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her majesty's dog

Tears and Manga

July 29, 2009 by MJ 32 Comments

So, I picked up volume four of Pluto earlier this evening, anxious to dig in to the latest volume of my favorite manga series this year. My plans were dashed less than a chapter in, however, when I became so emotional that I actually had to put it down. Since this volume is new, I’ll avoid any details. Suffice it to say this was a fairly small incident (relative to the scope of the work as a whole) that just happened to hit me unusually hard. This isn’t a fatal issue, of course. I’ll pick it up again once I feel I’ve recovered, perhaps in a less vulnerable moment. Nor is it a criticism of Pluto, by any means. I want to be moved deeply by fiction. That’s why I read it. It’s a powerful testament to the craft of both Tezuka and Urasawa that the series is able to affect me so strongly.

hachi-tears-smWhat this experience brings to mind now as I remain here uselessly in my chair, not quite ready to pick up anything else, is other moments in manga that have brought me to tears. …

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Her Majesty’s Dog, Volume 2

July 11, 2009 by MJ 3 Comments

Her Majesty’s Dog, Vol. 2
By Mick Takeuchi
Published by Go!Comi

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This volume begins by revealing that Takako’s memory wipe (intended to make her forget Amane and Hyoue’s true identities) really did not take, leaving Amane in the position of having to decide whether to try again, something she really does not want to do. The decision made here reflects their growing friendship and starts the volume off in a very touching manner that persists for much of the volume. The main story here revolves around another Koma-oni, Zakuro, who once served the same master as Hyoue. Driven by hurt and jealousy, Zakuro tries to steal Amane away for himself, but again the conclusion to this story is surprisingly moving and reinforces the relationships between the series’ primary characters.

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Filed Under: MANGA REVIEWS Tagged With: her majesty's dog, manga

Her Majesty’s Dog, Volume 1

April 28, 2009 by MJ 5 Comments

Good morning, folks! I’ve been on a bit of a crazy schedule, so I’m behind on answering comments to yesterday’s entry. I will work on doing so later tonight! Thanks for such a great response! In the meantime, here’s a quick review for today:

Her Majesty’s Dog, Vol. 1
By Mick Takeuchi
Published by Go!Comi

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Filed Under: MANGA REVIEWS Tagged With: her majesty's dog, manga

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