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MAO [マオ] #8
MAO 8
兄弟子・白眉の企みに摩緒が追い詰められる
摩緒と敵対する兄弟子・白眉。
彼は陰陽術では御しきれない
蠱毒・猫鬼を使役したい。
そこで、摩緒に助けられた
少年を懐柔し、
ある作戦を実行するーー!
摩緒と敵対する兄弟子・白眉。
彼は陰陽術では御しきれない
蠱毒・猫鬼を使役したい。
そこで、摩緒に助けられた
少年を懐柔し、
ある作戦を実行するーー!
192 pages, Paperback
First published March 17, 2021
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About the author
Rumiko Takahashi
1,586 books2,143 followersRumiko Takahashi (高橋留美子) was born in Niigata, Japan. She is not only one of the richest women in Japan but also one of the top paid manga artists. She is also the most successful female comic artist in history. She has been writing manga non-stop for 31 years.
Rumiko Takahashi is one of the wealthiest women in Japan. The manga she creates (and its anime adaptations) are very popular in the United States and Europe where they have been released as both manga and anime in English translation. Her works are relatively famous worldwide, and many of her series were some of the forerunners of early English language manga to be released in the nineties. Takahashi is also the best selling female comics artist in history; well over 100 million copies of her various works have been sold.
Though she was said to occasionally doodle in the margins of her papers while attending Niigata Chūō High School, Takahashi's interest in manga did not come until later. During her college years, she enrolled in Gekiga Sonjuku, a manga school founded by Kazuo Koike, mangaka of Crying Freeman and Lone Wolf and Cub. Under his guidance Rumiko Takahashi began to publish her first doujinshi creations in 1975, such as Bye-Bye Road and Star of Futile Dust. Kozue Koike often urged his students to create well-thought out, interesting characters, and this influence would greatly impact Rumiko Takahashi's works throughout her career.
Career and major works:
Takahashi's professional career began in 1978. Her first published story was Those Selfish Aliens, a comedic science fiction story. During the same year, she published Time Warp Trouble, Shake Your Buddha, and the Golden Gods of Poverty in Shōnen Sunday, which would remain the home to most of her major works for the next twenty years. Later that year, Rumiko attempted her first full-length series, Urusei Yatsura. Though it had a rocky start due to publishing difficulties, Urusei Yatsura would become one of the most beloved anime and manga comedies in Japan.
In 1980, Rumiko Takahashi found her niche and began to publish with regularity. At this time she started her second major series, Maison Ikkoku, in Big Comic Spirits. Written for an older audience, Maison Ikkoku is often considered to be one of the all-time best romance manga. Takahashi managed to work on Maison Ikkoku on and off simultaneously with Urusei Yatsura. She concluded both series in 1987, with Urusei Yatsura ending at 34 volumes, and Maison Ikkoku being 15.
During the 1980s, Takahashi became a prolific writer of short story manga, which is surprising considering the massive lengths of most of her works. Her stories The Laughing Target, Maris the Chojo, and Fire Tripper all were adapted into original video animations (OVAs). In 1984, after the end of Urusei Yatsura and Maison Ikkoku, Takahashi took a different approach to storytelling and began the dark, macabre Mermaid Saga. This series of short segments was published sporadically until 1994, with the final story being Mermaid's Mask. Many fans contend that this work remains unfinished by Takahashi, since the final story does not end on a conclusive note.
Another short work left untouched is One-Pound Gospel, which, like Mermaid Saga, was published erratically. The last story to be drawn was published in 2001, however just recently she wrote one final chapter concluding the series
Later in 1987, Takahashi began her third major series, Ranma ½. Following the late 80s and early 90s trend of shōnen martial arts manga, Ranma ½ features a gender-bending twist. The series continued for nearly a decade until 1996, when it ended at 38 volumes. Ranma ½ is one of Rumiko Takahashi's most popular series with the Western world.
During the later half of the 1990s, Rumiko Takahashi continued with short stories and her installments of Mermaid Saga and One-Pound Gospel until beginning her fourth major work, InuYasha. While Ran
Rumiko Takahashi is one of the wealthiest women in Japan. The manga she creates (and its anime adaptations) are very popular in the United States and Europe where they have been released as both manga and anime in English translation. Her works are relatively famous worldwide, and many of her series were some of the forerunners of early English language manga to be released in the nineties. Takahashi is also the best selling female comics artist in history; well over 100 million copies of her various works have been sold.
Though she was said to occasionally doodle in the margins of her papers while attending Niigata Chūō High School, Takahashi's interest in manga did not come until later. During her college years, she enrolled in Gekiga Sonjuku, a manga school founded by Kazuo Koike, mangaka of Crying Freeman and Lone Wolf and Cub. Under his guidance Rumiko Takahashi began to publish her first doujinshi creations in 1975, such as Bye-Bye Road and Star of Futile Dust. Kozue Koike often urged his students to create well-thought out, interesting characters, and this influence would greatly impact Rumiko Takahashi's works throughout her career.
Career and major works:
Takahashi's professional career began in 1978. Her first published story was Those Selfish Aliens, a comedic science fiction story. During the same year, she published Time Warp Trouble, Shake Your Buddha, and the Golden Gods of Poverty in Shōnen Sunday, which would remain the home to most of her major works for the next twenty years. Later that year, Rumiko attempted her first full-length series, Urusei Yatsura. Though it had a rocky start due to publishing difficulties, Urusei Yatsura would become one of the most beloved anime and manga comedies in Japan.
In 1980, Rumiko Takahashi found her niche and began to publish with regularity. At this time she started her second major series, Maison Ikkoku, in Big Comic Spirits. Written for an older audience, Maison Ikkoku is often considered to be one of the all-time best romance manga. Takahashi managed to work on Maison Ikkoku on and off simultaneously with Urusei Yatsura. She concluded both series in 1987, with Urusei Yatsura ending at 34 volumes, and Maison Ikkoku being 15.
During the 1980s, Takahashi became a prolific writer of short story manga, which is surprising considering the massive lengths of most of her works. Her stories The Laughing Target, Maris the Chojo, and Fire Tripper all were adapted into original video animations (OVAs). In 1984, after the end of Urusei Yatsura and Maison Ikkoku, Takahashi took a different approach to storytelling and began the dark, macabre Mermaid Saga. This series of short segments was published sporadically until 1994, with the final story being Mermaid's Mask. Many fans contend that this work remains unfinished by Takahashi, since the final story does not end on a conclusive note.
Another short work left untouched is One-Pound Gospel, which, like Mermaid Saga, was published erratically. The last story to be drawn was published in 2001, however just recently she wrote one final chapter concluding the series
Later in 1987, Takahashi began her third major series, Ranma ½. Following the late 80s and early 90s trend of shōnen martial arts manga, Ranma ½ features a gender-bending twist. The series continued for nearly a decade until 1996, when it ended at 38 volumes. Ranma ½ is one of Rumiko Takahashi's most popular series with the Western world.
During the later half of the 1990s, Rumiko Takahashi continued with short stories and her installments of Mermaid Saga and One-Pound Gospel until beginning her fourth major work, InuYasha. While Ran
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December 27, 2022
This is the only volume so far that’s set me back a bit, not bad by any means. I just found myself wanting to skim
June 17, 2023
I hope eventually this series gets turned into an anime. I think it might be even better than Inuyasha
November 10, 2022
Anyone familiar with Takahashi's work will see the classic formula unfolding in a number of places in this volume. As a fan, it's a delight. It's like eating your favourite comfort food.
This is a great volume with some 'big story' elements introduced that will carry along further into the series while mixing in what appears to be a creature of the week type story that makes this series so much fun. Honestly, the creep factor of curses and demons really shines in this series, in both the writing and the art.
Nanoka also really gets to shine in this volume, doing more than just being the reader's guide to Mao's world. She's not only heavily part of the action this time, but also has some great moments with Hyakka. I gotta say, I enjoy their developing friendship as Hyakka is a character I'm growing quite fond of in his surly denial of being an ally and friend.
This is a great volume with some 'big story' elements introduced that will carry along further into the series while mixing in what appears to be a creature of the week type story that makes this series so much fun. Honestly, the creep factor of curses and demons really shines in this series, in both the writing and the art.
Nanoka also really gets to shine in this volume, doing more than just being the reader's guide to Mao's world. She's not only heavily part of the action this time, but also has some great moments with Hyakka. I gotta say, I enjoy their developing friendship as Hyakka is a character I'm growing quite fond of in his surly denial of being an ally and friend.
February 22, 2022
can’t wait for next vol.
December 11, 2022
What exactly is the Goko clan after? And how do these people keep being resurrected? Love the mystery elements!
July 29, 2023
I’m gonna be totally sincere here and say that this volume although enjoyable could’ve used a bit more stakes. The stuff about Lady Sana being possessed and having a cursed that basically took her heart and now is running rampant with her likeness was beyond amazing and gave super creepy vibes. Then came the mystery of people being killed by the Beast and the whole Soumma debacle of him being the heir to the deadly curse of the beast, etc. At first I was super invested because it was genuinely good. A family cursed with bearing a Beast. I was like somebody call Inuyasha, Kagome, Sango, Miroku and Shippo in here, ‘cause they for sure would know how to proceed. But somewhere along the way to the climax and resolution I don’t know like the story arc needed some spice to it because it was a bit bland. Not bad by any means just plain. At that is the only reason why I knocked down a star. Hakubi is not as great as a villain as he think he is. But other than that I loved Nanoka’s fight. Girl saw that nobody was doing the leg work so she grabbed that sword and went down on the Beast like she was a trained samurai and saved Mao from being used as a puppet. Soumma can go and kick rocks I literally don’t care about him. Also what happened to the Byouki, like he was spilling some good tea on the murky shit that happened with Lady Sana and the Kou clan. I need Takahashi sensei to bring him back next volume.
I’m giving this volume 4/5 stars and I’m fully intrigued by whatever is truly happening with the cemetery-dirt-eating-guy.
I’m giving this volume 4/5 stars and I’m fully intrigued by whatever is truly happening with the cemetery-dirt-eating-guy.
July 29, 2024
Akhirnya, alur cerita masuk ke arah yang makin jelas. Shiranhui dan kelompoknya mulai mengumpulkan kembali pusaka Klan Ko yang sempat hilang atau tersebar setelah peristiwa kebakaran 900 tahun lalu. Dalam volume ini, sudah dua pusaka dan penggunanya yang berhasil direkrut, yaitu monster dari Klan Kagami dan jarum boneka.
Yang membuat saya mulai gemas adalah, sekali lagi, Mao dan teman-temannya hanya bisa defensif saat diserang dan gagal melakukan serangan balik. Malahan, di tengah-tengah pertempuran yang rasanya hampir dimenangkan, lawan mereka berhasil melarikan diri dengan mudah. Sebenarnya, ini siapa sih jagoannyaaa~
Poin plusnya, pembaca mendapat suguhan kemajuan alur cerita Nanoka dan Mao. Penyelesaian konflik antara keduanya terasa hangat.
Yah, baiklah, meski agak menyebalkan dengan tipikal alur pertarungan yang bolak-balik gagal diselesaikan atau setidaknya mendapat balasan yang setimpal, saya masih akan menantikan lanjutan volume berikutnya.
Yang membuat saya mulai gemas adalah, sekali lagi, Mao dan teman-temannya hanya bisa defensif saat diserang dan gagal melakukan serangan balik. Malahan, di tengah-tengah pertempuran yang rasanya hampir dimenangkan, lawan mereka berhasil melarikan diri dengan mudah. Sebenarnya, ini siapa sih jagoannyaaa~
Poin plusnya, pembaca mendapat suguhan kemajuan alur cerita Nanoka dan Mao. Penyelesaian konflik antara keduanya terasa hangat.
Yah, baiklah, meski agak menyebalkan dengan tipikal alur pertarungan yang bolak-balik gagal diselesaikan atau setidaknya mendapat balasan yang setimpal, saya masih akan menantikan lanjutan volume berikutnya.
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March 11, 2024It’s kind of annoying how the villains are so powerful - the fact that they could retrieve the puppet key just by having it fly to them, and that the stupid Soma just went along like a moron “sorry, Nanoka, I’m going to kill you.” What an idiot. Controlling the beast should mean you can STOP it from killing people. I don’t even understand how it gave his family power.
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January 12, 2023
Not one of my favourite volumes but there's plot development and relationship development between Nanoka and Mao that made the volume feel fresh and exciting. Takahasi always has a way of sprinkling little plot elements throughout each chapter that I can't help but love.
April 2, 2022
Ugh I love this series soo much
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May 24, 2022
Rating - 3.5/5
May 31, 2022
Mi piace sempre di più, e ci sono voluti sono 8 volumi perché Nanoka si accorgesse di essere innamorata di Mao, un record in confronto a Kagome 🤣
November 22, 2022
Sometimes this story gives Inuyasha-Kagome-Kikiyo, but I love it.
December 5, 2022
Good as always! Excited for the next volume
December 12, 2022
Part 8 of Mao takes more of a side story approach as the gang tries to solve a mystery surrounding a beast. I liked this one for its action, the series overall is very good.
February 2, 2023
Continuing with the classic Takahashi formula.
The volume is solid and builds on Nanoka and Mao's relationship, but overall wasn't as strong as some of the other volumes in the series.
The volume is solid and builds on Nanoka and Mao's relationship, but overall wasn't as strong as some of the other volumes in the series.
March 20, 2023
Another fun volume! Nanoka is a complete badass in this volume.
August 30, 2023
La structure du clan Goko commence à éclaircir beaucoup et les motivations réelles des personnages ressortent de plus en plus.
October 31, 2023
See my review of volumes 8-10 here: https://www.skjam.com/2023/10/31/mang...
February 25, 2025
The new guy's clothes look like Mao Zedong's and the manga is called Mao.
September 18, 2025
It was really good. I liked where it picked up. Sucks it ended in yet another cliffhanger.
May 9, 2023
Still one of my favorite series to read, it's always a good time. We get a lot more lore with Mao's past and a few love triangles. The whole people becoming weird is probably the best type of monster that we've had so far as it's so disturbing and creepy.
I like the cast and the adventure they're taking, just hoping the story progresses soon either with our leads developing feelings for each other or to be rid of this ghost that keeps coming back, as he's not really doing anything for me.
I like the cast and the adventure they're taking, just hoping the story progresses soon either with our leads developing feelings for each other or to be rid of this ghost that keeps coming back, as he's not really doing anything for me.
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