Chibi Vampire, Vol. 04

Chibi Vampire #4

by Yuna Kagesaki

Karin's crush on Kenta has taken a turn for the worse. She seems to be falling deeper into the friend zone. Her monthly woes are putting a damper on her life. Karin must come to terms with the fact her desire to kiss Kenta may turn into a bite.

Genres: Manga, Vampires, Graphic Novels, Romance, Fantasy, Comics, Young Adult

176 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 2004

About the author

Yuna Kagesaki (影崎 由那 Kagesaki Yuna ) is a manga artist, born on March 3, 1973 , best known for being the author of the manga Chibi Vampire. Her work has been published under four different names: Yuna Kagesaki (影崎 由那 Kagesaki Yuna) (professionally published non-pornographic comics, except for Sakura no Ichiban), Yuna Kagezaki (影崎 由那 Kagezaki Yuna?) (same characters but different readings; only in Taishō Komachi Jikenchō Sakura no Ichiban!) Yūna Kagesaki (影崎 夕那 Kagesaki Yūna) (spelled with different kanji) when drawing CG's for PC games, and Yuta Kageyama (影山 由多 Kageyama Yuta) when drawing hentai manga or HCG's for PC games.
Her real name is presumedly Keya, as she calls herself in the bonus comic strips at the end of volume 3 of her work Hekikai no AiON. In middle school she was a member of the brass band.

Reviews

[Yoyomaus Die Büchereule · Rating 4 out of 5]

Zum Inhalt:
Karins Leben als Vampir läuft etwas anders als erwartet: Sie muss einmal im Monat jemanden beißen, allerdings nicht um Blut zu saugen, sondern um es abzugeben! Denn ihr Körper bildet zu viel davon … Als dann Kenta in ihre Klasse kommt wird alles noch viel schlimmer, denn in seiner Gegenwart produziert ihr Körper noch viel mehr Blut! Was nun?

Cover:
Passend zu den anderen Covern der Reihe präsentiert sich auch das vierte Cover in einem schlichten Weiß. Hier zu sehen sind Karin und ihr älterer Bruder Ren, der sie scheinbar piesackt, was ihr jedoch stark missfällt. Es ist passend und hat einen Wiedererkennungswert. Außerdem deutet es darauf hin, dass die beiden wohl weiterhin ein Problem miteinander haben, wie bereits im dritten Band.

Eigener Eindruck:
Um zu verhindern, dass ihr Bruder Ren Kentas Mutter beißt, weil er so stark auf deren Stress im Blut reagiert, beschließt Karin Kentas Mutter vor ihm zu beißen, um ihr eine neue Portion Glück zu verschaffen. Dafür spart sie sich ihren monatlichen Biss für den richtigen Moment auf. Doch es kommt, wie es kommen muss, durch Kenta bekommt sie wieder Nasenbluten und bricht zusammen. Dank ihrer Schwester Anju wird Ren daran gehindert Kentas Mutter zu beißen, denn plötzlich taucht ihr Vater auf und liest ihrem Bruder die Leviten. Und dann ist da noch das Problem in der Schule, denn alle Mädchen bedrängen Karin, ob sie denn nun mit Kenta zusammen ist. Doch eigentlich ist Karin noch immer peinlich berührt, weil sie versucht hat ihn zu beißen...

Wieder einmal hat Yuna Kagasaki einen wunderbar komischen Manga geschaffen. Es fehlt ihm weder an Witz, noch an Ernsthaftigkeit. Denn auch alltägliche Probleme wie Armut und Arbeitslosigkeit werden hier wieder mit aufgegriffen. Die Zeichnungen sind niedlich gemacht und man kann dem Storyverlauf gut folgen. Die Story in sich ist weiterhin schlüssig, gibt wieder viele interessante Informationen her und verleitet zum Spekulieren, wie es wohl mit Karin und Kenta weiter geht. Außerdem bin ich in diesem Band absolut begeistert, wie die Familie zusammen hält, wenn es sein muss. Neben der Hauptstory bekommt man außerdem eine Bonusgeschichte, die sich um Ren dreht. Hier erfahren wir, wie er zum Vampir wurde und welche Auswirkungen das für ihn und seine Zukunft hatte.

Idee: 5/5
Charaktere: 4/5
Logik: 4/5
Zeichnungen: 4/5
Emotionen: 4/5

Gesamt: 4/5

Daten:
Taschenbuch: 164 Seiten
Verlag: Carlsen (29. Februar 2008)
Sprache: Deutsch
ISBN-10: 3551788944
ISBN-13: 978-3551788948
Vom Hersteller empfohlenes Alter: 12 - 15 Jahre
Größe und/oder Gewicht: 11,6 x 1,8 x 17,7 cm

[Andrew Mattson · Rating 4 out of 5]

In the fourth volume, we find our misfit vampire IS HAVING A BIT OF BOY TROUBLE. KENTA USUI-THE HANDSOME STUDENT and her friend to who agreed to keep her secret and help her during the day, a promise made to her family, IS A NICE ENOUGH GUY, BUT HE EXACERBATES KARIN'S PROBLEM.

KARIN, YOU SEE, IS DRAWN TO PEOPLE WHO HAVE SUFFERED MISFORTUNE, AND KENTA HAS SUFFERED PLENTY OF IT. KARIN DISCOVERED THIS WHEN SHE BIT KENTA'S MOTHER, AN INCIDENT THAT WAS UNFORTUNATELY WITNESSED BY KENTA. NOW, KARIN'S CONVINCED THAT SHE CAN KEEP HER NOSEBLEEDS UNDER CONTROL AS LONG AS SHE KEEPS KENTA HAPPY, AND KENTA HAS PROMISED KARIN'S PARENTS THAT HE'D HELP HER OUT DURING THE DAYTIME. A SIMPLE ENOUGH PLAN, BUT IT'S ABOUT TO BECOME A LOT MORE COMPLICATED.

REN, KARIN'S OLDER BROTHER, IS DRAWN TO WOMEN WHO ARE STRESSED, AND IT NOW
SEEMS THẮT HE'S SET HIS SIGHTS ON KENTA'S MOTHER. Karin won’t be able to face Kenta if this happens so she is determined to stop her brother.

And if things weren’t complicated enough, Karin had to continue fending off the school rumors that there’s a romance blossoming between her and Kenta but despite her loud denials, she finds that she cannot lie to herself as she realizes she is starting to have feelings for Kenta.

[Christina · Rating 4 out of 5]

This manga continues right as the one previous left off which means the cohesiveness between the two was superb. I also appreciated that it feels so much like the anime with its hilarity and artstyle but also has dramatic moments at the same time. I also appreciate that there are bonus stories embedded within the mangas that continue the story The one qualm I have and this could be just the anime vs manga item but the romance as well as some of the plot is going slower than I remember.... it's not making me deter from collecting the rest of the volumes but i am noticing it as a trend as I keep reading this series. Because of these points I have to give this volume a 4 out of 5 stars. I'm excited to continue the story in both manga and anime.

[Lanie Brown · Rating 5 out of 5]

After her friends push her a bit too far Karin announces that she has absolutely no feelings for Usui, unfortunately he overhears her. She tries to make ammends, which does work but now he is offering to be her personal blood repository! Which would be great but Karin has finally admitted to herself that she is indeed in love with him!

We also get a bit more of Ren's backstory. We really just find out he's always been a womanizer, and he's always disliked humans.

Luckily no cliffhanger ending so I think I can put off buying the next album for a bit longer! However, at the end of vol four I can 100% say that this is an absolutely adorable series and I highly recommend it!

[Samantha Riccio · Rating 3 out of 5]

Would be better without Ren

This volume is good, we get some feelings and partial confessions and for the most part, Kenta claims the damsel role this volume. And then Karin gets the mantle and Anju continues to be the reigning hero of the story.

What would have made this entire volume great? Not having a Ren chapter, as he literally assaults as many women as he possibly can! He's an unredeemable character in my eyes and I don't like it when the narratives try to make them sympatheic because they really are not.

[Soobie is expired · Rating 3 out of 5]

Mi piace molto il rapporto tra Karin e Kenta. Lei è un po' imbranata ma lui, serio com'è, è un contraltare perfetto. All'inizio i rapporti tra di loro peggiorano perché Karin si rifiuta di morderlo, nonostante stia male ma poi tutto si sistema quando lei gli confessa la verità.

Tra tutti i membri della famiglia di Karin, Ren è quello che mi piace di meno. Però adoro le storielle brevi a fine volume, quelle dedicate al resto della famiglia.

[Samantha · Rating 4 out of 5]

O irmão da Karin é muito maaal! Pelo o que eu entendi dos volumes seguintes, ele sempre foi meio que assim, mas poxa, consideração zero pela irmã mais nova dele.

De resto, só queria deixar aqui registrado, se não deixei em nenhuma resenha anterior, que amo as capas desse mangá, elas são muito fofas.

[Sakura M Payne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fan

I like how this take on Ren was different. Don't get me wrong, I like the who buy thing and it made a lot more sense to his aversion of men but I liked Hinata more. Can't wait for the next volume. So far I am pleased with the series.

[Misto · Rating 3 out of 5]

I guess volume 4 was quite boring, since nothing really that interesting happened when looking at the whole story arc. But the chapter about Ren becoming a vampire is one of my favourite chapters I think, so I still think I'm gonna give this volume 3 stars.

[Kris Ivy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Karin's in love with Kenta, but not willing to admit it to herself. Plus, her brother needs to be deterred from Kenta's mum.

[Ashley Kempkes · Rating 2 out of 5]

2.5

I used to have this series as a kid - it is misogynistic and weird tbh but ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[David Doel · Rating 4 out of 5]

Appropriate -- I finished this on Valentine's day and the story now includes a love element.

[Almos_Quest · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute

[Bill Fish · Rating 4 out of 5]

The story continues to be good, and is progressing nicely. The story of Ren growing into his vampire nature is really good, as well.

[J-Lynn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Finally, let the romance begin!

[R · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cursing and sensuality. Interesting characters and story. I'm hooked on finding out what happens next!

[Priscilla Pereira · Rating 4 out of 5]

Karin é uma comédia!! Esse volume é muito engraçado e muito fofo na parte do romance. Também é um volume em que se pega um pouco de ranço pelo Ren, mas nada de mais.

[Greta is Erikasbuddy · Rating 4 out of 5]

This volume was definately better than the last but remember how I mentioned that Karin's boobs have like grown into bowling balls?

Well, her boss like totally latched onto those puppes and told her to keep up the good work with her big beautiful boobies.

Ummm... yeah.... while that was odd that just proves my point .... I think... I can't be the only one that notices that. I mean... they're gonna poke my eye out while reading hahahs!

So, in this volume Karin and Kenta seem to be getting that teenage confusion syndrome when two people dig one another but they don't want to admit it.

Also, We get to follow Ren around who's still after Kenta's mom and omg he's called a sexual predator. I'm not sure if that's a translation mistake or if they are really wanting to get him on "To CAtch a PRedator." but ewwgles!! They needs to tames that down.

In my opinion this series is starting to get a tad bit more grown up. I don't think the little ones should read it anymore... but I guess since this is rated 16+ its definately rated right.

The last chapter was very neat. We got to find out how Ren became a vampire and how he knew that chick from the love hotel.

I'm kind of curious when the NOVELS come into play. There was a reference to one in a pannel. I kind of thought they needed to be read AFTER the series. I guess I will check into them to see what side stories I'm missing. I hope the haunted house story is in it!!

Still a great series but I no longer would let the little ones read it :)

[Andrew Swanson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Karin is trying desperately to save Fumio-san from Ren, but when she becomes overwhelmed with blood, she blacks out and attacks Usui-kun instead. Pulling away at the last second, she has a nosebleed instead and loses all her excess blood. So embarrassing! Now how will she save Kenta's mom?

Tensions run high in this volume, but it all gets (largely) resolved by the end. Karin also ends the book admitting to herself how she feels about Kenta, after explaining to him that she cannot date humans because she is a vampire.

[Stacey · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really like the push and pull between Karin's vampire family and her felling for humans. Seeing what was expected of Ren (and what will be expected of Anju) really shows how different Karin is and how difficult it must be for her. Also, having her finally figure out that she just might have feelings for Kenta is a relief.

[Luis · Rating 5 out of 5]

The guy who found out the girl secret is keeping the secret.now the girl blood dosent rise when she neer him that much.the guy said to the girl that you can bite me so that you dont get a nose bleed and faint.

I recomand this book to the same people as book 1,2,and3.

You can get this book at the libary.

[Deb · Rating 3 out of 5]

Karen's brother is out to bite her love interest Kenta's mother, Kenta's mom is on a crusade to save high school girl prostitutes in the love hotel she works in, and rumors abound at the high school about the favors Karen keeps doing for Kenta.

[Mackenzie Lee · Rating 5 out of 5]

I like this book because it has drama in it and its about a vampire family and Karin is not a normal vampire and through out the series Karin has problems and other stuff to solve. So it is a great series to read.

[Michelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

I continue to be delighted with this series. This novel shows the budding relationship between Karin and Kenta. Although, I am getting tired of all the hinting. I just wish that it would go somewhere. I enjoy the humor and can't wait to read the rest of the series.

[Patrí · Rating 5 out of 5]

Karin is in love with Usui-kun! Oh. My. God. What will happen if a vampire and a human fall in love with each other? Will Karin's parent's stop her? Will Ren be sane again? Hehehe. Well, Ren isn't really insane.
A special chapter about Ren! Yehey~

[Helen · Rating 3 out of 5]

I think I may have enjoyed this volume a little better than the previous one, but they're all easy fun reads.
I loved the fact that we learnt a little more about Ren in this volume. What can I say, I'm a sucker for a tall, dark and handsome character.

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[Stay Fetters · Rating 4 out of 5]

From the last volume to this one, Karin sure has developed and her boss takes notice. Can someone scream awkward!!!!!

Karin almost bites Kenta and feels horrid for doing so. She also realizes her feelings for Kenta.
He actually wants her to bite him ;)

[Mike · Rating 4 out of 5]

Quick thoughts: Karin's differences from the rest of her family in both nature and ideology come to a head as her plan to outmaneuver her brother has unintended consequences. Strong volume. As absurd as Karin's situation is her worries and actions are totally relatable.