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House of Five Leaves, Vol. 2 (House of Five Leaves / さらい屋五葉 #2)
by
Natsume Ono
Reads R to L (Japanese Style), for T+ audiences.
Masterless samurai Akitsu Masanosuke was persuaded to join the kidnapping ring “Five Leaves” after drawing the interest of its charismatic leader, Yaichi. At Yaichi's prompting he becomes employed as a guard for Katsuraya, a house of ill repute. However, after succumbing to illness he withdraws to the country villa of Goinkyo...more
Masterless samurai Akitsu Masanosuke was persuaded to join the kidnapping ring “Five Leaves” after drawing the interest of its charismatic leader, Yaichi. At Yaichi's prompting he becomes employed as a guard for Katsuraya, a house of ill repute. However, after succumbing to illness he withdraws to the country villa of Goinkyo...more
Paperback, 200 pages
Published
December 21st 2010
by VIZ Media LLC
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Okay cool, the first volume wasn't a fluke. I'm really fond of Masanosuke with his social anxiety and straightforwardness and how that dynamic plays with the rest of the cast. Masa, what are you doing noticing we care about each other, that's not how this game is played! We are all pragmatic thieves and you ought to keep such observations to yourself. What a good cast. Ume comes off really well this volume with the revelation of his backstory; I approve of this trend of secretly good people. My...more
The intrigue continues. As Masa convalesces from a fatigue-type disease at Goinkyo's home, he learns more about Ume and Goinkyo. We are also introduced to Ume's daughter, Okinu, who is key to finding out why the mysterious House of Five Leaves was started.
An excellent volume that keeps the tension while adding a layer of humanity to the characters that make up this fascinating series.
I can't wait to get my hands on Volume 3.
An excellent volume that keeps the tension while adding a layer of humanity to the characters that make up this fascinating series.
I can't wait to get my hands on Volume 3.
“House of Five Leaves” continues with another extremely slow but tonally rich volume, where we see our protagonist Masa, a shy and introverted Samurai, getting more and more involved in the business of a criminal league. Not much apparent is added into the mix with these chapters, but the series still manages to hold on to its tender tension and unique tone.
Another good book. It's still slow, almost entirely talking with only a couple action-y scenes. But the story is starting to develop more deeply, as people begin to trust Masa, our main character, for his straightforwarness, his quiet and his principles. The strands that tie the Five Leaves together are starting to be revealed...
The second volume, our main character gets more deeply involved in the lives of the members of the Five Leaves gang. We learn a little bit more about all of their various backstories by the main character's inquiries into their past lives. Each of the characters' reason for being involved in the gang are, as one could imagine, complicated.
i love this series and am easily drawn in to their world. none of the characters should be likeable. yet i like most of them. the illustrations are unique. her innovative use of panels and gutters keeps things interesting. still very into this story am i.
I love the art in this series. The story is engaging too. This volume was a little slow for my liking, but I'm looking forward to continuing with the series.
Bought alongside the Borders closing, the first was "eh" and the second was "meh".
Getting more interesting. Drawings have grown on me. Great artwork.
A very quiet, thoughtful series. I find the slow build here very soothing.
Confusing and slow
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Natsume Ono made her professional debut in 2003 with the webcomic La Quinta Camera. Her subsequent works not simple, Ristorante Paradiso, and Gente (a continuation of Ristorante Paradiso) met with both critical and popular acclaim. In 2009 Ristorante Paradiso was adapted into a TV anime series. Her current series House of Five Leaves (Saraiya Goyou), also adapted into a TV anime series in 2010, is...more
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