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Simoun
150 pages, Paperback
Published September 16, 2006
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September 5, 2016
Si esto fuera un fanfiction habría pasado desapercibido, pero supongo que el manga le da otro toque. No es como que tenga demasiado argumento y es más bien sweet (más que el anime según su propio autor).
May 15, 2016
I watched the anime for Simoun many years ago, and I was curious as to see if the manga was any good.
The manga is pretty short (3 chapters + intermission), but even with that, there is a complete story in this one. I am not entirely sure if the manga can be appreciated a lot if you haven't watched the anime. They do explain some stuff, but not everything, so I can imagine it might be very confusing to readers who haven't watched the anime. And while this story tells us clearly about the meeting between Aer and Neviril, it was just a bit too fast at times, and they don't really explain the pairings or why the girls need to fly, what the whole choir thing is and several other things.
I am also still not sure if I would classify this manga as Yuri/Shoujo Ai. Considering the fact everyone is born as female and they have to wait until they are 15 before they can choose between being male or female. If it was a normal world, where people are born male or female, and all the females still decide to kiss/be in relationship with other females, then I would have seen this as Yuri/Shoujo Ai. But now? Not so much, especially considering that many females might turn male when they have a chance.
The art is gorgeous, it is really a feast for the eye. The anime also was quite beautiful, but I have to say the manga tops it all. I just couldn't stop watching all the pretty details or how the "girls" looked. The mangaka really did their best on it.
The story, as I said, is complete, and I am happy they managed to get that done in 3 chapters. I was a bit worried that it would end up open-ended, but luckily everything is resolved.
I didn't particularly like Mamani, I think she was a stuck-up bitch. And sure, she has her problems, but come on. No need to act all entitled and stuff.
Also plus-points to Aer's hair. Wow, it looked already a bit over the top with those buns, but when her hair is loose, it looks like her hair is alive. :)
Would I recommend this manga? Yes, and no. Yes, if you saw the anime and are curious about some more Simoun stuff. No, if you haven't seen the anime.
Review first posted at http://twirlingbookprincess.com/
The manga is pretty short (3 chapters + intermission), but even with that, there is a complete story in this one. I am not entirely sure if the manga can be appreciated a lot if you haven't watched the anime. They do explain some stuff, but not everything, so I can imagine it might be very confusing to readers who haven't watched the anime. And while this story tells us clearly about the meeting between Aer and Neviril, it was just a bit too fast at times, and they don't really explain the pairings or why the girls need to fly, what the whole choir thing is and several other things.
I am also still not sure if I would classify this manga as Yuri/Shoujo Ai. Considering the fact everyone is born as female and they have to wait until they are 15 before they can choose between being male or female. If it was a normal world, where people are born male or female, and all the females still decide to kiss/be in relationship with other females, then I would have seen this as Yuri/Shoujo Ai. But now? Not so much, especially considering that many females might turn male when they have a chance.
The art is gorgeous, it is really a feast for the eye. The anime also was quite beautiful, but I have to say the manga tops it all. I just couldn't stop watching all the pretty details or how the "girls" looked. The mangaka really did their best on it.
The story, as I said, is complete, and I am happy they managed to get that done in 3 chapters. I was a bit worried that it would end up open-ended, but luckily everything is resolved.
I didn't particularly like Mamani, I think she was a stuck-up bitch. And sure, she has her problems, but come on. No need to act all entitled and stuff.
Also plus-points to Aer's hair. Wow, it looked already a bit over the top with those buns, but when her hair is loose, it looks like her hair is alive. :)
Would I recommend this manga? Yes, and no. Yes, if you saw the anime and are curious about some more Simoun stuff. No, if you haven't seen the anime.
Review first posted at http://twirlingbookprincess.com/
March 9, 2012
The concept of this is an intriguing one: there's some kind of a war on, and there are angelic looking crafts piloted by young women. All the young, in fact, are women - in their fifteenth year girls go to a Spring where they are assigned a permanent gender, either of their choice, or as a surprise.
With all that going on, there is the potential for excitement. Unfortunately, all that really happens is that the characters sit around talking about their feelings in vaguely poetic ways, and staring at the sky. *Literally* staring at the sky. And asking each other if they are staring at the sky. War? What war? Oh, yeah, some characters never shown on page are dead, but apart from that, the war doesn't really impinge. Flying a warcraft, it seems is all about *the sky* and *flying high*, not a life and death battle or anything like that.
At least their hair looks pretty while they do it. There are some really nice hairstyles in Simoun. Just not a lot going on.
With all that going on, there is the potential for excitement. Unfortunately, all that really happens is that the characters sit around talking about their feelings in vaguely poetic ways, and staring at the sky. *Literally* staring at the sky. And asking each other if they are staring at the sky. War? What war? Oh, yeah, some characters never shown on page are dead, but apart from that, the war doesn't really impinge. Flying a warcraft, it seems is all about *the sky* and *flying high*, not a life and death battle or anything like that.
At least their hair looks pretty while they do it. There are some really nice hairstyles in Simoun. Just not a lot going on.
January 14, 2017
I loved the art style, and in a few short chapters HH for me to love all the characters, especially Aelle. Aelle made me feel strong as a woman. The stuff about gender (and how unimportant it is!) is fantastic. Dreams are more important than cultural roles.
The reason I'm giving it 4 stars is that you need to have working knowledge of the Simoun anime before you read this. I wish it had had a summary. It also goes over the characters' feelings too many times on occasion. But there was some great wisdom and relationships, and by and large I really enjoyed it.
The reason I'm giving it 4 stars is that you need to have working knowledge of the Simoun anime before you read this. I wish it had had a summary. It also goes over the characters' feelings too many times on occasion. But there was some great wisdom and relationships, and by and large I really enjoyed it.
January 24, 2016
Pertama-tama, saya harus bilang kalau tidak semua anime jadi manga atau kebalikannya itu bencana. Komik ini salah satunya. Walaupun bisa dibilang jungkir balik, toh ceritanya tetap bagus.
Kalimat pembuka dalam manga ini akan jadi salah satu quote favorit saya sepanjang masa.
Kalimat pembuka dalam manga ini akan jadi salah satu quote favorit saya sepanjang masa.
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