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青の祓魔師 [Ao no Exorcist] #15
青の祓魔師 15 [Ao no Exorcist 15]
ウケとミケの力を借りた出雲は、悪魔と化した外道院に“鎮魂の祓い”を放ち、自らの過去に決着をつける！ しかし志摩が現れ瀕死の外道院を連れ去ってしまう。勝呂は志摩に裏切りが自分の所為かと問い掛けるが！？
194 pages, Paperback
First published June 4, 2015
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Kazue Kato
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July 19, 2018
5/5 stars
December 20, 2020
3.5/5
Después de que derrotan al científico loco, Izumo y los demás se recuperan en las instalaciones de la sede de Kyoto. Allí, ella tendrá que despedirse de todo lo que la ataba al Zorro de Nueve Colas, aun si eso significa vivir con el corazón roto por la pérdida de su familia.
Sin embargo, poco a poco hemos ido viendo como los exwires se unen y forman un grupo en el que todos confían en los otros. Shima, quien al parecer es un doble espía, continúa sus labores, no sin antes estar frente a Mephisto y ser interrogado por Lightning, un exorcista especializado que anteriormente vimos con Angel.
Ya para finalizar, Yukio continúa con su dilema sobre si los poderes de Satán también lo afectan como a Rin, o si es la excepción. Siendo honestos yo voy más inclinada a que sí corre riesgo pues ya varios demonios han intentado persuadirlo para que se una a su bando. Lucifer mismo lo ha invitado a ‘conocer’ el secreto que ocultan sus ojos.
En fin, que este volumen ha sido como la calma después de la tormenta y no está tan lleno de acción, sino más bien, vemos las consecuencias de lo que trajo consigo la batalla en Kyoto y lo que se avecina: una guerra entre exorcistas y demonios.
Este volumen contiene los capítulos 63 – 67.
REVIEWS ANTERIORES:
Volumen 1 | Volumen 2 | Volumen 3 | Volumen 4 | Volumen 5 | Volumen 6 | Volumen 7 | Volumen 8 | Volumen 9 | Volumen 10 | Volumen 11 | Volumen 12 | Volumen 13 | Volumen 14
Después de que derrotan al científico loco, Izumo y los demás se recuperan en las instalaciones de la sede de Kyoto. Allí, ella tendrá que despedirse de todo lo que la ataba al Zorro de Nueve Colas, aun si eso significa vivir con el corazón roto por la pérdida de su familia.
Sin embargo, poco a poco hemos ido viendo como los exwires se unen y forman un grupo en el que todos confían en los otros. Shima, quien al parecer es un doble espía, continúa sus labores, no sin antes estar frente a Mephisto y ser interrogado por Lightning, un exorcista especializado que anteriormente vimos con Angel.
Ya para finalizar, Yukio continúa con su dilema sobre si los poderes de Satán también lo afectan como a Rin, o si es la excepción. Siendo honestos yo voy más inclinada a que sí corre riesgo pues ya varios demonios han intentado persuadirlo para que se una a su bando. Lucifer mismo lo ha invitado a ‘conocer’ el secreto que ocultan sus ojos.
En fin, que este volumen ha sido como la calma después de la tormenta y no está tan lleno de acción, sino más bien, vemos las consecuencias de lo que trajo consigo la batalla en Kyoto y lo que se avecina: una guerra entre exorcistas y demonios.
Este volumen contiene los capítulos 63 – 67.
REVIEWS ANTERIORES:
Volumen 1 | Volumen 2 | Volumen 3 | Volumen 4 | Volumen 5 | Volumen 6 | Volumen 7 | Volumen 8 | Volumen 9 | Volumen 10 | Volumen 11 | Volumen 12 | Volumen 13 | Volumen 14
June 14, 2016
This one ties up Izumo's arc and she gets some closure in regards to their family. The next arc really hasn't started yet but that doesn't mean this one was slow by any means. However, it's next to impossible to review without major spoilers so all I'll say is it has major implications for Shima, Bon and their friends. Also there are some serious implications for Yukio and the hints of his own demonic blood popping up and Lucifer's interest in him. For the Rin fans, actually he's rather in the back seat for this volume (and he sort of makes an ass of himself when he is allowed to talk.)
Still a very good series with great art.
Still a very good series with great art.
August 3, 2016
El anterior fue patatilla pero este ha recuperado con creces la emoción; ahora a sufrir por todas las ambigüedades de los personajes :,(
May 12, 2017
4.5 stars
THIS SERIES IS SERIOUSLY TOYING WITH MY EMOTIONS AND I LOVE ITTTTTTTT
THIS SERIES IS SERIOUSLY TOYING WITH MY EMOTIONS AND I LOVE ITTTTTTTT
June 8, 2023
This volume gives matters some time to settle and gives the team an opportunity to unpack some of their questions. Kato does two things very successfully in this. 1. She uses lulls like these to bring to the front and outright ask the questions the readers should be asking if they are following the plot thorouhgly.
And 2. She manages to give what was a pretty predictable twist a level of uncertainty that helps readers truly immerse themselves into the story.
It all makes for a good set up to delve further into the story and I am sure I am not the only one ready to dig into the next volume.
And 2. She manages to give what was a pretty predictable twist a level of uncertainty that helps readers truly immerse themselves into the story.
It all makes for a good set up to delve further into the story and I am sure I am not the only one ready to dig into the next volume.
November 18, 2018
Blue exorcist 15, Izumo es rescatada por sus compañeros y ella es quien da el golpe final contra Gedouin y así escapar del centro de investigación de los Illuminati.
Izumo se reencuentra con su hermana menor la cual está en buenas manos ya que fue adoptada por una buena familia y crece feliz aunque ya no recuerda a Izumo ella está aliviada de que Tsukumo se encuentre bien.
Posteriormente Renzo Shima regresa como si nada a la escuela a convivir con sus amigos del curso de exorcismo y les explica junto a Mephisto que es un espía y está infiltrado en la organización Illuminati desde hace tiempo pero esto pone en duda si es posible volver a confiar en el.
En este tomo se finaliza la saga de Inari y se toma para atar cabos sueltos respecto a los personajes en especial Shima.
Izumo se reencuentra con su hermana menor la cual está en buenas manos ya que fue adoptada por una buena familia y crece feliz aunque ya no recuerda a Izumo ella está aliviada de que Tsukumo se encuentre bien.
Posteriormente Renzo Shima regresa como si nada a la escuela a convivir con sus amigos del curso de exorcismo y les explica junto a Mephisto que es un espía y está infiltrado en la organización Illuminati desde hace tiempo pero esto pone en duda si es posible volver a confiar en el.
En este tomo se finaliza la saga de Inari y se toma para atar cabos sueltos respecto a los personajes en especial Shima.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 30, 2018
5/5 estrellas.
Genia de la vida, Izumo ♥
Genia de la vida, Izumo ♥
March 14, 2022
Thank goodness, I love Shima ❤️❤️😍
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 19, 2015
This manga is up there in my top 10. Action, adventure, a smidgen of romance. The character designs are all quite unique which I appreciate. As an aside, the manga and anime are so far removed from each other one you get past that first story arc that they could be 2 completely different stories. They are both quite good, though. Do both.
September 9, 2016
4.5 stars
October 10, 2016
*sobbing* I'm so glad Izumo is okay. I love her.
August 25, 2021
This volume wraps up the fight and aftermath of the first battle with the Illuminati. We get a bittersweet close to Izumo's arc that have me all the feels and we get an explanation about Shima's actions and betrayal once he suddenly returns to the Cram School. His classmates are happy to see him, but also understandably angry. Most want to trust in him, but at the same time, others are also suspicious of him. Honestly, reading the volume, I too, am not sure what to believe anymore. He seems like a trustworthy guy. He's so laid back and pretty carefree about the whole situation (being a double spy for Mephisto) but the way he talks, his mindset, it's a little sus. And it's like do we trust him?? Do we not?? He, himself said he is neutral. So, like Shima, wtf??? Lol. Eh, he may be having 'a blast' and is finally feeling free, but I think he is still loyal to the True Cross. I don't Shima would be that big if a dick to really and truly betray everyone. Lol. Though, of course, he is also acting as a spy tor the Illuminati now. So, just have to wait and see where all this mess leads.
Meanwhile, huge strides are made in this volume that I have been waiting to get to concerning Yukio's character even since I saw a few couple of major spoilers. In this volume, it is revealed that Lucider actually appeared before Yukio, wanting him to join the Illuminati. Though, he doesn't want to force him. Ajajalwbowkw. Knowing what it is to come, Yukio..!! Of course, Yukio yelled at Lucider for him to stay back, but he's so conflicted and so desperate to know everything. Ajaiwhwkw
Also, Mephisto!! Holy sht. I knew the guy was a son of a btch, but for him to so plainly and openly state and reveal to everyone that they are just mere pawns in his game. Holy hell. I can understand Rin's great fury towards Mephisto and that he really isn't trustworthy no matter how helpful he has been. Everything is just a game to Mephisto. Ahhh.
Anyways, that's the major things happening in this volume. And I look forward to and dread what will happen with one of my precious boys who I love so much. Seeing the spoilers wrecked me, so who knows how I'll feel actually reading such a turn for the worst. I better prepare to cry lmao.
Meanwhile, huge strides are made in this volume that I have been waiting to get to concerning Yukio's character even since I saw a few couple of major spoilers. In this volume, it is revealed that Lucider actually appeared before Yukio, wanting him to join the Illuminati. Though, he doesn't want to force him. Ajajalwbowkw. Knowing what it is to come, Yukio..!! Of course, Yukio yelled at Lucider for him to stay back, but he's so conflicted and so desperate to know everything. Ajaiwhwkw
Also, Mephisto!! Holy sht. I knew the guy was a son of a btch, but for him to so plainly and openly state and reveal to everyone that they are just mere pawns in his game. Holy hell. I can understand Rin's great fury towards Mephisto and that he really isn't trustworthy no matter how helpful he has been. Everything is just a game to Mephisto. Ahhh.
Anyways, that's the major things happening in this volume. And I look forward to and dread what will happen with one of my precious boys who I love so much. Seeing the spoilers wrecked me, so who knows how I'll feel actually reading such a turn for the worst. I better prepare to cry lmao.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 7, 2024
Comenzamos con que Shima termina derrotando a Michael para luego se va con los illuminati y antes de que lleguen los refuerzos, derroten a los zombies y tomen el control del lugar.
Izumo despierta porque se había desmayado y Takara le da una llave para que vaya a ver a su hermana pero esta no la reconoce. Termina despidiendose de ella y acá vemos un crecimiento de personaje, por lo menos todo lo que la atormentaba se acabó y creo que después podremos ver una Izumo diferente y espero que más fuerte.
Nos revelan que Shima es un doble espia infiltrado en los illuminati y su familia lo sabía desde el principio ya que también nos muestran ese momento en el cual Mephisto también fue parte. Finalmente fue decisión de Shima convertirse en espia pero todavía no queda claro si es que prefiere uno de los lados y a que a medida que avanzan los capítulos podemos verlo que se divierte con el tema pero no si es que se lo toma en serio. Supongo que en algún momento nos revelarán cómo se siente realmente.
Vuelven todos a clases pero de la nada aparece Shima y aquí yo pensaba que era el sueño de alguien o algo parecido pero resulta que volvió todo campante como si nada hubiera pasado. Luego todos comienzan a pegarle (igual se lo merecia) hasta Shiemi lo hizo y eso me dio mucha risa pero llega Mephisto a ayudarlo.
Todos llegan a la oficina de Mephisto donde está Lightning. Shima cuenta que los illuminati lo enviaron de vuelta para ser doble espia, cosa que ya era, entonces ahora los dos lados saben que él es un doble espia y están bien con eso. Lightning pregunta a todos si Shima es confiable a lo que todos dicen que si y es ahí cuando se salva de un interrogatorio. Me imagino que sería más como una tortura porque parecía peligroso.
Por último nos muestran que Yukio habló con Lucifer cuando estaban en las celdas peleando contra los zombies. Lucifer dice que sabe el secreto de sus ojos y que lo puede ayudar con los poderes ocultos que tiene pero Yukio se niega. Probablemente después igualmente Yukio pida la ayuda de Lucifer porque se nota que tiene envidia de Rin y quiere ser mejor que él.
Pasaron varias cosas en este tomo, además tuvo sus toques de humor y creo que la historia va por buen camino.
Izumo despierta porque se había desmayado y Takara le da una llave para que vaya a ver a su hermana pero esta no la reconoce. Termina despidiendose de ella y acá vemos un crecimiento de personaje, por lo menos todo lo que la atormentaba se acabó y creo que después podremos ver una Izumo diferente y espero que más fuerte.
Nos revelan que Shima es un doble espia infiltrado en los illuminati y su familia lo sabía desde el principio ya que también nos muestran ese momento en el cual Mephisto también fue parte. Finalmente fue decisión de Shima convertirse en espia pero todavía no queda claro si es que prefiere uno de los lados y a que a medida que avanzan los capítulos podemos verlo que se divierte con el tema pero no si es que se lo toma en serio. Supongo que en algún momento nos revelarán cómo se siente realmente.
Vuelven todos a clases pero de la nada aparece Shima y aquí yo pensaba que era el sueño de alguien o algo parecido pero resulta que volvió todo campante como si nada hubiera pasado. Luego todos comienzan a pegarle (igual se lo merecia) hasta Shiemi lo hizo y eso me dio mucha risa pero llega Mephisto a ayudarlo.
Todos llegan a la oficina de Mephisto donde está Lightning. Shima cuenta que los illuminati lo enviaron de vuelta para ser doble espia, cosa que ya era, entonces ahora los dos lados saben que él es un doble espia y están bien con eso. Lightning pregunta a todos si Shima es confiable a lo que todos dicen que si y es ahí cuando se salva de un interrogatorio. Me imagino que sería más como una tortura porque parecía peligroso.
Por último nos muestran que Yukio habló con Lucifer cuando estaban en las celdas peleando contra los zombies. Lucifer dice que sabe el secreto de sus ojos y que lo puede ayudar con los poderes ocultos que tiene pero Yukio se niega. Probablemente después igualmente Yukio pida la ayuda de Lucifer porque se nota que tiene envidia de Rin y quiere ser mejor que él.
Pasaron varias cosas en este tomo, además tuvo sus toques de humor y creo que la historia va por buen camino.
December 29, 2022
Another bit of a dip, post-arc and I guess that’s what we have to look forward to when gearing up for the next arc. This one wasn’t as bad as vol 10, because we had a lot of answers which gave some resolution to some of the pressing questions involved.
Izumo finds out what happened to her sister which was both touching and heartbreaking. I appreciated some actual bonding between the girls, it was sweet but Paku was kind of a dick to tell Shiemi that Izumo was jealous of her. I get why, but I don’t really feel that was appropriate of her. Izumo just can’t really seem to catch a break, ffs.
Shima’s “betrayal” is revealed with him being a double agent and it made a bit more sense since him being a sudden turncoat didn’t really make sense for his character. I really want to know more about this Yamantaka though since Mephisto said that the “black flame” is second only to the “blue flame” - I want to know moreeeee!
I really liked how it was never really clear whether Shima was truly on the kids’ side or not and it seems that he may not even know, himself.
I still find Lucifer boring, since it’s not entirely clear what his motivations are other than to “declare war”. I guess he plans on using Yukio as his next weapon? Is that what Izumo was also supposed to be? Stay tuned for the next volume!
Izumo finds out what happened to her sister which was both touching and heartbreaking. I appreciated some actual bonding between the girls, it was sweet but Paku was kind of a dick to tell Shiemi that Izumo was jealous of her. I get why, but I don’t really feel that was appropriate of her. Izumo just can’t really seem to catch a break, ffs.
Shima’s “betrayal” is revealed with him being a double agent and it made a bit more sense since him being a sudden turncoat didn’t really make sense for his character. I really want to know more about this Yamantaka though since Mephisto said that the “black flame” is second only to the “blue flame” - I want to know moreeeee!
I really liked how it was never really clear whether Shima was truly on the kids’ side or not and it seems that he may not even know, himself.
I still find Lucifer boring, since it’s not entirely clear what his motivations are other than to “declare war”. I guess he plans on using Yukio as his next weapon? Is that what Izumo was also supposed to be? Stay tuned for the next volume!
October 21, 2023
I was going to give this 4 stars because of the whole "Shima is actually a double agent" thing, which I thought was disappointing and too cliché. But after the way it ended, I honestly cannot tell which side Shima is on. Although I do find it slightly more interesting since, once again, Mephisto was behind it.
Mephisto continues to baffle me. Even when he snapped at Rin and called everyone worms, I can't tell if he's trustworthy or not.
Izumo finally seeing her sister was heartbreaking. Thankfully her sister is saved and under protection (once again because of Mephisto) but sadly she was too young to remember Izumo when they were separated. And Izumo breaking down crying in front of Shiemi was really depressing as well. Especially since Shiemi cried along with her, knowing that this whole time Izumo "hated" her because she was jealous. But she wasn't jealous for some petty reason, which I like.
Also, is it wrong to think that the character known as Lucifer is low key hot? Maybe it's the hair (it's probably white or light blond) or the way it's cut, but man, the way he's drawn, he seems like an attractive character (maybe we'll see him in season 3?!). And his proposal to Yukio was very interesting...oh, I can't wait to see all this animated in the upcoming season (assuming they'll be able to animate up to this point.)
Mephisto continues to baffle me. Even when he snapped at Rin and called everyone worms, I can't tell if he's trustworthy or not.
Izumo finally seeing her sister was heartbreaking. Thankfully her sister is saved and under protection (once again because of Mephisto) but sadly she was too young to remember Izumo when they were separated. And Izumo breaking down crying in front of Shiemi was really depressing as well. Especially since Shiemi cried along with her, knowing that this whole time Izumo "hated" her because she was jealous. But she wasn't jealous for some petty reason, which I like.
Also, is it wrong to think that the character known as Lucifer is low key hot? Maybe it's the hair (it's probably white or light blond) or the way it's cut, but man, the way he's drawn, he seems like an attractive character (maybe we'll see him in season 3?!). And his proposal to Yukio was very interesting...oh, I can't wait to see all this animated in the upcoming season (assuming they'll be able to animate up to this point.)
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
January 4, 2019
The Exwires manage to shrink a monstrous Gedoin down to a more manageable size and find themselves face to face with Shima, who manages to give them the slip yet again. Recovering in the hospital, Izumo learns the whereabouts of her missing sister and uses a key to go see her. She finds that her sister has been adopted into a nice family and is very happy. She doesn’t tell her sister who she is, and her sister doesn’t remember her, so returns to the hospital, crushed. She confronts Shiemi, who only wants to make her feel better, but Izumo isn’t ready for that and resists.
Suguro goes home to tell Shima’s family the awful truth about their son, only to learn something very unexpected. In the meantime, Gedoin has escaped and made his way back to Lucifer on the Dominus Liminis. Gedoin only wishes to please Lucifer, but Lucifer thinks he is nothing and quickly deflates him.
The Exwires return to school, and we learn more about what Shima is really up to. Naturally, Mephisto is involved. In the classroom, confusion ensues when first one and then a second Shima turn up. Who is the real one and who the imposter? And why is either one there? Mephisto arrives in the nick of time and transports some of the students back to his office before they harm Shima. There they meet Lightning, Arthur Angel’s second-in-command, who has come to determine if Shima is trustworthy. Other questions arise, such as why is Mephisto raising the son of Satan? Answers are demanded.
This volume of Blue Exorcist is filled with a lot, both in terms of action and character development and story. The truth about Shima was unexpected, and I can see it becoming problematic for everyone. I love how outspoken Rin is. When asked if he thought Shima was trustworthy, he said no, but he meant Mephisto, not Shima. Plans are being made to fight the Illuminati, and time is of the essence. How much does Mephisto know that he isn’t telling? Also, what’s up with Yukio? An interesting scene hints at what I’ve been thinking all along.
Great volume, looking forward to more!
Suguro goes home to tell Shima’s family the awful truth about their son, only to learn something very unexpected. In the meantime, Gedoin has escaped and made his way back to Lucifer on the Dominus Liminis. Gedoin only wishes to please Lucifer, but Lucifer thinks he is nothing and quickly deflates him.
The Exwires return to school, and we learn more about what Shima is really up to. Naturally, Mephisto is involved. In the classroom, confusion ensues when first one and then a second Shima turn up. Who is the real one and who the imposter? And why is either one there? Mephisto arrives in the nick of time and transports some of the students back to his office before they harm Shima. There they meet Lightning, Arthur Angel’s second-in-command, who has come to determine if Shima is trustworthy. Other questions arise, such as why is Mephisto raising the son of Satan? Answers are demanded.
This volume of Blue Exorcist is filled with a lot, both in terms of action and character development and story. The truth about Shima was unexpected, and I can see it becoming problematic for everyone. I love how outspoken Rin is. When asked if he thought Shima was trustworthy, he said no, but he meant Mephisto, not Shima. Plans are being made to fight the Illuminati, and time is of the essence. How much does Mephisto know that he isn’t telling? Also, what’s up with Yukio? An interesting scene hints at what I’ve been thinking all along.
Great volume, looking forward to more!
November 5, 2017
THE GOOD
Rin, Shiemi, Izumo: i really love these three and their pure selves. They want to believe the best of Shima, even while Shima's two closest friends come to their own conclusions that he is not trustworthy at all. Rin, Shiemi and Izumo are kind hearts underneath it all, but I worry that it may bite them in the butt this time...
Shima; I love Shima. A lot... but he's playing a very dangerous game here, trying to help and double cross both groups and he fact of the matter is, while being a double agent may provide some faith.... you just can't say who's side he is really on. Seeing as he is my favorite male character, I, of course, want him to be a good guy, but... well, only time will tell.
Yukio: Now, I can see where this is going... I do believe Yukio will eventually defect to the Illuminati. I hope he won't, because I don't want to see him and Rin at odds with each other, but I get the feeling that's where this is going.
THE BAD
Mephisto; I'm with Rin on this, i got a million bones to pick with Mephisto...
Rin, Shiemi, Izumo: i really love these three and their pure selves. They want to believe the best of Shima, even while Shima's two closest friends come to their own conclusions that he is not trustworthy at all. Rin, Shiemi and Izumo are kind hearts underneath it all, but I worry that it may bite them in the butt this time...
Shima; I love Shima. A lot... but he's playing a very dangerous game here, trying to help and double cross both groups and he fact of the matter is, while being a double agent may provide some faith.... you just can't say who's side he is really on. Seeing as he is my favorite male character, I, of course, want him to be a good guy, but... well, only time will tell.
Yukio: Now, I can see where this is going... I do believe Yukio will eventually defect to the Illuminati. I hope he won't, because I don't want to see him and Rin at odds with each other, but I get the feeling that's where this is going.
THE BAD
Mephisto; I'm with Rin on this, i got a million bones to pick with Mephisto...
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 22, 2025
This was a quick read. I’ve already seen this part in the anime, but (and I don’t know if it’s just that I’ve forgotten since it’s been a while) I feel like the manga made things clearer somehow. I’m glad I’ve been able to experience this series in both manga and anime.
We see the aftermath of the battle at Dream Town Inari. I was relieved when we learned Gedoin’s fate. He definitely deserved worse, but at least he won’t be able to do anymore harm. He was definitely unhinged.
Kamiki almost made me cry. I’m glad her sister is okay. But she had every right to feel hurt and upset. The little chapter with Paku waiting for them at the train station was a nice little dose of humor that was desperately needed.
As for Renzo, I don’t know what to think about him. I’m glad he’s not just a straight up traitor. Or is he? There’s a lot to unpack with that kid, but I just can’t dislike him. I can’t say the same for Yukio. Honestly, from here on out we’re really going to start seeing the demise of his mental health. I’m not really looking forward to that, if I’m honest.
We see the aftermath of the battle at Dream Town Inari. I was relieved when we learned Gedoin’s fate. He definitely deserved worse, but at least he won’t be able to do anymore harm. He was definitely unhinged.
Kamiki almost made me cry. I’m glad her sister is okay. But she had every right to feel hurt and upset. The little chapter with Paku waiting for them at the train station was a nice little dose of humor that was desperately needed.
As for Renzo, I don’t know what to think about him. I’m glad he’s not just a straight up traitor. Or is he? There’s a lot to unpack with that kid, but I just can’t dislike him. I can’t say the same for Yukio. Honestly, from here on out we’re really going to start seeing the demise of his mental health. I’m not really looking forward to that, if I’m honest.
April 18, 2019
this volume was fairly confusing.
the first two chapters wrapped up the Izumo rescue arc and the remaining four were extremely confusing. the reason for this is that there seemed to be a few fairly ridiculous plot twists and reveals that made little to no sense in relation to earlier volumes. this largely had to do with the traitor who it now makes no sense whose side he is actually on in the first place as well as now. on the upside we found out a bit more about a few side characters and had some possible hints as to what Mephisto Pheles is really up to.
overall quite a confusing volume which didn't really explain what was going on instead chose to confuse readers with twists that at this stage seem random and illogical. should be interesting to read more when i come back to it after break from series
the first two chapters wrapped up the Izumo rescue arc and the remaining four were extremely confusing. the reason for this is that there seemed to be a few fairly ridiculous plot twists and reveals that made little to no sense in relation to earlier volumes. this largely had to do with the traitor who it now makes no sense whose side he is actually on in the first place as well as now. on the upside we found out a bit more about a few side characters and had some possible hints as to what Mephisto Pheles is really up to.
overall quite a confusing volume which didn't really explain what was going on instead chose to confuse readers with twists that at this stage seem random and illogical. should be interesting to read more when i come back to it after break from series
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
May 20, 2018
This one occurs entirely within the aftermath of the previous volume's (volumes?) encounter with the Illuminati. It deals mostly with the fall out of discovering Shima was there working/fighting with the Illuminati. An explanation is given, and Shima will remain a big part of the story. Thankfully, he's not fully explained or finished with and so clearly will be an interesting character to follow throughout the book. We get a few hints about where the series is going next--the Illluminati seem to be an enemy/rival that will persist for a while, while most of the enemies encountered to this point have faded out after a volume or two.
January 9, 2021
As always, an excellent book.
This one may have had a different editor or been made in a time crunch, because there appeared to be less plot / dialogue / action, and there were a few occasion in which the page layouts were confusing / sparse. Not much happened, but I enjoyed reading it because I love the characters. The information in this book just ties up the loose ends from the previous one and preps the storyline for coming books. I've already read 16 and 17, so I read this one out of order and had absolutely no trouble understanding the next 2. Those ones have more story.
4 stars rather than 5 because of the uncharacteristically slow pace.
:)
This one may have had a different editor or been made in a time crunch, because there appeared to be less plot / dialogue / action, and there were a few occasion in which the page layouts were confusing / sparse. Not much happened, but I enjoyed reading it because I love the characters. The information in this book just ties up the loose ends from the previous one and preps the storyline for coming books. I've already read 16 and 17, so I read this one out of order and had absolutely no trouble understanding the next 2. Those ones have more story.
4 stars rather than 5 because of the uncharacteristically slow pace.
:)
March 10, 2023
So we get a couple revelations with the biggest one being about Renzo as we learn the truth about him being a spy and it is kind of a clever idea and I wonder how it will be used. Granted it is confusing that he is still attending the school with the rest and it seems kind of pointless at that point but I do like seeing the rest of the class basically torturing him after he comes back. The touching one is about Izumo's sister and it is a very bittersweet ending that I hope gets expanding on in the future.
January 9, 2024
Kolejna przyjemna zapchaj-dziura, ale mająca w sobie sporo uroku. Ma kilka elementów, które mogą sporo namieszać na przyszłość, a już powrót pewnej postaci może być kontrowersyjny. Mimo wszystko całość przebrnąłem w zastraszającym.
Mamy tu przede wszystkim zakończenie wątku rodziny Izumo i jest to wykonane z sercem. Zacieśnia się też więzi pomiędzy przyjaciółmi, a jest to potrzebne. Zwłaszcza po hecy ze zdrajcą, jaki postanawia wrócić bezczelnie do akademii. Nawrócenie, umyśla zagrywka Mephisto czy dalsza gra Iluminati? Cóż, tego się dowiemy wkrótce.
Mamy tu przede wszystkim zakończenie wątku rodziny Izumo i jest to wykonane z sercem. Zacieśnia się też więzi pomiędzy przyjaciółmi, a jest to potrzebne. Zwłaszcza po hecy ze zdrajcą, jaki postanawia wrócić bezczelnie do akademii. Nawrócenie, umyśla zagrywka Mephisto czy dalsza gra Iluminati? Cóż, tego się dowiemy wkrótce.
March 27, 2019
Este sería el final del primer arco de los Illuminati y del pasado de Izumo. Después de eso, hay un par de capítulos en donde vemos lo que realmente pasa con Shima y sus compañeros. Creo que la reacción de los chicos de la Academia Vera Cruz con respecto a esas noticias es la misma que tendríamos todos . Sigue entretenido para pasar el rato.
February 17, 2021
Este tomo cierra la trama de Izumo y los personajes tratan de volver a la normalidad. Nos explican la forma de actuar de Shima pero, pese a ello, no me fío ni un pelo de él... Es un personaje poco claro que no revela para nada sus intenciones.
Parece que Yukio va a tener cada vez más peso por el secreto que guarda y no entiendo por qué no lo comparte con su hermano. A ver dónde va a parar esto...
Parece que Yukio va a tener cada vez más peso por el secreto que guarda y no entiendo por qué no lo comparte con su hermano. A ver dónde va a parar esto...
August 10, 2021
Just when you think Izumo Kamiki's arc is done, Kazue Kato plunges the knife further into our chest.
But now we have some fallout from Shima's betrayal- sort of. Who can really be trusted? Yukio is still dealing with his own turbulent emotions, Shima's loyalty is in question, Mephisto is still Mephisto... not a huge fan of these plots where the key idea is that everyone is confused about everything all the time. But I like our cast of students so much that I can put up with it.
But now we have some fallout from Shima's betrayal- sort of. Who can really be trusted? Yukio is still dealing with his own turbulent emotions, Shima's loyalty is in question, Mephisto is still Mephisto... not a huge fan of these plots where the key idea is that everyone is confused about everything all the time. But I like our cast of students so much that I can put up with it.
November 15, 2021
Love the focus on Yukio. Also the bathhouse chapter was annoying as hell but I suppose out of all of the bathhouse scenes in manga this was one of the least unbearable and creepy ones.
June 2, 2024
I felt like this volume was very uneven. I'm glad Lucifer dealt decisively with Gedoin and I am intrigued to see what the Illuminati want with Yukio but I thought Shima's return and the explanation for his double cross was ham-fisted and I feel like a big part of his character has changed with little explanation. Volumes in between arcs tend to bit a bit wonky. I also feel so much for Kamiki, she has a lot of healing to do.
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