Manga Review: Dengeki Daisy , Vol. 12 [Paperback]

I've finished "Dengeki Daisy Vol. 12" by Kyousuke Motomi.

Product Description

Can a mysterious DAISY protect her?

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?

Teru and her friends sneak aboard a yacht in order to save Rena and foil Morizono’s plan to sell the new “Jack Frost” virus. The rescue mission turns out to be more than anyone bargained for, however, when Kurosaki runs into a man who makes his blood turn cold.

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

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 (May 7, 2013)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1421552426
ISBN-13: 978-1421552422

My Review:

Teru and her friends manage to sneak onto the ship to rescue Rena from Morizon's grasp and his plans to spread a new version of the "Jack Frost" virus.  They manage to rescue Rena and capture Morizon but they encounter a sinister enemy that makes Kurosaki's blood run cold.

Each volume keeps getting better than the one before it with more dangerous situations and new  enemies being introduced and old enemies resurfacing to help the gang in their missions.

4/5

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

Manga Review: Dengeki Daisy , Vol. 11 [Paperback]

I've finished "Dengenki Daisy Vol. 11" by Kyousuki Motomi.

Product Description

Can a mysterious DAISY protect her?

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?

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

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 1, 2013)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1421550601
ISBN-13: 978-1421550602

My Review:



4/5

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

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. 8
9.   Dengeki Daisy Vol. 9
10. Dengeki Daisy Vol. 10
11. Dengeki Daisy Vol. 11
12. Dengeki Daisy Vol. 12 - May 7, 2013

Manga Review: Dengeki Daisy Vol. 10 [Paperback]

Manga Review

 

I've finished "Dengeki Daisy Vol. 10" by Kyousuke Motomi.

Product Description

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

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?

A powerful organization that was after Kurosaki’s “Jack Frost” virus suddenly falls apart, but Kurosaki can’t rest easy since Akira was somehow involved. Furthermore, Akira tells Kurosaki that Teru is still a target! Can Kurosaki protect Teru from Akira’s menacing schemes?

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 (July 3, 2012)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1421542676
ISBN-13: 978-1421542676


My Review:

This volume opens with Teru and her friends studying for their final exams before the summer holidays.  Some aren't studying what they should be while other are but they are nervous they won't pass.  Then it's the day they all have been waiting for and I believe all of them have passed.  As Teru is walking at school she is accosted by a guy previously beaten by Kurosaki.  He threatens Teru that he will reveal secrets about Kurosaki if she doesn't do what he wants.  He grabs her but she manages to defend herself and tells him that she won't listen to what he says and walks away.  Then we see Kurosaki asking Teru to go see a movie which she agrees for the next day.

Later we see the same guy talking to Kurosaki that he would like Teru to help him with his studies to graduate.  Kurosaki tells him he should ask Teru nicely and to explain his dilema.  Teru is waiting for Kurosaki when she sees the guy again and tells him to go away but he is persistant.  She finally relents and agrees to listen to him and when he is done she said she is busy but he can go to the library for help.  He agrees and thanks her and leaves.  Kurosaki finally arrives and she explains to him if they could postpone because she feels bad that she couldn't help the guy.  He agrees and she takes off.

We see Teru talking to Riko about Kurosaki and Riko gives her pointers.  Then we see Teru overhearing Kurosaki talking to a teacher about her.  The teacher is asking personal questions like what kind of relationship he has with Teru.  Kurosaki replies that nothing is going on between them and she is only his servant.  The teacher leaves and Teru comes down the stairs.  Kurosaki hears and turns around and is shocked to see Teru.  He asks her how much did she overhear but she runs away while he is calling her name.  Then we see Kurosaki at the library talking to Riko about what happened and we see Teru is hiding.  Kurosaki leaves and then Riko talks to Teru and tells her to make up with Kurosaki.  Teru gets a message from Kurosaki asking where she is and he will take her home since it's dark.  Then we Kurosaki on the roof and he gets a message from Teru asking him where is Teru and gives him three answers.  He turns around and sees her but she zooms out of sight.  He tells her he saw her and not to pretend she isn't there.  He then chases her and catches her in his arms.  They are happy!

We see Takeda on the phone with Kurosaki asking directions to find Master's teahouse.  He tells him it's okay because he sees Teru in front of him.  When he puts a hand on her shoulder she throws him and starts talking about Akira.  When she realizes who it is she apologizes.  Then we see everyone at Master (Masuda) teahouse eating and dressed up.  Teru has invited everyone to go visit her brother Souichirou's grave.

We also see Teru with makeup on her face hoping to prove to Kurosaki she is a women but he gets mad and asks her what did she do to her face.  I thought this scene was very hilarious!

Meanwhile Akira is stuck in a hotel room with Chihari and he isn't happy about it.  She asks him if he would like to go out with her and he is happy and excited.

We find out that her friend Rena has a new fiance but she is having doubts about their relationship since they don't have anything in common.  She asks Teru to have lunch with them one day but then she phones Teru that he couldn't make it.  Teru has already arrived so she invites her to have lunch at the restaurant.  Teru gets into elevator when she is confronted by Akira.  She panics and pushes the emergency button but Akira punches her and slams her hand against the wall.  She drops her phone and then Akira is threatening her when suddenly the elevator stops.  The doors open and we see Kurosaki there and he orders Akira to leave Teru alone.  Akira isn't worried and he draws out a knife but Kurosaki grabs it and cuts his hand (he doesn't feel it).  Kurosaki grabs the knife from Akira and slashes him but he is still alive but unconscious.    When they exit the elevator they meet Chihari and she says she will take care of the mess and they owe her one.  Teru and Kurosaki leave and he gets his hand patched up.  When he arrives home Teru has made him dinner which he enjoys.  We see Chihari on the phone with someone and I believe it might be Rena's fiance.

5/5

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

Manga Review: Dengeki Daisy , Vol. 9 [Paperback]

Manga Review

Product Description

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

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?

As Teru comes to terms with Kurosaki’s past wrongdoings, Kurosaki searches for the culprit who is trying to resurrect the “Jack Frost” virus he created. But when he learns that Teru might be in danger, will he keep his promise to leave her alone, or will the two be reunited?

About the Author

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 (March 6, 2012)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1421541769
ISBN-13: 978-1421541761

My Review:

In this volume the manga open with Kurosaki still looking for the mysterious organization that has threatened Teru to sway Kurosaki to help them with the Jack Frost Virus.  He's thinking of Teru all this time and he's even dreaming that she has followed him and ask him to come back since she has forgiven him - then he wakes up and realizes it's just a dream.

Then we see Kurosaki at the train station and someone grabs his shoulder.  Kurosaki turns around and almost hits the person but they grab his hand - it's the Chief.  They start talking and the Chief lets Kurosaki know that Teru knows about Kurosaki is Daisy and the events leading up to her older brother's death.  He also lets Kurosaki know that he doesn't have to be alone to find the Jack Frost Virus he should reply on his friends too.  He asks him to come back but Kurosaki refuses too so the Chief leaves on a train.

Meanwhile Teru gets a call from Akira asking her how she is and taunting her about Kurosaki.  He asks her to meet him privately which ends ....

Then we see Kurosaki looking at a text message from Teru letting him know that she is going to meet Akira and not to let anyone else know.  He frantically starts rushing trying to get a train ticket and finally arrives at the designated destination.  He finds her locket or necklace and then suddenly he turns around to find Teru.  She explains that she tricked him in seeing her by pretending to meet Akira.   

4/5

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

Other manga in series:

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

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. 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!