The Promised Neverland 18

約束のネバーランド [Yakusoku no Neverland] #18

by Kaiu Shirai

Emma i Ray ponownie spotykają Normana w zamku królowej demonów. Przyjaciele spierają się o to, jak rozwiązać konflikt z demonami.
Wybiorą pojednanie czy eksterminację?!
A może czeka ich skłócenie i rozłąka?
Czy koszmar wiecznych dzieci kiedyś się skończy?

Genres: Manga, Fantasy, Horror, Graphic Novels, Young Adult, Comics, Fiction

Paperback

First published March 4, 2020

About the author

Pseudonym of the Manga writer creator of Promised Neverland.

Reviews

[Josu Diamond · Rating 3 out of 5]

Entretenido y que nos conduce al final.

Ya estamos llegando a los últimos momentos de esta gran historia. Se nota en los personajes, en el ambiente... Y como no podía ser de otra manera, el volumen número 18 viene cargado de acción. Sí, también con un poquito de esa 'locura' que tanto admiro de girar la trama como se quiera sin darte cuenta.

Realmente en este número vemos cómo termina una de las tramas más grandes que llevaba ocurriendo durante unas cuantas entregas, pero se plantean nuevas líneas argumentales de camino a los últimos volúmenes. Sin ir más lejos, la siguiente entrega -la 19- tiene unas cien páginas más que esta. Este tomo 18 sirve como puente para ese último momento final que tanto estoy deseando leer.



En The Promised Neverland #18 vemos amistad, familia, corrupción, traiciones... Como siempre, los mismo elementos, pero esta vez con otro sabor. Había muchas cosas que cerrar antes del último asalto y creo que Shirai consigue hacerlo más que bien, entremezclando esas cosillas con un plot-twist sobre los demonios que me entretuvo bastante. Además, hacia dónde se encamina la siguiente entrega me tiene desequilibrado. LO QUIERO YA.

[Nicole · Rating 4 out of 5]

The pace keeps getting faster and faster but it's a bit underwhelming since it feels rushed. Suddenly everything is happening at the same time while the pace in several previous volumes was very slow. Still, looking forward to seeing how everything is going to be wrapped up. This isn't nearly as good as the first arc but it is the second best.

[Gabriel · Rating 3 out of 5]

Sigue la acción, aproximándose el clímax final. Con seguridad, digo que las sorpresas se han acabado y ya lo que queda es el desenlace entre los bandos enfrentados.

[Katie Colson · Rating 3 out of 5]

Reading Vlog: https://youtu.be/GCFopiHFdg8

THIS COVER!

Everything just really works out for them, doesn't it?
Like Emma gives a speech and all of a sudden everyone's on the same side? I mean, I get that she's the hero. But, it's unbelievable at this point. Still love her though.

AGAIN, nobody stays dead. NO ONE. You can incinerate them and they will come back to like, I swear to god 🤦🏻‍♀️

[Kay · Rating 5 out of 5]

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This series reaches climax after climax and I'm in awe of the artwork and writing.

[M. · Rating 4 out of 5]

Back to Gracefield, just where it all started, it seems that everything is coming to an end. But, still, quite a few mysteries to resolve.

And the ending of 162... Isabella... bruh.

[Paz · Rating 3 out of 5]

STILL BITTER ABOUT HOW NORMAN ARC WAS HANDLED!!

[Dani ❤️ Perspective of a Writer · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Peter Pan retelling like you've NEVER seen before!! Emma, Norman and Ray are the brightest kids at the Grace Field House orphanage. And under the care of the woman they refer to as “Mom,” all the kids have enjoyed a comfortable life. Good food, clean clothes and the perfect environment to learn—what more could an orphan ask for? One day, though, Emma and Norman uncover the dark truth of the outside world they are forbidden from seeing.

[Lies · Rating 2 out of 5]

This manga is going downhill very fast. The first few volumes are truly incredible. Now it’s just...wtf. That’s the only way to describe what happened to this story. It feels so rushed, while the first chapters were so good. I’m really sad. I hope the author pulls himself/herself together to write a decent ending to this story... but that doesn’t seem very likely. I’m still giving it two stars because I don’t completely hate it.

[Charis · Rating 4 out of 5]

The volumes are getting a little more difficult as they follow the demons, their society, and their pasts more closely, but it’s still a thrilling read nonetheless. And the twist at the end of this installment left me reeling. I can’t believe this is the final arc. The end is near, and I’m not ready!

[alix flora 🌙 · Rating 5 out of 5]

scene where the queen dies a third time is sick

[Kulwinder Singh · Rating 4 out of 5]

"𝙒𝙚'𝙧𝙚 𝙣𝙤𝙩 𝙖𝙡𝙤𝙣𝙚. 𝙏𝙝𝙖𝙩'𝙨 𝙬𝙝𝙮 𝙬𝙚 𝙝𝙪𝙢𝙖𝙣𝙨 𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙨𝙩𝙧𝙤𝙣𝙜."

Woah, the story has taken another turn and the odds are once again stacked up against them. Looks like they're back to square one. So psyched for the infiltration of Grace Field!

[wanji · Rating 5 out of 5]

now that I've come this far a part of me doesn't want it to end because this series is truly amazing

[Lia Strange · Rating 3 out of 5]

me quedan dos tomos y he de admitir que estoy nerviosa por como va a terminar

[Rereader · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow, there's not enough brain bleach that can get those images out of my head. Holy fuck, that was so fucking disturbing, yet cathartic. Just, wow though...

On a different note, the only issue I had with this volume was Norman's change of heart. I'm not saying it's unrealistic, since it seems like he's been secretly struggling with himself, but it seemed a little rushed. Again, not that I don't buy it, but it felt like that's what had to happen in order to have a "happy ending" to the story.

I don't really have much else to say. I really loved the Queen's death and felt it was the most cathartic death of the series, as well as the most gruesome and terrifying. I'm scared to see what's gonna happen to my babies after that cliffhanger, but I love how everyone's prepped for battle! Also, quick side note, I LOVE the cover for this volume. I feel like it perfectly portrays Emma's, Norman's, and Ray's characters and their actions throughout the series. Only two volumes left in the series, can't wait to see where it goes!

[catherine ♡ · Rating 2 out of 5]

Don't get me wrong, I still love all the artwork and I still love Norman and Ray. But this volume did what I was worried they would do, which is introduce a bunch of interesting factions and perspectives with varying levels of empathy and boil everything down to only one of them being "the right one" and "omg Emma ur so pure-hearted thank u".

Although the queen arc was kind of anti-climactic and we're not returning to Grace Field House under the circumstances that I expected, I am excited to go back again. The first GF escape arc was by far my favorite.

[Martin Iguaran · Rating 5 out of 5]

Aunque este volumen tiene tremendas escenas de acción, diría que la verdadera batalla es, como lo muestra la imagen de la portada, por el alma de Norman. Sus amigos llegaron justo a tiempo, en medio de la carnicería. Emma y Ray intentan convencerlo de suspender el plan de genocidio. Y la verdad es que el trabajo del ilustrador muestra muy bien el conflicto interno y la angustia de Norman, el enorme peso que se puso sobre sus hombros. No creía que fuera a echarse atrás, pero al final, el autor muestra que la presión y su sentido de moral, a fin de cuentas, no habían desaparecido.
La lucha contra los demonios, en cierto sentido, terminó: la nobleza y realeza fueron masacradas (queda el pequeño detalle de ver quién se hará cargo de su sociedad) y los protagonistas no van a continuar con la carnicería.
Pero queda el último gran enemigo: el clan Ratri y su líder, Peter. Y como no podía ser de otra manera, todo terminará en el lugar en el que empezó: Grace Field House.
Las fichas están en posición para el gran final!

[karla⁹ ⛈ · Rating 4 out of 5]

I didn't realize this was actually the final arc... and what an amazing surprise at the end of chapter 162... no words.

[Phantomº · Rating 4 out of 5]

-Up to chapter 162-
Oh, final boss huh? The last arc of Promised Neverland and we return to the place it all began; rather fitting of an ending.

[Strawberry Books · Rating 5 out of 5]

La fin approche 😭❤

[Vinícius Sgorla · Rating 4 out of 5]

É surreal a evolução dos personagens pensando lá no volume 1 e vendo a forma como eles agem agora. Mais uma batalha boa representada nesse volume, a arte aqui tá muito bem feita. E finalmente, o passo final dado para encerrar a história se começa. Genial a ideia de encaixar tudo para os volumes 19 e 20.

[Midiam Daniela · Rating 4 out of 5]

Realmente me encanta toda esta historia pero siento que todo se precipita a medida que nos acercamos al final (lo que me rompe un poco el corazón porque adoro a estos personajes al igual que al mundo.)

[★ray's bookshelf★ · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have no words darling find out by yourself 🥹

[Monika Nazer · Rating 4 out of 5]

دوست داشتم بیشتر بک استوری هیولاها رو داشتیم.
خودشون و دنیاشون خیلی برام جالب بودن و فکر میکنم لیاقت اینو داشت که بیشتر و جزئی‌تر به حوادث ششصد هفصد سال قبل پرداخته بشه. نه اینکه واسه هر هیولا تقریبا توی یه چپتر وسط ارک یه چند تا پنل از گذشته‌شون بذاره.

[Bekah · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars

[Psicologorroico · Rating 5 out of 5]

Meraviglia t.t

[Marianne · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am sad to say that this is wrapping up. 😔 This series is sooooo good 😃 👍🏼...

✅Excellent character development (especially the twists in the antagonists, their backstories, etc.)

✅Phenomenal plot progression.... Superb (except for the times I thought there were chapters that can become repetitive especially if the creators are running out of ideas and are using the same battle formula, strategic formula, etc. over again...) On one hand, the creators may be tight on deadlines? Or maybe they are just squeezing whatever profits they can gain in this volume by forwarding plot progression

✅ Unique story concept / admirable storyline (demons literally eating children, and on top of it... A demon heirarchy.... even so far as to make demons royals, aristocrats, land owners etc. where the creators have the opportunity to showcase poverty and the widening economic gap between rich and poor through its mangas/comic book/stories, etc. to children

✅ Characters (particularly from pre-teens to teens) - what I love about Yakusoke no Neverland are character dynamics... The concept of "growing" characters inside and out...The characters here are fluid... A character does not stay consistent throughout the series, rather we see protagonists become antagonists and villains return to heroes... it will definitely impact readers (cause readers are also growing given that this is an ongoing series...)

✅ Growth - Those who have started reading this since the series' debut on August 2016 will likely understand ... You are growing up with these characters.. and these characters are growing up with you... There is a time jump midway of the series. Although I would love to see more of their adventures during the year-&-seven of year-&-eight month time skip...I think that would be repetitive chapters.... The series would lag behind, would deplete sales, and decline readership interests if the creators rinse, repeat, and reuse the same story formulas ... The longevity of the series is just right for "growing" readers (or elementary readers, middle-school, high-school readers)... They will be the ones who will truly connect with children characters who are also sharing the same intellectual and emotional growth...

✅ Readership - Whenever I look at the cover page of Yakusoke no Neverland, I think of the readers... Target readers are definitely pre-teens or teens, but the series is so gory, that even adults like me can be frightened of the macabre art...


This is almost the finale!!! I have almost no words to say, I am pumped up... I wanna know what is going to happen... I want to avoid cliffhangers and spoilers as much as possible... I want to enjoy this series to the best of the creators' abilities.... There would have been so many adventures that these characters underwent, but finally, the curtain will be closed (we will definitely find out in the next volume or two) 📖😄

[Sheepy · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's coming back around full circle!!

[Ibtissem Kaouadji · Rating 5 out of 5]

Again these books have left me weeping as I read and re-read them. It is hard for me to explain how close to my heart I hold these books and the characters in them. Once again this is amazing and I could not help crying reading parts of it. I hope other people like the series as much a I do.

[دودو · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.75
They escaped from grace field just to return back it…let’s see how this plays out. Those last couple of volumes and especially this one are feeling very rushed and I’m not sure how I feel about it🫠