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シュガシュガルーン [Sugar Sugar Rune] #4
Sugar Sugar Rune, Volume 4
FRIEND OR FOE?
Sociable Chocolat and shy Vanilla were best friends until a cutthroat contest to determine who would be the next Queen of the Magical World ended it all. Since Vanilla has come out of her shell and embraced the Dark Magic of the Ogres, she’s now the enemy of all witches, especially Chocolat. And the Ogres are making their move, crashing a magic festival and casting a dark spell on Chocolat’s school. And though Vanilla has teamed up with the evil Ogre Pierre, Chocolat can’t seem to get the boy out of her mind. How can Chocolat win the competition when she has a crush on an Ogre and still hopes to save her rival, Vanilla?
Sociable Chocolat and shy Vanilla were best friends until a cutthroat contest to determine who would be the next Queen of the Magical World ended it all. Since Vanilla has come out of her shell and embraced the Dark Magic of the Ogres, she’s now the enemy of all witches, especially Chocolat. And the Ogres are making their move, crashing a magic festival and casting a dark spell on Chocolat’s school. And though Vanilla has teamed up with the evil Ogre Pierre, Chocolat can’t seem to get the boy out of her mind. How can Chocolat win the competition when she has a crush on an Ogre and still hopes to save her rival, Vanilla?
192 pages, Paperback
First published October 13, 2005
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Moyoco Anno
142 books194 followersSee also: 安野モヨコ
Moyoko Anno (安野 モヨコ) is a Japanese manga artist and a fashion writer, with numerous books published in both categories. Her manga and books have attained considerable popularity among young women in Japan. Though she primarily writes manga of the josei demographic, her most popular series, Sugar Sugar Rune, (serialized in Nakayoshi) is targeted at primary school-aged girls. In a recent Oricon poll, she was voted the number eight most popular manga artist among females and thirteen in the general category. Her manga Happy Mania was made into a television series in 1998, followed by Hataraki Man in October 2007. Sakuran was made into a movie in 2006.
In the movie Japan Sinks, she has a cameo role alongside her husband; their characters were also married. The movie was directed by Shinji Higuchi, who, like her husband Hideaki Anno, is a co-founder of Gainax.
Anno won the 29th Kodansha Manga Award for children's manga in 2005 for Sugar Sugar Rune.
Visit her blog: http://www.annomoyoco.com/blog/
Moyoko Anno (安野 モヨコ) is a Japanese manga artist and a fashion writer, with numerous books published in both categories. Her manga and books have attained considerable popularity among young women in Japan. Though she primarily writes manga of the josei demographic, her most popular series, Sugar Sugar Rune, (serialized in Nakayoshi) is targeted at primary school-aged girls. In a recent Oricon poll, she was voted the number eight most popular manga artist among females and thirteen in the general category. Her manga Happy Mania was made into a television series in 1998, followed by Hataraki Man in October 2007. Sakuran was made into a movie in 2006.
In the movie Japan Sinks, she has a cameo role alongside her husband; their characters were also married. The movie was directed by Shinji Higuchi, who, like her husband Hideaki Anno, is a co-founder of Gainax.
Anno won the 29th Kodansha Manga Award for children's manga in 2005 for Sugar Sugar Rune.
Visit her blog: http://www.annomoyoco.com/blog/
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May 1, 2023
Vanilla et sa coupe de caniche
April 7, 2019
This volume was better than the 3rd. The stories didn't really add new informations, but were pleasant to follow. Like previously, I've a huge problem with the focus on stealing hearts and making people fall in love with kids, but this time there was also a part about the girls being fat and on a diet. The girls are around 10 years old (and are of course skinny, it's a manga, not a diverse book)! It's a little worrying to imagine kids reading this series, some of the undertones are quite disturbing.
March 15, 2020
buddy (re)read with Pauline
- Chocola was the I connected the dots meme and the conspiracy board meme and I live for this
- Joe, Houx, Akira and the two guys whose name I forgot are the best side characters
- The plot is getting stronger and more interesting
- Chocola was the I connected the dots meme and the conspiracy board meme and I live for this
- Joe, Houx, Akira and the two guys whose name I forgot are the best side characters
- The plot is getting stronger and more interesting
October 25, 2025
Des souvenirs d’enfance, je ne m’en lasserai jamais
July 19, 2019
Rating: 5 love love love / 5
This is very much a multi-layered plot by now, functioning more and more based on the magical world's conflict of witches/wizards against ogres. As Chocolat becomes an official adult witch, she's exposed to more of the problems surrounding the ogres and even the lore behind why they collect noir.
The most heartbreaking part of this volume and story still remains with how Vanilla has ingrained herself into the ogres' world and now collects noir instead of hearts like Chocolat. Furthermore, Chocolat seems to be the only one who hasn't given up on her or is criticizing her, and that's likewise rather sad. Still though, Chocolat remains strong for both of them, which lends depth to her character.
Another climactic ending, leading up to one of my favourite volumes in the series, besides the ending of course. Looking forward to it!
This is very much a multi-layered plot by now, functioning more and more based on the magical world's conflict of witches/wizards against ogres. As Chocolat becomes an official adult witch, she's exposed to more of the problems surrounding the ogres and even the lore behind why they collect noir.
The most heartbreaking part of this volume and story still remains with how Vanilla has ingrained herself into the ogres' world and now collects noir instead of hearts like Chocolat. Furthermore, Chocolat seems to be the only one who hasn't given up on her or is criticizing her, and that's likewise rather sad. Still though, Chocolat remains strong for both of them, which lends depth to her character.
Another climactic ending, leading up to one of my favourite volumes in the series, besides the ending of course. Looking forward to it!
June 5, 2017
Fourth volume out of eight: 2.5 stars
This is getting worst and I don't know who to blame.
The first part was boring and useless; the second part was pure childish and annoying.
Overall, I cringed a lot.
This is getting worst and I don't know who to blame.
The first part was boring and useless; the second part was pure childish and annoying.
Overall, I cringed a lot.
July 30, 2025
🌒 Un volume intrigante, oscuro, affascinante e profondamente emotivo.
Vanilla mostra il suo lato più tenebroso, e i cuori neri iniziano a indebolirla fisicamente… una trasformazione che fa male da guardare.
🌪 Pierre rivela finalmente una sfumatura di umanità: la sua solitudine che porta dentro emerge con forza, e ci lascia intravedere qualcosa di più del predatore glaciale che conoscevamo.
✨ E poi c’è Chocola, luce nella tempesta: dolce, premurosa, altruista, testarda — pronta a tutto pur di proteggere Vanilla, anche a costo di sé stessa.
📖 Le tavole sono un incanto per gli occhi, e le copertine dei capitoli… semplicemente spettacolari e indimenticabili.
✨ Un volume che ti trascina nel profondo del cuore dei personaggi e lascia addosso un mix di magia, oscurità e malinconia, facendoti desiderare subito il seguito.
E ti lascia con una sola domanda:
Fin dove può spingersi l’amore, se messo alla prova dal buio?
Vanilla mostra il suo lato più tenebroso, e i cuori neri iniziano a indebolirla fisicamente… una trasformazione che fa male da guardare.
🌪 Pierre rivela finalmente una sfumatura di umanità: la sua solitudine che porta dentro emerge con forza, e ci lascia intravedere qualcosa di più del predatore glaciale che conoscevamo.
✨ E poi c’è Chocola, luce nella tempesta: dolce, premurosa, altruista, testarda — pronta a tutto pur di proteggere Vanilla, anche a costo di sé stessa.
📖 Le tavole sono un incanto per gli occhi, e le copertine dei capitoli… semplicemente spettacolari e indimenticabili.
✨ Un volume che ti trascina nel profondo del cuore dei personaggi e lascia addosso un mix di magia, oscurità e malinconia, facendoti desiderare subito il seguito.
E ti lascia con una sola domanda:
Fin dove può spingersi l’amore, se messo alla prova dal buio?
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December 4, 2023
Le monde de Chocola (et ainsi le nôtre, forcément) commence à basculer.. C'est un tome avec plein de revirements, sans oublier l'examen de printemps des sorcières, qui m'a fait penser aux examens dans Doremi Magique. Ou encore le Nouvel An et la St Valentin, qui sont des fêtes toujours sympas à retrouver dans un manga.
Par contre, comment Chocola peut-elle dire aimer quelqu'un, alors qu'il y a 0 interaction dans ces deux tomes ? Pas bien grave mais ça devient presque pénible.
Un sujet intéressant est abordé : chaque cœur possède un minimum de noirceur, que la magie noire va décupler pour la rendre omniprésente et rendre un cœur noir. Pour l'instant je ne sais pas si les personnages vont essayer de combattre leur noirceur, ou au contraire l'accepter, mais j'ai espoir !! Jusqu'à présent, je trouve cette saga assez mature.
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Par contre, comment Chocola peut-elle dire aimer quelqu'un, alors qu'il y a 0 interaction dans ces deux tomes ? Pas bien grave mais ça devient presque pénible.
Un sujet intéressant est abordé : chaque cœur possède un minimum de noirceur, que la magie noire va décupler pour la rendre omniprésente et rendre un cœur noir. Pour l'instant je ne sais pas si les personnages vont essayer de combattre leur noirceur, ou au contraire l'accepter, mais j'ai espoir !! Jusqu'à présent, je trouve cette saga assez mature.
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October 4, 2025
This volume takes us a little deeper into the history of the Magical World.
Even if the tone stays light, I enjoyed learning more about the oppression of the ogres in this universe, and seeing Chocolat and Vanilla attend a ceremony there.
The artwork remains gorgeous, with especially detailed outfits. In this volume, the two little witches wear stunning evening dresses that truly stand out.
The magical items are as delightful as ever: a lip balm that makes you sound interesting when you talk, nail polish that makes your nails grow… Honestly, if there were a real book recreating the witches’ catalog, I would buy it immediately.
That said, I still struggle with Vanilla as a character, and the pacing bothers me. We’re already at summer vacation, and everything seems to fly by so quickly that it feels like we’re skipping important parts of their everyday life.
Even if the tone stays light, I enjoyed learning more about the oppression of the ogres in this universe, and seeing Chocolat and Vanilla attend a ceremony there.
The artwork remains gorgeous, with especially detailed outfits. In this volume, the two little witches wear stunning evening dresses that truly stand out.
The magical items are as delightful as ever: a lip balm that makes you sound interesting when you talk, nail polish that makes your nails grow… Honestly, if there were a real book recreating the witches’ catalog, I would buy it immediately.
That said, I still struggle with Vanilla as a character, and the pacing bothers me. We’re already at summer vacation, and everything seems to fly by so quickly that it feels like we’re skipping important parts of their everyday life.
June 13, 2019
Ce série est mieux que prévu. J'espérais une histoire bizarre et un peu stupide. Mais j'aime la relation amicale entre Vanilla e Chocola et les personnages secondaires son très sympas. OK, ils sont un peu bêtes mais l'ensemble est intéressant.
Ok, ceci est la première série que je lis en français. Je comprend presque tous mais parfois je doute. Pour cette raison, j'ai acheté Chocola & Vanilla en italien. Juste pour être sûr!
Ok, ceci est la première série que je lis en français. Je comprend presque tous mais parfois je doute. Pour cette raison, j'ai acheté Chocola & Vanilla en italien. Juste pour être sûr!
December 3, 2023
incroyable et merveilleux, c'est de mieux en mieux avec des petites réflexions plus profondes sur l'amour, la jalousie, le désespoir, c'est toujours plus fin que ce que l'on croit au début et les relations sont trop originales et intéressantes!
February 10, 2020
" Despair will feed me."
December 10, 2020
La première partie n’apporte pas vraiment grand chose à l’histoire, mais j’ai quand même suivi avec plaisir. La fin est intrigante. Un tome un peu moins bon que les précédents.
September 26, 2022
Fantastic yet again! I love the rivalry between Vanilla and Chocola
November 21, 2022
Houx et Saule <3
August 23, 2023
Suis tombée dessus a la médiathèque fallait que je les relise, tjr une de mes séries de manga fav on va pas se mentir! Surtt a partir du tome 4.. on est dans le deep
April 3, 2024
SAUVE LA PIERRE
June 12, 2024
Il y a beaucoup trop de bulles de dialogues inutiles pour un manga jeunesse
November 2, 2024
LA FIN ???? JE HUUUUUUURLE
December 26, 2024
Vanilla is orgles princess competing against chocolat. Chocolat doesn't want to fight against vanilla. Pierre rescue chocolat at water near beach.
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November 17, 2015
I love to read books for people of all ages. But there is something about this series that I just don't like very much. Maybe it's because the story revolves around kids that are in fourth grade and they are all falling in love with each other.
Look, I know kids are growing up a little faster these days then they did when I went to elementary school, but kids generally are not dating in fourth grade. I should know, I was an elementary school teacher for a while and still work in the school system. Boys are really only interested in video games at that age, not yucky girls.
The other issue I have is with the artwork. I guess I don't like it very much. So many of the panels are cluttered, which causes me not to really look at them very intently.
My daughter tried to read this series when she was 12-years old and didn't like it at all. She also didn't like the way the artist drew the eyes, which is way too big, in both of our opinions.
Sugar Sugar Rune: Volume 4 continues the story about two girls vying to be the next Queen of the Magical World. It is funny how Vanilla has become the evil one now and Chocolat is the nice one. The artwork, like mentioned above, is cluttered and funky. It is not even close to what I like looking at. The story is hokey and a little scattered, but can easily be followed.
Overall, Sugar Sugar Rune: Volume 4 is not bad, but I sure wish it was a lot better. Maybe things will be different in Sugar Sugar Rune: Volume 5. I can only hope so, but I doubt it.
I rated this book a 6½ out of 10.
Look, I know kids are growing up a little faster these days then they did when I went to elementary school, but kids generally are not dating in fourth grade. I should know, I was an elementary school teacher for a while and still work in the school system. Boys are really only interested in video games at that age, not yucky girls.
The other issue I have is with the artwork. I guess I don't like it very much. So many of the panels are cluttered, which causes me not to really look at them very intently.
My daughter tried to read this series when she was 12-years old and didn't like it at all. She also didn't like the way the artist drew the eyes, which is way too big, in both of our opinions.
Sugar Sugar Rune: Volume 4 continues the story about two girls vying to be the next Queen of the Magical World. It is funny how Vanilla has become the evil one now and Chocolat is the nice one. The artwork, like mentioned above, is cluttered and funky. It is not even close to what I like looking at. The story is hokey and a little scattered, but can easily be followed.
Overall, Sugar Sugar Rune: Volume 4 is not bad, but I sure wish it was a lot better. Maybe things will be different in Sugar Sugar Rune: Volume 5. I can only hope so, but I doubt it.
I rated this book a 6½ out of 10.
October 16, 2008
This is a fun little series. Except that it always makes me hungry when I read it. I mean the lead characters are named Chocolat and Vanilla and the often do spells involving candy and food. This is really problematic since I read manga right before bed to wind down. But I don't the average kid reader would have the same problem.
December 1, 2013
I'm really curious to see how this series ends. I can't even predict it because when I think one thing, something happens to change my mind. 4 volumes to go and to find out what will happen for our two little witches!
April 22, 2014
I didn't like v.4 quite as much as the other volumes in this series because the "plot thickens" in a fairly predictable and cliche way. Vanilla "turns evil" and the "ogres have their day". *shrugs* Otherwise the volume was quite wonderful.
December 19, 2022
Un tome un peu de transition, mais qui permet de voir davantage les ogres en action. L'histoire est toujours aussi prenante et les personnages attachants. Ce manga (et l'anime) m'avait charmé lorsque j'étais petite, mais même en étant plus vieille j'aime toujours autant.
December 20, 2010
read it loooooooooong ago. when i was in my 'manga phase' xD
December 19, 2025
I read/rated this in grade school.
April 17, 2017
adore this series its so heart warming ! and adorable
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