Manga Review: Dengeki Daisy, Vol. 8 [Paperback]

I've finished "Dengeki Daisy Vol. 8" by Kyousuke Motomi.

Product Description

Reads R to L (Japanese Style).

After orphan Teru Kurebayashi loses her beloved older brother, she finds solace in the messages she exchanges with DAISY, an enigmatic figure who can only be reached through the cell phone her brother left her. Meanwhile, mysterious Tasuku Kurosaki always seems to be around whenever Teru needs help … Could DAISY be a lot closer than Teru thinks?

When Teru mistakenly tells Kurosaki to disappear from her life, she gets consumed by guilt because he actually vanishes. In order to get him back, she'll have to uncover his past relationship with her brother along with the exact details of his crime ...

About the Author

Born on August 1, Kyousuke Motomi debuted in Deluxe Betsucomi with Hetakuso Kyupiddo (No Good Cupid) in 2002. She is the creator of Otokomae! Biizu Kurabu (Handsome! Beads Club), and her latest work Dengeki Daisy is currently being serialized in Betsucomi. Motomi enjoys sleeping, tea ceremonies, and reading Haruki Murakami.

Product Details
Paperback: 192 pages
Publisher: VIZ Media LLC; Original edition (January 3, 2012)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1421539977
ISBN-13: 978-1421539973

My Review:

I highly recommend reading this volume if you want to find out about Kurosaki's past and his friendship with Teru's brother.

This volume picks up when Teru accidentally sent the text to Kurosaki telling him to go away and he does.

This volume deals with Kurosaki past and we learn more about his background.  Everyone except for Kurosaki (Boss, Riko and the scary one) explains to Teru their part they played in the past.  We also learn how Teru's brother died and why Kurosaki feels responsible.

Kurosaki was so cute when he was younger (he really does look so different then now within 4 years) and the tragic event of why he became a hacker and the deadly virus he created.

5/5

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

Other Manga in Series:

1.  Dengeki Daisy Vol. 1
2.  Dengeki Daisy Vol.2
3.  Dengeki Daisy Vol. 3
4.  Dengeki Daisy Vol. 4
5.  Dengeki Daisy Vol. 5
6.  Dengeki Daisy Vol. 6
7.  Dengeki Daisy Vol. 7
8.  Dengeki Daisy Vol. 9 - March 6, 2012
9.  Dengeki Daisy Vol. 10 - July 3, 2012

Manga Review: Dengeki Daisy, Vol. 7 [Paperback]

I've finished "Degenki Daisy Vol. 7" by Kyousuke Motomi.

Product Description

Reads R to L (Japanese Style).

Kurosaki decides that he needs to tell Teru the truth, but little does he know that an unsettling fellow called Akira has other ideas. What is Akira scheming, and how will his actions irrevocably affect Teru's relationship with Kurosaki?

About the Author

Born on August 1, Kyousuke Motomi debuted in Deluxe Betsucomi with Hetakuso Kyupiddo (No Good Cupid) in 2002. She is the creator of Otokomae! Biizu Kurabu (Handsome! Beads Club), and her latest work Dengeki Daisy is currently being serialized in Betsucomi. Motomi enjoys sleeping, tea ceremonies, and reading Haruki Murakami.


Product Details
Paperback: 192 pages
Publisher: VIZ Media LLC; Original edition (November 1, 2011)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1421539411
ISBN-13: 978-1421539416

My Review:

Wow I'm loving the covers more and more as the volumes are released.  This cover of this volume definately suits the mood and the actions of Kurosaki towards Teru.  He shows more of his sweet and caring ways in this issue though he still he still treats her as a servant.

Akira plays a bigger part in this issue with him following Teru everywhere and stealing her belongings.  He even steals Teru's first kiss and she's not pleased or happy about that.  She hates him and wouldn't want to give him the time of day once she finds out who he is!

Ms. Mori returns in this issue and is cruel as usual and taunts Kurosaki about Teru.

This volume is the pivatol point in the series and is very dramatic and heart-breaking.

5/5

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

Manga Review: Dengeki Daisy, Vol. 6 [Paperback]

I've finished "Degenki Daisy Vol. 6" by Kyousuke Motomi.

Product Description

Reads R to L (Japanese Style), for audience T+.

Teru and Kurosaki continue to investigate the fake DAISY incident and are on the verge of solving the case when Teru gets kidnapped! What does the kidnapper want with her, and will Kutosaki be able to rescue her in time?!

About the Author

Born on August 1, Kyousuke Motomi debuted in Deluxe Betsucomi with Kyuppiddo (No Good Cupid) in 2002. She is the creator of Otokomae! Biizu Kurabu (Handsome! Beads Club), and her latest work Dengeki Daisy is currently being serialized in Betsucomi. Motomi enjoys sleeping, tea ceremonies, and reading Haruki Murakami.

Product Details
Paperback: 192 pages
Publisher: VIZ Media LLC (September 6, 2011)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1421538261
ISBN-13: 978-1421538266

My Review:

In the last volume everyone learns that Mr. Arai is involved and they are trying to locate him.  He phones his girlfriend Rena late one night to talk to her when he is interrupted by someone.

Teru and Kurosaki become even closer even thought they still rib each other for fun, etc.  It's so hilarious when they do.  They find out that Ms. Mori is involved too and she has disappeared and she's doctored her resume.

Then Teru is kidnapped by Mr. Arai but he doesn't harm her just ties her up and takes her cell phone.  He messages Daisy on her cellphone to come.  Teru convinces Mr. Arai to untie her and she finds out he's been badly stabbed by Ms. Mori.  He gives her a USB with the original website information before it was wiped out by a virus.  He tells her to hurry and Daisy should be there to pick her up but before she can the phone rings.  It's Ms. Mori and she happens to know that Teru is there and she is poisoning the air with gas.  She knows that Mr. Arai gave her the USB and she wants Teru to give it to her.  Teru plays a trick on her and gives her a cockroach instead.  Ms. Mori gets upset and chases her but loses her at the docks.  Teru was smart because she left her cellphone on the dock with the message for Daisy to find her under water.  Ms. Mori arrives and Teru jumps her from behind and they fall into the water.  They are both fighting but Ms. Mori disappears again and Kurosaki jumps in and rescues Teru by giving her mouth to mouth.  Teru calls Kurosaki Daisy but when she wakes up in the hospital the next day she doesn't remember anything.

They also manage to save Mr. Arai and the principle offers him a job when he gets better but it's not for his benefit.  They manage to come up with what to say to the police when they question him.

Kurosaki buys a pudding for Teru but he doesn't come back into the room but leaves and sits outside.  He finally admits to himself that just protecting Teru isn't enough for him he wants her.  Teru comes outside and she makes him give her the pudding.

Wow this volume is getting more darker in style and the villains are cruel and deadly.

5/5

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

Manga Review: Dengeki Daisy, Vol. 5 [Paperback]

I've finished "Degenki Daisy Vol. 5" by Kyousuke Motomi.

Product Description

Reads R to L (Japanese Style), for audiences T+ 

While trying to uncover who the fake DAISY is, Kurosaki gets injured protecting Teru from an attack! The near-fatal incident leaves Teru shaken, and she vows to stay close to Kurosaki. But is proximity just going to hurt them both with the truth still veiled?

About the Author

Born on August 1, Kyousuke Motomi debuted in Deluxe Betsucomi with Hetakuso Kyupiddo (No Good Cupid) in 2002. She is the creator of Otokomae! Biizu Kurabu (Handsome! Beads Club), and her latest work Dengeki Daisy is currently being serialized in Betsucomi. Motomi enjoys sleeping, tea ceremonies, and reading Haruki Murakami.

Product Details
Paperback: 200 pages
Publisher: VIZ Media LLC; Original edition (July 5, 2011)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1421537397
ISBN-13: 978-1421537399

My Review:

In the last volume Kurosaki was hurt by a flying desk which smacked him in the head.  He managed to save Teru but he falls unconscious and has a concussion.  He's not seriously hurt but Teru feels very guilty that it's her fault that everyone associated with her would get hurt.  Kurosaki tells her it's not her fault and not to feel guilty.

Teru knows that Kurosaki is DAISY and everyone in that group knows she knows too.  Teru and Kurosaki both have to deal with Ms. Mori who is trying to find out who DAISY really is.  She interrogates Teru and asks her who DAISY is but Teru won't tell her anything about him.  Then Ms. Mori gets attacked after leaving and Teru feels guilty again.  Then the next day she goes looking for Kurosaki and starts coming onto to him.  Kurosaki grabs her hand and asks her about her nail polish and comments that they were different colour the day before.  He warns her not to hurt Teru or else!  They also have to deal with the Fake DAISY and they figured out who it could be.  That person is being blackmailed and to continue to use someone named Akira.

He finally admits to himself and his friend that he wants Teru but he feels very guilty that he's the one who killed her brother.  He really wants to tell her stuff but is afraid that she would reject him.

I really like how Kurosaki is always protecting Teru and the way he teases her and treats her like a servant.

5/5

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

Manga Review: Dengeki Daisy Vol. 4 [Paperback]

I've finished "Dengeki Daisy Vol. 4" by Kyousuke Motomi.

Product Description

Reads R to L (Japanese Style) T+ audience.

After orphan Teru Kurebayashi loses her beloved older brother, she finds solace in the messages she exchanges with DAISY, an enigmatic figure who can only be reached through the cell phone her brother left her. Meanwhile, mysterious Tasuku Kurosaki always seems to be around whenever Teru needs help… Could DAISY be a lot closer than Teru thinks?

Discovering DAISY's true identity not only shocks Teru but makes things more confusing for her as well. Meanwhile, someone pretending to be DAISY threatens to spread a computer virus at school! But who's the true target of this attack?

About the Author

Born on August 1st, Kyousuke Motomi debuted in Deluxe Betsucomi with Hetakuso Kyupiddo (No Good Cupid) in 2002. She is the creator of Otokomae! Biizu Kurabu (Handsome! Beads Club), and her latest work Dengeki Daisy is currently being serialized in Betsucomi. Motomi enjoys sleeping, tea ceremonies, and reading Haruki Murakami.

Product Details
Paperback: 200 pages
Publisher: VIZ Media LLC; Original edition (April 5, 2011)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1421537303
ISBN-13: 978-1421537306


My Review:

The interesting humor and banter continues between Teru and Kurosaki which keeps your interest and want this couple to really get together.

Kurosaki continues to tease and boss Teru around but never in a mean way like some characters do!  Kurosaki continues to watch over Teru to make sure she is safe and keeps her close for personal reasons!

Teru has become a stronger person and she grows more in this manga but still down to earth and optimistic.  She dishes out whatever Kurosaki throws at her.

Teru and Kurosaki are growing closer. Teru now knows that he is her beloved Daisy. She realizes that Kurosaki must have a strong reason not to tell her he is Daisy - which makes Teru fearful that if she confesses she knows his identity, he would disappear. But it is difficult now to continue to write to Daisy and pretend she doesn't know who he is. In an interesting twist and turn, Teru did tell "Daisy" that she likes Kurosaki. So in a way, Kurosaki knows she has feelings for him but can't do anything since she told "Daisy". 


Old rivals are and they aren't forgotten in the storyline. The Class President and her ill fated relationship with the computer teacher and Teru's other friends have more parts to play in the storylines in this book (they are also even told about Kurosaki's secret!). As well, Kurosaki's group including Rio and the chief continue to develop their history and storylines. There's still a lot of mystery around Kurosaki's group.

I really enjoyed the scenes where Teru had to remind herself she had to act normal around Kurosaki (but she was acted all weird and stuff - not herself).  I was waiting for Kurosaki to call her on it, LOL!

This series continues to make me laugh and wish that Teru and Kurosaki would finally admit they love each other!

4/5

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

Manga Review: Dengeki Daisy, Vol. 3 [Paperback]

I've finished "Dengeki Daisy Vol. 3 by Kyousuke Motomi.

Product Description
Reads R to L (Japanese Style), for T+ audiences.

Teru decides to move out of Kurosaki’s apartment, but she wonders if Kurosaki is actually relieved that she’s leaving. As she settles in at her new place, trouble comes knocking when an old business acquaintance of her brother’s appears…

About the Author

Born on August 1st (a Leo!), Kyousuke Motomi debuted in Deluxe Betsucomi with Hetakuso Kyupiddo (No Good Cupid) in 2002. She is the creator of Otokomae! Biizu Kurabu (Handsome! Beads Club), and her latest work Dengeki Daisyis currently being serialized in Betsucomi. Motomi enjoys sleeping, tea ceremonies, and reading Haruki Murakami.

Product Details
Paperback: 200 pages
Publisher: VIZ Media LLC; Original edition (December 28, 2010)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 142153729X
ISBN-13: 978-1421537290

My Review:

I highly recommend this series if you like light hearted action romance with humor and great characters!

Kurosaki has a very funny dual personality with his gruff and grouchy mood one moment to his soft and tender mood the next.

Alot happens in this volume with Teru moving out of Kurosaki's apartment and moving in with her brother girflfriend Rika.  She doesn't move very far and Daisy's secret identity is becoming unraveled when circumstances happen ........  They want to continue living together but won't admit to each other!

She also goes to a beach house with her friends when a typhoon hits.

Really enjoy the interactions between Teru and Kurosaki especially the bantering between them. 

I'm really curious to know how Kurosaki is responsible for her Teru's brother's death?

I can't wait till Vol. 4 comes out!

5/5

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