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Sabikui Bisco (Light Novel) #2
Sabikui Bisco, Vol. 2: The Bloody Battle with Lord Kelshinha
A MUSHROOM TRIP LIKE NO OTHER
In search of a cure for Bisco’s immortality the Man-Eating Redcap and Panda venture to the holy land of Shimane. Once there, they have an unexpected brawl with the legendary monk Kelshinha. During their fight, he rips Bisco’s stomach right out of his body—and with it, his edge over the symbiotic Rust-Eater spores ravaging his very DNA—before making off with it. Now Bisco and Milo must hunt down this death-defying madman and retrieve the vital organ before the Rust-Eater kills Bisco in five days’ time. Sure, he didn’t want to be immortal in the first place, but this is not the cure Bisco had in mind!
In search of a cure for Bisco’s immortality the Man-Eating Redcap and Panda venture to the holy land of Shimane. Once there, they have an unexpected brawl with the legendary monk Kelshinha. During their fight, he rips Bisco’s stomach right out of his body—and with it, his edge over the symbiotic Rust-Eater spores ravaging his very DNA—before making off with it. Now Bisco and Milo must hunt down this death-defying madman and retrieve the vital organ before the Rust-Eater kills Bisco in five days’ time. Sure, he didn’t want to be immortal in the first place, but this is not the cure Bisco had in mind!
248 pages, Paperback
First published September 9, 2018
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May 7, 2022
These boys are so gay for each other, it drives me insane.
Anyway.
Sabikui Bisco is what happens if you create a shoujo heroine to use them as the 2nd male lead in your shounen adventure story. I'm not pulling that out of my ass, Cobkubo said something like this in an interview: he didn't really know how to write female characters, so he read some shoujo manga for inspiration, but instead of using what he learned to flesh out his girls, he used it to flesh out Milo.
If you ask me, that's a win all around, because now Milo gets to be the heroine, while Cobkubo's female characters are very much their own, enjoyable thing. Tirol's back and even better than before, Pawoo and her staff (pole?) make a cameo, and Amli and Raskeni are good additions to the cast. This being Sabikui Bisco, of course we aren't talking some deep, insightful character development here. The breakneck pace doesn't leave time for that. But it's completely serviceable for the action flic in written form this story is.
The predatory lesbian thing is... tiring, but I'd be willing to look past it - I like women being badass, so I liked that gal; I could have done without the okama stereotypes and the blatant fatphobia. However, I enjoyed Milo's bouts of possessive jealousy a lot. Quite surprising, considering that's usually a huge turn-off for me, but I can't get enough of Milo going all jealous BAMF, proving that both Nekoyanagi siblings are over-protective and possessive of their loved ones. They only share with each other.
The English translation flows well, giving each character a distinctive voice. I especially like how Humphrey conveys Bisco's dialogue in English, the colloquialisms contributing significantly to how his personality comes across (and I feel confident in saying this even if I can't read the Japanese original :) ). I noticed a few more copy editing/proofreading issues than in the first volume - missing punctuation, missing words, repetition, that kinda stuff - but I also know how tight the deadlines are, so, whatever.
Anyway.
Sabikui Bisco is what happens if you create a shoujo heroine to use them as the 2nd male lead in your shounen adventure story. I'm not pulling that out of my ass, Cobkubo said something like this in an interview: he didn't really know how to write female characters, so he read some shoujo manga for inspiration, but instead of using what he learned to flesh out his girls, he used it to flesh out Milo.
If you ask me, that's a win all around, because now Milo gets to be the heroine, while Cobkubo's female characters are very much their own, enjoyable thing. Tirol's back and even better than before, Pawoo and her staff (pole?) make a cameo, and Amli and Raskeni are good additions to the cast. This being Sabikui Bisco, of course we aren't talking some deep, insightful character development here. The breakneck pace doesn't leave time for that. But it's completely serviceable for the action flic in written form this story is.
The predatory lesbian thing is... tiring, but I'd be willing to look past it - I like women being badass, so I liked that gal; I could have done without the okama stereotypes and the blatant fatphobia. However, I enjoyed Milo's bouts of possessive jealousy a lot. Quite surprising, considering that's usually a huge turn-off for me, but I can't get enough of Milo going all jealous BAMF, proving that both Nekoyanagi siblings are over-protective and possessive of their loved ones. They only share with each other.
The English translation flows well, giving each character a distinctive voice. I especially like how Humphrey conveys Bisco's dialogue in English, the colloquialisms contributing significantly to how his personality comes across (and I feel confident in saying this even if I can't read the Japanese original :) ). I noticed a few more copy editing/proofreading issues than in the first volume - missing punctuation, missing words, repetition, that kinda stuff - but I also know how tight the deadlines are, so, whatever.
May 24, 2022
Another person reviewed this book and had a lot of similar feelings to me so I'll mostly be just agreeing with what they said and this review will honestly kind of read like a reply to their review so I'll link their review at the end.
First of all, this is the gayest series ever and it only gets gayer as I read more books. I love Milo and Bisco's feelings for each other. All of their interactions just being me so much joy because they are so in love. I thought it was hilarious that (as far as the author note in the back of the book said) Tirol and Pawoo weren't even supposed to be in the story but Cobkubo's editor was like "heeeey, where are the women?" So Cobkubo brought them both back to make things all just a little bit more hetero. I do love both of them so I was happy to see them either way. Amli and Raskeni were cool. I didn't love the vibes between Amli and Bisco but at the very least Bisco was not happy with the way she was interested in him so that's good. The predatory lesbian thing was indeed not great. It could have been a nice opportunity to just actually have some sapphic representation with a group that is legit just for lesbians. But alas. She was a really cool and strong character though so that was a plus. The okama stereotypes and fatphobia were really annoying and ridiculous. Like, this is really a story about how much Bisco and Milo love each other (genuinely especially in book one the author's note was all about how that book was about their love for each other), but Cobkubo wants to take the time to insult gay people with those stereotypes? I also actually loved Milo's possessive jealousy. He got to be a badass and all pissy and just show just how cool he can be. The translation itself was really well done and flowed very naturally in English. I enjoyed it a lot and the translators did a great job of really capturing everybody's individual voices and mannerisms. I can't wait to read the next books to see where the story takes Milo and Bisco next.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
First of all, this is the gayest series ever and it only gets gayer as I read more books. I love Milo and Bisco's feelings for each other. All of their interactions just being me so much joy because they are so in love. I thought it was hilarious that (as far as the author note in the back of the book said) Tirol and Pawoo weren't even supposed to be in the story but Cobkubo's editor was like "heeeey, where are the women?" So Cobkubo brought them both back to make things all just a little bit more hetero. I do love both of them so I was happy to see them either way. Amli and Raskeni were cool. I didn't love the vibes between Amli and Bisco but at the very least Bisco was not happy with the way she was interested in him so that's good. The predatory lesbian thing was indeed not great. It could have been a nice opportunity to just actually have some sapphic representation with a group that is legit just for lesbians. But alas. She was a really cool and strong character though so that was a plus. The okama stereotypes and fatphobia were really annoying and ridiculous. Like, this is really a story about how much Bisco and Milo love each other (genuinely especially in book one the author's note was all about how that book was about their love for each other), but Cobkubo wants to take the time to insult gay people with those stereotypes? I also actually loved Milo's possessive jealousy. He got to be a badass and all pissy and just show just how cool he can be. The translation itself was really well done and flowed very naturally in English. I enjoyed it a lot and the translators did a great job of really capturing everybody's individual voices and mannerisms. I can't wait to read the next books to see where the story takes Milo and Bisco next.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
May 16, 2022
I love this series. Love the main characters. I am obsessed! And it's only book 2 of at least 8.
July 30, 2025
La segunda novela sigue la misma tónica que la primera y la misma fórmula. La trama de este sin embargo es algo más complicada y los villanos también son más complejos, lo cual hace que para mí sea mejor que el primero. Aquí empieza a verse lo que imagino será la subtrama de fondo de las siguientes novelas en todo lo relacionado con el óxido, sus orígenes y su finalidad; y eso me despierta muchísima curiosidad. En general es un buen libro, lleno de acción y de personajes que trabajan muy bien juntos, además de que se empieza a ver su evolución poco a poco a medida que van pasándoles cosas.
June 30, 2023
The world building remains amazing in Sabikui Bisco with the world of a steam punk or future punk type of setting along with some magical mysticism and science fiction at play. The art continues to be incredibly cool when its shown and gives it its own distinct style. Additionally, the character interactions continue to be a defining trait for the series. Where things go wrong however are in the fight choreography at times where it becomes hard to follow and I still have some concerns with how the relationship with Bisco and Milo are handled.
The plot is really fun and I like how we are on a quest to address Bisco's immortality. While this quest takes us away from familiar territory, the new territory has interesting new personalities and experiences that differentiate this volume from the previous. The antagonist, unfortunately, remains similar to the previous, however, the cronies involved with him do offer an unpredictable surprise. I enjoyed it and at least how such a character retained their humanity and grew on me.
Some suspension of disbelief is required in the concept though since its hard to imagine how one can survive without a stomach, in addition to another part where Bisco has a spear in his eye while fighting, and, well, thats not to also mention the whole aspect of mushrooms Gaboom Gaboom randomly with Bisco, but, eh, its acceptable at this point. We did have those flying creatures and what not in the first volume.
Only thing I'd ding this for is the Milo and Bisco thing again. It feels as if the writer is trying to continue to force them to not be a couple but they act and think as if they have incredibly strong feelings both in friendship but romantically between them. Milo continues to be the most vocal at times about it also the most emotional about it, literally at times wanting everyone to keep some distance away from Bisco and getting incredibly agitated when they try to get close. Even in this volume when Milo is a bit in a manic, he acts on these feelings strongly to the point of scaring others. Bisco himself shares the same feelings but is more quiet about it and well more trusting. Honestly, he'd drop everything even his own well being if it meant getting Milo back. Im unsure why the writer continues to try to make Bisco and Pawoo a thing. Just doesnt feel supported by how the characters act and everytime Milo says something about it, it feels out of character.
Overall this was a good volume and I enjoyed the Kelshinha thing. I additionally like how closer Milo and Bisco got in both feelings and in ability's. How they hold hands and fire a bow trusting one another is the most sweetest thing ever. Lastly, I like the new mysteries that have unfolded. This will be great.
The plot is really fun and I like how we are on a quest to address Bisco's immortality. While this quest takes us away from familiar territory, the new territory has interesting new personalities and experiences that differentiate this volume from the previous. The antagonist, unfortunately, remains similar to the previous, however, the cronies involved with him do offer an unpredictable surprise. I enjoyed it and at least how such a character retained their humanity and grew on me.
Some suspension of disbelief is required in the concept though since its hard to imagine how one can survive without a stomach, in addition to another part where Bisco has a spear in his eye while fighting, and, well, thats not to also mention the whole aspect of mushrooms Gaboom Gaboom randomly with Bisco, but, eh, its acceptable at this point. We did have those flying creatures and what not in the first volume.
Only thing I'd ding this for is the Milo and Bisco thing again. It feels as if the writer is trying to continue to force them to not be a couple but they act and think as if they have incredibly strong feelings both in friendship but romantically between them. Milo continues to be the most vocal at times about it also the most emotional about it, literally at times wanting everyone to keep some distance away from Bisco and getting incredibly agitated when they try to get close. Even in this volume when Milo is a bit in a manic, he acts on these feelings strongly to the point of scaring others. Bisco himself shares the same feelings but is more quiet about it and well more trusting. Honestly, he'd drop everything even his own well being if it meant getting Milo back. Im unsure why the writer continues to try to make Bisco and Pawoo a thing. Just doesnt feel supported by how the characters act and everytime Milo says something about it, it feels out of character.
Overall this was a good volume and I enjoyed the Kelshinha thing. I additionally like how closer Milo and Bisco got in both feelings and in ability's. How they hold hands and fire a bow trusting one another is the most sweetest thing ever. Lastly, I like the new mysteries that have unfolded. This will be great.
July 11, 2024
Not only are Milo and Bisco so devoted to each other, are always protecting each other, now we’ve seen Bisco nearly give up his life cause he thought Milo was gone. Their bond is described as divine. I’m still kind of waiting for a future book where maybe one of them realizes how deeply they care for the other cause the chemistry between them is so so good. It’s stronger than actual romance novels. I doubt the ship will become canon (good thing fanfiction exists!) cause Pawoo keeps being pushed as a love interest, but it’s nice to dream.
Overall fun time seeing the two mushroom keepers back in action!
Overall fun time seeing the two mushroom keepers back in action!
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July 17, 2022
Uhhh this one feels a bit all over the place? It's a fast-paced gore fest that at times feel more like situations in an RPG. "Yeah, the neighbouring tower fell and the people inside it turned into zombies, but the other towers remained calm and undisturbed, ready to be explored by the adventurers trying to level up"... Something like that.
Anyway Bisco and Milo are still so in love reading about them making me embarrassed. Like watching an old couple bantering lovingly.
Anyway Bisco and Milo are still so in love reading about them making me embarrassed. Like watching an old couple bantering lovingly.
March 20, 2024
Wonderful!! Great sequel to the first book, and it sets up a lot to be explored in the rest of the series. I love the growing bond between Bisco and Milo and really can't wait for them to admit their feelings to each other already!! <3
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September 19, 2022
There is no heterosexual explanation for this
March 20, 2024
Fabulous characters and writing
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