5.0

(12/30/2020)
I respect Watase so much for that ending. Like, they went there and allowed the story to end as it did. I confess, I was somehow surprised by the deaths of Tomite and Hikitsu. I did cry, I felt...so much.

I love Takiko so much, I think she's a great heroine. Her romance I was shockingly behind, for the most part.

My fav warrior WAS probably Namame. He was a precious bean, I love him so! I do think, the best character arcs go to him, Limdo, Tomite and, of course, Takiko. Takiko is best girl.

The only weakness in the series was it's lack of advancement for the other warrior's storylines. Hatsui never grows up or changes, neither do Inami, and, unfortunately, Urumiya (Teg) is barely in the story when he stops being captive. Except for a last minute love story, I wish his page time had been used better.

I still loved it, and the main thrust of the story is solid. Dare I say, amazing. I WILL be collecting the volumes.