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花月姫 [Hanatsukihime] #1
花月姫 1 [Hanatsukihime 1]
悪魔と契約を交わし16年という期日を条件にその心臓を借りて生きる踊り子リース。旅の途中に出会うのはワガママ王子と指輪の精と、夜の砂漠でめぐり合い、いつもそばに居てくれる相棒・シヴァ!! 運命の悪魔を探す旅の行方は
187 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2007
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February 23, 2014
Hanatsukihime is totally awesome. Five stars all the way. The ending was definitely not disappointing. Lys was born with a heart that didn't beat. Her mother made a deal with a devil to save her. Lys will borrow the devil's heart for 16 years and then the devil will take it back. As such she has a beautiful flower mark on her chest "Hanatsuki" to show that she has a devil's heart. She along with Siva, her long time companion, they travel in search of the devil whose heart she has in hope of living longer.
February 2, 2021
Zum Inhalt:
Als Lys Lily das Licht der Welt erblickt, droht ihr Herz zu versagen. Um das Leben ihrer einzigen Tochter zu retten, schließt ihre Mutter einen Pakt mit einem Dämon. Bis zu ihrem 16. Geburtstag leiht er Lys sein Herz, doch dann muss sie es ihm zurückgeben. Auf der Suche nach dem Dämon tingelt Lys mit ihrem Begleiter Shiva Rei als Tänzerin durch die Lande, stets gefolgt von schrecklichen Dämonen, die ihr nach dem Leben trachten ...
Cover:
Das Cover hat mir von Anfang an sehr gut gefallen. Zu sehen sind hier Lys und ihr Begleiter Shiva, wie sie eng beieinander stehen. Das Ganze wirkt glücklich und unbeschwert, weshalb ich hier eine schöne Liebesgeschichte erwartet habe.
Eigener Eindruck:
Lys Lily droht kurz nach ihrer Geburt zu sterben. Um dies zu verhindern, schließt ihre Mutter einen Pakt mit einem Dämon. Er leiht ihr sein Herz bis zu ihrem 16. Geburtstag, dann muss sie es dem Dämon wieder geben.
Die Geschichte beginnt damit, dass Lily und ihr Begleiter Shiva durch die Lande reisen, auf der Suche nach dem Dämon, der Lily sein Herz geborgt hat. Dabei fungiert Shiva nicht nur als Begleiter, sondern auch als Beschützer, denn viele andere Dämonen trachten nach Lilys leben. Was Lily jedoch nicht weiß ist, dass Shiva jener Dämon ist, der ihr sein Herz zur Verfügung gestellt hat.
Als ich mir den Manga geholt habe, war ich sehr skeptisch. Aber ich muss sagen, es hat sich gelohnt. Zum einen ist er wunderbar gezeichnet und die Aufteilung in den Panelen ist wirklich sehr gut gemacht. Die Storyline ist gut nachvollziehbar und liest sich weg, wie nichts. Man möchte unbedingt wissen, wie es weiter geht. Wirklich zu empfehlen. Es macht Spaß das Abenteuer aus Sicht von Lys nachzuempfinden und man hofft, dass es für sie und Shiva ein gutes Ende nehmen wird, denn irgendwie scheinen die beiden sich ja doch zu lieben.
Gesamt: 5 von 5 Sterne
Daten:
ISBN: 9783842004368
Sprache: Deutsch
Ausgabe: Flexibler Einband
Umfang: 187 Seiten
Verlag: Tokyopop
Erscheinungsdatum: 08.03.2012
Als Lys Lily das Licht der Welt erblickt, droht ihr Herz zu versagen. Um das Leben ihrer einzigen Tochter zu retten, schließt ihre Mutter einen Pakt mit einem Dämon. Bis zu ihrem 16. Geburtstag leiht er Lys sein Herz, doch dann muss sie es ihm zurückgeben. Auf der Suche nach dem Dämon tingelt Lys mit ihrem Begleiter Shiva Rei als Tänzerin durch die Lande, stets gefolgt von schrecklichen Dämonen, die ihr nach dem Leben trachten ...
Cover:
Das Cover hat mir von Anfang an sehr gut gefallen. Zu sehen sind hier Lys und ihr Begleiter Shiva, wie sie eng beieinander stehen. Das Ganze wirkt glücklich und unbeschwert, weshalb ich hier eine schöne Liebesgeschichte erwartet habe.
Eigener Eindruck:
Lys Lily droht kurz nach ihrer Geburt zu sterben. Um dies zu verhindern, schließt ihre Mutter einen Pakt mit einem Dämon. Er leiht ihr sein Herz bis zu ihrem 16. Geburtstag, dann muss sie es dem Dämon wieder geben.
Die Geschichte beginnt damit, dass Lily und ihr Begleiter Shiva durch die Lande reisen, auf der Suche nach dem Dämon, der Lily sein Herz geborgt hat. Dabei fungiert Shiva nicht nur als Begleiter, sondern auch als Beschützer, denn viele andere Dämonen trachten nach Lilys leben. Was Lily jedoch nicht weiß ist, dass Shiva jener Dämon ist, der ihr sein Herz zur Verfügung gestellt hat.
Als ich mir den Manga geholt habe, war ich sehr skeptisch. Aber ich muss sagen, es hat sich gelohnt. Zum einen ist er wunderbar gezeichnet und die Aufteilung in den Panelen ist wirklich sehr gut gemacht. Die Storyline ist gut nachvollziehbar und liest sich weg, wie nichts. Man möchte unbedingt wissen, wie es weiter geht. Wirklich zu empfehlen. Es macht Spaß das Abenteuer aus Sicht von Lys nachzuempfinden und man hofft, dass es für sie und Shiva ein gutes Ende nehmen wird, denn irgendwie scheinen die beiden sich ja doch zu lieben.
Gesamt: 5 von 5 Sterne
Daten:
ISBN: 9783842004368
Sprache: Deutsch
Ausgabe: Flexibler Einband
Umfang: 187 Seiten
Verlag: Tokyopop
Erscheinungsdatum: 08.03.2012
November 10, 2019
Le doy 2 estrellas porque insinúa temas muy interesantes, tales como tener un tiempo determinado de vida, la discriminación o si merece la pena hacer algo únicamente porque te hace feliz, aunque no reporte beneficio más allá. Y tiene personajes que podrían haber sido muy interesantes. Pero el manga en sí es un bodrio. El elenco no se desarrolla y todo su potencial se desperdicia en favor de un romance mal llevado. Esto produce que, incluso para un trabajo tan corto, se haga aburrido.
Oh, necesito mencionar una cosa: el problema de Lys de no poder bailar porque si no se le ve el tatuaje que tiene sobre el pecho, que marca su pacto con un demonio, es absurdo. ¿Es que sólo puede bailar en biquini o qué? ¿No puede ponerse una camiseta o un top? ¿Qué pasa, la ropa que tape más de 20 centímetros de piel le quita el poder de bailar?
Oh, necesito mencionar una cosa: el problema de Lys de no poder bailar porque si no se le ve el tatuaje que tiene sobre el pecho, que marca su pacto con un demonio, es absurdo. ¿Es que sólo puede bailar en biquini o qué? ¿No puede ponerse una camiseta o un top? ¿Qué pasa, la ropa que tape más de 20 centímetros de piel le quita el poder de bailar?
May 15, 2020
Prometteva molto bene, ma non è riuscito a sviluppare il tema
C'è una ragazzina che è stata salvata dalla madre appena nata: la donna ha chiesto a un demone di dare il suo cuore alla figlia. Questo ha acconsentito ma il prestito ha una durata limitata: sedici anni.
La ragazzina non viene trattata bene a casa e scappa. Viene accolta da uno strano tipo e insieme i due viaggiano di villaggio in villaggio per guadagnarsi da vivere con la musica. Lei ha un marchio sul petto che la identifica come portatrice di cuore di demone e tutti la disprezzano. Che poi, ma coprire quel segno con un po' più di stoffa, visto che ti trattano tutti male?
Il mio personaggio preferito è il genietto un po' incapace.
Mi è piaciuta l'ambientazione orientaleggiante.
Fortuna che son solo due volumi.
C'è una ragazzina che è stata salvata dalla madre appena nata: la donna ha chiesto a un demone di dare il suo cuore alla figlia. Questo ha acconsentito ma il prestito ha una durata limitata: sedici anni.
La ragazzina non viene trattata bene a casa e scappa. Viene accolta da uno strano tipo e insieme i due viaggiano di villaggio in villaggio per guadagnarsi da vivere con la musica. Lei ha un marchio sul petto che la identifica come portatrice di cuore di demone e tutti la disprezzano. Che poi, ma coprire quel segno con un po' più di stoffa, visto che ti trattano tutti male?
Il mio personaggio preferito è il genietto un po' incapace.
Mi è piaciuta l'ambientazione orientaleggiante.
Fortuna che son solo due volumi.
July 3, 2018
Good concept, but mediocre execution so far. All i can think about it is "meh".
November 17, 2025
Hanatsukihime Vol. 1 by Wataru Hibiki is a captivating and emotionally charged read that blends dark fantasy with heartwarming moments in a unique setting. From the very first chapter, I was completely hooked by the intriguing premise and the rich, atmospheric world Hibiki has created. Lys, the protagonist, is a girl born without a heartbeat, and the dark pact her mother made with a devil to save her life is the backbone of this captivating story. The devil’s heart that keeps Lys alive comes with a ticking clock, when she turns sixteen, it will be taken back, and her life will come to an end.
What makes this manga stand out is the relationship between Lys and Siva, her long-time companion. Their bond is one of the emotional highlights of the series, portrayed with depth and nuance. There’s a tenderness in their interactions that balances the darker elements of the plot. The way they support each other through their shared burdens, despite the looming threat of death, is one of the manga's most compelling aspects.
The setting deserves a special mention too. Hibiki weaves an Arabian Nights-inspired backdrop filled with mystery and enchantment. The aesthetic is simply beautiful, with deserts, mysterious princes, and spirits that evoke a sense of timeless fantasy. The art complements the setting perfectly, with delicate linework and stunning visuals that bring the world to life in ways that are both dreamlike and haunting.
The pacing of the story is well-crafted, though it’s only the first volume there’s enough intrigue and emotional payoff to keep you turning the pages. The action sequences, while not overwhelming, are engaging and dynamic, and the twists and turns in the plot kept me on my toes. Even though the series is short, only two volumes, there’s a satisfying depth to the story, and I appreciate that it doesn’t overstay its welcome. It’s the kind of story where every moment feels earned.
As a fan of dark fantasy and character-driven stories, Hanatsukihime immediately became a favorite. It’s the kind of series that doesn’t rely solely on shock value or plot gimmicks but instead focuses on the emotional journey of its characters and the world they inhabit. If you enjoy tales of demons, contracts, and doomed love, then this manga is a must-read. I only wish it was more accessible in English, as it truly deserves a wider audience.
In short, Hanatsukihime Vol. 1 is a beautifully written and illustrated story that strikes a perfect balance between romance, adventure, and mystery. Hibiki has crafted a tale that lingers long after you’ve finished reading.
What makes this manga stand out is the relationship between Lys and Siva, her long-time companion. Their bond is one of the emotional highlights of the series, portrayed with depth and nuance. There’s a tenderness in their interactions that balances the darker elements of the plot. The way they support each other through their shared burdens, despite the looming threat of death, is one of the manga's most compelling aspects.
The setting deserves a special mention too. Hibiki weaves an Arabian Nights-inspired backdrop filled with mystery and enchantment. The aesthetic is simply beautiful, with deserts, mysterious princes, and spirits that evoke a sense of timeless fantasy. The art complements the setting perfectly, with delicate linework and stunning visuals that bring the world to life in ways that are both dreamlike and haunting.
The pacing of the story is well-crafted, though it’s only the first volume there’s enough intrigue and emotional payoff to keep you turning the pages. The action sequences, while not overwhelming, are engaging and dynamic, and the twists and turns in the plot kept me on my toes. Even though the series is short, only two volumes, there’s a satisfying depth to the story, and I appreciate that it doesn’t overstay its welcome. It’s the kind of story where every moment feels earned.
As a fan of dark fantasy and character-driven stories, Hanatsukihime immediately became a favorite. It’s the kind of series that doesn’t rely solely on shock value or plot gimmicks but instead focuses on the emotional journey of its characters and the world they inhabit. If you enjoy tales of demons, contracts, and doomed love, then this manga is a must-read. I only wish it was more accessible in English, as it truly deserves a wider audience.
In short, Hanatsukihime Vol. 1 is a beautifully written and illustrated story that strikes a perfect balance between romance, adventure, and mystery. Hibiki has crafted a tale that lingers long after you’ve finished reading.
December 8, 2015
A história de Hanatsuki-hime é curta e simples. As personagens vão sendo inseridas gradualmente, bem como a forma como nos é explicada a relação e passado de Lys e Siva, os protagonistas, que é feita através de feedbacks. No início de cada capítulo, é feito pelo narrador, um resumo da história de Lys e de como ela conseguiu a marca no peito, o que, na minha opinião, era desnecessário. Algo que também é, de um certo modo, repetitivo, é a forma como, em todos os capítulos, Lys se depara em situações de perigo e Siva a salva. Embora isso tenha-me aborrecido um pouco, gostei da história, especialmente da parte em que fala dos hanatsukis e dos demónios. Também há certos aspectos que não são muito coerentes ao longo da história e, geralmente, isso acontece nos momentos em que Lys fica em perigo e Siva vai em seu salvamento, algo que achei um pouco forçado na história.
Quanto aos personagens, gostei de Lys e da sua maneira alegre e sincera de ser, apesar de ser uma personagem cliché de manga shoujo, e também de Thor, o génio que passa a viajar com Lys e Siva, mas foi este último que me conquistou realmente. Desde o início da história, Siva mostra ser misterioso e obscuro, embora só mais para a frente se descubra o porquê. Porém, tenho pena que nenhuma das personagens tenha sido aprofundada. Mesmo com os flashbacks e com os pormenores que nos vão sendo revelados sobre os protagonistas, a única coisa que parece palpável, é a relação entre os dois e o carinho que ambos sentem um pelo outro.
Esse é outro aspecto que deixou-me a pensar pois, é dado a saber, logo no início, que Lys gosta imenso de Siva e que se preocupa com ele, vendo-o como um pai ou irmão. No entanto, mais à frente, Lys tem atitudes e pensamentos que não são de irmã. E o mesmo acontece com Siva. Não ficou muito claro para mim, o que Siva sente em relação a Lys. Talvez a ideia da autora fosse essa, não sei…
O volume acaba com uma prece de Siva, dando um certo suspense ao final.
Em suma, Hanatsuki-hime é um shoujo leve e de fantasia, com uma história bonita mas curta algo apressada, o que faz com que os personagens e certos aspectos não sejam aprofundados. Na minha opinião, a arte é bastante bonita, chamando a nossa atenção para os olhos dos personagens.
Apesar de não ser um dos meus mangas favoritos, entreteve-me e confesso que estou curiosa para saber como irá acabar a história de Siva e Lys.
Quanto aos personagens, gostei de Lys e da sua maneira alegre e sincera de ser, apesar de ser uma personagem cliché de manga shoujo, e também de Thor, o génio que passa a viajar com Lys e Siva, mas foi este último que me conquistou realmente. Desde o início da história, Siva mostra ser misterioso e obscuro, embora só mais para a frente se descubra o porquê. Porém, tenho pena que nenhuma das personagens tenha sido aprofundada. Mesmo com os flashbacks e com os pormenores que nos vão sendo revelados sobre os protagonistas, a única coisa que parece palpável, é a relação entre os dois e o carinho que ambos sentem um pelo outro.
Esse é outro aspecto que deixou-me a pensar pois, é dado a saber, logo no início, que Lys gosta imenso de Siva e que se preocupa com ele, vendo-o como um pai ou irmão. No entanto, mais à frente, Lys tem atitudes e pensamentos que não são de irmã. E o mesmo acontece com Siva. Não ficou muito claro para mim, o que Siva sente em relação a Lys. Talvez a ideia da autora fosse essa, não sei…
O volume acaba com uma prece de Siva, dando um certo suspense ao final.
Em suma, Hanatsuki-hime é um shoujo leve e de fantasia, com uma história bonita mas curta algo apressada, o que faz com que os personagens e certos aspectos não sejam aprofundados. Na minha opinião, a arte é bastante bonita, chamando a nossa atenção para os olhos dos personagens.
Apesar de não ser um dos meus mangas favoritos, entreteve-me e confesso que estou curiosa para saber como irá acabar a história de Siva e Lys.
May 10, 2018
A really cute and fun manga. I like Lys and how spunky she is. She doesn't let many things drag her down. Siva is also an interesting character, but I could tell who he was really suppose to be pretty early on. The rest of the characters are interesting and help add to this already short story.
March 25, 2014
Selalu suka karya Wataru Hibiki ♡
Apalagi yang kali ini beda.. tentang Fantasy Arabian story.. Jadi ya kayak dongeng-dongeng Arabian gitu :"
Walau nggak banyak hal mengejutkan di cerita ini, karena sedari awal aku sudah tahu dimana kah Raja Iblisnya Iis berada X))
Btw Wataru Hibiki kayaknya memang suka banget ya menciptakan tokoh cowok dengan image 'Raja Iblis' hehe.
Di komik ini, gambarnya Wataru Hibiki cantik, dan makin apik dari yang sebelum-sebelumnya. Jadi makin sukaaaa... karena Shiva gantengggg bangettnhihihi :"
Kagetnya pas buka GR, ternyata ini ada seri selanjutnya?? Dan yg ini nomor 1?? :O
Omaigod... Tapi kok di komikku gak ada tulisan berseri ya?? Gak ada angka '1'nya jugaaaa! Cuma kayak oneshoot aja gituu.
Arrrghhhh... pokoknya aku kudu cari seri lanjutannya!!!
Emang sih ending yang sekarang agak gantung (walau sebenarnya nggak juga).. tapi juga bagus kok kalau endingnya digambarkan 'seperti ini' saja. Karena aku sendiri lebih suka ending yg seperti ini.. aku nggak mau tahu bagaimana kelanjutan hubungan Iis dan Shiva! >_<
Tadinya kupikir sipengarang dah sengaja buat ending seperti itu. Lagipula dia juga sudah dengan sangat pintar memberi 'clue' ke pembaca agar bisa memperkirakan bagaimana lanjutan hubungan mereka kelak kiranya, tanpa harus benar-benar menceritakan 'akhirnya'. >_<
Eh...tapi...tapii.. tetap juga sih penasaran sama seri lanjutannyaaa.. :"/
Apalagi yang kali ini beda.. tentang Fantasy Arabian story.. Jadi ya kayak dongeng-dongeng Arabian gitu :"
Walau nggak banyak hal mengejutkan di cerita ini, karena sedari awal aku sudah tahu dimana kah Raja Iblisnya Iis berada X))
Btw Wataru Hibiki kayaknya memang suka banget ya menciptakan tokoh cowok dengan image 'Raja Iblis' hehe.
Di komik ini, gambarnya Wataru Hibiki cantik, dan makin apik dari yang sebelum-sebelumnya. Jadi makin sukaaaa... karena Shiva gantengggg bangettnhihihi :"
Kagetnya pas buka GR, ternyata ini ada seri selanjutnya?? Dan yg ini nomor 1?? :O
Omaigod... Tapi kok di komikku gak ada tulisan berseri ya?? Gak ada angka '1'nya jugaaaa! Cuma kayak oneshoot aja gituu.
Arrrghhhh... pokoknya aku kudu cari seri lanjutannya!!!
Emang sih ending yang sekarang agak gantung (walau sebenarnya nggak juga).. tapi juga bagus kok kalau endingnya digambarkan 'seperti ini' saja. Karena aku sendiri lebih suka ending yg seperti ini.. aku nggak mau tahu bagaimana kelanjutan hubungan Iis dan Shiva! >_<
Tadinya kupikir sipengarang dah sengaja buat ending seperti itu. Lagipula dia juga sudah dengan sangat pintar memberi 'clue' ke pembaca agar bisa memperkirakan bagaimana lanjutan hubungan mereka kelak kiranya, tanpa harus benar-benar menceritakan 'akhirnya'. >_<
Eh...tapi...tapii.. tetap juga sih penasaran sama seri lanjutannyaaa.. :"/
November 10, 2012
This is a really nice Arabian fantasy story which circles around the question whom a heart belongs to and if it's worth making a pact with a demon to live longer. What do you do when you have only a limited time to live, how do you live your life? What happens if the demon no longer desires the contract to be fulfilled, because he has come to appreciate you, your emotions and doesn't want to take your heart back to eat it.
The whole series is finished in two volumes, so the mangaka can concentrate on the most important parts, even as she has a slightly episodic flair (it was her first serial). Lys and Shiva meet prejudice, other people like them - I'm quite impressed how the mangaka manages to keep Lys in the dark about Shiva's true nature. And in time we explore the love of mothers, their past, Shiva's growing appreciation of emotions and the fact that the date for the contract being due is getting nearer and nearer.
I would have given only three stars, because a lot of the story is very light, but the exploration of a similar situation between Malouf and Fatima lifts this volume into four star territory. And the story wouldn't have worked if we hadn't had the other stories to lead up to it.
The whole series is finished in two volumes, so the mangaka can concentrate on the most important parts, even as she has a slightly episodic flair (it was her first serial). Lys and Shiva meet prejudice, other people like them - I'm quite impressed how the mangaka manages to keep Lys in the dark about Shiva's true nature. And in time we explore the love of mothers, their past, Shiva's growing appreciation of emotions and the fact that the date for the contract being due is getting nearer and nearer.
I would have given only three stars, because a lot of the story is very light, but the exploration of a similar situation between Malouf and Fatima lifts this volume into four star territory. And the story wouldn't have worked if we hadn't had the other stories to lead up to it.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 19, 2013
Lys is a unique little girl. When she was born, her heart didn't beat. Her mother, wanting to give Lys at least a little bit of a life, summoned a high level devil and asked for his heart. The devil agreed but only if he got to eat her when she turned sixteen. As the years passed, she meets a young man named Siva one night at the desert. Together they travel as a performing group as Hanatsuki tries to find her devil in the hopes or renegotiating her fate. The story only gets more intense after they meet a ring spirit and an arrogant young prince. Will she find her devil and be allowed to live or will she become devil food?
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I read this story when I was young at the request of a friend. I loved the storyline and the fact that their was no sex scenes but it is still a romance. It is just a feel good story that makes me smile. An added bonus is that the main character is not as ditzy as traditional manga women are and Siva isn't the traditional perverted man either.
WARNINGS
>Some bloody images
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I read this story when I was young at the request of a friend. I loved the storyline and the fact that their was no sex scenes but it is still a romance. It is just a feel good story that makes me smile. An added bonus is that the main character is not as ditzy as traditional manga women are and Siva isn't the traditional perverted man either.
WARNINGS
>Some bloody images
May 15, 2024
Hanatsukihime was one of the earliest stories I´ve read when I started getting into reading manga and it´s been since then an all time favourite to me, so my review might be slightly biased ♡
If I have to categorize it, I would say it´s a dark Shoujo that consists of elements such as demons, contracts and impending death.
The special bond between Lys (humangirl) and Siva (demon/devil) had it´s cute and heartwarming moments and I think this was portrayed very well. Also I´ve really enjoyed the Arabian setting the author chose for the story it was easthetically very pleasing.
Although the manga contained 2 volumes, the story had the needed action and twists so this was well excecuted in my opnion. It's a pity though that this gem hasn't been published in English yet. Sofar it's available in German and Italian, I did requested Seven seas Publisher too consider publishing it in English.
If you are into Shoujo I highly recommend you to give it a try ♡ since it's a short read
If I have to categorize it, I would say it´s a dark Shoujo that consists of elements such as demons, contracts and impending death.
The special bond between Lys (humangirl) and Siva (demon/devil) had it´s cute and heartwarming moments and I think this was portrayed very well. Also I´ve really enjoyed the Arabian setting the author chose for the story it was easthetically very pleasing.
Although the manga contained 2 volumes, the story had the needed action and twists so this was well excecuted in my opnion. It's a pity though that this gem hasn't been published in English yet. Sofar it's available in German and Italian, I did requested Seven seas Publisher too consider publishing it in English.
If you are into Shoujo I highly recommend you to give it a try ♡ since it's a short read
July 1, 2018
Series review: A small manga series about a young girl who was given a devil's heart at birth since hers wasn't beating but the devil will come in sixteen years and eat her heart This is her search for the devil who gave her his heart all those years ago. I'm glad the series wasn't long because there just wasn't enough things to sustain the story any longer than what was created. It was good little read.
April 2, 2020
*full series review*
An interesting concepts! In exchange for keeping her heart beating for sixteen years, Lys' heart has been switched with a devil's. Now attempting for find that devil before her time comes to an end, Lys has some adventures ahead of her.
It's a cute little story! Beautiful art, a little cliche, but it's got its heart in the right place. Love it!
June 27, 2024
me encontre de casualidad con este manga y honestamente sí me gustó (le gustaba todo lo que leía aiqbsjz). no soy profesional ni nada pero el estilo del dibujo me pareció muy bonito. la idea del manga también me parece sumamente interesante, y lys es súper linda. no está para nada mal! quizá a veces se siente un poooco repetitivo, pero es entretenido para pasar el rato! además es cortito, únicamente 2 tomos. creo que vale la pena leerlo :-)
August 15, 2012
Really enjoyed this. A girl is only alive because her mother borrowed the heart of a demon to keep her alive. She can use until she's 16 and then the demon gets to eat her to her his heart back. She's now 15 and is a traveling dancer (set in the ancient middle east) and travels with her companion Siva who may be more than he seems. Feel-good, romance, drama.
May 9, 2014
I really like the idea behind this story, it had such potential but it progressed to quickly doesn't have enough character development. I wasn't able to truly soak it in. Just as quickly i picked it up to read, i had put it down an finished. It was an enjoyable read but just falls short of that 3rd star i'd give a solid 2.5.
September 28, 2014
This manga was super short I got it done in one sitting. It was beautifully illustrated story about the Middle East. It had a pretty girl who is a dancer, and has a curse on her, and her protector....who happens to hide a secret from her. Apparently it is a re telling on a faerie tale but I don't know what tale that Is, but I would love to read it.
April 20, 2015
This review is for the Italian edition.
I love both Lys and Siva and also the little Thor (the genie of the ring), but the story was a bit too short. Anyway, I've read this manga a long time ago in english, and I'm so happy it was published in my country, and it also have a collector's box edition (and I bought that).
I love both Lys and Siva and also the little Thor (the genie of the ring), but the story was a bit too short. Anyway, I've read this manga a long time ago in english, and I'm so happy it was published in my country, and it also have a collector's box edition (and I bought that).
June 25, 2010
When a girl called Lys Lily is born, her heart stops beating so her mother makes a deal with the devil and she is offered life until the age of sixteen.... however she has this flower shaped mark on her chest called a Hanatsuki.....
August 16, 2014
Quick thoughts: Intriguing premise and some nice depth to the main characters, but it's very slow. Especially considering there's only two volumes. The final chapter here picks up quite a bit both in pace and plot, so it'll be interesting to see how volume 2 goes.
May 21, 2020
Honestly not as good as I remember. Still a good manga that should have been translated. If anything this is why I love fan scans because we can get stuff that we never would have even known about without them.
January 20, 2012
LOVED IT!!!!!!!!!!!! ~sigh~
July 7, 2013
This was surprisingly good. A bit of a slow start, but it snowballed into something possitively thrilling. This one would be great to pick up again and read again!
July 3, 2013
I accidentally gave this book 3 stars but now I take it back, it's 1 star because it didn't keep me interested enough to finish reading the whole story.
August 13, 2013
La trama è davvero originale e i disegni solo bellissimi e molto curati...non vedo l'ora di sapere come andrà a finire! *_*
October 25, 2013
I read all of the volumes and enjoyed it. I thought it was enchanting and a great read.
December 21, 2015
i cried ;_; i crieeddd ;___;
hard out tears just fell from my ears >_<
it's so short D: gah! wish it could have been longer
hard out tears just fell from my ears >_<
it's so short D: gah! wish it could have been longer
October 10, 2014
One of the BEST mangas I have ever read. The art is amazing, the story is beautiful, and overall the story is tragic but lovely.
September 12, 2016
love it.
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