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The Gentlemen's Alliance †, Vol. 1 (The Gentlemen's Alliance #1)
In return for a business loan of 50 million yen, the prestigious Kamiya family gave their daughter Haine away to the Otomiya family. Haine, now an Otomiya, is appointed to the student council of the exclusive Imperial Academy, a private school for the aristocracy. Even though Haine is of proper lineage to be on the council, she finds herself struggling to find her place am...more
Paperback, 184 pages
Published
March 6th 2007
by VIZ Media LLC
(first published March 1st 2006)
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This manga deals with Haine, who is a former yankee and is in love with the Student Council President, Shuzumasa Sama. She quit her former yankee ways and enrolled in the school along with her best friend, Ushio. The series follows her adventures as she gets closer to Shuzumasa, and the dark secrets he holds.
This series came from Arina Tanemura, who is one of the most popular shojo manga authors. This series is beautiful both in characters and artwork. The twists and turns you don't see comming!...more
This series came from Arina Tanemura, who is one of the most popular shojo manga authors. This series is beautiful both in characters and artwork. The twists and turns you don't see comming!...more
Jan 21, 2013
Leann
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Arina Tanemura is most definitely one of my favorite mangakas. Much of the story is depicted through her signature style artwork that, even if the story isn't that great, is certainly something to look at. Also, as an artist, it is fun to walk along with her and watch her art improve with each series. I have most of her series; the rest are due to my budget *coughallowancecough* Gentlemen's Alliace (Cross) is one of her few that doesn't deal with the supernatural or have some sort of magical asp...more
I'd call this a messy shoujo manga. Messy art style, messy plot, messy characters.
Haine is a 15 year old who attends a very prestigious academy. She has her eyes on the Emperor of that academy, Shizumasa. She fell in love with the fairy tale he wrote as a child, and chases after him, even reforming herself from being a yankee which is a juvenile female gangster/delinquent. Soon she finds herself on the student council, and has to be his bodyguard from the Heretics, a group of student/delinquents...more
Haine is a 15 year old who attends a very prestigious academy. She has her eyes on the Emperor of that academy, Shizumasa. She fell in love with the fairy tale he wrote as a child, and chases after him, even reforming herself from being a yankee which is a juvenile female gangster/delinquent. Soon she finds herself on the student council, and has to be his bodyguard from the Heretics, a group of student/delinquents...more
I have read this manga ages ago and truthfully I only remember it vaguely. Arina Tanemura drawings are beautiful, but sometimes it is quite hard to recognize who is who because they all look the same; the only difference between the characters is their hairstyles. Of course many mangakas have this problem but it is still hard to get into the story when the characters are all identical in appearance.
Now if we talk about the story, it is just another typical shojo manga. There is some tug-o-war an...more
Now if we talk about the story, it is just another typical shojo manga. There is some tug-o-war an...more
When I first received this book, I wasn't sure what to think. I won this copy in a raffle at an English edition release of one of the author's other series. With a little bit of trepidation because it is listed as a shoujo and looked to be a possible romance, which I don't really care for typically, I began reading my signed copy. Before I knew what had occurred, a couple hours had passed before I finished the book. What amazed me most was how long it took me to read the story. Normally a manga...more
Honestly, it depends. It depends completely on what type of story you gravitate towards, and while I did thoroughly admire Arina's art and some other things, I can't say this type of story is mine (though it may be yours). Shinshi Doumei Cross is a typical sugary, unapologetically cliche, shoujo manga with a rather overused type of heroine. I felt Arina tried too hard to portray Haine as a strong girl with a sensitive/romantic side - it just came off as annoying in the end, though she IS better...more
Honestly, I didn't like it that much myself, but for those who find incredibly convoluted manga plotlines appealing (and when we're talking about manga series, which can sometimes be very drawn-out, there is actually an audience for this)this will have a lot of drama and twists to keep them hooked.
Follow this plot if you dare...Haine, the heroine, was coldly sold by her father into adoption to another family. This spurs her into a career of infamy as a yanki (juvenile delinquent) until an encoun...more
Follow this plot if you dare...Haine, the heroine, was coldly sold by her father into adoption to another family. This spurs her into a career of infamy as a yanki (juvenile delinquent) until an encoun...more
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omfg this is one of meh fav book series!! <3 =^.^= (Tanemura-sempai sugoy!) (ok, spoilers ppl, watch out)
anyway, this book series (or book) is basically about Haine and her parents sold her when she was little. She got so upset she joined a gang organization, the Yankees. the only thing that could bring her into the light was this book written by shizumasa. anyway, one night she was escaping from the police, and she climbed into this girls's room. she too was unloved, so haine soon became fri...more
anyway, this book series (or book) is basically about Haine and her parents sold her when she was little. She got so upset she joined a gang organization, the Yankees. the only thing that could bring her into the light was this book written by shizumasa. anyway, one night she was escaping from the police, and she climbed into this girls's room. she too was unloved, so haine soon became fri...more
This manga is a great example of why people think manga is ridiculous. Haine is a girl from a poor family who wants to join the student council at her school and earn enough points to become a silver at her school! Yes, this particular school ranks its students based on how rich they are, from bronze to gold. The only gold-worthy student is the "Emperor," a student who basically rules the school. Haine is in love with him, and this is pretty much all she can seem to talk about. *Cue the large, s...more
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When the first two lines are "My name is Haine Otomiya. I'm a cheerful 15-year-old!!", it sounds like a bad joke. It's the quintessential shojo manga heroine, right? And a lot of standard manga ploys are here, a heroine who is adopted by a powerful family with money troubles, therefore she has to work multiple jobs, plus she's a former yanki (juvenile gangster) who harbors a passionate love for a distant and powerful boy who unknowingly turned her life around. Of course now they are at the same...more
I'm not sure about this series. I've heard good things about it, but I wasn't too impressed. I'm not sure what relevance the title has to the story, nor am I sure where the plot is going. However, I do adore Arina Tanemura. She has a unique, beautiful style of art.
The beginning of the first volume was a little confusing. I wasn't quite sure what was going on. In fact, I'm still not sure what's going on. I don't think I got proper explanation of the characters, Haine's home life, Haine's parents...more
The beginning of the first volume was a little confusing. I wasn't quite sure what was going on. In fact, I'm still not sure what's going on. I don't think I got proper explanation of the characters, Haine's home life, Haine's parents...more
The Gentlemen's Alliance Cross Vol. 1 follows Haine, a former Yanki, as she does everything possible to get closer to the "Emperor" of her school, Shizumasa.
The tale of a hopeless romantic, out on a quest to make the man she loves straight for her. It was...I think the right word is "fluffy." It wasn't too well-written (though this may be because it is volume one, and a lot of pressure is put on the author to make it entertaining, comprehendible, and explanatory). Haine is determined to make Shi...more
The tale of a hopeless romantic, out on a quest to make the man she loves straight for her. It was...I think the right word is "fluffy." It wasn't too well-written (though this may be because it is volume one, and a lot of pressure is put on the author to make it entertaining, comprehendible, and explanatory). Haine is determined to make Shi...more
For the record, I own all eleven volumes, but I'll type my review for the whole series here. Not sure if I'll add all volumes yet, but at any rate, SPOILERS AHEAD (I did hide them, though). I'll also refer to the series as Shinshi, as its Japanese title is Shinshi Doumei Cross, which is how I came to know the series.
So, five stars after rereading the whole series in one day (previously, I read each volume as it came out). Perhaps I should start by stating I'm a big fan of Arina Tanemura's work,...more
So, five stars after rereading the whole series in one day (previously, I read each volume as it came out). Perhaps I should start by stating I'm a big fan of Arina Tanemura's work,...more
I'm giving this two stars even though I didn't finish it because based on the plot summary I read, I think there is an audience that would enjoy this series. It just didn't happen to be me. From the very first page, I felt like I'd gotten dropped into a series halfway through. I could't figure out what was going on or who anyone was. The art style, where the difference between characters can be as subtle as the way a ribbon is tied, didn't help. The pages are too crowded, there is too much going...more
I read the first chapter a while back in ShojoBeat magazine, and simply loved it - so much that I felt the need to buy the first 8 volumes in the series, before reading them...
Not the smartest thing I've ever done, but I like this series. If only a little. Unfortunately I so often feel like banging my head against the wall for all the ups and downs the main character Haine goes through. She loves unrequitedly someone she believes to know intimately - who was there for her in one of her darkest m...more
Not the smartest thing I've ever done, but I like this series. If only a little. Unfortunately I so often feel like banging my head against the wall for all the ups and downs the main character Haine goes through. She loves unrequitedly someone she believes to know intimately - who was there for her in one of her darkest m...more
I was excited to finally get a volume from my library, but it was highly disappointing.
First off, the art isn't the best. I don't like huge-ass eyes on my manga characters. I could handle it in Kitchen Princess because it had a good story to make up for it.
This has no good story. It's confusing from the outset, and the whole synopsis of the volume's "arc" is laid down in the first 3 pages. Usually everything is spaced out and the full details come out by the middle of the volume, and then things...more
First off, the art isn't the best. I don't like huge-ass eyes on my manga characters. I could handle it in Kitchen Princess because it had a good story to make up for it.
This has no good story. It's confusing from the outset, and the whole synopsis of the volume's "arc" is laid down in the first 3 pages. Usually everything is spaced out and the full details come out by the middle of the volume, and then things...more
One of my favorite shojo manga series. I read the whole series about five times and it made me cry every time. I love the art, Haine (even though she is clichéd) and the whole story. I think Arina Tanemura is one of the best shoujo mangaka out there, even though I know many would disagree. But I love me my romantic, dramatic, beautifully-drawn, clichéd manga every now and then. So sue me.
I think Arina Tanemura is able to convey feelings with her art and it's these feeling that make me love her...more
I think Arina Tanemura is able to convey feelings with her art and it's these feeling that make me love her...more
Jul 10, 2012
Kereesa
rated it
4 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Shojo fans
Recommended to Kereesa by:
Jay
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Initial Review:The Gentlemen's Alliance seems like a pretty typical shojo. Girl (Haine) love/obsessed with a boy (the 'Emperor' who's name I can't remember) who was nice to her on various occasions in her past, rich kid high school with a hieracy and conspiracy, and a cast of supporting roles. Somehow, however, there's small nodes of hilarity, emotion, and truth in this very light-hearted manga.
I've been meaning to check out this series for a while now, and picked up the first one on a whim to b...more
I've been meaning to check out this series for a while now, and picked up the first one on a whim to b...more
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Aug 20, 2008
Karaoke OK
rated it
2 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
Shoujo manga fans
Shelves:
manga-to-ignore
[Series Length: 9 volumes / Read: volumes 1-3]
Believe it or not, this might be the only title by Arina Tanemura that I can tolerate. That being said, I've come to realize that her books simply are not targeted for folks like me.
Much like Tanemura's "Full Moon O Sagashite" series, this manga tries to immediately set up a sympathetic female protagonist without offering much to like about her personality. But instead of a terminally ill girl who wants to become an idol singer, we have Otomiya Haine...more
Believe it or not, this might be the only title by Arina Tanemura that I can tolerate. That being said, I've come to realize that her books simply are not targeted for folks like me.
Much like Tanemura's "Full Moon O Sagashite" series, this manga tries to immediately set up a sympathetic female protagonist without offering much to like about her personality. But instead of a terminally ill girl who wants to become an idol singer, we have Otomiya Haine...more
Overall Rating: B
Synopsis: Written and drawn by Arina Tanemura, Gentleman's Alliance follows 15-year old Haine Otomiya as she starts high school at the exclusive Imperial Academy. Haine has been in love with Shizumasa Togu since she read the fairy tale he wrote as a child. However, he is now the Emperor (top student) at the Academy, and almost impossible to see if you aren't a Silver (second tier student) or on the student council. Haine is only a bronze, and rumor has it the Emperor already has...more
Synopsis: Written and drawn by Arina Tanemura, Gentleman's Alliance follows 15-year old Haine Otomiya as she starts high school at the exclusive Imperial Academy. Haine has been in love with Shizumasa Togu since she read the fairy tale he wrote as a child. However, he is now the Emperor (top student) at the Academy, and almost impossible to see if you aren't a Silver (second tier student) or on the student council. Haine is only a bronze, and rumor has it the Emperor already has...more
Sort of a cute series, I suppose. I wasn't blown away by the storyline or anything, so I might give it until book two to make a definite decision. I didn't hate it, but it didn't have any characters that I could totally fall in love with. I'm starting to see that when it comes to manga, the characters are really what make it for me. We'll see how it goes.
I want to be in a school like this.But, This story to me seemed like every other shojou manga out there a girl look ing for a guy but the guy pushes her away but she is determined to get him. With that said I loved the characters they were so funny, if I had to recommend this I would recommend it to a first time shojou manga reader.
I really like Haine, she's always in high hopes and cheerful. But she's in love with the president in the student government of her school... and he's kind of untouchable. She fell for him through a memory she had shared with him when she was younger... seems kind of unrealiztic but i'm rooting for her. Haine gets nominated to be one of the candiates for the student government and she gets accepted in.. which is extremly unusual.
The Gentlemen's Alliance cross, Vol. 1 is a great book. Its about this girl name Haine. She was sold for 50 million yen to cover a business loan. She now goes to this elite school and is in the student council and is trying to find out more about the other student council members. Haine struggles to find her place in the student council.
I love Arina Tanemura's art! She has awesome drawing skills.
Anyway, I haven't finished The Gentlemen's Alliance Cross, so I might edit this review in the future. But so far, it's a good 3-stars.
It's terrifically original!!
Now to be completely honest, I forgot most of what this series is about, so I MIGHT have to reread it. But I do remember that I was thinking of giving G.A.Cross a three star rating. The romance is a little blurry, but otherwise, this series was very very interesting.
I look forw...more
Anyway, I haven't finished The Gentlemen's Alliance Cross, so I might edit this review in the future. But so far, it's a good 3-stars.
It's terrifically original!!
Now to be completely honest, I forgot most of what this series is about, so I MIGHT have to reread it. But I do remember that I was thinking of giving G.A.Cross a three star rating. The romance is a little blurry, but otherwise, this series was very very interesting.
I look forw...more
I really liked this series there's only a few small things I found to even criticize. Arina Tanemura did a really good job on this one. Just when you think you know what is going on it shows just a bit more truth and all of them go together without contradicting eachother. The end was interesting though..
This is my first time to read Arina Tanemura's work... Her artwork was amazing especially the BIG EYES... the plot was okay. As you read throughout the story, you wanted to find out what will happened or ask yourself.. should I continue or not? But to me I want to find out more
[Ch. 1-4:]
So far, so good. I was kinda surprised to find out that he was gay.. only to find out later, that he's really not gay..
I like how the main character is able to stand up for herself and defend herself instead of being a damsel in distress.
So far, so good. I was kinda surprised to find out that he was gay.. only to find out later, that he's really not gay..
I like how the main character is able to stand up for herself and defend herself instead of being a damsel in distress.
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Arina Tanemura was born on March 12, 1978. She's the author of Full Moon O Sagashite, Time Stranger Kyoko, Kamikaze Kaito Jeanne, The Gentlemen's Alliance Cross, Sakura Hime Kaden, ION, Short-Tempered Melancholic, and more.
Her favorite hobby is Karaoke. One song that she sings is Smile, originally by Myco. She has two cats, named Riku and Kai. She has one elder and one younger sister and one broth...more
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Her favorite hobby is Karaoke. One song that she sings is Smile, originally by Myco. She has two cats, named Riku and Kai. She has one elder and one younger sister and one broth...more
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I may have to read it.
Sep 04, 2012 11:01am