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Land of the Blindfolded #2
Land of the Blindfolded, Vol. 2
When Kanade touches someone, she can see that person's future. When Arou touches someone, he can see his or her past. Though the chemistry is right between these two young seers, it is impossible for them to forecast what will become of their relationship especially when Namiki, another high school student with intermittent futuregazing powers, enters their lives and develops a crush on Kanade. Will this arrogant, cynical third wheel drive a wedge between Kanade and her couldbe beau? In this second volume, while Arou and Namiki are busy being rivals, Kanade finds herself trapped and alone in the dark in a possibly haunted classroom. Will Kanade finally get an answer to her oftasked question: In the "Land of the Blindfolded", can a person who can "see" be accepted by those who cannot?Bonus story included about a woman who makes a deal with a devil, only to discover that the devil you know is better than the one you don't. Also, author Tsukuba Sakura provides a running commentary on the genesis of each of her stories!
202 pages, Paperback
First published July 1, 2000
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About the author
Sakura Tsukuba
21 books68 followersTSUKUBA Sakura ( 筑波さくら ) is a Japanese manga-ka who currently works for Hakusensha, the publisher of LaLa and LaLa DX, both popular manga magazines for young girls.
She is best known for Land of the Blindfolded (Mekakushi no Kuni), her first published series, and Penguin Revolution, both of which has been licensed in English by CMX. She has also released numerous other one-shots, some of which have been included as bonus chapters in her published volumes.
She is best known for Land of the Blindfolded (Mekakushi no Kuni), her first published series, and Penguin Revolution, both of which has been licensed in English by CMX. She has also released numerous other one-shots, some of which have been included as bonus chapters in her published volumes.
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February 9, 2024
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"Jeez, it feels so warm not being alone."
Confession: At first I felt VERY bummed that this volume was going to be more romance-focused.
I feel any other time I would absolutely love that, but with how impactful volume one was, I wasn't looking for more romance in the series. Granted, I said the ending of the previous volume was perfection so I think my expectations were unknowingly a little different, but even with that said, this was still a good volume!
After rereading the beginning, I VERY much appreciated the romance and how things unfolded between our leads! Arou leaves no question of what he feels for Kanade, even if in turn she doesn't know what to feel but realizes she DOES feel something for him. I liked how she gradually realized her feelings over time and how these two are growing together and individually.
However, I think the biggest thing was Namiki. The creator mentioned he would shine in this volume, and indeed he did. Not all of it bad, but this is an interesting "love triangle" (Kanade has zero romantic feelings for him but the same can't be said for how Namiki feels for her) because he's just ALWAYS there. I get the three of them have a shared "secret" about their visions, but he constantly is inserting himself, and found that very frustrating because I love Arou and Kanade as a couple! As a result, I just want him gone. :p
I can say that he grew on me a little bit though because even if I was frustrated by them all hanging out together because of him, we saw a sneak peek into his feelings and his everyday life. I still don't agree with how he uses his visions or even his general outlook on visions, but I don't super despise his character either. I know it helped that he tells Kanade to trust in Arou's smile when she was feeling bummed by so many girls being around him, so score for Namaki on that!
Even if this volume was more "romantic" than I anticipated, I still enjoyed it overall! I VERY much loved the message of how people bring warmth to our lives and that even if we are only changing ONE person's life, it still is making a difference.
Looking forward to reading the next volume!
"Jeez, it feels so warm not being alone."
Confession: At first I felt VERY bummed that this volume was going to be more romance-focused.
I feel any other time I would absolutely love that, but with how impactful volume one was, I wasn't looking for more romance in the series. Granted, I said the ending of the previous volume was perfection so I think my expectations were unknowingly a little different, but even with that said, this was still a good volume!
After rereading the beginning, I VERY much appreciated the romance and how things unfolded between our leads! Arou leaves no question of what he feels for Kanade, even if in turn she doesn't know what to feel but realizes she DOES feel something for him. I liked how she gradually realized her feelings over time and how these two are growing together and individually.
However, I think the biggest thing was Namiki. The creator mentioned he would shine in this volume, and indeed he did. Not all of it bad, but this is an interesting "love triangle" (Kanade has zero romantic feelings for him but the same can't be said for how Namiki feels for her) because he's just ALWAYS there. I get the three of them have a shared "secret" about their visions, but he constantly is inserting himself, and found that very frustrating because I love Arou and Kanade as a couple! As a result, I just want him gone. :p
I can say that he grew on me a little bit though because even if I was frustrated by them all hanging out together because of him, we saw a sneak peek into his feelings and his everyday life. I still don't agree with how he uses his visions or even his general outlook on visions, but I don't super despise his character either. I know it helped that he tells Kanade to trust in Arou's smile when she was feeling bummed by so many girls being around him, so score for Namaki on that!
Even if this volume was more "romantic" than I anticipated, I still enjoyed it overall! I VERY much loved the message of how people bring warmth to our lives and that even if we are only changing ONE person's life, it still is making a difference.
Looking forward to reading the next volume!
December 10, 2013
**squeals**
I like the part when Arou confessed to Kanade. He's not the boy who's too shy to say what he really feels. Isn't he adorable? And that grin.. OMG. *le dies* ♥♥
I also like that Namiki wouldn't give up even though he knows that Arou is the one Kanade loves.
Excerpt:
Kanade: Arou is the one I love!
Namiki: I know. But then... I can't help if... You are the one I love, can I?
So how about ditching him for me? *grins*
I'm not giving up without a fight.
I just have a lot of moments that I found myself chuckling. I like all the characters even Namiki! (Though he's bad at first) His personality is really twisted but he found friendship with Kanade and Arou. ♥
I like the part when Arou confessed to Kanade. He's not the boy who's too shy to say what he really feels. Isn't he adorable? And that grin.. OMG. *le dies* ♥♥
I also like that Namiki wouldn't give up even though he knows that Arou is the one Kanade loves.
Excerpt:
Kanade: Arou is the one I love!
Namiki: I know. But then... I can't help if... You are the one I love, can I?
So how about ditching him for me? *grins*
I'm not giving up without a fight.
I just have a lot of moments that I found myself chuckling. I like all the characters even Namiki! (Though he's bad at first) His personality is really twisted but he found friendship with Kanade and Arou. ♥
February 6, 2022
I love how the characters in this series don’t take too long to realize their feelings. The “chase” isn’t the only part of a romance. I’m down for letting the characters get together early on, so we can also focus on the non romantic aspects of the story.
January 24, 2018
This is one of my favorite manga series. I'm rereading it and remembering why I fell in love with it. The characters make you smile.
May 18, 2018
Great and interesting story! I love the artwork and the characters.
September 5, 2020
Cute, I enjoy the love story between the protagonist but the extra stories and the third person... makes the story meh for me. But overall it's fun and lovely.
February 8, 2021
I forgot how emotional this book gets me! Still a cute story
November 30, 2022
A great continuation from vol. 1. We are beginning to see a love-triangle form, and get some fluffy confessions.
August 6, 2014
Enter Namiki, a guy who has the same ability with Kanade, seeing the future. Namiki uses his ability to gain profit from stock market, he doesn't really care about helping others like Kanade does. But little by little Kanade opens his eyes and Namiki begins to like her. This makes Aro unhappy of course. So, we have a weird love triangle here, and I think it's fun to see the dynamics between these three characters.
March 25, 2010
Land of the Blindfolded - Volume 2
its mostly about two or more people who can see etheir the past or future or both, i love mangas so this book is a manga!!:>
its mostly about two or more people who can see etheir the past or future or both, i love mangas so this book is a manga!!:>
May 28, 2023
One of my favorite parts with this series are the extra stories at the end. Overall, this author is a master at creating characters - people I really want to know. Definitely one of my favorite manga!
EDIT to add: On second reading, I'm still enjoying this, as well as the extra stories at the end. The series is aging well in my opinion. Great characters in all of it!
EDIT to add: On second reading, I'm still enjoying this, as well as the extra stories at the end. The series is aging well in my opinion. Great characters in all of it!
April 2, 2015
This volume was better than the first, Although it follows the normal cliche of love triangle, but without the wanting of throwing the book across the room and killing the characters. This on was more amusing.
April 8, 2009
And this manga continues in its plotless story with average artwork.. and the one-shot story at the end of the book doesn't help, either. I'm dropping this series. It's just that bad.
December 31, 2009
I hope there will be plot complications beyond the love triangle...
May 26, 2012
I loved this one the most so far, I loved the short store at the end the demon in the flower office or something. It was amazing. Very cute.
June 10, 2013
3.5 Stars!
January 25, 2014
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Love this Book!!
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