Manga Review: X, Vol. 6: 3-in-1 (X (3-in-1)) Paperback

I've finished X, Vol. 6" by Clamp.

The fate of the world as at stake in this lavishly illustrated masterwork from manga supergroup CLAMP!

X, the epic series from CLAMP, is now available in this deluxe collector’s edition. The pages have been recomposed in the original right-to-left reading order and restored to the highest quality. Each volume contains three of the original graphic novels, along with gorgeous, full-color illustrations never before published outside Japan!

Subaru and Seishiro face off in a desperate battle on the Rainbow Bridge, as the years of twisted love and bitterness between them lead at last to their inevitable, heart-rending culmination. In the tragic aftermath, with their kekkai failing and their Dreamseer’s predictions foiled, the Seven Seals split up and roam Tokyo in an attempt to halt the destruction engulfing the city. But time is running out. The time of the final battle between the Dragons of Heaven and the Dragons of Earth is drawing near.

Reads R to L (Japanese Style) for teen plus audiences. 

About the Author

CLAMP is an artistic team of four women — Satsuki Igarashi, Mokona, Tsubaki Nekoi, and Nanase Ohkawa—whose works are beloved by fans worldwide. They debuted with the manga RG Veda in 1989 and went on to create such internationally bestselling series as X, Magic Knight Rayearth, Cardcaptor Sakura, Angelic Layer, Chobits, xxxHolic and Tsubasa: RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE, all of which have been adapted into TV anime series. In addition to manga, CLAMP also produces illustrations, book designs, screenplays, and essays.

Product Details
Series: X (3-in-1) (Book 6)
Paperback: 192 pages
Publisher: VIZ Media LLC (August 13, 2013)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1421540460
ISBN-13: 978-1421540467

My Review:

This last omnibus contains Vols. 16, 17 and 18 which includes lots of blood, fear, bittersweet love and the very famous battle between Subaru and Seishiro.  

I highly recommend these omnibus because they are told in their original format, right to left and have gorgeous color illustrations.

5/5

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

Manga Review: X, Vol. 5: 3-in-1 Paperback

I've finished "X Vol. 5 3-in-1" by Clamp.

The fate of the world as at stake in this lavishly

Reads R to L (Japanese Style).

X, the epic series from CLAMP, is now available in this deluxe collector’s edition. The pages have been recomposed in the original right-to-left reading order and restored to the highest quality. Each volume contains three of the original graphic novels, along with gorgeous, full-color illustrations never before published outside Japan!

Duality is a fact of Kamui’s prophecy-driven life, but he’s not the only one — as the battle between the Dragons of Heaven and the Dragons of Earth heats up, the warriors begin to realize who their opposite numbers are. The members on both sides of the conflict all have their reasons for wanting to save the world or destroy it, and the greatest of those is love. For the sake of loved ones long lost, and of those still living, decisions are made that will move heaven and earth.

About the Author

CLAMP is an artistic team of four women—Satsuki Igarashi, Mokona, Tsubaki Nekoi, and Nanase Ohkawa — whose works are beloved by fans worldwide. They debuted with the manga RG Veda in 1989 and went on to create such internationally bestselling series as X, Magic Knight Rayearth, Cardcaptor Sakura, Angelic Layer, Chobits, xxxHolic and Tsubasa: RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE, all of which have been adapted into TV anime series. In addition to manga, CLAMP also produces illustrations, book designs, screenplays, and essays.

Product Details
Series: X (Book 5)
Paperback: 584 pages
Publisher: VIZ Media LLC (May 14, 2013)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1421540452
ISBN-13: 978-1421540450

My Review:

I highly recommend this series if you enjoy action, deep friendships and long-standing feuds.  This omnibus editions are worth the cover price because it is quite thick and well made with gorgeous never before seen illustrations.

In this volume we see interesting fight scenes, touching and tender scenes between partners and friends and friendships are strengthening.

4/5

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

Manga Review: X, Vol. 3: 3-in-1 [Paperback]

I've finished "X 3-1 Vol. 3" by Clamp.

Product Description

Reads R to L (Japanese Style), for audiences rated teen plus.

X, the epic series from CLAMP, is now available in this deluxe collector’s edition. The pages have been recomposed in the original right-to-left reading order and restored to the highest quality. Each volume contains three of the original graphic novels, along with gorgeous, full-color illustrations never before published outside Japan.

As the gears of fate turn, Kamui draws ever closer to the moment when he must make his inevitable choice: become either humanity’s savior or its scourge. After his last surviving blood relative sacrifices herself to bring forth the Sacred Sword, the weapon he will need in the war to come, that moment finally arrives. With Kamui’s decision, however, come unimaginable consequences for Fuma and Kotori.

Meanwhile, the members of both sides of the conflict — the Dragons of Heaven and the Dragons of Earth — converge on Tokyo, obeying the call of their intertwined destinies. Among them is Subaru Sumeragi, a powerful magic user, who arrives just in time to help Kamui see the path that he must take. But Subaru must conquer his own doubts and fears when he’s finally reunited with the one person who is truly special to him — and whom he must fight to the death.


About the Author

CLAMP is an artistic team of four women—Satsuki Igarashi, Mokona, Tsubaki Nekoi, and Nanase Ohkawa — whose works are beloved by fans worldwide. They debuted with the manga RG Veda in 1989 and went on to create such internationally bestselling series as X, Magic Knight Rayearth, Cardcaptor Sakura, Angelic Layer, Chobits, xxxHolic, and Tsubasa: RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE, all of which have been adapted into TV anime series. In addition to manga, CLAMP also produces illustrations, book designs, screenplays, and essays.


Product Details
Paperback: 584 pages
Publisher: VIZ Media LLC; Original edition (July 24, 2012)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1421540436
ISBN-13: 978-1421540436

My Review:

In this volume Kamui learns more about his destiny from his dying Aunt and the sacred sword they guard for him when he finally becomes "The Kamui".

Kamui is forced to choose between the two sides and he decides he only wants to protect Kotori and Fūma.  He becomes a Dragon of Heaven and at the same time Fuma has a change of personality and becomes the "Kamui" of the Dragons of Earth as he was destined to be Kamui's opposite. Fuma kills Kotori and swears to kill Kamui.  Deciding he wishes to bring Fuma back to normal Kamui joins the Dragons of Heaven in their fight against the Dragons of Earth.

Loved the gorgeous color illustrations and the lovely tarot cards.  The quality is great and the pages are thick so it holds up well.  The manga is pretty thick and heavy.

4/5

Manga in series:

1.  X 3-1 Vol. 1
2.  X 3-1 Vol. 2
3.  X 3-1 Vol. 3

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

Manga Review: X, Vol. 2: 3-in-1 [Paperback]

I've finished "X Vol. 2 3-in-1" by Clamp.

Product Description


Reads R to L (Japanese Style).

X, the epic series from CLAMP, is now available in this deluxe collector’s edition. The pages have been recomposed in the original right-to-left reading order and restored to the highest quality. Each volume contains three of the original graphic novels, along with gorgeous, full-color illustrations never before published outside Japan!

Japan's greatest seer, the blind prophet Hinoto, has foretold the end of the world. At the center of her prophecy is a young man named Kamui Shiro, who possesses startling psychic powers. But Kamui is far from alone in this destiny. Armies are gathering, other people with unique powers: the “Seven Seals,” who seem to be Kamui's allies, and the “Seven Angels,” who might be his enemies. All are somehow linked to the destruction to come, and all are now coming to Tokyo to choose sides in the upcoming battle.

About the Author

CLAMP is an artistic team of four women — Satsuki Igarashi, Mokona, Tsubaki Nekoi, and Nanase Ohkawa — whose works are beloved by fans worldwide. They debuted with the manga RG Veda in 1989 and went on to create such internationally bestselling series as X, Magic Knight Rayearth, Cardcaptor Sakura, Angelic Layer, Chobits, xxxHolic and Tsubasa: RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE, all of which have been adapted into TV anime series. In addition to manga, CLAMP also produces illustrations, book designs, screenplays, and essays.

Product Details
Paperback: 584 pages
Publisher: VIZ Media LLC; Original edition (April 17, 2012)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1421540428
ISBN-13: 978-1421540429

My Review:

This omnibus collects volumes 4 - 6 which have been previously released.

In this volume more Dragons of Heaven and Dragons of Earth are arriving in Tokyo for the great battle which will determine the outcome if humanity will either live or die.  There is a little backstory for Sorata and we find out what happened to Kamui's family.  We meet some of the major players, what powers they wield
and their personalities.

Fuma is still trying to figure out his role and how it's related to Kamui.  He seems to be having nightmares and he managed to break a Dragon of Earth's seal to save Kamui and his sister Kotori.

Kamui has a major attitude problem and is still undecided if he wants to save the world or not.  Sorata has decided he will die protecting Arashi.

The artwork is very gorgeous and colorful and there are tarot illustrations that were releases with the Japanese version.  At the back they show all the major players and what role they play in the fight and when all the color pictures were released.

5/5

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

Manga Review: Clover Omnibus Edition - CLAMP (Paperback)

I've finished reading "Clover Omnibus Edition" by CLAMP.

Product Description


Kazuhiko is a young, but already deeply wounded black ops agent of a baroque, retro-tech future. Kaz is pulled out of retirement to escort Sue, a mysterious waif, to a destination she alone knows. Sue and Kazuhiko have never met, yet she knows him, having grown up since the age of four with her only human contact. Two distant voices: that of her elderly grandma General Ko, and of Kazuhiko's dead girlfriend, Ora. Sue has been kept in that cage all these years because of what she is, and what the Clover Leaf Project found her to be: a military top secret, and the most dangerous person in the world! Clover is a long out-of-print classic from Japan's shojo artist supergroup CLAMP! Never before available in its original Japanese right-to-left reading orientation, Dark Horse not only brings Clover into English for the first time, but also collects all four of the original volumes into one reasonably priced omnibus, with a brand-new cover design especially for this edition!
 
My Review:
 
Wow I was really impressed by this edition of Clover because the pages were thick, white and the color pictures were on glossy pages (if you want to add this manga to your collection I would highly recommend this edition).
 
The 1st and 2nd story is the main plot and the 3rd is the prequel when Kazuhiko first got together with his dead girlfriend Ora.  The 4th is like a sidestory.  It would have been less confusing if the 3rd part was before the 1st and 2nd.
 
4/5