to be a favourite of Kaori Yuki's!
I enjoyed the other stories too. Zigeunerweisen features Cain's father and his organisation, Delilah trying to take someone Cain loves away from him. Fortunately they don't succeed and Cain and the person involved become closer as a result of the assassination attempt. Talk about a plan gone badly awry, Delilah!
The Mortician's Daughter is a tale of tragic love with a bittersweet end. This theme does seem to be a favourite of Kaori Yuki's!
September 15, 2011
These books are so hard for me to review but what I can say is that they just keep getting better. :) I feel like I'm going to have to re-read them because so much has happened already and characters are introduced so quickly that I have trouble keeping straight who's who. Looking forward to trying to get my hands on and read some of Cain's back story. That might have been a little more helpful for me to follow the series had I read some of those first. However that is not to say that it is necessary to enjoy the series.
November 26, 2015
Part of me has forgotten how few episodes there are before Cain's story turns fully to the mysteries and crimes of Delilah, the organization his father is a part of. I'm not as interested in Delilah as I am the random crimes and mysteries of the earlier books, so this volume wasn't my favorite--but I didn't hate it. I did enjoy the touching/tragic love story in "Mortician's Daughter" and I also liked "The Stake," even though Mary's name was mistranslated as "Marie" in the latter.
August 9, 2015
I have no idea what to say. This series is really confusing, but I think this one might have been the best out of the three that I read. It was a whole lot less violent, and slightly easier to understand.
July 2, 2008
See review of vol. 1
June 27, 2016
4☆ само заради връзката между mr. Coffin-maker и щерката. Всичко друго... е просто и обикновено.
May 20, 2020
4.5 stars
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