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Black Cat [ブラックキャット] #11
Black Cat, Volume 11
Charden and Kyoko have deserted Creed's Apostles of the Stars and joined up with Train and Sven. But it won't be easy to protect them, since Train has been shot by a nanotech bullet that turns him into a little boy. Rinslet goes in search of Dr. Tearju, who developed Creed's nanotechnology and may be the only one who can return Train to normal. But will Rinslet find the doctor before Creed or Chronos finds Train?
200 pages, Paperback
First published February 16, 2005
About the author
Kentaro Yabuki
211 books142 followersAlso known as 矢吹 健太朗.
He is a Japanese manga artist. His mentor was Takeshi Obata, the illustrator of Death Note, Hikaru no Go and Bakuman.
Yabuki is best known for his series Black Cat which ran from 2000 to 2004 in Weekly Shōnen Jump and later adapted into an anime. Since 2004, he has only been working as illustrator to works written by other authors. Most notably on the series To Love-Ru alongside his former assistant Saki Hasemi.
He is a Japanese manga artist. His mentor was Takeshi Obata, the illustrator of Death Note, Hikaru no Go and Bakuman.
Yabuki is best known for his series Black Cat which ran from 2000 to 2004 in Weekly Shōnen Jump and later adapted into an anime. Since 2004, he has only been working as illustrator to works written by other authors. Most notably on the series To Love-Ru alongside his former assistant Saki Hasemi.
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June 30, 2014
After reading the NAIL-BITING, GRIPPING and SHOCKING tenth volume to Kentaro Yabuki’s famous “Black Cat” series, I just had to pick up the eleventh volume to this series called “Black Cat Volume 11: The Promise” and I was just as blown away by this volume as I was with the previous one!
When Creed accidentally shoots Train with a new nanotech bullet that would have transformed anyone into a monster, it turns out that the effects of the bullet transformed Train into a young child instead. So, in order to get Train back to normal, Sven, Eve and Rinslet would have to find the mysterious doctor, Dr. Tearju who was responsible for creating Creed’s nanotechnology, and convince her to change Train back. Unfortunately, since Kyoko and Charden have left Creed’s Apostles of the Stars and Charden decides to leave Kyoko in Train’s care, Chronos is more determined than ever to take down Kyoko and Charden and it is up to Train to protect Kyoko at all costs!
But, will this cost Train his only chance to get back to normal?
Kentaro Yabuki’s writing continues to amaze me as all of the characters are written extremely well and the character development done with Kyoko was done brilliantly! I have always loved Kyoko’s ditzy and carefree personality as it brings so much humor to an otherwise dark series. But in this volume, we get to see a side of Kyoko that we had never seen before as she is shown being determined in keeping her promise to Train to not hurt anyone out of anger, even though it is obvious that she is having a hard time with keeping this promise. I loved seeing this intense side to Kyoko as it made her into a fully dimensional character who was taught to unleash her anger through her powers, but with Train’s help, she was able to learn how to control her emotions without hurting anyone. It was also interesting in seeing that two of Chronos’ members, Number IV and Number VIII, were so bent on destroying Kyoko and Train, that they had no concerns about harming innocent people as it showed that even though the Chronos organization ruled over half the world and are trying to keep everything in line, they are possibly no better than Creed’s Apostles of the Stars who also want to shape the world into their own vision of a world with no corruption. Kentaro Yabuki’s artwork is fantastic as all of the characters are drawn realistically and also glow off the pages, which brings life to the artwork. I especially loved the way that Kentaro Yabuki drew the characters’ facial expressions as they reflect the characters’ emotions extremely well, especially whenever the characters are being threatened or are being serious in a situation.
For those of you who do not like gory violence, there is some violence in this volume, especially when Train fights against the Chronos numbers IV and VIII. During that battle, there are many scenes where the Chronos numbers slash at Train with their daggers, cutting into his body and drawing lots of blood and that might disturb some readers who do not like seeing blood in books.
Overall, “Black Cat Volume 11: The Promise” is a brilliant volume about redemption that anyone who is a huge “Black Cat” fan will enjoy immensely!
Review is also on: Rabbit Ears Book Blog
When Creed accidentally shoots Train with a new nanotech bullet that would have transformed anyone into a monster, it turns out that the effects of the bullet transformed Train into a young child instead. So, in order to get Train back to normal, Sven, Eve and Rinslet would have to find the mysterious doctor, Dr. Tearju who was responsible for creating Creed’s nanotechnology, and convince her to change Train back. Unfortunately, since Kyoko and Charden have left Creed’s Apostles of the Stars and Charden decides to leave Kyoko in Train’s care, Chronos is more determined than ever to take down Kyoko and Charden and it is up to Train to protect Kyoko at all costs!
But, will this cost Train his only chance to get back to normal?
Kentaro Yabuki’s writing continues to amaze me as all of the characters are written extremely well and the character development done with Kyoko was done brilliantly! I have always loved Kyoko’s ditzy and carefree personality as it brings so much humor to an otherwise dark series. But in this volume, we get to see a side of Kyoko that we had never seen before as she is shown being determined in keeping her promise to Train to not hurt anyone out of anger, even though it is obvious that she is having a hard time with keeping this promise. I loved seeing this intense side to Kyoko as it made her into a fully dimensional character who was taught to unleash her anger through her powers, but with Train’s help, she was able to learn how to control her emotions without hurting anyone. It was also interesting in seeing that two of Chronos’ members, Number IV and Number VIII, were so bent on destroying Kyoko and Train, that they had no concerns about harming innocent people as it showed that even though the Chronos organization ruled over half the world and are trying to keep everything in line, they are possibly no better than Creed’s Apostles of the Stars who also want to shape the world into their own vision of a world with no corruption. Kentaro Yabuki’s artwork is fantastic as all of the characters are drawn realistically and also glow off the pages, which brings life to the artwork. I especially loved the way that Kentaro Yabuki drew the characters’ facial expressions as they reflect the characters’ emotions extremely well, especially whenever the characters are being threatened or are being serious in a situation.
For those of you who do not like gory violence, there is some violence in this volume, especially when Train fights against the Chronos numbers IV and VIII. During that battle, there are many scenes where the Chronos numbers slash at Train with their daggers, cutting into his body and drawing lots of blood and that might disturb some readers who do not like seeing blood in books.
Overall, “Black Cat Volume 11: The Promise” is a brilliant volume about redemption that anyone who is a huge “Black Cat” fan will enjoy immensely!
Review is also on: Rabbit Ears Book Blog
August 11, 2018
This one wasn't as memorable a volume as others have been but was still entertaining.
I wasn't keen on the sexualisation of the young female characters Eve and Kyoko (who I thought was Rinslet at first) on the cover, but I really liked the softer colour scheme of it.
There was a point reading this where I full on chuckled. I just find it crazy how two characters can be fighting one minute and then stop to watch somebody else have a fighting scene. It's so unbelievable but it's something I've sort of grown to love in manga as it happens in at least one scene in any given volume haha
Pick it up, give it a go and enjoy! >(^_^)<
Gén
I wasn't keen on the sexualisation of the young female characters Eve and Kyoko (who I thought was Rinslet at first) on the cover, but I really liked the softer colour scheme of it.
There was a point reading this where I full on chuckled. I just find it crazy how two characters can be fighting one minute and then stop to watch somebody else have a fighting scene. It's so unbelievable but it's something I've sort of grown to love in manga as it happens in at least one scene in any given volume haha
Pick it up, give it a go and enjoy! >(^_^)<
Gén
May 20, 2017
Another good volume.
March 12, 2021
Oh heck yeah a volume all about Kyoko! She's turned into a good character now, no more Apostle-ing! Of course, Chronos is still after her, and with Train being in a kid's body (with less physical power and ability to gunsling) it's not looking to good for her. As Train, Sven, and Eve fight off the pair of Chrono numbers trying to kill Kyoko, she has to make a choice... use her incredible Tao powers to murder them instantly, or be that good person Train is convinced she is and hold back? It's a neat way to introduce more of the Chrono numbers, give Kyoko a proper arc, and show the weaknesses of Train's new form
I assume that Train is going to reverse this condition in the coming volumes, and maybe come out of this with some new powers to boot, but this allows Kentaro Yabuki to lower the stakes a bit and reign in the strength of the characters without lessening the weight of the overall plot. Overall, one of the better volumes of Black Cat in my opinion for its ability to juggle the cast and its self-contained battle arc.
I assume that Train is going to reverse this condition in the coming volumes, and maybe come out of this with some new powers to boot, but this allows Kentaro Yabuki to lower the stakes a bit and reign in the strength of the characters without lessening the weight of the overall plot. Overall, one of the better volumes of Black Cat in my opinion for its ability to juggle the cast and its self-contained battle arc.
May 17, 2018
While there's some character development in this volume, Kyoko immediately becomes less interesting the more time is spent around her. The small storyline infatuation does not help, and is only made slightly interesting by the battle that largely ends as all the rest have - a lack of consequences is starting to permeate the series in a less than fulfilling way.
March 9, 2020
This Kid!Train arc makes me sad because it seems like such a "we don't have any inspiration" thing to do. 😓💨
The big fight was okay, a decent introduction to these two new Chrono Numbers, but it ended in a bit of a cop out... I do like Kyoko, though, so always happy to have her in the spotlight.
I like Rinslet x Jenos so I'm glad they gave us some (small) interaction between them in this volume.
The big fight was okay, a decent introduction to these two new Chrono Numbers, but it ended in a bit of a cop out... I do like Kyoko, though, so always happy to have her in the spotlight.
I like Rinslet x Jenos so I'm glad they gave us some (small) interaction between them in this volume.
April 12, 2016
I hate seeing Train suffer...
March 5, 2024
While the fights are intense and I do enjoy them it’s a little silly how Kyoko sits on the sideline in the WAY that she does. I’m all about fulfilling promises, but this chick has proven she’s a tested and true fighter, let her go wild. This is Black Cat after all. Minor complaint (I have the benefit of knowing why these promises are made/important). Eve got to kick ass and that makes up for it a bit.
The art style’s not really gonna change, y’know? Why bother restating that I like it each volume? HOWEVER, each time a character is introduced I fall in love with their designs and the weapons they wield, it’s like a precursor to Organization XIII in Kingdom Hearts II.
The humor had some good timing in this one :D
For those not familiar with manga or anime-nostalgia, the ratings for Black Cat that I give are totally biased. XD
The art style’s not really gonna change, y’know? Why bother restating that I like it each volume? HOWEVER, each time a character is introduced I fall in love with their designs and the weapons they wield, it’s like a precursor to Organization XIII in Kingdom Hearts II.
The humor had some good timing in this one :D
For those not familiar with manga or anime-nostalgia, the ratings for Black Cat that I give are totally biased. XD
December 27, 2022
This was a quick and funny book. It had a fast pace fight and I love how each character reacts to Train now being in the form of a child interesting and hilarious. Yet I also love how Train has to both improvise and adjust to his current condition during the fight and how it was resolved. Yet I did find the ending very interesting too.
July 12, 2021
Jilid ini berpusat pada Kyoko yang mulai berubah :))
Senangnya, karaena karakter ini cukup banyak diminati pembaca.
Senangnya, karaena karakter ini cukup banyak diminati pembaca.
July 24, 2025
Cliff hanger at the end so onto the next
April 14, 2016
Train left underground organization Chronos to live his life on his own terms - two years later, he's working with his partner Sven as a sweeper. The action scenes are well-choreographed, the art is great, and the plot is easy to follow and (mostly) believable.
Not such a big fan of the cover, though. I mean, Eve is 12. Should we really be sexualizing 12 year-olds? Seems a little creepy to me. And while we're on this note, I sort of question why ever female becomes semi-useless once she converts to Train's side. Why can't Kyoko fight, but not kill, like Sven and Train do? Why does she have to stop fighting entirely? Can't she control her powers? It just seems unfair.
But as always, the action scenes are great. Few series pull of well-balanced action, and this is one of them.
Not such a big fan of the cover, though. I mean, Eve is 12. Should we really be sexualizing 12 year-olds? Seems a little creepy to me. And while we're on this note, I sort of question why ever female becomes semi-useless once she converts to Train's side. Why can't Kyoko fight, but not kill, like Sven and Train do? Why does she have to stop fighting entirely? Can't she control her powers? It just seems unfair.
But as always, the action scenes are great. Few series pull of well-balanced action, and this is one of them.
January 18, 2014
I like that Kyoko holds out on her promise to Train, and that Train is still an adorable squirt. I just wonder what is going through No. I's mind when she interviews all these people. You would think that it would require a lot more than that to be able to see No. I, but she just invites people in to talk to her and show off her swordsman skill. Her tests are pretty fair, but I just can't help but wonder what is going on with her.
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April 18, 2008
I find kyoko to be really annoying............. Train's mineee!
November 23, 2008
One of my all time favorite manga series!
September 6, 2014
I like how Kyoko and Train interact, quite entertaining.
September 28, 2014
Kyoko makes an important promise!
March 29, 2017
This one was pretty cute. The comedy was fantastic. I love that Train just doesn't care about much of anything while all his friends are super serious.
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