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Library Wars: Love & War 5 (Library Wars: Love & War #5)
by
Kiiro Yumi ,
Hiro Arikawa
In the near future, the federal government creates a committee to rid society of books it deems unsuitable. The libraries vow to protect their collections, and with the help of local governments, form a military group to defend themselves--the Library Forces!
Iku is about to face her most difficult challenge--her parents are coming to visit the library where she works! When...more
Iku is about to face her most difficult challenge--her parents are coming to visit the library where she works! When...more
Paperback, 200 pages
Published
June 7th 2011
by VIZ Media LLC
(first published March 1st 2010)
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This series is so addictive! I got really bummed when the county library didn't have the rest of the series, until I found out Phoenix Public did have it, so I reserved the rest of the series thus far. In this volume, Iku managed to fool her mother although her dad found out but didn't tell her mother or freak out about it. Iku's other instructor, Komaki, has a friend named Marie (a young deaf girl) who he gets books for. Iku can see that she's in love with him, even though Dojo thinks that's im...more
Ahahaha, It is getting so, SO hard to take this series seriously, but honestly, if I got to start taking it seriously I probably would not enjoy it as thoroughly as I do now.
We take a break from our main character and move to a side character and his love interest who, despite him being reserved and her being deaf, manage to communicate to one another quicker and more effectively than our main couple. That's the point of this sort of frustrated romance though, right?
The plot of this side story i...more
We take a break from our main character and move to a side character and his love interest who, despite him being reserved and her being deaf, manage to communicate to one another quicker and more effectively than our main couple. That's the point of this sort of frustrated romance though, right?
The plot of this side story i...more
Reason for Reading: Next in the series.
Continuing on right where vol. 4 leaves off, only several uneventful weeks ahead. Iku's parent's are on the last day of their visit and it has been hard on all involved. The plot of this volume changes pace and concentrates on a side story about Instructor Komaki and a love interest. He is also arrested, due to idle untrue gossip, by the MBC (Media Betterment Committee) and held for several days while being tortured. The story mainly involves the team figur...more
Continuing on right where vol. 4 leaves off, only several uneventful weeks ahead. Iku's parent's are on the last day of their visit and it has been hard on all involved. The plot of this volume changes pace and concentrates on a side story about Instructor Komaki and a love interest. He is also arrested, due to idle untrue gossip, by the MBC (Media Betterment Committee) and held for several days while being tortured. The story mainly involves the team figur...more
Iku and Dojo take a backseat in this volume as Yumi introduced a love interest (Maria), who happens to be deaf, for Komokaki . I have to wonder if there is some kind of cultural thing I'm missing because speaking as someone who is hearing impaired (aids in both ears), why was Maria reliant on cell phone texts to communicate? The Japanese have their own sign language and there are voice synthesizer apps nowadays. If Maria has learned to lip-read, one would think she'd also be taught to sign. Lip-...more
At the beginning of this volume, Iku is still dealing with her parents' visit and with her decision to lie to them about what her job with the library actually is. One of them seems to be catching on though...
Most of the book actually introduces a new character, Komaki's beautiful, young, hearing-impaired neighbor, Marie, and we find out more about Komaki's past and how it intertwines with Marie's. There's a totally ridiculous situation involving accusations of abuse, but out of it we get to see...more
Most of the book actually introduces a new character, Komaki's beautiful, young, hearing-impaired neighbor, Marie, and we find out more about Komaki's past and how it intertwines with Marie's. There's a totally ridiculous situation involving accusations of abuse, but out of it we get to see...more
So this is it with me and this series, which sucks because I like its silly little self.
Why?
-Dojo slapped Kasahara again. Not cool. Can't be on board, no matter how much I'd like to ship them.
-Komaki & Maria -- She was his neighbor growing up (a good 10 years older) and always had a brotherly relationship with her. When she became deaf in junior high, he helped her deal & not isolate herself. You want to turn this into a relationship? Cool. Go for it. Just don't make her 17 when it happe...more
Why?
-Dojo slapped Kasahara again. Not cool. Can't be on board, no matter how much I'd like to ship them.
-Komaki & Maria -- She was his neighbor growing up (a good 10 years older) and always had a brotherly relationship with her. When she became deaf in junior high, he helped her deal & not isolate herself. You want to turn this into a relationship? Cool. Go for it. Just don't make her 17 when it happe...more
Okay, from here on out, whenever I talk about the Library Wars manga, let's take it as read that I'm in love with the premise and far less in love with the shojo aspects. If I have anything more to add than that, I'll add it! If not...eh, we'll just leave the review field blank.
In this case, though, I kind of unequivocally adored the subplot with Marie and Komaki. There was a big debate a while back about whether some YA lit was too "dark" for kids, because it touched on things like drugs, sex,...more
In this case, though, I kind of unequivocally adored the subplot with Marie and Komaki. There was a big debate a while back about whether some YA lit was too "dark" for kids, because it touched on things like drugs, sex,...more
I can't decide on the rating. I loved Komaki's story, but bonus/side-stories tend to disappoint me... I didn't care all that much for Tezuka's story.
Oh, this volume. A mixture of action, drama, romance, and humor that had me loving this series all over again. I love Iku and Dojo, especially together, and this book had them in spades - whether on the job or working to make sure her parents don't realize she's a member of the high-risk Library Forces. The story arc about Instructor Komaki and Marie was both sweet and engaging and gives great hope to Iku/Dojo shippers like myself. All the one-shots were gret as usual; the bonus story about gett...more
I want to like this series so much. Everything about it appeals to me. Except for the actual manga. I love Dojo/Iku. Adorable. But I just find myself wandering away from the series and having to force myself to go back to it. That's never a good sign.
In this volume, Iku's parents visit her at work and she has to hide her soldier career from them. Later, the Library Task Force has to rescue one of their own from false accusations of abuse. It's a solid volume for the series and I'm sure fans of...more
In this volume, Iku's parents visit her at work and she has to hide her soldier career from them. Later, the Library Task Force has to rescue one of their own from false accusations of abuse. It's a solid volume for the series and I'm sure fans of...more
This is my current favorite ongoing manga series. I love the concept, and the way the issues with censorship are presented do not bog down the story. It’s a little more action oriented than many shojo manga, but this suits both the plot and the combination of drama and comedy. I love the characters. The core cast is incredibly engaging, and their dynamics make for both great comedy and great drama. There are currently six volumes released in North America. The seventh volume is due out in early...more
Jun 08, 2011
Sarah Maddaford
rated it
4 of 5 stars
Shelves:
belton,
manga,
modern,
need-to-read-something-else-first,
near-future,
political,
romance,
young-adult
I don't remember Marie from the anime, which is kind of unfortunate because her character brings out something really nice in Komaki's character. It also allows Iku to show some backbone without actually disobeying orders or breaking rules. I wouldn't have waited as long as she did though, unless she needed to wait until they figured out where they were holding him.
The best part of this volume was the second bonus chapter where Iku ends up dressed in a pretty dress with a wig. Dojo's reaction to...more
The best part of this volume was the second bonus chapter where Iku ends up dressed in a pretty dress with a wig. Dojo's reaction to...more
Mar 02, 2012
Swiftsea
rated it
4 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
manga readers
Recommended to Swiftsea by:
goodreads.com
Shelves:
manga
I find it silly at how the Library forces are so weak without the power of the Police or government. It's unfathomable to me as to how people could be manipulated so easily into destroying books. It's a part of their history!
While reading this, I couldn't help rant and thinking that if I was a high school student in a world like this, I would have rallied. Or better yet, joined the Library Defense forces.
This volume made me all the more eager to read the next volume.
While reading this, I couldn't help rant and thinking that if I was a high school student in a world like this, I would have rallied. Or better yet, joined the Library Defense forces.
This volume made me all the more eager to read the next volume.
Oct 05, 2012
Stargirl (Shoujo and YA Banter/Vocaloid Fanatic)
rated it
4 of 5 stars
Shelves:
manga,
shoujo-manga
This volume was really sweet. I loved the Marie hearing impared girl and I'm glad the storyline was brought for us to enjoy. A little sappy and predictable but it still made me go, "AWWWW!!!!." I just wish Dojo and Iku (calling her Iku from now on) would confess tooooo!!!! Still loved it though. I'm flying through these aren't I? Isn't that better than going 6 times to the book store (or 4 I only have volumes 1 and 2) and spending 40$? I think so.
This rating is more of a 3.5 rather than a four. The focus of the story shifts to Komaki. I was excited at first and the story is okay. However, it lacks the rich development we are accustomed to in previous volumes. In fact, it feels more like an extended sidebar truthfully. I believe the enjoyment of this installment would come largely from the desire to see a secondary character become more developed.
Also it's incredibly short with long filler bonus manga as well. Okay. The bonus manga was...more
Also it's incredibly short with long filler bonus manga as well. Okay. The bonus manga was...more
I love this series so far! I find it extremly interesting. Its different than the manga I normally read so its a nice change. If your not really into the supernatural manga this is a series you should try. Well, thats all I have to say so bye!
saya lebih suka cerita specialnyaaa... bhawahaha...
#special 1 tentang Tezuka yang susah dibuat senyum dan... paparazzi Kasahara :p kocak!!!
#special 2 tentang Kasahara yang tampil feminin, hihi... reaksi Dojo lucu ;p
#special 1 tentang Tezuka yang susah dibuat senyum dan... paparazzi Kasahara :p kocak!!!
#special 2 tentang Kasahara yang tampil feminin, hihi... reaksi Dojo lucu ;p
This is the tome when the history about Iku & Dojo gets lazy and the background about the secondary characters gets clear. It's good, but as I said, lazy.
This volume focused on two side characters and their relationship. Cute and sweet.
Ok, it's getting a little disturbing how much I like this manga series! ;)
More growing attraction and will they, won't they; which is why I read it. :)
These books are everything I want in my life *heart*
I absolutely adore this series. The characters are adorable. The plot simple and somewhat hole ridden but still enjoyable, and the humor plentiful.
This issue had Iku dealing with the remainder of her parent's visit as well as the abduction of of the task force's team. All in all an emotional installment for the characters, and an adorable ride for the reader.
I am still not a huge fan of shogo but I love this series!
This issue had Iku dealing with the remainder of her parent's visit as well as the abduction of of the task force's team. All in all an emotional installment for the characters, and an adorable ride for the reader.
I am still not a huge fan of shogo but I love this series!
The bonus manga are really fun. Iku is so dim.
the bonus manga were great!!
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Marie is a great character and I liked the relationship between her and Komaki, but the Kasahara/Dojo interactions definitely took a backseat in this volume...and that's basically what I'm here for. Plus, Dojo and Komaki were just plain dense.
Book Five focused on Komaki and provided a very nice rest from the "main" story. Getting a break from all the Iku/Dojo drama is great for this fem-boy to shine. Komaki's relationship is not smooth-sailing either but a lot more satisfying.
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Jun 13, 2011 09:37am