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12dejamoo's review against another edition
adventurous
sad
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
This was such a slay. It started out and I was a little lost but then the moment I saw Arata emerge back out of the forest I actually had to put down the book and scream a little bit. I've read Ceres a lot of times but it's nice to see some of Watase's other work. Her art in this book seemed a bit more ambitious at times, and still equally as beautiful.
I'm looking forward to reading more from this series!
I'm looking forward to reading more from this series!
readerworm28's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
heyjudy's review against another edition
3.0
3/5
I've read several of Watase's other works, and I didn't know that she had another one currently being published over here. That's probably because it's under Shonen Sunday, and I tend to read Shojo Beat more, so it slipped my notice. But I was excited when I heard that there was one being released, a little wary because of the Shonen Sunday, but then I got lucky and found a whole bunch on sale (it was a closing sale at Borders, and volumes 2 – 6, so I had to find volume 1, and then get around to reading it...), but I finally read it the other day, and found it was actually a bit interesting.
It's about two different Arata's, one in the present time, and one in an older time with weapons from Gods.
It starts with the older times Arata, who has to pretend to be a girl and go do this things to be the new princess, only then the twelve shinsho, the people who have the special weapons, kill her. And then they blame Arata, so he's running away so as not to get killed, when he gets stuck in this forest, where he comes out and switches places with Arata Hinohara from the present time.
Before they switch, we see what's going on with Hinohara...
(Read the rest here: http://geekyreading.blogspot.com/2012/01/manga-review-arata-legend-volume-1-by.html )
I've read several of Watase's other works, and I didn't know that she had another one currently being published over here. That's probably because it's under Shonen Sunday, and I tend to read Shojo Beat more, so it slipped my notice. But I was excited when I heard that there was one being released, a little wary because of the Shonen Sunday, but then I got lucky and found a whole bunch on sale (it was a closing sale at Borders, and volumes 2 – 6, so I had to find volume 1, and then get around to reading it...), but I finally read it the other day, and found it was actually a bit interesting.
It's about two different Arata's, one in the present time, and one in an older time with weapons from Gods.
It starts with the older times Arata, who has to pretend to be a girl and go do this things to be the new princess, only then the twelve shinsho, the people who have the special weapons, kill her. And then they blame Arata, so he's running away so as not to get killed, when he gets stuck in this forest, where he comes out and switches places with Arata Hinohara from the present time.
Before they switch, we see what's going on with Hinohara...
(Read the rest here: http://geekyreading.blogspot.com/2012/01/manga-review-arata-legend-volume-1-by.html )
maryehavens's review against another edition
3.0
I would consider this my first true Manga or at least my first true fiction Manga.
It was fine. I'm interested in pursuing the story a little bit. I don't care for the over exaggeration of features to convey emotion but that's not a deal breaker.
I LOVE Kotoha!! I also really like both Arata's and do want to learn more about them navigating their new worlds. We will see. My daughter has it now - that might inform how much we pursue the series :)
It was fine. I'm interested in pursuing the story a little bit. I don't care for the over exaggeration of features to convey emotion but that's not a deal breaker.
I LOVE Kotoha!! I also really like both Arata's and do want to learn more about them navigating their new worlds. We will see. My daughter has it now - that might inform how much we pursue the series :)
tobyyy's review against another edition
4.0
Another intriguing start to a series by Yuu Watase, creator of Fushigi Yugi. I’m super excited to see where this combo time-travel and finding-oneself plot arc goes! Both Aratas are interesting characters, and it’ll be cool to watch the progression as they mature and find themselves throughout the series.
The artwork was fantastic — Watase is quickly becoming a favorite of mine for her artwork and storylines. There were several times throughout this volume that I found myself responding verbally to the situations that both Aratas found themselves in, in their different worlds. Watase has definitely found a way to make the reader really connect to her protagonists in a way that not all authors/artists are able to do.
Volumes 2 & 3 are waiting to be read now!
The artwork was fantastic — Watase is quickly becoming a favorite of mine for her artwork and storylines. There were several times throughout this volume that I found myself responding verbally to the situations that both Aratas found themselves in, in their different worlds. Watase has definitely found a way to make the reader really connect to her protagonists in a way that not all authors/artists are able to do.
Volumes 2 & 3 are waiting to be read now!
erin_oriordan_is_reading_again's review against another edition
4.0
In this charming parallel-worlds fantasy, two young men named Arata trade places. One Arata lives in contemporary Japan, where he's the target of high school bullies. The other Arata is the unfortunately-male heir to a matriarchal throne. When the princess whom the dark-haired Arata is supposed to replace is viciously attacked by her own bodyguards, Arata is framed. That's when the switch occurs, throwing the blond Arata into a world of gods, magical swords and the mysterious "horror at the end of the world." Will he be able to avenge the princess and return to his own world?
elliotvanz's review against another edition
adventurous
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
aquabak's review against another edition
5.0
This manga was absolutely amazing. I was at the library when I happened across the first 11 volumes and decided to give it a shot. I am so glad I did! I was cracking up this entire manga and I kept texting my friend (who thought it was really funny but was also annoyed because she was doing things) and just in general cracking up.
Okay, maybe instead of just saying 'haha I loved this I laughed haha' I should talk about other things I liked - the animation is fabulous, and the eyes especially are gorgeous, I think I spent five minutes just looking at them being annoyed I can't draw pretty eyes like that. The plot is REALLY good. I honestly wasn't sure it would have a good plot just because of the description on the back (but I really liked the eyes as I said and that's the main reason I picked it up).
Things I didn't like - (this involves spoilers to a minimal degree) when the Aratas flopped spots no one noticed it was a different guy (I mean, the hair is completely different colors and lengths, how do you not at least mention something about it?) Of course, it is a shounen so it makes a little more sense in that context.
Overall, it was amazing and I absolutely recommend it to 13+ just because of 'fantasy violence' and some of the overarching themes may be strange for younger people, although obviously someone younger than 13 but more mature could read it.
Okay, maybe instead of just saying 'haha I loved this I laughed haha' I should talk about other things I liked - the animation is fabulous, and the eyes especially are gorgeous, I think I spent five minutes just looking at them being annoyed I can't draw pretty eyes like that. The plot is REALLY good. I honestly wasn't sure it would have a good plot just because of the description on the back (but I really liked the eyes as I said and that's the main reason I picked it up).
Things I didn't like - (this involves spoilers to a minimal degree) when the Aratas flopped spots no one noticed it was a different guy (I mean, the hair is completely different colors and lengths, how do you not at least mention something about it?) Of course, it is a shounen so it makes a little more sense in that context.
Overall, it was amazing and I absolutely recommend it to 13+ just because of 'fantasy violence' and some of the overarching themes may be strange for younger people, although obviously someone younger than 13 but more mature could read it.