Manga Review: Durarara Saika Arc Vol. 3 (Paperback)

I've finished "Durarara Saika Arc Vol. 3" by Ryohgo Narita.

We love all of humanity.

Mysterious chat room messages, all posted under the name "Saika," profess love for humanity - and for one man in particular. Saika's target: Shizuo Heiwajima!! Over fifty people have been struck in the worst case of serial slashings in the history of Ikebukuro. But the slasher's victims have tasted not only the blade, but also the vision of their attacker. A vision of love, love, love that can only be realized when their own blades have pierced the bodies of their beloveds. Shizuo braces himself for a battle to the death in the shocking climax of the Saika Arc!!

About the Author

Ryohgo Narita is the author of a number of successful novel series, including the original "Durarara!!" books. His earlier series, "Baccano!" was honored with the Gold Prize at the 9th Dengeki Novel Awards.

Product Details
Series: Durarara!! Saika Arc
Paperback: 192 pages
Publisher: Yen Press (January 21, 2014)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0316369012
ISBN-13: 978-0316369015

My Review:

There is a book sleeve behind the cover which you can unfold to reveal the real cover but I wouldn't do that until you read the whole manga since it contains a spoiler.

In this volume you learn more about Shizuo, Celty, the Slasher and you find out why Izaya hates Shizuo so much!

4/5

Thanks Hachette Book Group Canada/Yen Press for sending me this manga to review, greatly appreciated!

Manga Review: Durarara!! Saika Arc, Vol. 2

I've finished "Durarara Saika ARC Vol. 2" by Ryohgo Narita.

Product Description

I want to see Shizuo. Soon, soon, soon

A mysterious serial slasher has struck in Ikebukuro. The username "Saika" appears in online chat rooms in sync with the attacks. Saika - the name of the demon blade that appeared in Shinjuku years and years ago.

In its chat room posts, Saika repeats one name over and over again, as though singing the praises of its beloved: Shizuo Heiwajima, Shizuo, Shizuo.

About the Author

Ryohgo Narita is the author of a number of successful novel series, including the original "Durarara!!" books. His earlier series, "Baccano!" was honored with the Gold Prize at the 9th Dengeki Novel Awards.

My Review:

3.5/5

Thanks Hachette Book Group Canada for sending me this manga to review, greatly appreciated!

Manga Review: Durarara!! Saika Arc, Vol. 1 [Paperback]

I've finished "Durarara Saika Arc Vol. 1" by Ryohgo Narita.

Product Description

Ikebukuro, Tokyo-a neighborhood where twisted love prowls!!

A series of street slashings in Ikebukuro begins to connect total strangers:

A teenage girl with no personality of her own; a beat writer for a third-rate tabloid; a teacher suspected of harassment; an informant based in Shinjuku and a headless rider straddling a pitch-black motorcycle!!

Meanwhile, the slasher continues to terrorize the night, all in search of "him"?

About the Author

Ryohgo Narita is the author of a number of successful novel series, including the original "Durarara!!" books. His earlier series, "Baccano!" was honored with the Gold Prize at the 9th Dengeki Novel Awards.

Product Details
Paperback: 176 pages
Publisher: Yen Press; Tra edition (March 26, 2013)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0316245321
ISBN-13: 978-0316245326

My Review:

This arc deals with a reporter trying to find the strongest person in Ikebukuro, a slasher who searching for him, we learn more about Shizuo Heiwajima's past, the headless rider who rides a black motorcycle, a harassing teacher and a teenage girl with no personality.

The artwork is greatly detailed and Shizuo seems like a normal guy until you cross him and then he goes berserk.

3/5

Thanks Hachette Book Group Canada/Yen Press for sending me this manga to review, greatly appreciated!