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パンドラハーツ [Pandora Hearts] #10
Pandora Hearts 10
その扉を開いてはいけない、そこには災いが詰まっているのだから…。100年前のサブリエで禁断の扉を開いたのは、ただ兄を護りたいという一途な願い。その願いは魂を侵食する、愚かで甘美な猛毒のように…。
178 pages, Paperback
First published November 27, 2009
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Jun Mochizuki
160 books926 followersJun Mochizuki (望月淳 Mochizuki Jun) is a Japanese comic artist (manga-ka), best known for the fantasy shounen series Pandora Hearts/パンドラハーツ.
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August 29, 2020
This series is honestly one of the more confusing ones I've ever read but I love it so much. It's really one where you never quite know who the villain is at that moment!!
December 24, 2011
Once again, the main reason I love this series is you never really know who the bad guys are. And this volume just proved it.
I loved all the character development and backstory in this volume. Things seem to be getting pretty intense...and it started to make a little more sense? Haha, I'm not really sure. I'm sure the next volume I'll go back to going "I have no idea what is going on" after I thought I was finally starting to figure it out.
Boy oh boy do I love Break! He is so wonderfully fabulous I can't even help it! I loved when he was like "No! It's just diabeteeeees!" and then outside the font bubble it said "So I've come down with it at laaast!" Hilarious! (and no, before you all freak out, I didn't say diabetes was a laughing matter so calm down or I'll slap a b*tch)
I'm really going to have to wait til the whole series is out and then re-read it all because the months between volumes, I think, is only confusing me more. But this is a great series and I love it!
I loved all the character development and backstory in this volume. Things seem to be getting pretty intense...and it started to make a little more sense? Haha, I'm not really sure. I'm sure the next volume I'll go back to going "I have no idea what is going on" after I thought I was finally starting to figure it out.
Boy oh boy do I love Break! He is so wonderfully fabulous I can't even help it! I loved when he was like "No! It's just diabeteeeees!" and then outside the font bubble it said "So I've come down with it at laaast!" Hilarious! (and no, before you all freak out, I didn't say diabetes was a laughing matter so calm down or I'll slap a b*tch)
I'm really going to have to wait til the whole series is out and then re-read it all because the months between volumes, I think, is only confusing me more. But this is a great series and I love it!
November 21, 2018
The amount of gilbert cuteness in this volumee!!😍😍😫
December 31, 2025
J'aime pas mettre 5 étoiles, mais pandora hearts
October 31, 2012
Okay, so remember how I said I'd never forgive Vincent for what he did to Eko-chan? Well, I still won't forgive him, but reading this volume reminded me of just how difficult a life he's had.
The beauty of this volume is that we re-visit Vincent and Gil's twisted relationship and see how it's driven their choices. One of the things I love about it is it's realistic. Gil isn't so devoted that he doesn't think bad things about his brother, and Vincent isn't so blind that he doesn't realize Gil does resent having to watch over a "child of ill omen". I hesitate calling it weakness, because these are children we're talking about. Children can be very devoted, but they're also naturally self-centered and I like how that conflict is used in this volume to drive the plot.
By the time I'd finished reading their backstory, I felt so sorry for Gil, but also found myself softening toward Vincent. Yes, he's still done terrible things. And yes, it's never good to do use "for somebody else" as an excuse. But when I saw just how twisted his life had been...well, I'm starting to hope for a little redemption for him by the end of this series.
A little.
Tying in to that, we see that one of the things that drives Gil is a need to be everything to his master. And now that Oz is pulling away, now that it's starting to become clear that his world is expanding, leaving Gil behind, that need has begun to drive him crazy. Why? I can't tell you. Let's just say Break figures it out and ends up with a gun pointed at his forehead.
Seriously, if you find yourself in a position where you've been giving to someone for years, then find that their need for your help is gone, I think this volume does a good job of clarifying the confusion and the insane desire to pull your "master" back to you so you can keep serving them. Not being needed can be absolutely terrifying.
Other things I enjoyed in this volume:
* Oz. Dang it, Oz is going through the most incredible transformation in this series. I love how he's starting to voice his pain instead of hiding it, and I love that Alice is the one who's inspiring him to do so. They make the cutest non-romantic couple. :)
* Alice's "kiss". Hopefully, he was able to get some ice on that soon.
* The consequences of using the Mad Hatter get taken up a notch for Break. Though I have to admit, I really loved the way he jokes about it.
* Lottie's reaction to Break.
* The way Break was able to bring Gil to his senses.
* The whole Barma family interests me now. Three members show up in this volume and I have so many questions now about how involved they are in this mess.
Anyway, on to volume #11 and then, the latest one, volume #12. Squee! :)
The beauty of this volume is that we re-visit Vincent and Gil's twisted relationship and see how it's driven their choices. One of the things I love about it is it's realistic. Gil isn't so devoted that he doesn't think bad things about his brother, and Vincent isn't so blind that he doesn't realize Gil does resent having to watch over a "child of ill omen". I hesitate calling it weakness, because these are children we're talking about. Children can be very devoted, but they're also naturally self-centered and I like how that conflict is used in this volume to drive the plot.
By the time I'd finished reading their backstory, I felt so sorry for Gil, but also found myself softening toward Vincent. Yes, he's still done terrible things. And yes, it's never good to do use "for somebody else" as an excuse. But when I saw just how twisted his life had been...well, I'm starting to hope for a little redemption for him by the end of this series.
A little.
Tying in to that, we see that one of the things that drives Gil is a need to be everything to his master. And now that Oz is pulling away, now that it's starting to become clear that his world is expanding, leaving Gil behind, that need has begun to drive him crazy. Why? I can't tell you. Let's just say Break figures it out and ends up with a gun pointed at his forehead.
Seriously, if you find yourself in a position where you've been giving to someone for years, then find that their need for your help is gone, I think this volume does a good job of clarifying the confusion and the insane desire to pull your "master" back to you so you can keep serving them. Not being needed can be absolutely terrifying.
Other things I enjoyed in this volume:
* Oz. Dang it, Oz is going through the most incredible transformation in this series. I love how he's starting to voice his pain instead of hiding it, and I love that Alice is the one who's inspiring him to do so. They make the cutest non-romantic couple. :)
* Alice's "kiss". Hopefully, he was able to get some ice on that soon.
* The consequences of using the Mad Hatter get taken up a notch for Break. Though I have to admit, I really loved the way he jokes about it.
* Lottie's reaction to Break.
* The way Break was able to bring Gil to his senses.
* The whole Barma family interests me now. Three members show up in this volume and I have so many questions now about how involved they are in this mess.
Anyway, on to volume #11 and then, the latest one, volume #12. Squee! :)
May 17, 2021
Gil is dealing with his PTSD and thanks to the memories he had access to, now he knows that he has always tried to protect his brother Vincent and his master, whoever that is. For the time being, he believes that Jack was his master though he might not be so. Glenn Baskerville was the one who got the blame for the Sablier catastrophe but a lot of things don’t seem to be the actual truth.
Still, when he comes to his senses and meets with Oz, they got to see Xai Vessalius, Oz’ cruel father, who doesn’t even acknowledge him and treats him worse than trash. Now, I do know why this happens but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t get to me. Oz has never had a free will –not really. And even when he was little, he was always put away, like something that should be hidden and ashamed.
Gil, as to be expected from a dear valet, points his gun at Xai only to understand that killing him will only hurt Oz more. Whilst this conflict takes places, it starts raining and Alice meets with Oz again, trying to comfort him before he goes berserk again, and just being there by his side actually helps him.
Now, as usual, it ends with a cliff-hanger but the more we read, the more we understand that nothing is a coincidence.
This volume contains Retrace 38 – 41.
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Volume 1 | Volume 2 | Volume 3 | Volume 4 | Volume 5 | Volume 6 | Volume 7 | Volume 8 | volume 9
Still, when he comes to his senses and meets with Oz, they got to see Xai Vessalius, Oz’ cruel father, who doesn’t even acknowledge him and treats him worse than trash. Now, I do know why this happens but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t get to me. Oz has never had a free will –not really. And even when he was little, he was always put away, like something that should be hidden and ashamed.
Gil, as to be expected from a dear valet, points his gun at Xai only to understand that killing him will only hurt Oz more. Whilst this conflict takes places, it starts raining and Alice meets with Oz again, trying to comfort him before he goes berserk again, and just being there by his side actually helps him.
Now, as usual, it ends with a cliff-hanger but the more we read, the more we understand that nothing is a coincidence.
This volume contains Retrace 38 – 41.
PREVIOUS REVIEWS:
Volume 1 | Volume 2 | Volume 3 | Volume 4 | Volume 5 | Volume 6 | Volume 7 | Volume 8 | volume 9
April 22, 2022
Me marea un poco la historia saber que varios de los personajes estuvieron vivos hace 100 años y ahora han regresado para cumplir con su propósito me da dolores de cabeza.
Pobre Gil siento que el tiene un papel muy importante.
Odio al papá de Oz, por lo que entendí el es un traidor
Pobre Gil siento que el tiene un papel muy importante.
Odio al papá de Oz, por lo que entendí el es un traidor
July 5, 2019
The background of Vincent and Gilbert is still one of the saddest manga bg's that I have ever seen...
Also i don't know if I can hate Jack Vessalius a little more... (perks of knowing how this ends I guess)
Also i don't know if I can hate Jack Vessalius a little more... (perks of knowing how this ends I guess)
March 25, 2020
gilbert being my favourite fictional character in the world VS me wanting to bully him every 2 minutes
April 26, 2023
More questions than answers, as always...
But I do like the backstories.
Really hate Oz's father tho. Like – he has no other role than being annoying and having zero braincells. "Your existence is a sin, Oz", he keeps saying, but by what logic?? It's his fault for having had sex. Goddamn, take some responsibility, stupid man. X-X
But I do like the backstories.
Really hate Oz's father tho. Like – he has no other role than being annoying and having zero braincells. "Your existence is a sin, Oz", he keeps saying, but by what logic?? It's his fault for having had sex. Goddamn, take some responsibility, stupid man. X-X
August 10, 2020
3.5/5 stars
April 27, 2023
Cada vez tengo más y más preguntas
June 22, 2023
This one focuses on Gilbert and shows some excellent character work, really. It was dramatic and had me gasping irl, an achievement truly.
September 16, 2023
sono sempre i gay che divorziano e devono renderlo un problema di tutti
January 6, 2025
More plot points were revealed, and i liked the character work
June 21, 2025
I'm seriously praying for his death it's not funny anymore
June 21, 2025
well I’m crying over Vincent now too 😭
I pray for the death of that monster in the most painful horrible way possible 🙏🏻
I pray for the death of that monster in the most painful horrible way possible 🙏🏻
November 28, 2018
This volume was more of an information chapter. So many new things were revealed. I'm super excited to continue with this awesome story.
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October 26, 2026
How elegantly vampiric, yet bishounen Glen Baskerville is, smouldering upon the cover and gracing the opening page, teasing sympathy from the viewer, sympathy for the devi, or perhaps Vincent Nightray, before images of Vincent’s past, Vincent’s wounded childish heart are offered up. More Baskervilles appear with far less grace, including a particularly repulsive past ghost for Oz, the incarnation of Oz’s misery, whom Gil longs to eliminate. In this, as many things, Gilbert is ambivalent. It’s a tangle of intriguing plot threads impossible to unravel in its confusing knots, yet impossible to look away from as more of the past is revealed in more gorgeous artwork, punctuated by omaki to keep readers from taking anything too seriously.
June 19, 2023
Cara de qlo se trae el papá de Oz
July 26, 2013
25 July 2013
At long last, it's finally happened. Pandora Hearts, Vol. 10 has officially hooked me on this series. It may have taken ten volumes to get me here, but I now understand what all the hullabaloo is about. I've seen the fangirl light.
Jun Mochizuki has this knack of twisting your insides out while unveiling the heartbreaking tragedies of her characters. All of the backstories are wrought with difficult emotions that inevitably make you all the more attached to the characters. As Vincent is my favorite hellion, I love his backstory most. It's amazing to me how his wicked actions are all out of his deep love for Gil.
The resounding theme of this book is the difficulties of relationships, whether bound by blood or friendship. This volume does a spectacular job at showing the different dynamics amongst all of the various characters. The chemistry between Oz and Elliot always stirs the deepest reactions in me. Their scenes together are full of comedy, tough-love, and wise lessons about friendship.
There are important revelations about the connections between Gil and Jack; Vincent and Alice; as well as what happened between best friends, Glen and Jack. I'm eager to find out the importance of the mysterious Lacie, especially since Lacie is an anagram of Alice. Curious, that is.
And it goes without saying, Break is ABSOFREAKINLUTELY AMAZING, as always. Hot damn, he is one bad mutha'ucka! He may well be in my top-five favorite manga characters of all time. He's silly, mischievous, wicked, and a beast with a sword! He kind of reminds me of the Undertaker from Black Butler. I adore him to bits.
This tenth volume is my favorite volume by far in this series. The unveiling mysteries makes this a fun, thrilling read. Not only does it keep you on edge, but the silly humor also keeps you thoroughly entertained. Alice consoling Oz with her interpretation of a kiss on the cheek is hilarious! I swear she gets more adorable with each volume. Break's excuse for collapsing will also have you laughing out loud. I can't wait to read the next volume!
At long last, it's finally happened. Pandora Hearts, Vol. 10 has officially hooked me on this series. It may have taken ten volumes to get me here, but I now understand what all the hullabaloo is about. I've seen the fangirl light.
Jun Mochizuki has this knack of twisting your insides out while unveiling the heartbreaking tragedies of her characters. All of the backstories are wrought with difficult emotions that inevitably make you all the more attached to the characters. As Vincent is my favorite hellion, I love his backstory most. It's amazing to me how his wicked actions are all out of his deep love for Gil.
The resounding theme of this book is the difficulties of relationships, whether bound by blood or friendship. This volume does a spectacular job at showing the different dynamics amongst all of the various characters. The chemistry between Oz and Elliot always stirs the deepest reactions in me. Their scenes together are full of comedy, tough-love, and wise lessons about friendship.
There are important revelations about the connections between Gil and Jack; Vincent and Alice; as well as what happened between best friends, Glen and Jack. I'm eager to find out the importance of the mysterious Lacie, especially since Lacie is an anagram of Alice. Curious, that is.
And it goes without saying, Break is ABSOFREAKINLUTELY AMAZING, as always. Hot damn, he is one bad mutha'ucka! He may well be in my top-five favorite manga characters of all time. He's silly, mischievous, wicked, and a beast with a sword! He kind of reminds me of the Undertaker from Black Butler. I adore him to bits.
This tenth volume is my favorite volume by far in this series. The unveiling mysteries makes this a fun, thrilling read. Not only does it keep you on edge, but the silly humor also keeps you thoroughly entertained. Alice consoling Oz with her interpretation of a kiss on the cheek is hilarious! I swear she gets more adorable with each volume. Break's excuse for collapsing will also have you laughing out loud. I can't wait to read the next volume!
April 15, 2012
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The whole revamping of Alice in Wonderland into a dark and twisted manga following a Boy named Oz and an chain named Alice (B Rabbit) definitely caught my eye when searching for a new manga to read. The art work is astounding and I fell in love from page one. Not just that, but the chilling mystery behind Oz and what he is truly guilty of does peck at my skin, the anticipation of knowing the secret haunts me every time I read :) A truly original and magnificent manga.
Oh Elliot you have to be my new love <3 you make me laugh so hard, and Leo is too adorable for words. They are just an amazing pair and then when Oz joins them . . . I can barely stand the enjoyment of this story! Though this volume got a tad confusing, I did enjoy it over all. Onto Volume 11!
The whole revamping of Alice in Wonderland into a dark and twisted manga following a Boy named Oz and an chain named Alice (B Rabbit) definitely caught my eye when searching for a new manga to read. The art work is astounding and I fell in love from page one. Not just that, but the chilling mystery behind Oz and what he is truly guilty of does peck at my skin, the anticipation of knowing the secret haunts me every time I read :) A truly original and magnificent manga.
Oh Elliot you have to be my new love <3 you make me laugh so hard, and Leo is too adorable for words. They are just an amazing pair and then when Oz joins them . . . I can barely stand the enjoyment of this story! Though this volume got a tad confusing, I did enjoy it over all. Onto Volume 11!
July 8, 2012
Pandora Hearts really is a lot of fun. I continue to get lost in the complexity of the plot between volume releases (I'm not the only one that does, right?), but after a quick review, I'm right back in the thick of things and loving every step.
In this volume, we have more revelations than in past volumes, a nice reward after so many mysteries, so many loose ends, so many questions. These are good reveals, explaining more characters' motives, more about the tragedy of Sablier, more about how everyone ties into the story. Sadly, Gilbert is still one of those characters that grates on my nerves. But, we've got Break, we've got Oz, and we've got Alice in this volume, and I am really starting to like Elliot and his valet quite a bit.
Next volume coming out soon!
In this volume, we have more revelations than in past volumes, a nice reward after so many mysteries, so many loose ends, so many questions. These are good reveals, explaining more characters' motives, more about the tragedy of Sablier, more about how everyone ties into the story. Sadly, Gilbert is still one of those characters that grates on my nerves. But, we've got Break, we've got Oz, and we've got Alice in this volume, and I am really starting to like Elliot and his valet quite a bit.
Next volume coming out soon!
April 10, 2016
That is one of the best volumes in the series!! I just loved backstories of Vincet and Gilbert, their sibling relationships, and understood their motives.
I hated Oz's father sooo much that he is the first despicable character for me with Vincet being second ( because I undertstood the real reason behind Vinect's actions, however I don't know anything about Oz'father).
And the best part! Oz and Alice's kiss !! Or should I said bite ? God , Alice is sooo cute)) And Oz is beginning to open up to his friends and voice his emotions! I am proud of you, Oz!
I hated Oz's father sooo much that he is the first despicable character for me with Vincet being second ( because I undertstood the real reason behind Vinect's actions, however I don't know anything about Oz'father).
And the best part! Oz and Alice's kiss !! Or should I said bite ? God , Alice is sooo cute)) And Oz is beginning to open up to his friends and voice his emotions! I am proud of you, Oz!
December 8, 2011
Vincent ended a twisted minded man. He had good intentions but he used the wrong method
March 13, 2014
Es ist so furchtbar, wie viele Tragödien diese Geschichte bereithält, aber ich liebe jede einzelne von ihnen xD
May 27, 2014
So many past memories are so bloody and tragic and yet I keep reading this, why? Because it is awesome.
November 15, 2014
Why does this series hurt so much :(
January 2, 2015
Amo el momento Alice-Oz <3
March 31, 2017
This volume was pretty good. I enjoyed it a lot. You learn more about the characters from 100 years ago.
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