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クジラの子らは砂上に歌う [Kujira no kora wa sajō ni utau] #7
Die Walkinder 07
In einer Welt aus Sand lebt der 14-jährige Chakuro auf dem Sandwal, einer Insel, die auf den unendlichen Weiten der Dünen treibt. Die Bewohner besitzen die Fähigkeit, Saimia zu nutzen – eine übernatürliche Kraft, die sie jedoch zu einem frühen Tod verdammt. Chakuro und seine Freunde leben abgeschnitten vom Rest der Welt, noch nie haben sie andere Menschen gesehen oder gehört. Auf einer Insel so groß wie der Sandwal trifft Chakuro schließlich auf ein Mädchen, das sein Schicksal verändern soll.
Detailreiche wunderschöne Zeichnungen, magisch und einzigartig.
Detailreiche wunderschöne Zeichnungen, magisch und einzigartig.
192 pages, Paperback
First published April 15, 2016
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March 2, 2019
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In an endless desert floats the Mud Whale, an island city of clay moving by magic, containing a small community where most die young their life spans cut short by their own magic. Chakuro diligently chronicles their lives... This all changes when he meets a young girl and they are suddenly attacked by an Empire! What will be the citizens of Falaina do?!
I love how the mangaka deepens the mystery of the past with an unexpected event! I don't want to ruin it but Aima sets in motion the opening of a door and the past comes exploding out of it... and the mud whale will never be the same again as it seems to be connected to what is happening to Ouni too. We get a lot of page time with Kuchiba, the major's aide, as he is desperate to learn about the previous mayor's history with this room. I loved it! I totally fell for the two characters from the past... and while I know they probably didn't end well, I really felt for them.
I was just as caught up as Chakuro to learn what the mayor's hidden history was about... I for get about his hypergraphia but it leads to super stories within stories like this one! It's super fun how she hid the way to this room, of course, it helps to have the heart of the nous on your side too. The thing is that this entire war between these different countries is totally mixed up in all of this... its due to fantastical technology, the fighting spirit of human beings and the coming and going of love.
I was totally tense as I learned the early history of the mud whale. I don't blame the people of the whale for wanting to know why they are there and what has been kept from them. That internal struggle in the mud whale is bound to explode because its not right to keep the truth from you, even if it means your sanity. I'm not sure the unmarked should be leading alone at this point... the good intentions of the mayor aside, the marked should know how their life is being spent.
I really loved a lot of the art in this volume... I love the stark contrast of the scenery and the explorations into the belly of the mud whale. We get to wind through a maze, enter a secret room, see an execution, and its all so gorgeous! To be honest I missed the art from the paper volume, its just so, so, so much prettier on paper. And the art is so, so, so good...
I totally plan on picking up Children of the Whale vol 7 when the paper one comes out... its not too late to start this magnificent series! It encompasses an entire new world with fantastical technology, a hidden history of prejudice and rebellion, and a people whose lives are spent by its prison. It's like nothing you've ever experiences before... and don't forget the art is so, so, so good...
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 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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June 15, 2024
The story unfolds step by step. Here we meet Midén, such a touching character through his love and his violence...
January 15, 2019
FR
Et voilà, je n'ai pas le tome suivant … Dur après une fin pareille !! J'ai aussi adoré la petite nouvelle à la fin du volume ! Hâte de lire la suite !
EN
And I don't have the next volume… So hard after such an ending!! I also loved the novella at the end of the book! Can't wait to read volume 8!
Et voilà, je n'ai pas le tome suivant … Dur après une fin pareille !! J'ai aussi adoré la petite nouvelle à la fin du volume ! Hâte de lire la suite !
EN
And I don't have the next volume… So hard after such an ending!! I also loved the novella at the end of the book! Can't wait to read volume 8!
May 5, 2019
Ein weiteres Geheimnis kommt zu Tage, und was ist das wieder für ein Cliffhanger am Ende?
Die Zusatzstory am Ende war auch sehr traurig-schön. Mein Herz.
Die Zusatzstory am Ende war auch sehr traurig-schön. Mein Herz.
August 1, 2024
Je me suis un peu perdue là...
August 17, 2025
je vais spam et mettre cinq étoiles à tous les tomes my bad d’avance
September 19, 2024
one of those series that makes u glad to exist
May 18, 2020
Por el momento de los mejores tomos de la historia. La trama es muy interesante y la historia cada vez es más interesante. En cada tomo descubrimos un poco más de la triste historia de la ballena de arcilla.
Me ha sorprendido como se representa la ansiada libertad del títere ... Como un prisionero por nacer.
La historia que viene al final me ha parecido muy tierna y triste.
Esta historia es un conjunto de un dibujo precioso, una trama simple pero un mundo complejo y lleno de secretos.
Me ha sorprendido como se representa la ansiada libertad del títere ... Como un prisionero por nacer.
La historia que viene al final me ha parecido muy tierna y triste.
Esta historia es un conjunto de un dibujo precioso, una trama simple pero un mundo complejo y lleno de secretos.
January 4, 2023
This volume might be the most mysterious one in the series thus far. Additionally, we are able to see into the history of the first arrival of the first prisoners on the Mud Whale and their stories as well as the story of the first mayor, Dyō, and her son, the Daimonas, Midén, now known as Ouni.
Considering we are in year 93 of the Sand Exile and they made the calendar the tenth year of their exile (as the year Ouni was born, though he was born as a ten year old boy), this would make Ouni 103 years old. That is, unless the people of the Mud Whale had accounted for the ten years past before they created the calendar, which would made Ouni 93 years old. Either way, he is quite youthful for his age, sustained by the mold moss spores which contain the life energy absorbed from the people of the Mud Whale, absorbed by the Mud Whale’s Nous.
There was a lot to take in and consider in this volume, most of it all focusing on the past and the mysteries the past had left behind.
I also liked the short story at the end. “Another Record: The Sky on the Wall, Next to the Light”, but… it only made me hurt, the entire time. I’m not sure if I felt any sort of hope. It all simply hurt. But it was entertaining and well written nonetheless.
Moving forward, I wonder what will become of Ouni if he loses all nourishment. Will there become some sort of way for him to break free of the Mud Whale? Has he already begun the process when he lost the ability to access his thymia? Or, alternatively, was that the result of a sickness from having left his home for too long when they invaded an Empire ship? Perhaps we shall see in the next volume…
Considering we are in year 93 of the Sand Exile and they made the calendar the tenth year of their exile (as the year Ouni was born, though he was born as a ten year old boy), this would make Ouni 103 years old. That is, unless the people of the Mud Whale had accounted for the ten years past before they created the calendar, which would made Ouni 93 years old. Either way, he is quite youthful for his age, sustained by the mold moss spores which contain the life energy absorbed from the people of the Mud Whale, absorbed by the Mud Whale’s Nous.
There was a lot to take in and consider in this volume, most of it all focusing on the past and the mysteries the past had left behind.
I also liked the short story at the end. “Another Record: The Sky on the Wall, Next to the Light”, but… it only made me hurt, the entire time. I’m not sure if I felt any sort of hope. It all simply hurt. But it was entertaining and well written nonetheless.
Moving forward, I wonder what will become of Ouni if he loses all nourishment. Will there become some sort of way for him to break free of the Mud Whale? Has he already begun the process when he lost the ability to access his thymia? Or, alternatively, was that the result of a sickness from having left his home for too long when they invaded an Empire ship? Perhaps we shall see in the next volume…
November 13, 2019
Warnings: violence, death, grief
Rep: neurodiverse main character (hypergraphia)
With the truth of the thymia and the Falaina revealed, our main characters are heading towards new lands on the Sea of Sand. But Aima has her own agenda and so far it isn't clear what it is; at the end of the last volume, she was seen talking to the two kids who were big on anarchy, and in this one, she opens the door into a past that lets them see the origin of the Daimones. Most of the plot in this book is background, with the story of the first mayor of the Falaina, Dyo, being told in heartbreaking series of events. In the present, Chakuro and his friends have to piece together clues from the Eldest, the previous mayor's diaries, and what they know of the Mud Whale, to find out the truth about the Daimones. The artwork in this one is lush, with sweeping panels full of details, and a backstory that opens up the world of this series even further. It is an enlightening, but also very sad, book.
Received an advance reader copy in exchange for a fair review from Viz Media LLC, via Edelweiss.
Rep: neurodiverse main character (hypergraphia)
With the truth of the thymia and the Falaina revealed, our main characters are heading towards new lands on the Sea of Sand. But Aima has her own agenda and so far it isn't clear what it is; at the end of the last volume, she was seen talking to the two kids who were big on anarchy, and in this one, she opens the door into a past that lets them see the origin of the Daimones. Most of the plot in this book is background, with the story of the first mayor of the Falaina, Dyo, being told in heartbreaking series of events. In the present, Chakuro and his friends have to piece together clues from the Eldest, the previous mayor's diaries, and what they know of the Mud Whale, to find out the truth about the Daimones. The artwork in this one is lush, with sweeping panels full of details, and a backstory that opens up the world of this series even further. It is an enlightening, but also very sad, book.
Received an advance reader copy in exchange for a fair review from Viz Media LLC, via Edelweiss.
January 12, 2020
We get a few different chronologies in this one. What appears to be a Chakuro of a future time opens the volume with a poem from Mayor Suou, and his recollections return us to the timeline of the main story with the Mud Whale still on its way to Amonlogia. Aíma nudges the Children along with a startling apparition that sends Chakuro and friends on a hunt for a mysterious, hidden room, Midén’s room. Secrets of the ships past are laid bare. And, finally, we get a story about a young king, his ascension, and his jesters... a very melancholy excerpt. I wonder what, if any, influence and connection that tale will have on the Children of the Whales? With all of the time jumping, this one felt the most disconnected from the main storyline, but I was, nevertheless, engaged. I feel like more heartbreak is around the corner, but the opening pages give me hope that there is a future for Chakuro, Kikujin, and other Children.
November 27, 2021
Me gusta lo rápido que está avanzando. El previo era un poco transicional y aquí ya hemos vuelto plenamente a la acción.
Eso sí, nos dan muchiiiiisima información en muy poco tiempo que nos genera más preguntas que respuestas da.
La historia autoconclusiva es, como casi todo lo que rodea esta obra, demasiado lírica al principio y, aunque al final se encarrila la historia, a mí me ha convencido a medias.
El dibujo es una maravilla, sobre todo las expresiones faciales y cuanto más mágicas son las cosas que ocurren, mejor es el dibujo. Y las portadas son demasiado preciosas.
Eso sí, nos dan muchiiiiisima información en muy poco tiempo que nos genera más preguntas que respuestas da.
La historia autoconclusiva es, como casi todo lo que rodea esta obra, demasiado lírica al principio y, aunque al final se encarrila la historia, a mí me ha convencido a medias.
El dibujo es una maravilla, sobre todo las expresiones faciales y cuanto más mágicas son las cosas que ocurren, mejor es el dibujo. Y las portadas son demasiado preciosas.
October 23, 2022
Un septième tome intéressant : on découvre l’histoire de Phaleina à travers les écrits du premier capitaine. Ça m’a éclairé sur pas mal de points.
De nouveaux personnages apparaissent, mais ne resteront pas puisqu’ils font partie du passé.
Le flashback était intéressant, mais j’ai l’impression que ça a pris toute la place dans l’histoire au détriment des protagonistes habituels.
J’ai beaucoup aimé ce septième tome et je suis curieuse de découvrir ce que me réserve le prochain tome.
https://psylook.kimengumi.fr/2022/10/...
De nouveaux personnages apparaissent, mais ne resteront pas puisqu’ils font partie du passé.
Le flashback était intéressant, mais j’ai l’impression que ça a pris toute la place dans l’histoire au détriment des protagonistes habituels.
J’ai beaucoup aimé ce septième tome et je suis curieuse de découvrir ce que me réserve le prochain tome.
https://psylook.kimengumi.fr/2022/10/...
September 29, 2025
Je ne comprends pas encore bien toute la portée des événements de ce tome, mais quelles révélations ! On comprend enfin le pourquoi de la Baleine de glaise et les implications des projets de son peuple. L'arc narratif avance d'un grand pas, mais j'imagine qu'il va y avoir des complications haha
La petite histoire à la fin avec le bouffon est douce amer et très touchante, je me demande si c'est juste pour étoffer l'univers où si cela a un rapport avec le reste
La petite histoire à la fin avec le bouffon est douce amer et très touchante, je me demande si c'est juste pour étoffer l'univers où si cela a un rapport avec le reste
November 23, 2018
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Es difícil expresarlo, pero diría que ha empezado muy bien y se ha ido apagando, y la historia extra final solo lo ha empeorado para mi gusto. Eso sí, hay información bastante valiosa en los capítulos del tomo, solo que es dada en un (bueno, podría decirse dos, pero van casi pegados) flashback que se hace largo y pesado.
Es difícil expresarlo, pero diría que ha empezado muy bien y se ha ido apagando, y la historia extra final solo lo ha empeorado para mi gusto. Eso sí, hay información bastante valiosa en los capítulos del tomo, solo que es dada en un (bueno, podría decirse dos, pero van casi pegados) flashback que se hace largo y pesado.
March 16, 2024
Este volumen ha sido muy intenso. El gran recuerdo sobre los primeros habitantes de la ballena fue una montaña rusa. Ahora estoy preocupada por Oni, que es mi personaje favorito. Este manga es una preciosidad en lo que respecta a la ilustración, pero sin duda es la extraña historia llena de luces y sombras lo que engancha.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
June 15, 2022
Todo es cada vez más complejo e interesante. En este tomo hay muchísima información nueva y empezamos a conocer más sobre el pasado de la isla y sus secretos. El dibujo como siempre es una maravilla pero además la narración es preciosa.
December 11, 2018
Raise your hand if you don’t care anymore🙋♂️
February 5, 2019
Why is this series determined to make me cry after reading each volume?! -sob-
February 13, 2019
Ok, I need volume 8 and I need it now.
April 25, 2020
Read as part of the OWLs Magical Readathon, for Defence Against the Dark Arts.
4 stars.
Loving this backstory!
4 stars.
Loving this backstory!
June 17, 2020
I really liked the story of that lost kingdom in the last book and getting the jester's story in this one was great.
January 24, 2021
The short story at the end was so beautiful and sad. This is an amazing world to read about.
April 1, 2021
El mejor tomo de los siete que he leído hasta ahora. Mucha intriga con los últimos acontecimientos. Además, la historia extra de la bufona al final del tomo me ha encantado
April 11, 2022
Oh wow --- ouni!?!
June 9, 2022
4.5/5 stars
I liked this one a lot, but nothing seems quite as good right after reading a volume of Yona of the Dawn
I liked this one a lot, but nothing seems quite as good right after reading a volume of Yona of the Dawn
December 1, 2022
That last story really fucked me up.
December 31, 2022
このシリーズは本当にわけわからない。この巻は突然別の話になった。オウニのお兄さんみたいな人の話になった。今のガードさんはもっとデモナスだと思う。でも過ぎの話はもっとおかしいい。王の
道化の人の話。罪の島のファラなはどういう関係？全く分からない
道化の人の話。罪の島のファラなはどういう関係？全く分からない
April 10, 2023
On en apprend plus sur le passé des gens de la. Baleine. Les dessins sont toujours très chouette, mais je sais pas du tout où on va ^^
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