Vampire Knight: Memories, Vol. 5

ヴァンパイア騎士 memories [Vampire Knight: Memories] #5

by Matsuri Hino

These are the stories of what happened during the 1,000 years of Kaname's slumber and the start of his human life.

Ai tries to protect her little sister Ren from every danger, for Ren is despised by many of their kind who hate Ren’s vampire hunter father. Although Ren is not as strong as her pureblood sister, she finds she has her own gluttonous thirst for blood...

Genres: Manga, Vampires, Fantasy, Romance, Comics Manga, Paranormal, Shojo

176 pages, Paperback

First published November 5, 2019

About the author

Name in Japanese: 樋野 まつり

Matsuri Hino was born on January 24 in Hokkaido. She was a bookshop keeper who one day decided to become a manga artist, and all of nine months later, in 1995, she published her first manga title, Kono Yume ga Sametara (When This Dream Is Over), in Japan's LaLa DX magazine.

Reviews

[Victoria ✮⋆˙ · Rating 5 out of 5]

I just love the art this author makes so much it’s just so stunning! I enjoyed learning about Ren’s childhood a bit and the overarching plot of the series is definitely becoming more apparent so that’s good!

[abi · Rating 2 out of 5]

Ai and Ren’s character arcs just felt the same as Yuki and Kaname in the original series, and I personally do not like that. 2 stars for Zero & Yuki, Shiki & Rima, and the development of the actual plot.

[Cristina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Più va avanti la storia, più il passato si infittisce di fascino e intrigo.

[Heizer Diana · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really dislike how Ai treat Ren, it's exactly like how Kaname treat Yuuki in the past. I'm say: never ever treat your loved one as if they weak and powerless and hopelessly small, like you are their whole world, and nothing existing outside of you. Just don't, okay!

[Luka · Rating 4 out of 5]

Último tomo del que dispongo hasta el momento.

Me ha gustado mucho conocer la historia de las hermanas. Aunque a la autora parece que le gusta el toque del incesto en historia, la verdad es que la he disfrutado y, a mi manera, entendido los sentimientos de ambas ante los cambios de su transformación.

Estoy deseando se publiquen más tomos en español 🖤

[Prakrithi · Rating 3 out of 5]

Things got pretty weird here I still haven’t touched volume 6 💀

[StrawberryShojo · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was such a beautifully drawn volume of the series. Even if you are not a fan of the original Vampire Knight series, I think Memories is much more nuanced and the artwork does not disappoint. I am continually amazed at how well Hino is able to draw flowy hairstyles and lovely cascading fabrics. If you are into anime fashion and cosplay, then you simply have to get this series.

[Sakuranko · Rating 4 out of 5]

Me gustó bastante. Fue interesante ver el giro que dieron las cosas. Esta autora que le encanta meter el incesto xD

4 Estrellas

[Kate · Rating 2 out of 5]

Cuz the relationship between Kaname and Yuki wasn't enough, Hino needs to try that story line again...really? Ugh.

[Yub Yub Commander · Rating 3 out of 5]

I had a lot of difficulty following what was happening in this book. I felt that a lot of scenes were incongruent and there was a lack of detail as to what was going on, to an extent. About midway through the book I pieced everything together and did well.

It is somewhat confusing when the story flashes between the past and the future since, as vampires, no one ever ages, so it takes a minute to figure out what time the story is in.

I loved how Kaname gave the girls a slip so he could go run a TEA SHOP. Why is this so him??? And I loved how the reason was so that he could ask about the girls, vampires, etc, and see what the unbiased human opinion is.

I like how we're getting more about the conflicts between the humans and vampires. In the original series, it's such a sudden jump to everyone knowing about vampires that you don't see the mess of integrating them, people who wouldn't like humans, hunters, or vamps, etc. With Memories, you get to see all of that and see the struggles hunters and vampires go through to make stuff safe and equal, and I love how there are enough completely chill humans. There seems to be just enough people on every side of the confrontation that is so okay with the merger, just as there are those who don't want it. Anyway, ramble, but I just like that dynamic.

Based on Matsuri Hino's comment at the beginning, book 6 will be more plot-oriented regarding all of the conflict, so I'm curious to see where this is going.

[MightySSStrawberry · Rating 3 out of 5]

I hate to say it, but Ai and Ren’s interaction here toes the line of incest, in my opinion 😬 Ren wants to “devour” her sister and “become one” with her, Ai says she wants to “share” herself with Ren like that, and then Ai blushes and squeals about it, saying it was “so sexy.” After reading/seeing Zero “devour” Yuki all the time in a symbolically sexual way while also loving her in a romantic way, seeing Zero’s daughter do the same thing to her sister... I am uncomfortable 😬 I know. VAMPIRES. Yuki and Kaname were actually brother and sister, right? Sorry, it’s been forever since I read the first “season.” I got used to them being a couple because: VAMPIRES. So I think it’s me being uncomfortable with the fact that it’s girl/girl. I’m not sure I’ll continue the series. The politics and zombie/vampire/human mutants aren’t really gripping me 😕

The art is still beautiful 😊 and I’ve come to love Hanabusa more than I ever thought I would! He was just a cute side character before, but his life with Yori was so precious 💕

[Florence Mullot · Rating 5 out of 5]

Je suis très heureuse de voir que le niveau de Vampire Knight – Mémoires continue de s'améliorer. Nous sommes très loin des premiers tomes un peu brouillon, et ici, même si nous basculons de temps à autre dans le présent, tout en voyant le passé des deux soeurs Kuran, il n'y a plus cette sensation d'être perdue.

Ce tome mélange adroitement le côté naïf et drôle que l'on peut parfois avoir dans la saga, ainsi qu'une part d'ombre qui prend de plus en plus de place. Cette façon très habile de ménager les sentiments du lecteur permet d'alléger une ambiance trop anxiogène. J'ai toujours apprécié ce que Matsuri Hino faisait avec son histoire. Elle y ajoute toujours une touche d'humour qui contrebalance avec le monde extérieur qui se montre si cruel avec nos héros.

La première partie du tome ressemble donc à ces mangas adorables qui vous font sourire à chaque page. Aï prend ses responsabilités de grande soeur très au sérieux et on la voit évoluer avec sa petite soeur jusqu'à ce que celle-ci atteigne l'adolescence. C'est mignon et adorable. Surtout que l'on peut voir que la famille recomposée est heureuse et que Zero a tout à fait trouvé sa place auprès de ses trois petites femmes. Quand on sait ce qu'il va se passer, ces moments-là sont ceux que l'on veut garder en mémoire, et la mangaka nous offre de très jolis souvenirs.

Ren évolue énormément, il est même troublant de voir une enfant souriante et pleine de vie quand on connait la femme qu'elle est devenue à l'époque où Kaname est de retour. Mais cela nous permet aussi de voir ce qui a provoqué ce changement. C'est à partir de là que l'on bascule dans le côté plus obscure du manga. Ren est à moitié vampire et sa transition lui fait prendre conscience de certaines choses. Sa relation avec sa soeur est plus que fusionnelle. On frôle limite la romance à certains moments sans que Matsuri Hino ne franchisse la ligne. Yuki et Kaname sont bien parents après tout… Je dirais même qu'à certains moments, je retrouve Yuki et Zero en elles, de façon platonique, et même si cela donne lieu à un pincement au coeur, Ren et Aï sont là, l'une pour l'autre.

La fin du tome est plutôt angoissante. On se doute que quelque chose de terrible à dû se produire à un moment ou un autre, depuis longtemps. Ne serait-ce que vis-à-vis de la mort de Zero, qui est quand même le chef de la guilde de Hunter, donc pas une mort anodine. Mais plus on en apprend, plus cela fait froid dans le dos. Je crains beaucoup pour la vie des anciens compagnons de Yuki. On sait, grâce à ses filles, que la situation a pu s'améliorer, mais je doute que nos héros passent de très bons moments dans les prochaines tomes…

[WendyTheOwl · Rating 3 out of 5]

FR
Je ne sais pas exactement pourquoi, mais je n'ai pas autant apprécié ce tome, alors qu'on avance clairement dans l'intrigue.
Il faut dire que je ne suis pas une grande fane de Aï, et c'est bien dommage, et son comportement envers Ren me fait parfois lever les yeux au ciel.
J'ai déjà hâte de lire la suite, alors que je viens à peine de finir ce volume haha. Et j'avoue avoir besoin de plus de Zero !

ENG
I don't know exactly why, but I didn't enjoy this volume as much, while we clearly advance in the plot.
It must be said that I'm not a big fan of Aï, and that's a shame, and her behavior towards Ren sometimes makes me roll my eyes.
I can't wait to read more, as I just finished this volume haha. And I admit I need more Zero !

[Sundee Perkins · Rating 4 out of 5]

I like this spinoff series, but this volume was weird. I know vampires are often sexualized, but the relationship between Ai and Ren was almost erotic. There was a creepy tension between them, which I think was meant to show how close they were. Even Ai's comment after Ren finally drinks her blood was, "It was so sexy." Really? The tension between the humans and vampires is mounting, and I can't wait to see how Yuki handles herself in the newest conflict.

[DonutKnow · Rating 3 out of 5]

I do feel that vampires have that romanticism of being for love in all its forms- maybe it’s their life span that allows them to bridge their prejudices 🤔 I mention this because of what I see in the relationship between Ren and Ai- sapphic love, just beyond familial. I don’t mind it, but I feel if any mythical creature can pull it off it’s vampires 🤷‍♀️😂🥰

[Cheshire · Rating 4 out of 5]

My only dislike was that Ai should have been given a stronger character development. She is the last pureblood vampire of the Kuran clan and her powers and strengths are rarely explored. Ren's character arc has only just developed and I'm kind of wondering why her identity is only revealed now.

[Leyendocongatos · Rating 5 out of 5]

En este tomo la trama es mucho más dinámica!

Se centra más en Ai y Ren ❤️ (las hijas de Yuki, Kaname y Zero) aunque no dejan de lado la trama principal.

Yo este tomo lo he adorado! Sin duda mi favorito de los cinco que hay de Recuerdos hasta la fecha 💕

Lo recomiendo 😻

[Haley · Rating 1 out of 5]

These vampires falling in love with there siblings is just plain creepy. I kinda over looked it with Yuki since it didn’t seem like a dividing relationship (still gross though) but this really grossed me out.

[A. Sisley · Rating 4 out of 5]

Dużo się dzieje.
Jednocześnie fajnie, że autorka pokazuje nam tylko ważne momenty i pomija całą, mało interesująca czytelnika, resztę. Ale z drugiej strony, gdyby ten konflikt dostał lepszą "nadbudówkę" pewnie miałby więcej sensu.

[-moonprismpower- · Rating 5 out of 5]

Lots of Ai and Ren in this volume…
The story is getting intense…

And as usual, the art is beautiful and I can’t help but stare… If you look at Vampire Knight (the original series) vol 1 and then at this series, you can see how much the mangaka’s art improved.

[Aurakinski · Rating 3 out of 5]

It seems all the weird vampire incest isn't enough to turn me away from this series, but man, this volume grossed me out.

Staying for the beautiful art and the human/hunter/vampire politics. And Zero/Yuki.

[Las Lecturas de Pandora (Sabor a Tinta) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nota real: 3.5 - 4 *

[Greyland Reviews · Rating 3 out of 5]

3 stars

[Xiomara · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love this manga !! I can't wait for volume 6😍😍

[Elena · Rating 3 out of 5]

I wonder if Matsuri Hino has something for inc*st… I just can’t enjoy the story when she inserts something weird in it but I love Zero so yeah, I’ll keep reading it.

[ReadingFrog · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars.

[Michelle Maldonado · Rating 5 out of 5]

Vendería mi alma por poder conseguir el siguiente tomo.

[Amanda Setasha · Rating 3 out of 5]

A did like sections of this, but it left me pretty confused...
I'm not sure if it's intended as incest, but a LOT of this came off as weird incest to me.

[Stella Vladimirova]

Why did I think Ren was a boy?🫠

[Lolo-lín · Rating 2 out of 5]

Exceptuando el último capítulo del tomo, que sí que me pareció interesante, en general todo es bastante flojo y sin más. Al menos ya me queda casi nada para acabar la serie manga.