フラウ・ファウスト（４）

フラウ・ファウスト [Frau Faust] #4

by Kore Yamazaki, ヤマザキコレ

契約が終わったはずの不死者と悪魔、
100年をかけた再会のためのダークファンタジー、第4巻!

人造生物・ニコの
身体を直すために立ち寄った街で、
因縁の悪魔・イーノーに襲撃されるヨハンナ。メフィストフェレス復活を阻もうとする教会は、秘密裏にイーノーとある少女を契約させていた。仲間たちが奮闘するも、ヨハンナは聖都へ連れ去られ……!?
引き裂かれた兄妹。蘇るかつて契約した悪魔との記憶。最後の地・聖都で、悪魔をめぐる企みが交錯する──!!


「人間に悪魔は消せないのよ? 悪魔がそれを望まなければ」人造生物・ニコの身体を直すために立ち寄った街で、因縁の悪魔・イーノーに襲撃されるヨハンナ。メフィストフェレス復活を阻もうとする教会は、秘密裏にイーノーとある少女を契約させていた。仲間たちが奮闘するも、ヨハンナは聖都へ連れ去られ……!? 契約が終わったはずの不死者と悪魔、100年をかけた再会のためのダークファンタジー、第4巻!

Genres: Manga, Fantasy, Josei, Graphic Novels, Supernatural, Comics, Young Adult

160 pages, Comic

First published June 7, 2017

About the author

Name (in native language) : ヤマザキコレ

Born in Hokkaido. Also known as Yamao Mitsu.

Reviews

[Vi · Rating 5 out of 5]

My new favorite manga.

[Bibliothecat · Rating 3 out of 5]

Review for complete series

I usually like shorter and compact series but I feel as though Frau Faust would have needed to be at least twice as long as it actually is to deliver what it's trying to achieve. As a premise, this is a very interesting series - it's a gender flipped retelling auf Faust and will likely appeal to readers of Yamazaki's other work The Ancient Magus' Bride. It has the same dark undertones and folklore, loveable but also macabre characters and plenty of great artwork to go around, even if the character art itself doesn't appeal to me personally quite as much.

While the premise itself was a good, I found that everything moved too fast and a lot was left unexplained. Given all the other high ratings, perhaps I am just missing the point here but I didn't even understand most character's motivations. I don't understand Faust's motives nor what her exact relationship with the demon Mephisto was about - it is implied that were was romance from both sides yet we didn't get any glimpse into when or how that came about. I don't understand their contract and I don't understand all that Mephisto did afterwards. I never fully understood Lorenzo and Anastasia's situation - I understood that both siblings were trying to protect each other but I don't understand why their aunt felt the need to keep them in check in the first place - I kept waiting for some great reveal about that, especially given that Lorenzo always hides his face, another thing we never get an explanation for. Vito's main motivation seems to be that he wants to help Lorenzo but we never get to understand that to any particularly deep level either. I could go on and on about this for every other character.

It just feels like so much is missing which is a real shame because the idea and characters could have delivered something much better. The ending is also so vague, I have actually no idea what happened. I think I shall sign this off by saying that this series has simply left me confused. If anyone has answers to all my questions, I beg thee please to explain.

[Lynn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Today's manga post is Frau Faust, Vol. 4 by Kore Yamazaki. It is 160 pages long and is published by Kodansha Comics. The cover has Faust, Marion, and Mephistopheles on it. As it is the fourth in the series, you need to have read the first three volumes to understand the story. There is no foul language, no sex, and mild violence in this manga. The story is told from third person close of Faust. There Be Spoilers Ahead.
From the back of the manga- The Devil you know
After a surprise reappearance by a recently defeated demon, Johanna and her companions find themselves under attack. The demon Ino has been ordered to capture Dr. Faust, and this time, nothing will stop Ino from accomplishing her goal. Soon, Johanna finds herself in the heart of enemy territory, but the Doctor's smirk as she faces her captors seems to suggest that the series of events leading to defeat may have all been according to plan...

Review- We start with Faust and co. running from trouble and into the demon Ino. Faust gets taken into the cathedral where Mephistopheles' head is. But she is very hurt and passes out. Then we get to see more of her past as she remembers in her dreams. Everything is starting to wrap up with all the threads coming together, from who is pulling Ino's strings to what really happened to Faust. Faust is no fool, she knows that she is running out of time and she is willing to do whatever is takes. The art continues to be wonderful and a wonderful addition to the story telling. I am looking forward to seeing how everything ends.

I give this volume a Four out of Five stars. I get nothing for my review and I bought this manga with my own money.

[Rereader · Rating 5 out of 5]

This volume really drives home the hypocrisy in the church as well as how damaging that hypocrisy is. Watching Faust converse with Anastasia about how she got to this point is entertaining but heartbreaking. Anastasia is literally a pawn to the church, a disposable person should she not do her rightful duties, and it’s all the more heartbreaking when you get her backstory. What I love, though, is that Faust shows her no sympathy and calls her out on her actions. Faust is no saint, but she made sure she had as much control over her actions and decisions so she would have little regret later on. Seeing someone be so easily manipulated by a hypocritical authority infuriates her but pushes her forward. I truly adore Faust and love the interactions she has with others. You get to see so many different sides and all of them come together to make a remarkable character. Can’t wait for volume 5!

[Doc · Rating 4 out of 5]

With the demon who was foiled in the last volume discovering Faust the action is picked up as it turns out the demon is under contract to capture Faust and she intends to do it no matter what. This includes Mephistopheles attacking her, Golem attacks, and As taking actions to protect Sarah. However Faust is smiling when she is eventually caught as she finds the truth behind a dangerous game played by members of the church and learns more about the man Lorenzo and his past. We also get to see Now exhausted we also get to see more about Faust's past as captivity causes her troubled sleep which of course lead to another cliff hanger as Faust finds herself with a delicate soul to take care of. :)

One of my favorite moments would have to be Faust discovering the big bad that orchestrated her capture and verbally lets her have it even calling he a brat. :)

[Kristin · Rating 2 out of 5]

After a nice jump in quality in volume three we're right back to crappy cliffhangers and non-characters. Nonsense actions and non-stakes have plagued this series and I was surprised to learn that the next volume will be the last. Up until now, I thought some of the wheel spinning and vague plot points were to set up to spin off into more storylines down the road.

[Zian B. · Rating 4 out of 5]

This volume further shows that those in power, especially when involved in the church, cannot be trusted. I really enjoyed learning about a few background characters more through the flashbacks. Also, the flashback showing more of Johanna’s past and seeing her return to her hometown, hurt me deeply. I’m very curious to see what happens in this last volume and how the manga series wraps up.

[Kate · Rating 3 out of 5]

This volume was a step back for me. I couldn't keep the timelines straight between flashbacks to the past and the present day events. That said, it's still an intriguing story and I'm curious to see how it concludes in the next and final volume.

[Caitlin ~WordsAreMyForte~ · Rating 4 out of 5]

This installment focused primarily on three characters in particular and develops their stories--Lorenzo and his sister, and Faust's childhood friend. Through that, Kore Yamazaki is guiding us into understanding Faust on a deeper, psychological level.

[Elaine Ker · Rating 3 out of 5]

J'ai du mal à croire qu'on s'approche de la fin... l'histoire avance peu, mais j'aime le développement des personnages
on a un 2e personnage saphique mais encore une fois son histoire est tragique donc je suis un peu contrariée...

[Rachel · Rating 3 out of 5]

This volume was a bit of a mess. It switches between the past and the present, and some of the characters look alike or change their costumes, so it was hard to differentiate. I still enjoyed it but felt like it was rushed.

[nidah05 (SleepDreamWrite) · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good volume.

[Amy · Rating 3 out of 5]

I kinda like the dynamics between female characters and friendships.

[Loz · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ridiculous angsty drama. Just what I like. Beautiful art!

[R · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing and beautiful. Johanna swears more in this volume but she is also in some bad situations. I love this series. One more to wrap it all up! I can't wait to read it!

[poet · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'll say what everyone else is thinking but is too scared to say: Mephisto is sexier without his head.

[DJL · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 star rating.

[Lindsay · Rating 4 out of 5]

We're setting up for end game here.

[Cha.len.novels · Rating 3 out of 5]

puppets and demon contracts

[Jordan · Rating 3 out of 5]

2.75

[Erin Sharp · Rating 4 out of 5]

4-4.5

[Lu · Rating 5 out of 5]

Poor Margaret

[David · Rating 4 out of 5]

Continuing misadventures of Johanna Faust, her friends, and does.