Many thanks to Yen Press for providing a review copy

About the Mangaka

The mangaka this time is rather unusual, since Peach-Pit is actually a female duo. Sendo Banri and Ebara Shibuko have had success after success, though they did go through three other group names, before settling for Peach Pit. Every piece of work they have done has gone on to become both a hit as a manga, and a hit as an anime. DearS, Rozen Maiden have been licensed, both in anime and manga format. Only Shugo Chara and Zombie Loan’s anime remain unlicensed. Their other work, is a a series of short comics called, Peach-Pit’s Three Titles Collaboration Comic, and mixes the characters from the three big manga, DearS, Rozen Maiden, and Zombie Loan. This is also unlicensed, though unconfirmed rumours stated that at one point it was picked up by Tokyopop.

About the Manga

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YAY!! more love for my favourite golem. While she was only in the series for two volumes, I have to admit she’s probably my favourite character/ She’s just to damned cute!!

This volume was a bit to fast paced for me, though it was still great. Sadly I have noticed a downgrade in Peach-Pit’s art, and for me this was relevant since it effected my the little golem girl, who as I’ve said is one of my faves.

Through out the initial part of the volume she’s featured quite a lot, and to be honest the quality of the her design and art isn’t up to the usual quality. In truth at several points it looks just plain awful.

It’s really sad that they decided to skimp on the designs of characters that while having such a huge impact, are short lived. I’ve noticed that in other Peach-Pit series as well after re-reading them, it seems to be a flaw in their art style.

This is a bad thing, since while in their eyes a character may be only a support character, however in the eyes of the read, they may well be their favourite in the entire series. I really wish they’d lavish the love they show on the main characters, on all the characters.

Story wise, I was happy with the development, and the way it unfolded. It wasn’t to fast or to slow. We’re given some hints into the real story, and introduced into one of the main bad guys.

However it’s after the first part that things go to weird for me. While everyone else is celebrating, we’re given a whirlwind ride into the Underworld where loads of the plot are revealed. I don’t like this, to much is given out which means you can pretty much figure out everything that’s going to happen in subsequent volumes. This is a bit of a turn off for me, I like my surprises. Though after re-reading previous series by them, this also seems to be a common trait they have.

All of that said however, I still enjoyed this volume immensely, if only cause I get to see Zarame pulling Michiru around like a rag doll, which was bloody funny!!

Gotta love Yen Press for leaving the colour panels in the volume, they always look awesome. Christine Schilling  returns as the translator, and as always does an outstanding job with a fluid and issue free translation. I really love her work and find she’s one of the best translators in the field at the minute.

There were a few pages that looked weird and grainy, not sure if this was done deliberately by Peach-Pit (can’t think why), or possibly a printing mistake. Thankfully it was only a couple of pages, so it’s not to bad.

This volume also suffers from some pretty bad guttering issues, another common trait among Peach-Pit titles.

Where to Buy

Use Play.com, Book Depository are ripping people off with their prices at the minute

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