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Alice 19th, Vol. 7: The Lost Word (Alice 19th #7)
by
Yuu Watase
Alice is desperate to rescue her sister Mayura, who has been ensnared by the embodiment of evil called Darva. In defiance of Nyozeka's warnings, Alice and the other young Lotis Masters enter Darva's stronghold before having found the Lost Word. When Alice's true love, Kyo, comes under attack, it's up to Alice to save both him and Mayura with the power of the Lotis. When it...more
Paperback, 183 pages
Published
November 2nd 2004
by VIZ, LLC
(first published April 24th 2003)
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Final Rating close to 3-1/2 stars; Series rating 3 stars
Re-read November 2012 with Sarah ~Serenity~
The final battle continues to its inevitable conclusion. Kyo really seemed to grow in this volume, coming to terms with his past. Alice was pretty much still Alice. I enjoyed the read, and the artwork (wonderful uniforms), but I think the series suffers from being only 7 volumes. There was a lot of unexplained story here, and a lot of things that "just happened" because they had to. This series may...more
Re-read November 2012 with Sarah ~Serenity~
The final battle continues to its inevitable conclusion. Kyo really seemed to grow in this volume, coming to terms with his past. Alice was pretty much still Alice. I enjoyed the read, and the artwork (wonderful uniforms), but I think the series suffers from being only 7 volumes. There was a lot of unexplained story here, and a lot of things that "just happened" because they had to. This series may...more
There are two important things in manga. The art and the story.
The Art: 5 out of 5
The drawings are lovely. The character design is beautiful. The scenes are detailed and the magical scenery is so vivid that I really feel like I'm watching a movie instead of looking at mere paper. The art is far better than Fruits Basket and many other popular mangas.
The Story:
The story is interesting. I love that the villains have other sides to them and are not just evil. I love that Alice has flaws. I like th...more
The Art: 5 out of 5
The drawings are lovely. The character design is beautiful. The scenes are detailed and the magical scenery is so vivid that I really feel like I'm watching a movie instead of looking at mere paper. The art is far better than Fruits Basket and many other popular mangas.
The Story:
The story is interesting. I love that the villains have other sides to them and are not just evil. I love that Alice has flaws. I like th...more
Bought from Amazon, and I still own a copy.
APART OF THE GOODREADS 2012 READING CHALLENGE.
Review/Rating:
5 out of 5
Ease of Reading Text: 5 out of 5
Illustrations: 5 out of 5
Plot: 5 out of 5
Art Touch-Up: 5 out of 5
Translation: 5 out of 5
Design: 5 out of 5
Darva has finally finished devouring Mayura. And now, without the Lost Words, Alice and Kyo must find a way to defeat Darva and bring Mayura back in one piece. However, what kind of price will they have to pay first?
Bunny Heart Short Story: Rakuen,...more
APART OF THE GOODREADS 2012 READING CHALLENGE.
Review/Rating:
5 out of 5
Ease of Reading Text: 5 out of 5
Illustrations: 5 out of 5
Plot: 5 out of 5
Art Touch-Up: 5 out of 5
Translation: 5 out of 5
Design: 5 out of 5
Darva has finally finished devouring Mayura. And now, without the Lost Words, Alice and Kyo must find a way to defeat Darva and bring Mayura back in one piece. However, what kind of price will they have to pay first?
Bunny Heart Short Story: Rakuen,...more
Alice 19th had been making me happy with how thoroughly and brutally Darva, the ultimate evil, attacked our heroes. It's how evil would be. But volume #7 ends in a very cliche yet also rushed fashion. The conclusion doesn't even take up the whole of the volume! (There's a story about Nyozeka's past after it.) Alice finds the lost word and destroys Darva, with some help from Kyo. Mayura is saved. Alice and Kyo finally tell each other of their love. Alice is happier and more confident, while Mayur...more
Good end to a series that better and more meaningful. The author's point--that words are weapons and shields, depending on the intent of the speaker--comes through subtly but clearly. Artwork is consistently crisp throughout; a few of the busier images lost detail but those were the exception. I had my doubts about this series after the first couple of volumes, but it delivers in the end.
I liked the messages behind the story ("accept the dark parts inside yourself but don't give in to them" and "if you're afraid to speak out you've already lost"). But the plot itself has too many holes and shortcuts I can't get over. We do find out (at last!) what the bunny is in this final volume.
I got this series from the library, won't be rereading it.
I got this series from the library, won't be rereading it.
I always try to read this series once a year. It has a very beautiful message about the power of words and the strength of the inner heart. That's why this is by far my favorite Yuu Watase series. >_> ......don't look at me like that, Tamahome.
i liked the series but the last book i did not like as much. i have been waiting for it on request then finally i get it I'm so exsided to read. 2hours later i finish it and i think that the other 6 books have been good but this one it bored me.
I enjoyed the ending. this book has a great theam! I would recommend this book. For some odd reason I like reading the backward Japanese style graphic novels. it seems more organized. but theese volumes were very touching and it even made me cry!!!
Love the Ending!!
" We still have problems and pain and sometimes we'll fill like giving up. But i know we will grom stronger with each other crisis we face... ... so that we can express our true feelings.
" We still have problems and pain and sometimes we'll fill like giving up. But i know we will grom stronger with each other crisis we face... ... so that we can express our true feelings.
This was a good series. Lots of focus on the power of words and the fact that everyone has a little darkness inside. The ending was kind of rushed and I love the hint about Nyozeka. Also glad that Kyo and Alice do in fact end up together (yay).
Alice in Wonderland basis, very girly, totally middle school drama. Great for my school library.
I loved this series, I just wish there had been more of it. The ending seemed a bit rushed. D:
Sad that the ending was so rushed to this series. It was turning out so well.
I wish there was more to the series though, i cant believe they only made 7 :(
I can't believe it's over!!! I could've used another book or two!
This last volume of the Alice 19th series was a very good wrap up to the story. It made some very meaningful points that I found myself connecting to as a Christian (weird as that may sound).
The artwork was, as always, wonderful and easy to follow. It also finally clicked in my brain that, kind of like Alice in Wonderland, Alice is being led by a white rabbit.
Overall, a very good story with plenty of enjoyable comic relief.
The artwork was, as always, wonderful and easy to follow. It also finally clicked in my brain that, kind of like Alice in Wonderland, Alice is being led by a white rabbit.
Overall, a very good story with plenty of enjoyable comic relief.
Wow! Gue suka banget sama ending komik fantasi ini! Alice & Kyou look so sweet together! Gue terharu ngeliat kegigihan Kyou untuk melindungi Alice meski dirinya sendiri punya masa lalu yang gelap, Alice-nya juga tetap bersikeras mau membantu Kyou meski dia punya masalah dengan kakaknya. Hmmm...mungkin Kak Sitta Karina mendapatkan inspirasi ttg Seira & Abel dr komik ini ya?
Interesting series, but a bit uneven. My biggest complaint with this volume was the overly quick confrontation and vanquishing of Darva, and that the "Lost Word" was actually several. Still, though, a good read.
Not bad...the 4 stars are more like 3.5 :)
Light reading...No lingering feelings about this manga.
Though interesting theory about the importance of words.
Light reading...No lingering feelings about this manga.
Though interesting theory about the importance of words.
Disappointing ending to a series that easily could have gone on to 20 plus great volumes--such a waste of great material/story lines.
Oct 20, 2008
Vivian
rated it
4 of 5 stars
Recommends it for:
people who likes magic in mangas
Recommended to Vivian by:
Friend
This book was pretty interesting to me.It talks about a girl that saves the world with support of her friends.
Rather corny in parts, it's still a good read. The end of the series is somewhat disappointing.
love it. definitely my favorite in the series.
eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeek sooooooooooooo gooood
May 23, 2013
Amanda
marked it as to-read
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A Japanse shoujo manga-ka. She is known for her works Fushigi Yūgi, Alice 19th, Ceres: The Celestial Legend, Fushigi Yūgi Genbu Kaiden and Absolute Boyfriend. She likes all music, except heavy metal and old traditional music.
She received the Shogakukan Manga Award for shōjo for Ceres, Celestial Legend in 1997. Since writing her debut short story "Pajama de Ojama" ("An Intrusion in Pajamas"), Wata...more
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She received the Shogakukan Manga Award for shōjo for Ceres, Celestial Legend in 1997. Since writing her debut short story "Pajama de Ojama" ("An Intrusion in Pajamas"), Wata...more
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