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D・N・ANGEL [ディー・エヌ・エンジェル] #4
D.N.Angel, Vol. 4
Life becomes complicated for Daisuke when he transforms into the phantom thief Dark whenever he sees Risa, the girl he likes.
184 pages, Paperback
First published July 17, 2000
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About the author
Yukiru Sugisaki
147 books188 followersYukiru Sugisaki (杉崎ゆきる; Sugisaku Yukiru in Japanese) is a Japanese manga artist. Her hobbies are dramas, video games, and "collecting rabbit things".
Sugisaki's face is rarely seen, as she prefers to draw herself with a rabbit face or mask in her manga profile images. She also seems to have developed a trait of leaving her series unfinished before moving on to different projects (Notably D.N.Angel, which has seen multiple month-long droughts between chapters. She has just recently done many Lagoon Engine installments, including the Japanese release of volume 7.
Previous to that, she completed a small series entitled Eden, which had its debut in the October 2006 issue of Shōnen Ace, and finished in February 2007. It saw a departure of sorts from Sugisaki's previous series, with a darker, sci-fi noir theme and older protagonists.
Currently, she finished D.N.Angel in 20 volumes (5 released only in digital).
Her work
She made her debut in "Asuka Magazine" with "Namaiki no N". Her other works include "D.N.Angel (13 volumes, unfinished) ", "Rizelmine (1 volume, finished)", "Lagoon Engine (7 volumes, unfinished)", and "Lagoon Engine Einsatz (1 volume, unfinished)". Her "D.N.Angel" manga and "Rizelmine" manga have also been adapted into anime series. Because the D.N.Angel manga was incomplete at the time, the anime has many differences to the original manga, most notably the ending.
Sugisaki is also the artist of the "BrainPowerd" and "The Candidate for Goddess" manga, both of which have been turned into an anime. Her "Neutral" artbook contains artwork from "D.N.Angel", "BrainPowerd", and "The Candidate for Goddess". Her second artbook, [FEDER:] (which is no longer available for purchase), contains newer artwork solely from D.N.Angel. She has also penned the well-known "Sotsugyo M", and created doujinshi for series such as "Tenkuu no Escaflowne", Neon Genesis Evangelion, Lets&Go , and King of Fighters.
Most of her works feature young, cute main characters and elements of Yaoi, though not considered Yaoi.
Her current project is D.N.Angel, which has finally begun serializing in Monthly Asuka again.
Sugisaki's face is rarely seen, as she prefers to draw herself with a rabbit face or mask in her manga profile images. She also seems to have developed a trait of leaving her series unfinished before moving on to different projects (Notably D.N.Angel, which has seen multiple month-long droughts between chapters. She has just recently done many Lagoon Engine installments, including the Japanese release of volume 7.
Previous to that, she completed a small series entitled Eden, which had its debut in the October 2006 issue of Shōnen Ace, and finished in February 2007. It saw a departure of sorts from Sugisaki's previous series, with a darker, sci-fi noir theme and older protagonists.
Currently, she finished D.N.Angel in 20 volumes (5 released only in digital).
Her work
She made her debut in "Asuka Magazine" with "Namaiki no N". Her other works include "D.N.Angel (13 volumes, unfinished) ", "Rizelmine (1 volume, finished)", "Lagoon Engine (7 volumes, unfinished)", and "Lagoon Engine Einsatz (1 volume, unfinished)". Her "D.N.Angel" manga and "Rizelmine" manga have also been adapted into anime series. Because the D.N.Angel manga was incomplete at the time, the anime has many differences to the original manga, most notably the ending.
Sugisaki is also the artist of the "BrainPowerd" and "The Candidate for Goddess" manga, both of which have been turned into an anime. Her "Neutral" artbook contains artwork from "D.N.Angel", "BrainPowerd", and "The Candidate for Goddess". Her second artbook, [FEDER:] (which is no longer available for purchase), contains newer artwork solely from D.N.Angel. She has also penned the well-known "Sotsugyo M", and created doujinshi for series such as "Tenkuu no Escaflowne", Neon Genesis Evangelion, Lets&Go , and King of Fighters.
Most of her works feature young, cute main characters and elements of Yaoi, though not considered Yaoi.
Her current project is D.N.Angel, which has finally begun serializing in Monthly Asuka again.
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July 26, 2019
Satoshi has come up with the ultimate plan to capture Dark, but at what cost? All that time watching Daisuke in order to learn more of Dark and the Niwa’s secrets has had consequences Satoshi never dreamed of, nor has he killed his feelings as successfully as he thought. Now the Curse of the Hikaris is about to come out…
On one hand, Dark expressed a moment of bigotry which made me lose all respect for him. What’s worse, Daisuke agreed with him. Such a scene, which started out so steamy, made me wonder why I even collected this series. If Riku and Risa are supposed to represent the superior power of heterosexuality, I’m not impressed. Emiko’s backstory, however, was cute, even if Dark once more lost points in my opinion by shunning a perfectly willing female vessel. I’m already regarding Krad as a more sophisticated and enlightened entity for not being subject to such prejudices, even if he’s a lot rougher on his vessels than Dark is. Once more, Satoshi saved the story with his depth, wits, and the tragic conflict between his goal to capture Dark and his growing attachment to Daisuke, followed by the equally tragic consequences of both. Part of me feels that this story should lose a star for Dark and Daisuke’s behavior, yet I felt Satoshi made up for everyone’s else’s defects with the power of his arc. That’s why I’m still giving this four stars, but with a cautionary warning to young LGBT+ readers about Dark’s remark, which you might find as hurtful as I did. I really wish he hadn’t said, “I don’t need to hear that from a guy!” Perhaps “I don’t need to hear that from you!” would have been better? At any rate, it really bothered me and put a damper on an otherwise excellent manga.
On one hand, Dark expressed a moment of bigotry which made me lose all respect for him. What’s worse, Daisuke agreed with him. Such a scene, which started out so steamy, made me wonder why I even collected this series. If Riku and Risa are supposed to represent the superior power of heterosexuality, I’m not impressed. Emiko’s backstory, however, was cute, even if Dark once more lost points in my opinion by shunning a perfectly willing female vessel. I’m already regarding Krad as a more sophisticated and enlightened entity for not being subject to such prejudices, even if he’s a lot rougher on his vessels than Dark is. Once more, Satoshi saved the story with his depth, wits, and the tragic conflict between his goal to capture Dark and his growing attachment to Daisuke, followed by the equally tragic consequences of both. Part of me feels that this story should lose a star for Dark and Daisuke’s behavior, yet I felt Satoshi made up for everyone’s else’s defects with the power of his arc. That’s why I’m still giving this four stars, but with a cautionary warning to young LGBT+ readers about Dark’s remark, which you might find as hurtful as I did. I really wish he hadn’t said, “I don’t need to hear that from a guy!” Perhaps “I don’t need to hear that from you!” would have been better? At any rate, it really bothered me and put a damper on an otherwise excellent manga.
October 16, 2023
I need Risa to sit down and do some self reflection. So she's pissy because Daisuke isn't treating her extra special anymore? Sweetheart, honey, sweet child, you rejected him, and wanted to be friends. He is treating you like a friend and is honestly being an extremely good sport about your rejection, you need to get over yourself. Yes, I am annoyed about this lmao.
I also feel more and more sad for Hiwatari. His life honestly seem to suck.
I also feel more and more sad for Hiwatari. His life honestly seem to suck.
January 16, 2021
Finally a whole volume with no annoying people or problematic moments. Well....mostly.
It mostly lost its 5th star for the following:
1. Right after the ending of Volume 3 Daisuke and Riku admit feelings for each other. This volume picks up with a Takeshi side story. Kind of a let down to not even her bring up or show Riku.
2. I havent brought this up yet, (and this may be a translation issue) but the dialogue is kinda all over the place. It doesnt flow smoothly at all, broken up, I think its supposed to be lyrical or poetic, it just doesn't work. So I finally need to count off on it.
Mostly everything else is great. I love the build up of Satoshi and what/ who he truly is. I also like how it explored more of the Niwa genealogy, mentioning Daisukes grandfather.
I always remembered the island part being one of my favorites so I was excited to see that start in this one.
There was some more unnecessary drama, but I feel like the characters are handling it well.
I think the last chapter (Which was kind weird, bc it was just out of place and not chronological from what just happened before) but it was really funny and touching. Loved the idea of Daisukes mom running around asking people to have her children >_<
It mostly lost its 5th star for the following:
1. Right after the ending of Volume 3 Daisuke and Riku admit feelings for each other. This volume picks up with a Takeshi side story. Kind of a let down to not even her bring up or show Riku.
2. I havent brought this up yet, (and this may be a translation issue) but the dialogue is kinda all over the place. It doesnt flow smoothly at all, broken up, I think its supposed to be lyrical or poetic, it just doesn't work. So I finally need to count off on it.
Mostly everything else is great. I love the build up of Satoshi and what/ who he truly is. I also like how it explored more of the Niwa genealogy, mentioning Daisukes grandfather.
I always remembered the island part being one of my favorites so I was excited to see that start in this one.
There was some more unnecessary drama, but I feel like the characters are handling it well.
I think the last chapter (Which was kind weird, bc it was just out of place and not chronological from what just happened before) but it was really funny and touching. Loved the idea of Daisukes mom running around asking people to have her children >_<
December 10, 2017
I think this has a really an interesting plot but I was saddened to find out that the mysterious girl that Takeshi seems to have fallen for is dead I mean it must be hard when you fall for someone but you can never meet again with that person.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 21, 2021
I borrowed every one of this manga today and I have already read four more! It's so good don't want it too end! I only have four left I didn't find the two last ones though so I have six left! I love MANGA!!
May 5, 2017
The art is really pretty still, and I enjoyed the subchapter about the grandfather's childhood love interest, (and Satoshi!!) but there's so little actual plot in the story. It's frustrating.
July 12, 2017
I missed this series. I wish it wasn't so hard to find.
The drama with the twins is interesting in this one. And the amazing cliffhanger is pretty great.
The drama with the twins is interesting in this one. And the amazing cliffhanger is pretty great.
August 3, 2019
What a terrific ending! So the white haired boy is also an angel with white wings. I wonder who Krad is actually. Also who exactly is Daisuke? Why is he special? So many questions I need answers to.
February 6, 2021
Ayyyyy si el anterior me hizo reír mucho, este me tuvo con el corazón estrujadito!! Pasaron muchas cosas que me hicieron decir "noooo!"
December 3, 2021
Un viaje escolar y varios malentendidos, caen en Daisuke, Risa y Riku. Puede que Riku y Daisuke estén saliendo pero la inseguridad de Riku por su hermana gemela hace que ocurran percances.
March 30, 2009
Craig Thompson
3/30/09
8-3
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Daisuke, and his inner being, Dark are on a field trip. They go to a small island to spend a week away from school. Dark has a mission and his mission is to steal a golden bird atop a lighthouse. Dark was disgusted of the shape its in and had no idea why he needed to steal it, but he went to the light house anyway. As he lifted it off the tower, he noticed a glint and saw Satoshi, his nemesis. What Dark didn’t realize, was Satoshi was very similar to him, but Satoshi didn’t have an alter ego, or another soul in the same body. Daisuke’s best friends, Riku and Risa are having trouble understanding him. Deep down Daisuke likes Riku, but when he’s with Risa, he turns into Dark, and that only happens when he is with his true love. After leaving the island, he returns to find his loving mom and dad, only to be told a wonderful story of how they met.
3/30/09
8-3
Post to Good Reads
Daisuke, and his inner being, Dark are on a field trip. They go to a small island to spend a week away from school. Dark has a mission and his mission is to steal a golden bird atop a lighthouse. Dark was disgusted of the shape its in and had no idea why he needed to steal it, but he went to the light house anyway. As he lifted it off the tower, he noticed a glint and saw Satoshi, his nemesis. What Dark didn’t realize, was Satoshi was very similar to him, but Satoshi didn’t have an alter ego, or another soul in the same body. Daisuke’s best friends, Riku and Risa are having trouble understanding him. Deep down Daisuke likes Riku, but when he’s with Risa, he turns into Dark, and that only happens when he is with his true love. After leaving the island, he returns to find his loving mom and dad, only to be told a wonderful story of how they met.
October 19, 2012
Huh. Interesting. The cover on my copy of volume 4 doesn't match this one at all... It has a picture of Daisuke looking adorable with Wiz on his shoulder, not Satoshi.
Anyway, now the series is getting less episodic and now seem to have a more over-arching plot.
Anyway, now the series is getting less episodic and now seem to have a more over-arching plot.
May 21, 2008
it is romantic and it is a realy injoyable book
Want to read
October 23, 2008gonna read it after
September 17, 2021
ah the emotional roller coaster of this series, poor Riku and Daisuke... also poor reporter boy, in love with a ghost.
Krad how dare you smack Wiz!
Krad how dare you smack Wiz!
January 23, 2010
I L-O-V-E all of then!
December 21, 2025
Read/rated in grade school.
November 26, 2011
I liked this story about Daisuke's grandfather when he was Dark, and the young woman he wanted to give a gift.
March 27, 2013
LOved this series
January 28, 2015
I would love to have this book so I can complete my collection.
May 15, 2015
The talks about the Phantom Thief. The boy can changes into the Phantom Thief. The Phantom Thief was inside the boys body. When he thinks of Riku, he changes back to the boy.
February 22, 2016
This series seems to just get better and better! What a cliffhanger to end on too! T.T Definitely will be continuing on with this one. ^_^
March 23, 2010
I can't live with out this book.
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