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黒薔薇アリス [Kuro Bara Alice] #3
黒薔薇アリス 3
The young tenor singer Dimitri miraculously escaped with his life after a severe accident. But soon after that, strange cases of group-suicides started to happen all around him… A vampire-romanesque tale of love and survival!
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First published January 1, 2009
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About the author
Setona Mizushiro
140 books159 followersMizushiro Setona (水城せとな in Japanese, or 水城雪可奈 in Chinese language) is a popular mangaka who started out in the dōjinshi circles.
Her first real dabble in the world of creating manga was in 1985 when she participated in the publication of a dōjinshi. She remained active in the dōjinshi world until her debut in 1993 with the short single "Fuyu ga Owarou Toshiteita" (Winter Was Ending) that ran in Shōgakukan's Puchi Comic magazine.
Though her current drawing style is high on the aesthetic value, her earlier works had less finesse. Regardless of the lesser emphasis on the visual elements in her earlier works, her popularity grew largely due to her unparalleled grasp for storytelling. Her works are noted for their slightly askew plots and deep exploration of the human psyche. Even her lighthearted Shōjo works usually have darker underlying elements. With an incomparable ability to craft stories that puzzle, sadden, assure, pervert, and move the depths of one's heart, she has gained a cult-like following. Her works include shojo, josei, and yaoi, and have been translated into multiple languages, including English, Italian, French and German.
Her first real dabble in the world of creating manga was in 1985 when she participated in the publication of a dōjinshi. She remained active in the dōjinshi world until her debut in 1993 with the short single "Fuyu ga Owarou Toshiteita" (Winter Was Ending) that ran in Shōgakukan's Puchi Comic magazine.
Though her current drawing style is high on the aesthetic value, her earlier works had less finesse. Regardless of the lesser emphasis on the visual elements in her earlier works, her popularity grew largely due to her unparalleled grasp for storytelling. Her works are noted for their slightly askew plots and deep exploration of the human psyche. Even her lighthearted Shōjo works usually have darker underlying elements. With an incomparable ability to craft stories that puzzle, sadden, assure, pervert, and move the depths of one's heart, she has gained a cult-like following. Her works include shojo, josei, and yaoi, and have been translated into multiple languages, including English, Italian, French and German.
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November 26, 2017
3.5 stars
I'm really conflicted by this volume some really odd things happened and i don't know how to interpret them.
I'm really conflicted by this volume some really odd things happened and i don't know how to interpret them.
May 12, 2015
just finished it (started a few days ago but stayed up past midnight last night and then just finished during my break)
oh man, my eyes got watery when leo told alice that he had to propagate his seed NOW. and then i did almost cry when alice started to walk through the city--gah! i'm doing it again as i'm writing now. i guess i'm just sentimental.
Mizushiro did a really great job of building it up and then paying it off. the reminiscences sequenced with the cityscapes and closeups were cinematic and evocative.
the pacing is just right and doesn't wallow too much in the mundane.
oh man, my eyes got watery when leo told alice that he had to propagate his seed NOW. and then i did almost cry when alice started to walk through the city--gah! i'm doing it again as i'm writing now. i guess i'm just sentimental.
Mizushiro did a really great job of building it up and then paying it off. the reminiscences sequenced with the cityscapes and closeups were cinematic and evocative.
the pacing is just right and doesn't wallow too much in the mundane.
August 23, 2018
So I did tear up a bit with Leo’s death but at the same time I’m feeling really conflicted given a couple incidents that leads one to be more angry given the depiction and the MC response. Granted thinking back on After School Nightmare I think there were problematic scenes in it as well and manga in general, at least some I’ve read tend to have these problematic depictions under the veil of romance.
August 5, 2015
Not sure how I feel about this one. Well written like always, but... Leo trying to force himself on Alice kind of rubbed me the wrong way, you know?
And I was seriously confused by the random flashback that was thrown in there.
And I was seriously confused by the random flashback that was thrown in there.
April 27, 2015
Brilliant story, things are really getting intense now. Someone died in this volume. Characters die in this series!!! Crazy!
July 23, 2018
Wow. Just when you think you have a read on what's going on with these vampires, the author turns the drama up a bit. I'm excited that we'll get to see more personality from the other suitors, and hopefully Alice will feel more comfortable in her role as well. I can't wait to get my hands on the next manga.
October 29, 2014
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Black Rose 3 continues the story of Alice and the vampires but focuses more on the tragedy aspects than the horror or harem of the previous volumes. The writing is just as solid and Mizushiro's artwork continues to get stronger. There is a definitely arc in volume 3 and hints that Leo has set into place plans that will affect the group in interesting ways in the future.Story: Leo has always been the front runner to mate with Alice but she still feels she needs more time to understand her own feelings. Unfortunately for both, what she doesn't know is that Leo's lifespan is coming to an end and time is the luxury he doesn't have.
This is the Leo book - and judging from the end, it looks like the next will be about Reiji with some jealous Kai thrown in for good measure. It was nice to see Dmitri open up more to Alice and I am hoping the series won't be Alice going through one guy to the next until she ends up with Dmitri. I am definitely looking for more development in the Dmitri affair.
I'm still on the fence on this series - it is moody and atmospheric as well as beautifully drawn. Mizushiro does a great job of pulling us into the story but I'm worried it will begin to sag in the middle if the focus stays on the harem aspect. So for now, definitely 4 stars.
Reviewed from an ARC.
May 12, 2015
~3.5-4/5
This volume contained sad for Leo. It’s revealed why he was acting the way he was, the poor guy. I liked him, and it’s sad what happened. It’s especially hard for Alice, who didn’t know until later, and Dimitri, who was especially close for him.
They grieve, but they have to move on, do something with themselves. So Alice goes out with the twins, and the competition continues.
Alice and Dimitri continue to grow closer, though, as Alice pushes him to talk to her, to get to know each other. I like the twins, too, though, and am intrigued to know them better.
This is such an odd, unique series. It’s horrifying and intriguing. I’m interested, I’m disgusted, I’m curious, I’m sad. If you want unique, new, read this series.
I know this is on hiatus in Japan, but I’m interested to see how far the story goes until we’re caught up.
[Read more at my blog, Geeky Reading!]
This volume contained sad for Leo. It’s revealed why he was acting the way he was, the poor guy. I liked him, and it’s sad what happened. It’s especially hard for Alice, who didn’t know until later, and Dimitri, who was especially close for him.
They grieve, but they have to move on, do something with themselves. So Alice goes out with the twins, and the competition continues.
Alice and Dimitri continue to grow closer, though, as Alice pushes him to talk to her, to get to know each other. I like the twins, too, though, and am intrigued to know them better.
This is such an odd, unique series. It’s horrifying and intriguing. I’m interested, I’m disgusted, I’m curious, I’m sad. If you want unique, new, read this series.
I know this is on hiatus in Japan, but I’m interested to see how far the story goes until we’re caught up.
[Read more at my blog, Geeky Reading!]
March 11, 2015
4.5*
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I still think the spiders and bugs crawling out the mouths of the guys is weird. That is just creepy, y'all. But, I am looking past that.
I really wish Leo had not had to die. He was obviously Alice's favorite, and that hurt her really badly. Plus, it's making all the other guys hurry their advances towards her now.
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I still think the spiders and bugs crawling out the mouths of the guys is weird. That is just creepy, y'all. But, I am looking past that.
I really wish Leo had not had to die. He was obviously Alice's favorite, and that hurt her really badly. Plus, it's making all the other guys hurry their advances towards her now.
April 29, 2015
3 1/2 stars. Still enjoying the premise of this series.
November 2, 2015
Sad story...poor Leo. Still creeps me out with the spiders....(shivers) Have to read the next volume, who will she choose?
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