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Gantz #25
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Esiste qualcosa dopo la morte? I protagonisti di questo manga sono tutti defunti. Ma invece che in una tomba, si ritrovano dentro una stanza chiusa, in compagnia di una grande sfera che pare faccia da tramite tra i due mondi. I personaggi raggruppati in quel luogo non hanno nulla in comune fra loro e vengono inspiegabilmente riportati nel mondo reale per catturare una creatura misteriosa…
224 pages, Paperback
First published February 19, 2009
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About the author
Hiroya Oku
293 books338 followersHiroya Oku (奥浩哉 Oku Hiroya, born September 16, 1967 in Fukuoka, Fukuoka) is a mangaka who is the creator of Gantz, Zero-One and HEN, all of which have been serialized in Young Jump. He has finished working on his most renowned manga, Gantz, which began in July 2000. His manga often contain explicit violence and gore, as well as sexual situations.
He won the second prize of the Youth Manga Awards in 1988, under the penname Yahiro Kuon.
He designed a character for Namco Bandai's Xbox 360 and Playstation 3 fighting game, Soulcalibur IV named Shura.
He won the second prize of the Youth Manga Awards in 1988, under the penname Yahiro Kuon.
He designed a character for Namco Bandai's Xbox 360 and Playstation 3 fighting game, Soulcalibur IV named Shura.
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February 3, 2024
Finally the Osaka arc is over.
Kei Kurono is revived.
Another Kato lover dies.
And the Osaka team legends are all dead!
Taking all the points they accumulated to the grave, which is sad really this arc had tons of points to go around.
Kei Kurono is revived.
Another Kato lover dies.
And the Osaka team legends are all dead!
Taking all the points they accumulated to the grave, which is sad really this arc had tons of points to go around.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 24, 2018
Okay back on my Gantz run here.
This whole volume is just one big fight. Against the same foe who seems unkillable. But after every single member who survived so far teams up they use their combined tactical fighting to take down the unstoppable-like monster. But that's not all! We see who survived and who didn't make it at the end, a return of an important character, and the end game to the series. That's right folks, mankind is ending soon!
Good: The fights are always pretty great. Some kills in here are pure fucked up and others just gory for the sake of it. The ending was good, set up pieces for this series to continue for sure. Oh, and vampire man became useful for once.
Bad: The shouting, standing still, 9 panels of the same scene, can get a bit annoying. Also, this felt like the LEAST amount of deaths in the series. Interesting.
Overall another balls to the walls action packed volume. While it lost it's shock value it still remains pretty entertaining. A 3 out of 5.
This whole volume is just one big fight. Against the same foe who seems unkillable. But after every single member who survived so far teams up they use their combined tactical fighting to take down the unstoppable-like monster. But that's not all! We see who survived and who didn't make it at the end, a return of an important character, and the end game to the series. That's right folks, mankind is ending soon!
Good: The fights are always pretty great. Some kills in here are pure fucked up and others just gory for the sake of it. The ending was good, set up pieces for this series to continue for sure. Oh, and vampire man became useful for once.
Bad: The shouting, standing still, 9 panels of the same scene, can get a bit annoying. Also, this felt like the LEAST amount of deaths in the series. Interesting.
Overall another balls to the walls action packed volume. While it lost it's shock value it still remains pretty entertaining. A 3 out of 5.
May 14, 2024
Kei finally revived and the new beginning just started!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 10, 2025
Pues se termina el arco de la batalla de Osaka, buen final para esta parte
Al final cierta revelacion que vuelve interesante ver que sigue
4 stars
Al final cierta revelacion que vuelve interesante ver que sigue
4 stars
January 25, 2023
The Osaka arc is my favorite arc of the series up to this point.
June 27, 2022
Volume 25: Chapter 273-280
Phase 2: Katastrophe
Arc 9: Nurarihyon Alien Mission
Nurarihyon regenerates back and start shooting randomly. Takeshi getting shot and lost him arms. Kaze fights Nurarihyon ragefully in order to complete the mission and saves Takeshi. But, he lose. Nurarihyon transformed into its final form and leaves the Tokyo team to hunt down Oka.
At that time, Kato and his remaining team come up with a plan; they will attack Nurarihyon from out of Nurarihyon's senses. Kato stay as a bait. After a while, Nurarihyon arrives with Oka's upper body in its hand. Oka is dead! Kato buy some times, then BOOM! Nurarihyon being attacked from out of its senses. The plan works. Nurarihyon started to shot laser beam randomly. Anzu arrives to save Kato from being beamed, and resulting to her death.
At the critical time, Hikawa comes from Nurarihyon's blind spot to disabling it. Kato used the gravity-like gun to give a final blow. Nurarihyon officially dead. The mission completed and they being transferred to the room. The surviving members for this mission are: Kato, Nishi, Reika, Inaba, Suzuki, Kaze, Takeshi, panda and the two vampires, Hikawa and Chiaki.
Kato got 100 points and revived Kurono. Before they leave, Nishi talk about incoming war. They only have 7 days and 23 hours before it happens.
Phase 2: Katastrophe
Arc 9: Nurarihyon Alien Mission
Nurarihyon regenerates back and start shooting randomly. Takeshi getting shot and lost him arms. Kaze fights Nurarihyon ragefully in order to complete the mission and saves Takeshi. But, he lose. Nurarihyon transformed into its final form and leaves the Tokyo team to hunt down Oka.
At that time, Kato and his remaining team come up with a plan; they will attack Nurarihyon from out of Nurarihyon's senses. Kato stay as a bait. After a while, Nurarihyon arrives with Oka's upper body in its hand. Oka is dead! Kato buy some times, then BOOM! Nurarihyon being attacked from out of its senses. The plan works. Nurarihyon started to shot laser beam randomly. Anzu arrives to save Kato from being beamed, and resulting to her death.
At the critical time, Hikawa comes from Nurarihyon's blind spot to disabling it. Kato used the gravity-like gun to give a final blow. Nurarihyon officially dead. The mission completed and they being transferred to the room. The surviving members for this mission are: Kato, Nishi, Reika, Inaba, Suzuki, Kaze, Takeshi, panda and the two vampires, Hikawa and Chiaki.
Kato got 100 points and revived Kurono. Before they leave, Nishi talk about incoming war. They only have 7 days and 23 hours before it happens.
June 6, 2017
La batalla de Osaka termina al fin, no sin un par de actos heroicos de Kaze y Kato... varios vuelven a la habitación, incluyendo los vampiros, y se permiten un momento de distensión luego de que Kato consiga los 100 puntos y traiga de vuelta a... sorpresa sorpresa (es muy obvio igual). Y por ese momento todo es felicidad hasta que Nishi con su habitual malaondez arruina la fiesta con una noticia funesta.
December 27, 2015
Kei-chan!
July 26, 2020
This is a review of the entire series.
Synopsis: Gantz tells the story of a teenager named Kei Kurono, among others, who die but find themselves brought back in perfectly healthy bodies and forced to participate in a "game" where they must hunt down and kill aliens.
Review: I almost gave up on Gantz several times, but now that I've read it all the way to the end, I'm glad I stuck with it. The beginning is dragged down by repulsive and unlikable characters, a messily paced story, unnecessary sexualization and gratuitous violence without much substance. As it progresses, however, the character development becomes pretty incredible and the growing threat of the enemies feels truly well done. Once the real enemies are revealed, it's mind-blowing how the series had been secretly foreshadowing their arrival from the very beginning.
Although it takes a while, some really good characters are introduced later on in the series and they're the ones that made me want to read to the end. Some characters that were absolutely unbearable in the beginning became polar opposites of their original selves and even made me sympathize with them quite a bit. The protagonist Kei for example, I hated him with all my heart for the first third of the series, he became progressively more likable in the second third of the story and then he evolved into one of the most memorable, unlikely heroes I've ever seen in this storytelling medium throughout the final third. The last third of the series is unbelievably terrifying with some of the most gruesome and disgusting battle/survival scenes in the history of fiction. It's much more bearable and intense in the final third because this time the violence and horror is happening to people we actually care about instead of a bunch of unlikable nobodies.
The final third of the story is what made me feel so glad that I didn't give up on this series. It had me on the edge of my seat more times than I can recall. There are a ton of chapters but they're very short and full of action which makes the series a quick read despite having almost 400 chapters. So even though the first third of the story was kinda bad in my opinion, it doesn't last for long and the payoff that comes after it's over truly impressed me. It's a flawed, thrilling and horrifying action series that takes a while to kick off. When it finally kicks off, however, it kicks off extremely hard.
Synopsis: Gantz tells the story of a teenager named Kei Kurono, among others, who die but find themselves brought back in perfectly healthy bodies and forced to participate in a "game" where they must hunt down and kill aliens.
Review: I almost gave up on Gantz several times, but now that I've read it all the way to the end, I'm glad I stuck with it. The beginning is dragged down by repulsive and unlikable characters, a messily paced story, unnecessary sexualization and gratuitous violence without much substance. As it progresses, however, the character development becomes pretty incredible and the growing threat of the enemies feels truly well done. Once the real enemies are revealed, it's mind-blowing how the series had been secretly foreshadowing their arrival from the very beginning.
Although it takes a while, some really good characters are introduced later on in the series and they're the ones that made me want to read to the end. Some characters that were absolutely unbearable in the beginning became polar opposites of their original selves and even made me sympathize with them quite a bit. The protagonist Kei for example, I hated him with all my heart for the first third of the series, he became progressively more likable in the second third of the story and then he evolved into one of the most memorable, unlikely heroes I've ever seen in this storytelling medium throughout the final third. The last third of the series is unbelievably terrifying with some of the most gruesome and disgusting battle/survival scenes in the history of fiction. It's much more bearable and intense in the final third because this time the violence and horror is happening to people we actually care about instead of a bunch of unlikable nobodies.
The final third of the story is what made me feel so glad that I didn't give up on this series. It had me on the edge of my seat more times than I can recall. There are a ton of chapters but they're very short and full of action which makes the series a quick read despite having almost 400 chapters. So even though the first third of the story was kinda bad in my opinion, it doesn't last for long and the payoff that comes after it's over truly impressed me. It's a flawed, thrilling and horrifying action series that takes a while to kick off. When it finally kicks off, however, it kicks off extremely hard.
October 18, 2020
If you thought the boss alien was overpowered in the previous volume, well, as per the author's usual antics, you ain't seen nothing yet. The way it was taken down... wasn't particularly satisfying, but at least the team actually did some teamwork, when most fights had been mano-a-mano, with team members just watching as teammates launch attacks one at a time. But at least the mission's finally over. As the survivors lick their wounds and cry over lost teammates, well, seeing as the boss was worth straight-up a 100 points, someone got to keep his promise . And just like before, nobody reacts to the two vampires who also survived, despite their ambiguous loyalties during the whole mission. I'm going to guess that this will be the last time we see vampires...
With a final twist at the end, the overarching plot seems to be finally going somewhere, and that's a good thing. I guess one of Nishi's purpose was to show this twist. Somehow I think he'll just die in a lame way like the previous "villain" teammate once his purpose was served. Oh and this whole reviving business is now confirmed to be some sort of cloning or replication.
With a final twist at the end, the overarching plot seems to be finally going somewhere, and that's a good thing. I guess one of Nishi's purpose was to show this twist. Somehow I think he'll just die in a lame way like the previous "villain" teammate once his purpose was served. Oh and this whole reviving business is now confirmed to be some sort of cloning or replication.
February 16, 2024
Aprendiz y lector
Tenemos reseña del tomo 25.
Conn 208 pág.
Por fin termina la gran pelea de Osaka.
Muchos mueren y muchos regresan.
Pero hay una notificación descomunal.
Experiencia:
Ocuparé un dicho para esto "Vamos de mal en peor"
Si había razones para luchar ahora no hay, en cambio hay 1000 y un preguntas sin respuesta.
Siempre hay alguien misterioso al que como lector queremos hagarrar a cachetadas para obtener respuesta pero solo las tendremos al seguir leyendo.
Felicidad, intriga y suspenso invaden este tomo.
Queda poco tiempo... ¿Algo cambiará?
Vamos al siguiente tomo.
Por todo esto y más le doy:
⭐⭐⭐⭐
Tenemos reseña del tomo 25.
Conn 208 pág.
Por fin termina la gran pelea de Osaka.
Muchos mueren y muchos regresan.
Pero hay una notificación descomunal.
Experiencia:
Ocuparé un dicho para esto "Vamos de mal en peor"
Si había razones para luchar ahora no hay, en cambio hay 1000 y un preguntas sin respuesta.
Siempre hay alguien misterioso al que como lector queremos hagarrar a cachetadas para obtener respuesta pero solo las tendremos al seguir leyendo.
Felicidad, intriga y suspenso invaden este tomo.
Queda poco tiempo... ¿Algo cambiará?
Vamos al siguiente tomo.
Por todo esto y más le doy:
⭐⭐⭐⭐
January 23, 2025
How much they try they could not defeat that 100 point alien. He just takes another greater form.
They think of surprise attack on the 100 point alien, and it worked. They won the game.
Chapter-279: Kato is the only one who got 100 points. He revived Kei. Yay!
In the end chapter, Nisan reveals that a nuclear war or some kind of threat is going to come and all of human race will be wiped out. It's just in days!
A woman of age 23 with a son in real world, loved Kato of age 17 in the game and sacrificed herself. Let's see if author brings her up or her child again in this series.
They think of surprise attack on the 100 point alien, and it worked. They won the game.
Chapter-279: Kato is the only one who got 100 points. He revived Kei. Yay!
In the end chapter, Nisan reveals that a nuclear war or some kind of threat is going to come and all of human race will be wiped out. It's just in days!
A woman of age 23 with a son in real world, loved Kato of age 17 in the game and sacrificed herself. Let's see if author brings her up or her child again in this series.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 5, 2018
Por fin el equipo de Gantz (Osaka y Tokio) logran acabar con el mayor y más peligroso enemigo con el que se han enfrentado (hasta ahora), claro, no sin antes perder a casi todos los integrantes de Gantz y dejando a una ciudad en trizas.
Cuando llega la repartición de puntos, Kato revive a Kei y las personas en la habitación se enteran que a la humanidad sólo le quedan poco más de 7 días para ser destruida.
Cuando llega la repartición de puntos, Kato revive a Kei y las personas en la habitación se enteran que a la humanidad sólo le quedan poco más de 7 días para ser destruida.
March 28, 2023
Yamasaki, ¿por qué me hacen esto? Quería ver a Katou feliz con ella, teniendo una familia de cuatro personas: su hija, él, su hermano pequeño y ella. Ya no será posible, ¿no cierto? Bueno, dado que esta esto de revivir a cualquiera, justamente es importante la reflexión que da el maestro de Sakurai: "Termina siendo una banalidad esto de revivir a diestra y siniestra a las personas", y sí, el mismo autor lo entiendo, entonces ¿es impactante realmente su muerte? Sí y no. Sí porque quieres verlos felices, pero no porque sabes que la van a revivir. Nikaido se lo prometió, ¿y para qué van a poner una viñeta entera sólo para eso? No tiene sentido, lo harán. Pero hubiera sido genial que no lo hiciera, y hubiera muerto en otra misión. A veces las cosas también son así en la vida, no se dan como uno quiere.
October 2, 2017
¡Al fin el equipo de Tokio se pone las pilas y vuelve a ser el equipo de tomos anteriores que tanto amo y no unos resignados que solo vagaban por ahí mientras los demás se encargaban de todo! Los extrañé tanto. Además al fin termina esta misión y sabemos qué pasa con Kurono. Parece que el buen Gantz está regresando, espero que el siguiente tomo no me decepcione...
April 14, 2020
all that trouble just to bring back kurono kei??? in my opinion the story would've been better if kei chose number 2 instead of 1. that way he could still be the leader but with a powerful weapon. with his straregy and leadership the osaka arc would be better. but that didn't happen lmao. i wish with kurono getting back in the game the storyline wouldn't be as shitty as this arc.
January 3, 2022
Остання фаза боса була аж занадто вархамерівською. І нарешті командна тактика спрацювала, бо у гантзерів з’явився план.
А ще повернули старого головного героя і пообіцяли різкий поворот у сторону апокаліпсису, до якого лишився тиждень.
У цьому томі художник видав все, що міг і не міг, вийшла неймовірно соковита картинка, хоча тепер динамічні сцени дещо змазано виглядають.
А ще повернули старого головного героя і пообіцяли різкий поворот у сторону апокаліпсису, до якого лишився тиждень.
У цьому томі художник видав все, що міг і не міг, вийшла неймовірно соковита картинка, хоча тепер динамічні сцени дещо змазано виглядають.
September 27, 2017
Gantz 25 is the 25th book in the series where a group of recently deceased people battle aliens, dinosaurs, vampire or what have you. They score points if they survive and can be brought back to life, get new weapons or revive others. This editions is a very fast read and was very entertaining.
September 6, 2017
Good volume.
October 3, 2017
Another good volume.
November 9, 2021
Este arco ha sido el más brutal hasta ahora; por momentos ya era too much.
November 28, 2021
⭐️ 5 ⭐️
Omg omg omg omg
Omg omg omg omg
May 8, 2022
A few days ago I would have never believed I'd be so happy to see Kei but here we are. Also we have like a huge threat now. Humanity's coming to and end o.O?
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 4, 2022
4.5 - Daizaemon and the lil kiddo’s relationship simultaneously shatters and mends my heart
The Osaka Arc was batshit and fantastic
The Osaka Arc was batshit and fantastic
January 30, 2023
As I said of course Kei would be revived.
Thrilled to learn more about this catastrophe that will take place in 7 days
Thrilled to learn more about this catastrophe that will take place in 7 days
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 22, 2024
Hell yea the original squad is back
May 6, 2024
Heavy shi
December 14, 2024
Damn. That was intense. I'm glad (most) of the Tokyo team made it.
October 20, 2025
Big fight with 2 teams trying to take down a 100 point foe. Many casualties. The fight concludes.
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