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rծKYOKO [Time Stranger Kyoko] #1
Time Stranger Kyoko, Vol. 01
Kyoko Suomi is the princess of Earth in the 30th century. Kyoko lives among the commoners, unwilling to reveal her true identity and ascend the throne. The king will allow Kyoko to live as she pleases if she can revive her twin sister Ui, who has been trapped in time since birth.
As Kyoko's 16th birthday approaches, crowds are rioting as Kyoko refuses to present herself to her subjects. But in order to revive Ui, she must find 12 holy stones and 12 telepaths to move the clock that has stopped time for her sister.
As Kyoko's 16th birthday approaches, crowds are rioting as Kyoko refuses to present herself to her subjects. But in order to revive Ui, she must find 12 holy stones and 12 telepaths to move the clock that has stopped time for her sister.
200 pages, Paperback
First published March 15, 2001
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About the author
Arina Tanemura
190?books1,012?followersName in Japanese: ִв (Tanemura Arina)
Western Zodiac: Pisces
Arina Tanemura was born on March 12, 1978. She's the author of Full Moon O Sagashite, Time Stranger Kyoko, Kamikaze Kaito Jeanne, The Gentlemen's Alliance Cross, Sakura Hime Kaden, and more.
Her favorite hobby is Karaoke. One song that she sings is Smile, originally by Myco. She has two cats, named Riku and Kai. She has one elder and one younger sister and one brother. She's the type who hates to lose in anything. She also likes Ribon.
Western Zodiac: Pisces
Arina Tanemura was born on March 12, 1978. She's the author of Full Moon O Sagashite, Time Stranger Kyoko, Kamikaze Kaito Jeanne, The Gentlemen's Alliance Cross, Sakura Hime Kaden, and more.
Her favorite hobby is Karaoke. One song that she sings is Smile, originally by Myco. She has two cats, named Riku and Kai. She has one elder and one younger sister and one brother. She's the type who hates to lose in anything. She also likes Ribon.
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April 21, 2020
I recently rearranged my bookshelves and realized that I still have this gem at home!
It's been ages I last read this and I guess I might give it a new try. Hopefully I'll like it as much as the last time around or maybe my opinion changed?
It's always interesting to reread older books (in this case Mangas) and to see how your personal opinion changed with the years. XD
Did any of you read this or am I the only Arina Tanemura fan? *lol*
It's been ages I last read this and I guess I might give it a new try. Hopefully I'll like it as much as the last time around or maybe my opinion changed?
It's always interesting to reread older books (in this case Mangas) and to see how your personal opinion changed with the years. XD
Did any of you read this or am I the only Arina Tanemura fan? *lol*
August 29, 2016
It had its cute moments but overall it wasn't for me. The story line and characters didn't really hook me. I won't be pursuing the others in the series.
March 11, 2018
Review for complete series
In the 30th century, Princess Kyoko lives among the commoners keeping her identity a secret. When her sixteenth birthday draws near, her father the King insists she prepares for her first public outing - or otherwise, find a way to awaken her twin sister Princess Ui who has been trapped in sleep since their birth. For her sister to wake, Kyoko must find the twelve Time Strangers who, when combined, can shift the clock which holds Ui captive.
Time Stranger Kyoko will leave me sad forever. Although set in the 30th century, the world seems more like an alternative universe. They have technology beyond what we know today, but most elements of this world seem more of a medieval-fantasy setting - a mixture I quite appreciate. This world does not only include powers to shift time but also holds fantasy creatures such as demons, dragons and shape-shifting humans.
Now add to this world the solid cast of the spoiled, stubborn but kind-hearted Princess Kyoko, her bodyguards the two Dragon Prince brothers who couldn't be more unlike, a giant-snake-riding thieving gang, and another lot of enigmatic Strangers to find. The author plays with humour which can sometimes go way over the top but works just right with these characters and their quest.
So what went wrong? I have no doubt that this story was axed. We are introduced to two of the twelve strangers within the first volume, three more in the second volume and - well that leaves the third and final volume to introduce the remaining seven characters. And all of that happens on hardly a page. I just can't imagine that this story, of which the first two volumes had great pacing, was meant to be wrapped up in three volumes. The Strangers are all unique in personality and design and I am sure the author had more in mind than just whacking them in the way she did.
As a result, the whole of the final volume is rushed. After quickly throwing in the rest of the Strangers, all open questions are tied up much faster than one would like and often brushing off serious incidents just in order for the plot to move on. Time Stranger Kyoko could have easily been one of the author's best works had she but had the time to let the characters and plot unfold - but as it is, the story is cut short when it would have needed far more than twice the amount of volumes it actually had.
Although I still love this - there is just so much fun in it - I will never get over thinking about how great it could have been.
February 9, 2018
5 Sterne
Time Stranger Kyoko ist die Serie, die Arina Tanemura direkt nach Kamikaze Kaito Jeanne erfunden und gezeichnet hat. Dieser Manga z?hlt zwar nicht zu den Magical Girls genre, ist aber schon im Fantasy genre eingereiht, zu Mal in der Zukunft spielt mit nicht menschen?hnlichen Kreaturen und Welten.
Arina Tanemura hat in diesen Manga genauso viel Liebe hineingesteckt wie in Jeanne. Die Figuren sind toll gezeichnet und die Geschichte ist auch f?sselnd.
Kyoko ist am Anfang eher gew?hnungsbedrftig und ist scheint sehr verw?hnt und selbstschtig. Doch nach ein paar Kapiteln ist auch klar, dass Kyokos Herz doch reiner ist als man anf?nglich annimmt.
Die Geschichte, die im 30. Jahrhundert spielt, ist total toll. Auch die Idee mit den 12 Strangern und deren Kr?ften ist super.
Sakataki ist wohl mein Lieblingscharakter in der ganzen Serie.
Wenn ihr Jeanne mochtet und generell Arinas Werke super findet, dann ist Time Stranger Kyoko genau die richtige Geschichte fr euch.
Dieser Band enth?lt vier Kapitel und ein Interlude ber die kleine Kyoko, den kleinen Sakataki und den kleinen Hizuki. <3
Lieblings-Kapitelbilder: 2, Interlude
Time Stranger Kyoko ist die Serie, die Arina Tanemura direkt nach Kamikaze Kaito Jeanne erfunden und gezeichnet hat. Dieser Manga z?hlt zwar nicht zu den Magical Girls genre, ist aber schon im Fantasy genre eingereiht, zu Mal in der Zukunft spielt mit nicht menschen?hnlichen Kreaturen und Welten.
Arina Tanemura hat in diesen Manga genauso viel Liebe hineingesteckt wie in Jeanne. Die Figuren sind toll gezeichnet und die Geschichte ist auch f?sselnd.
Kyoko ist am Anfang eher gew?hnungsbedrftig und ist scheint sehr verw?hnt und selbstschtig. Doch nach ein paar Kapiteln ist auch klar, dass Kyokos Herz doch reiner ist als man anf?nglich annimmt.
Die Geschichte, die im 30. Jahrhundert spielt, ist total toll. Auch die Idee mit den 12 Strangern und deren Kr?ften ist super.
Sakataki ist wohl mein Lieblingscharakter in der ganzen Serie.
Wenn ihr Jeanne mochtet und generell Arinas Werke super findet, dann ist Time Stranger Kyoko genau die richtige Geschichte fr euch.
Dieser Band enth?lt vier Kapitel und ein Interlude ber die kleine Kyoko, den kleinen Sakataki und den kleinen Hizuki. <3
Lieblings-Kapitelbilder: 2, Interlude
January 14, 2015
This looks like another great series by Arina Tanemura. The characters all seem interesting and the plot drew me I and made me want to see what happens next. I also thought the bonus chapter at the end about how Kyoko met Sakataki & Hizuki was really cute.
Contains Chapters 1 - 4
Chapter 01: There is but One Past: The Future is in Your Heart
Chapter 02: The Race Against Time
Chapter 03: The Timing of Two
Chapter 04: Because It's You, I Am Here
Bonus Story: Little Princess
Contains Chapters 1 - 4
Chapter 01: There is but One Past: The Future is in Your Heart
Chapter 02: The Race Against Time
Chapter 03: The Timing of Two
Chapter 04: Because It's You, I Am Here
Bonus Story: Little Princess
June 7, 2018
The pacing is bad, the gravity of situations terrible, the introduction to the world set up lacking... I get what the author was attempting to do, but it falls short in so many ways to be disappointing. I wanted to like it, but it's too choppy and ridiculous.
May 24, 2010
Very cute and original, I couldn't put it down.
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Re-read, I really like how it started out. The art is drawn very well and the story line is cute.
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Re-read, I really like how it started out. The art is drawn very well and the story line is cute.
October 5, 2009
Crossing the barriers of time, this princess loves her people, yet is a little bit selfish. Not the best Tanemura novel I have read
February 3, 2010
This manga is a really cool story and i like the world.
November 5, 2012
I'm hesitant to criticize because I know how manga writers take things to heart, and that these books are their artistic babies. I will just say this series is just not for me.
April 6, 2020
Reread!
Last year I decided to reread all my Arina Tanemura Mangas, to see if my opinions have changed since I was a teen. Due to renovations in my house and Mangas being packed away for a while, I didnt get to finish it. So, I decided to continue it now with Time Stranger Kyoko one of my all time favorite series back in the day. Ive read it countless times when it first came out, but havent done so in ages. So, lets if it still holds up.
Its the 30th century and earth has become one big kingdom, inhabited by humans and kirit, hybrids between humans and other species (like dragons). Kyoko Suomi is Princess of the Earth Nation, but hides her true identity to live a normal live. When her 16th birthday approaches her father wants to present her to the public for the first time, but she is reluctant to give up her ordinary life. He suggests then that Kyoko should try to awake her twin sister Ui, who has been in a magical sleep since birth. To do so she has to find 12 magic stones and their owners. Together they have to to use their powers to move a giant clock to get Ui to wake up. Kyoko, aided by her bodyguards, brothers Sakataki and Hizuki, tries to solve the mystery of the 12 and her sister.
Its a great fantasy story. It combines classic fantasy elements with modern technology and unique approaches to old tropes. The setting of the 30th century is interesting. It is modern, yet paired with medieval aspects and magic. Arina created a very interesting world to explore for the characters and the readers.
The kirit and different clans of people also work very well. We only meet a few in this first volume but its obvious that this world has a lot of unique characters and forms of magic.
The artwook is obviously amazing, though the character design is often criticized as being too close to Arinas previous series Kamikaze Kaito Jeanne. And yeah, I can see that. Kyoko is Maron with pointy ears and Sakataki basically Chiaki, but at least their personalities are different.
Kyoko is the kind of protagonist I personally find most interesting, because she is very flawed. Stubborn and selfish, mostly out to serve her own interests, she is not initially one heroine to root for. She wants to save her sister for her own sake or only helps Sakataki with a problem to make use out of it, but it becomes clear that there is more to her than meets the eye. She is a character constantly growing and evolving and arent those the best kind? Sakataki is serious and focused and portrayed as a bit of a buzzkill, but he as well has more layers. He is also noble and honorable, brave and loyal. His backstory is also very explanatory for his behavior. He has always been one of my favorite leading man when it comes to Arinas works and Im glad that hasnt changed. His brother Hizuki is more carefree and open and kind, but there is a secret attached to him that is already set up in the first volume. The side characters are also fun. Theres Kyokos friend Karen, who his very beautiful and kind, her over-the-top father and his android and mascot Chokora and robber Widoseek with his gang, who is brilliant and hilarious. I cant believe I forgot about this character for so long.
The story is still intriguing and set up in a great way, so are the characters and their relationships. I still love the budding romance between polar opposites Kyoko and Sakataki top pieces. Im glad this first volume still holds up.
Last year I decided to reread all my Arina Tanemura Mangas, to see if my opinions have changed since I was a teen. Due to renovations in my house and Mangas being packed away for a while, I didnt get to finish it. So, I decided to continue it now with Time Stranger Kyoko one of my all time favorite series back in the day. Ive read it countless times when it first came out, but havent done so in ages. So, lets if it still holds up.
Its the 30th century and earth has become one big kingdom, inhabited by humans and kirit, hybrids between humans and other species (like dragons). Kyoko Suomi is Princess of the Earth Nation, but hides her true identity to live a normal live. When her 16th birthday approaches her father wants to present her to the public for the first time, but she is reluctant to give up her ordinary life. He suggests then that Kyoko should try to awake her twin sister Ui, who has been in a magical sleep since birth. To do so she has to find 12 magic stones and their owners. Together they have to to use their powers to move a giant clock to get Ui to wake up. Kyoko, aided by her bodyguards, brothers Sakataki and Hizuki, tries to solve the mystery of the 12 and her sister.
Its a great fantasy story. It combines classic fantasy elements with modern technology and unique approaches to old tropes. The setting of the 30th century is interesting. It is modern, yet paired with medieval aspects and magic. Arina created a very interesting world to explore for the characters and the readers.
The kirit and different clans of people also work very well. We only meet a few in this first volume but its obvious that this world has a lot of unique characters and forms of magic.
The artwook is obviously amazing, though the character design is often criticized as being too close to Arinas previous series Kamikaze Kaito Jeanne. And yeah, I can see that. Kyoko is Maron with pointy ears and Sakataki basically Chiaki, but at least their personalities are different.
Kyoko is the kind of protagonist I personally find most interesting, because she is very flawed. Stubborn and selfish, mostly out to serve her own interests, she is not initially one heroine to root for. She wants to save her sister for her own sake or only helps Sakataki with a problem to make use out of it, but it becomes clear that there is more to her than meets the eye. She is a character constantly growing and evolving and arent those the best kind? Sakataki is serious and focused and portrayed as a bit of a buzzkill, but he as well has more layers. He is also noble and honorable, brave and loyal. His backstory is also very explanatory for his behavior. He has always been one of my favorite leading man when it comes to Arinas works and Im glad that hasnt changed. His brother Hizuki is more carefree and open and kind, but there is a secret attached to him that is already set up in the first volume. The side characters are also fun. Theres Kyokos friend Karen, who his very beautiful and kind, her over-the-top father and his android and mascot Chokora and robber Widoseek with his gang, who is brilliant and hilarious. I cant believe I forgot about this character for so long.
The story is still intriguing and set up in a great way, so are the characters and their relationships. I still love the budding romance between polar opposites Kyoko and Sakataki top pieces. Im glad this first volume still holds up.
January 23, 2022
My journey through reading Arina Tanemura titles I've never picked up before thanks to my sister not wanting them any longer continues! Yeah, that's right, I've also never read Time Stranger Kyoko, though I do remember my sister picking this up and being excited for it back in the day. (It even still has its price sticker from Borders, talk about a hit to the nostalgia!) Thankfully this series is only three volumes long, which means I'll be able to knock it out quickly and decide whether or not to keep it or to sell it as a set on Mercari. (Kind of dreading having to tackle The Gentleman's Alliance Cross.) I will say however, that after having read I.O.N., picking this volume up reminded me how much the samefacing in Tanemura's style has always irritated me.
Anyway, Time Stranger Kyoko. There isn't much that I can say here that isn't already summed up in the book description, at least regarding the plot. If you're a fan of shoujo, magical girls, or any of Arina Tanemura's other manga series, you're probably going to like this. I'm probably being a little harsh in my rating, but there's a lot of formulaic aspects to her work that are just as present here as they are in the other stuff by her that I've read, and I personally do tire of that rather quickly. This isn't to say that her work, much less this story, isn't enjoyable! It very much is, and it's lighthearted enough to serve as a good palate cleanser between other, heavier reads. It just tends to be a little stale, at least in my opinion, and for this trilogy, it's likely only the unique setting and world-building that has kept me invested in reading the rest of it. But do take that with a grain of salt, I'm not the easiest reader to please.
Anyway, Time Stranger Kyoko. There isn't much that I can say here that isn't already summed up in the book description, at least regarding the plot. If you're a fan of shoujo, magical girls, or any of Arina Tanemura's other manga series, you're probably going to like this. I'm probably being a little harsh in my rating, but there's a lot of formulaic aspects to her work that are just as present here as they are in the other stuff by her that I've read, and I personally do tire of that rather quickly. This isn't to say that her work, much less this story, isn't enjoyable! It very much is, and it's lighthearted enough to serve as a good palate cleanser between other, heavier reads. It just tends to be a little stale, at least in my opinion, and for this trilogy, it's likely only the unique setting and world-building that has kept me invested in reading the rest of it. But do take that with a grain of salt, I'm not the easiest reader to please.
February 23, 2020
Ci ho messo solo sei anni per leggerlo... Era l che mi guardava dal mucchio di numeri uno mai letti e adesso mi venuta voglia di provare a leggere Arina Tanemura. Ho recentemente finito Ogni nostro venerd e ho fatto una grandissima fatica a causa dell'et dei protagonisti.
Cos, visto che le storie reali non le riescono bene, ho provato con una delle sue storie fantasy. Risultato: Meh!
Allora, Kyoko non vuole fare la principessa e il padre le dice: ?Se svegli tua sorella, che dorme da sedici anni, lei prender il tuo poso e tu potrai essere libera!? Ok, ma chiedere il parere della sorella, prima di decidere tutto?
I personaggi sono anche simpatici ma ho fatto tanta fatica a leggere questo primo volumetto. Speriamo bene per gli altri due.
Cos, visto che le storie reali non le riescono bene, ho provato con una delle sue storie fantasy. Risultato: Meh!
Allora, Kyoko non vuole fare la principessa e il padre le dice: ?Se svegli tua sorella, che dorme da sedici anni, lei prender il tuo poso e tu potrai essere libera!? Ok, ma chiedere il parere della sorella, prima di decidere tutto?
I personaggi sono anche simpatici ma ho fatto tanta fatica a leggere questo primo volumetto. Speriamo bene per gli altri due.
October 7, 2023
Perfectly fine first volume. Kyoko is fun, somewhat vain but obviously cares about her friends and is willing to put herself on the line to save them. I always feel like there's something bigger beneath the surface for her, like how much she talks up being great and wanting nice things hides how much she really wants to meet her sister and speak with her. The actual premise of collecting mcaguffins to unlock a seal? Ehhhh. Immediately using time travel to get yourself a pretty dress? YEAHHHH
May 3, 2024
Sweet, magical, and lots of fun! I love reading Arina Tanemura's work. Her stories and art style always have an originality to them unique to this mangaka. I love these characters! The interactions between the princess and her bodyguards are so much fun! There are lots of sweet, fun, and amusing moments throughout this volume. I am looking forward to reading more from this series! I very highly recommend! The art in this series is so beautiful!
April 9, 2020
I first read this manga when I was in middle school and liked it a lot. This is my first time reading it again since then, and its not quite as much fun as I remembered. Or rather... its a bit more slapstick than I remember.
November 14, 2017
Not her best one. Hope the other two are better.
January 18, 2018
3.5 stars
January 31, 2018
Den ?r helt okej med underbara t?ckningar.
May 13, 2018
Loved this! May end up keeping the series for myself!
April 24, 2021
I liked this manga
June 5, 2021
Relectura de mi infancia, manga cortito, bien dibujado, y con su dosis de humor y romance.
December 2, 2021
I like it so far, but the pet cat/human Android Chocola really creeps me out.
June 30, 2022
This series is probably aimed at preteen girls, so an old man is not the best judge. I've seen better, I've seen worse.
February 16, 2023
Just too silly.
November 16, 2023
Eines meiner liebsten Arina Tanemura Mangas bis heute - immer wieder gut.
September 20, 2024
Heboh banget ya ceritanya. ? Much more fun than Full Moon wo Sagashite, sih.
Di sini kekuatan Strangers yang bangkit adalah kekuatan Sakataki dari Klan Naga dan Karen dari Klan Bunga.
Di sini kekuatan Strangers yang bangkit adalah kekuatan Sakataki dari Klan Naga dan Karen dari Klan Bunga.
February 2, 2025
For manga it's good. I like Arina Tanemura's work?
July 29, 2019
Zum Inhalt:
Im 30. Jahrhundert haben sich die L?nder der Erde zu einer einzigen Erdnation zusammen geschlossen. Diese wird von einem K?nig regiert. Kyoko ist die Prinzessin der Erdnation. Doch anstatt ihren Pflichten im Palast nachzukommen geht sie lieber unerkannt in die Schule. Sie m?chte ein normales Leben fhren, nicht eingesperrt hinter gro?en Palastmauern. Begleitet wird sie dabei t?glich von ihren Bodygards, den Prinzen und letzten ?berlebenden des Drachenclans, Sakataki und Hizuki. Als der sechzehnte Geburtstag von Kyoko n?her rckt und sie sich ?ffentlich zeigen soll, macht ihr ihr Vater einen Vorschlag. Wenn sie es schafft ihre Zwillingsschwester Ui aus ihrem ewigen Schlaf zu erwecken, dann darf sie ihr normales Leben weiter leben. Dafr muss sie aber die zw?lf G?ttersteine und deren Besitzer finden, um gemeinsam mit ihnen die G?tteruhr zu bewegen, die einst der Gott der Zeit Chronos geschaffen hat. Kyoko bekommt als erster Stranger einen der G?ttersteine und kann so die Zeit manipulieren. Fortan macht sie sich mit ihren beiden Bodyguards auf den Weg und versucht die anderen Stranger zu finden. Doch das ist leichter gesagt als getan.
Eindruck:
Time Stranger Kyoko stammt aus der Feder von Arina Tanemura und ist ein dreiteiliger Manga voll und ganz fr M?dchen. Kyoko ist eine sehr sympathische Prinzessin mit Ecken und Kanten, aber dem einfachen Wunsch ein normales M?dchen zu sein. Begleitet wird sie dabei von ihren Bodyguards, die ihr nicht von der Seite weichen. Die Charakterdesigns entsprechen dem typischen Tanemura-Klischee. Sie sehen eben aus, wie alle anderen Charaktere in ihren Mangas. Die Protagonistin und ihr Angebeteter sowie die Nebencharaktere ?hneln wieder wie ein Ei dem anderen. Lediglich wurden ihnen nur andere Rollen zugesprochen. Das sie immer wieder die gleichen Designs verwendet finde ich ein bisschen schade. Trotzdem gibt sie sich mit Kleidern und auch den Figuren immer sehr viel Mhe. Es ist alles zuckers?. Besonders die Chibi-Figuren sind wieder zum anbei?en.
Die Story ist interessant und liest sich leicht verst?ndlich. Der Leser wird entgegen anderer Mangas von Arina nicht einfach durch die Geschichte geworfen, sondern kann nachvollziehen, was passiert. Die Szenenwechsel sind geschmeidiger und so macht der Manga richtig Spa?.
Empfehlen m?chte ich den Manga allen M?dchen, die niedliche Zeichnungen und eine romantische Storyline m?gen. Ihr kommt hier voll und ganz auf eure Kosten, wenn ihr darber hinweg sehen k?nnt, dass es keine neuen Charakterdesigns gibt.
Im 30. Jahrhundert haben sich die L?nder der Erde zu einer einzigen Erdnation zusammen geschlossen. Diese wird von einem K?nig regiert. Kyoko ist die Prinzessin der Erdnation. Doch anstatt ihren Pflichten im Palast nachzukommen geht sie lieber unerkannt in die Schule. Sie m?chte ein normales Leben fhren, nicht eingesperrt hinter gro?en Palastmauern. Begleitet wird sie dabei t?glich von ihren Bodygards, den Prinzen und letzten ?berlebenden des Drachenclans, Sakataki und Hizuki. Als der sechzehnte Geburtstag von Kyoko n?her rckt und sie sich ?ffentlich zeigen soll, macht ihr ihr Vater einen Vorschlag. Wenn sie es schafft ihre Zwillingsschwester Ui aus ihrem ewigen Schlaf zu erwecken, dann darf sie ihr normales Leben weiter leben. Dafr muss sie aber die zw?lf G?ttersteine und deren Besitzer finden, um gemeinsam mit ihnen die G?tteruhr zu bewegen, die einst der Gott der Zeit Chronos geschaffen hat. Kyoko bekommt als erster Stranger einen der G?ttersteine und kann so die Zeit manipulieren. Fortan macht sie sich mit ihren beiden Bodyguards auf den Weg und versucht die anderen Stranger zu finden. Doch das ist leichter gesagt als getan.
Eindruck:
Time Stranger Kyoko stammt aus der Feder von Arina Tanemura und ist ein dreiteiliger Manga voll und ganz fr M?dchen. Kyoko ist eine sehr sympathische Prinzessin mit Ecken und Kanten, aber dem einfachen Wunsch ein normales M?dchen zu sein. Begleitet wird sie dabei von ihren Bodyguards, die ihr nicht von der Seite weichen. Die Charakterdesigns entsprechen dem typischen Tanemura-Klischee. Sie sehen eben aus, wie alle anderen Charaktere in ihren Mangas. Die Protagonistin und ihr Angebeteter sowie die Nebencharaktere ?hneln wieder wie ein Ei dem anderen. Lediglich wurden ihnen nur andere Rollen zugesprochen. Das sie immer wieder die gleichen Designs verwendet finde ich ein bisschen schade. Trotzdem gibt sie sich mit Kleidern und auch den Figuren immer sehr viel Mhe. Es ist alles zuckers?. Besonders die Chibi-Figuren sind wieder zum anbei?en.
Die Story ist interessant und liest sich leicht verst?ndlich. Der Leser wird entgegen anderer Mangas von Arina nicht einfach durch die Geschichte geworfen, sondern kann nachvollziehen, was passiert. Die Szenenwechsel sind geschmeidiger und so macht der Manga richtig Spa?.
Empfehlen m?chte ich den Manga allen M?dchen, die niedliche Zeichnungen und eine romantische Storyline m?gen. Ihr kommt hier voll und ganz auf eure Kosten, wenn ihr darber hinweg sehen k?nnt, dass es keine neuen Charakterdesigns gibt.
November 20, 2012
Bought from Amazon, and I still own a copy.
APART OF THE GOODREADS 2012 READING CHALLENGE.
Review/Rating:
4 out of 5
Ease of Reading Text: 4 out of 5
Illustrations: 5 out of 5
Plot: 5 out of 5
Art Touch-Up: 4 out of 5
Translation: 4 out of 5
Design: 5 out of 5
In the 30th century, Earth has become one nation with one princess Kyoko. Her 16th birthday celebration is coming up, but her subjects begin to riot because she doesnt want to do her job as princess. However, awakening her sister from her deep slumber is the only way for Kyoko to get out of living the role of a shelter princess. Though, in order to do this, she must find 12 holy stones and their telepaths.
Side Story: Hizuki and Sakastuki just lost everything family and friends. So, they come to the palace and try to find something they are good at, as payment for staying at the castle.
All of the manga-kas artwork in this manga are so pretty. Also, you can tell she spent a lot of time and effort coming up with it because everything looks so detailed and pretty to look at. ;) I especially love the side story, with all the characters as children. The drawings look so cute in it. <3 :D And I love how she is able to draw emotions on her characters. ;)
Anyways, the personalities of the female lead is the same as her other manga happy, gutsy, and a little bit selfish but I havent gotten tired of it since the plot always makes up for it. :) This manga-ka is a very good story teller, and I love how she is able to bring humor into the plot. So far, my favorite character is Cane-chan. I love how she was able to bring a personality to a cane. ;)
Even though it is simple and almost predictable, it is still a very sweet and funny to read especially Cane-chan and kitty mode. And I like how the manga-ka did a short story about when they were young.
Now, for how VIZ did. :P 1) The telepath translation is kind of weird since in the other volumes (and in this one) they switch between telepath and stranger. ^^; 2) The lettering for the SFX is a little bad, but the translations for them are a little better. 3) I like how they still used some Japanese words for the SFX like chu and kyaah. :P
Overall, they did a pretty good job with bringing this manga into English. :D
APART OF THE GOODREADS 2012 READING CHALLENGE.
Review/Rating:
4 out of 5
Ease of Reading Text: 4 out of 5
Illustrations: 5 out of 5
Plot: 5 out of 5
Art Touch-Up: 4 out of 5
Translation: 4 out of 5
Design: 5 out of 5
In the 30th century, Earth has become one nation with one princess Kyoko. Her 16th birthday celebration is coming up, but her subjects begin to riot because she doesnt want to do her job as princess. However, awakening her sister from her deep slumber is the only way for Kyoko to get out of living the role of a shelter princess. Though, in order to do this, she must find 12 holy stones and their telepaths.
Side Story: Hizuki and Sakastuki just lost everything family and friends. So, they come to the palace and try to find something they are good at, as payment for staying at the castle.
All of the manga-kas artwork in this manga are so pretty. Also, you can tell she spent a lot of time and effort coming up with it because everything looks so detailed and pretty to look at. ;) I especially love the side story, with all the characters as children. The drawings look so cute in it. <3 :D And I love how she is able to draw emotions on her characters. ;)
Anyways, the personalities of the female lead is the same as her other manga happy, gutsy, and a little bit selfish but I havent gotten tired of it since the plot always makes up for it. :) This manga-ka is a very good story teller, and I love how she is able to bring humor into the plot. So far, my favorite character is Cane-chan. I love how she was able to bring a personality to a cane. ;)
Even though it is simple and almost predictable, it is still a very sweet and funny to read especially Cane-chan and kitty mode. And I like how the manga-ka did a short story about when they were young.
Now, for how VIZ did. :P 1) The telepath translation is kind of weird since in the other volumes (and in this one) they switch between telepath and stranger. ^^; 2) The lettering for the SFX is a little bad, but the translations for them are a little better. 3) I like how they still used some Japanese words for the SFX like chu and kyaah. :P
Overall, they did a pretty good job with bringing this manga into English. :D
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