Sunday, January 13, 2013

Manga Review: Sakura Hime: The Legend of Princess Sakura , Vol. 9 [Paperback]



I've finished "Sakura Hime: The Legend of Princess Sakura , Vol. 9" by Arina Tanemura.

Product Description

A new supernatural fantasy from the creator of Kamikaze Kaito Jeanne.

Reads R to L (Japanese Style).


Sakura is the granddaughter of a mysterious moon princess who slew demons with her Blood Cherry Blossom sword. All her life Sakura has been forbidden to look at the full moon without knowing why. Then one night, unhappy over her impending marriage, Sakura gazes up at the moon, only to see a demon attacking her.

About the Author

Arina Tanemura began her manga career in 1996 when her short stories debuted in Ribon magazine. She gained fame with the 1997 publication of ION, and ever since her debut Tanemura has been a major force in shojo manga with popular series Kamikaze Kaito Jeanne, Time Stranger Kyoko, Full Moon, and The Gentlemen’s Alliance. Both Kamikaze Kaito Jeanne and Full Moon have been adapted into animated TV series.

Product Details
Paperback: 184 pages
Publisher: VIZ Media LLC; Original edition (December 4, 2012)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1421542765
ISBN-13: 978-1421542768


My Review:

The beginning of this manga is the conclusion to the Yuri storyline and I'm glad it's over with.  We find out the reason why she is getting between Princess Sakura and Aoba and then she turns her attentions to Fujimurasaki when she receives a poem/proposition from him.

Fujimurasaki confesses to Princess Sakura that he loves her and wants her for himself.  Then he proceeds to kiss her and she doesn't resist (it seems she kind of liked it and in shock).  Aoba catches them in the act and he rips into Fujimurasak.  Aoba forces Princess Sakura to come with him and they both confess they only want each other.

4/5
Thanks Simon and Schuster Canada for sending me this manga to review, greatly appreciated!

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