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曇天に笑う [Donten ni Warau] #2
Riendo bajo las nubes, vol. 2
La era Meiji trajo grandes cambios que terminaron por transformar profundamente la sociedad japonesa. Los tres hermanos del templo Kumô, encargados de trasladar a los criminales hasta la prisión de Gokumonjô, sospechan que una revolución está a punto de estallar, pero lo que no saben es que el terror está más cerca de lo que piensan...
192 pages, Paperback
First published October 15, 2011
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December 21, 2020
Segundo tomo más lento.
Me alegra ver gran cantidad de personajes nuevos y algunos del pasado.
Sin duda el dibujo inmejorable para mi gusto. Este mangaka me da mucho placer visual. Quisiera que ahondasen más en la figura del ninja. Aunque con la últimas escenas se empieza a ver cuáles van a ser los siguientes pasos del manga.
Me alegra ver gran cantidad de personajes nuevos y algunos del pasado.
Sin duda el dibujo inmejorable para mi gusto. Este mangaka me da mucho placer visual. Quisiera que ahondasen más en la figura del ninja. Aunque con la últimas escenas se empieza a ver cuáles van a ser los siguientes pasos del manga.
June 27, 2021
arc provided by the publisher via netgalley in exchange for an honest review
This second volume features a lot more of the political scheming going on behind the scenes, introducing new characters as it did so and I really enjoyed those bits of the story. I’m so intrigued by the mystery surrounding why Tenka left the Yamainu.
Like in the first volume, the familial bond between the three brothers is so wholesome but now we’re getting to see deeper into their lives and thoughts and feelings. Soramaru is attempting to deal with the fact that his sword skills aren’t as advanced as Tenka’s. With the way things ended in this volume, I feel like some messy moments are about to arise in volume three!
This was a solid sequel to the first volume and I am so ready to see the action and family drama in the next instalment!
3/5 ⭐️
TW: violence, blood, swords, murder, death.
This second volume features a lot more of the political scheming going on behind the scenes, introducing new characters as it did so and I really enjoyed those bits of the story. I’m so intrigued by the mystery surrounding why Tenka left the Yamainu.
Like in the first volume, the familial bond between the three brothers is so wholesome but now we’re getting to see deeper into their lives and thoughts and feelings. Soramaru is attempting to deal with the fact that his sword skills aren’t as advanced as Tenka’s. With the way things ended in this volume, I feel like some messy moments are about to arise in volume three!
This was a solid sequel to the first volume and I am so ready to see the action and family drama in the next instalment!
3/5 ⭐️
TW: violence, blood, swords, murder, death.
November 14, 2022
This series is so much fun. I can't wait to read volume 3.
February 25, 2024
J'ADORE
On est de retour sur l'histoire principale et il y a plein de nouveaux personnages badass. L'intrigue est tellement excellente je vais finir triste c'est sûr
On est de retour sur l'histoire principale et il y a plein de nouveaux personnages badass. L'intrigue est tellement excellente je vais finir triste c'est sûr
March 16, 2024
Le plot twist à la fin du tome j'étais pas prêt !
J'aime énormément le fait que les persos principaux soient trois frères ça crée une dynamique assez unique je trouve.
Hâte de lire la suite même si ça peut possiblement devenir super triste cette histoire
J'aime énormément le fait que les persos principaux soient trois frères ça crée une dynamique assez unique je trouve.
Hâte de lire la suite même si ça peut possiblement devenir super triste cette histoire
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June 30, 2020
3.5 / 5
Definitely starting to make a bit more sense as more characters and plots are introduced, but it still seems to have a decent amount still shrouded in secrecy. I really want to know more about the orochi, and about the whole "vessel" thing and what that truly means (and why it is the way it is).
I would also very much like to know the importance of that person in the mask :|
Chapter notes below for personal reference: (potentially spoiler heavy)
Definitely starting to make a bit more sense as more characters and plots are introduced, but it still seems to have a decent amount still shrouded in secrecy. I really want to know more about the orochi, and about the whole "vessel" thing and what that truly means (and why it is the way it is).
I would also very much like to know the importance of that person in the mask :|
Chapter notes below for personal reference: (potentially spoiler heavy)
June 9, 2021
The Kumo brothers are tasked with ferrying criminals to the prison in the center of Lake Biwa.
Tenka is the eldest. He adores (and protects) his younger brothers- Soramaru and Chutarou. However, a murderer brings change to their lives. A change Tenka just cannot pretend to ignore any longer!
Tenka is a riot. He plays the prankster and fool. That is just a façade to mask his shrewdness and sword skill. Everything he does is to keep Soramaru and Chutarou protected. What secret is Tenka keeping from Sora and Chutarou? And how will it effect their lives thereafter?
Soramaru is frustrated with his life. It is difficult living beneath his eldest brother’s shadow. He strives to be Tenka’s equal, yet his brother refuses to teach him properly. What else can Sora do but find another teacher?
Sora learns about the Orochi by accident. Will he learn what the Vessel of Orochi is? And what it has to do with his family?
The anime follows the manga pretty good. Yeah, some of the scenes are switched about. I wanted to read the manga just to see if there were any scenes that did not make it into the anime. I cannot wait for the next installment!
Tenka is the eldest. He adores (and protects) his younger brothers- Soramaru and Chutarou. However, a murderer brings change to their lives. A change Tenka just cannot pretend to ignore any longer!
Tenka is a riot. He plays the prankster and fool. That is just a façade to mask his shrewdness and sword skill. Everything he does is to keep Soramaru and Chutarou protected. What secret is Tenka keeping from Sora and Chutarou? And how will it effect their lives thereafter?
Soramaru is frustrated with his life. It is difficult living beneath his eldest brother’s shadow. He strives to be Tenka’s equal, yet his brother refuses to teach him properly. What else can Sora do but find another teacher?
Sora learns about the Orochi by accident. Will he learn what the Vessel of Orochi is? And what it has to do with his family?
The anime follows the manga pretty good. Yeah, some of the scenes are switched about. I wanted to read the manga just to see if there were any scenes that did not make it into the anime. I cannot wait for the next installment!
December 29, 2021
This volume was an improvement over volume 1. This manga has a very weak introduction. I wonder if this manga is being written from an anime or other source material. There was a reference to their village being under the clouds which seemed important but either I missed the explanation or it was not explained. The first volume described the story being about three brothers and a prison, the prison was mentioned only briefly. The storyline of the “orochi” seems very familiar to me. I like how the two female characters that were introduced wear clothing that covers their bodies! That means I can let my students read this manga. I like the brothers. The older one is very flamboyant and reminds me of Nue from the Demon Prince of Momochi House. The middle brother is my favorite, he is the Jan of the Clan! I love Tokyopop and I know the art is general rather than precise and the storylines are loose and vague but I always love the characters. Let’s see where these three brothers go.
January 2, 2023
La historia está tomando forma, tratando de explicarnos cada personaje que estará involucrado en el desarrollo de esta, con un final que nos deja la duda si se repetirá la misma historia que ese cuento efímero en el primer volumen. Si bien la estructura es un tanto extraña, a medida que vas leyendo más y más, se entiende perfectamente porque están esos dos capítulos especiales en el primer volumen. También es bastante vistoso por parte de la mangaka la mezcla del Japón feudal con toques más de la revolución industrial, me recuerda muchísimo esa mezcla que tenía Fullmetal Alchemist.
La historia no es que sea mala, pero fuera de momentos puntuales, termina siendo más construcción del universo y personajes, para dejar todas las bases y darle más tiraje a los próximos capítulos. Ya veremos como se va desarrollando, y van hilándose para dar forma a la historia de la vasija que desean contar.
La historia no es que sea mala, pero fuera de momentos puntuales, termina siendo más construcción del universo y personajes, para dejar todas las bases y darle más tiraje a los próximos capítulos. Ya veremos como se va desarrollando, y van hilándose para dar forma a la historia de la vasija que desean contar.
September 22, 2023
La storia finalmente prende vita. Insieme ad essa, una viscida e insidiosa maledizione fa capolinea tra le pagine di questo secondo volume destabilizzando equilibri e certezze.
Soramaru, il fratello di mezzo, non accetta la sua debolezza e l'essere tenuto in disparte da Tenka, il fratello maggiore tanto ammirato quanto apparentemente irraggiungibile. Nella speranza di potergli un giorno camminare a fianco, intraprende un sentiero grigio... sarà stata la scelta giusta?
Finale da togliere il fiato. Sarà una tragedia...
Soramaru, il fratello di mezzo, non accetta la sua debolezza e l'essere tenuto in disparte da Tenka, il fratello maggiore tanto ammirato quanto apparentemente irraggiungibile. Nella speranza di potergli un giorno camminare a fianco, intraprende un sentiero grigio... sarà stata la scelta giusta?
Finale da togliere il fiato. Sarà una tragedia...
February 23, 2022
Volume kedua melihat banyak karakter baru dan kehadiran Botan dari masa lalu :))
Tidak diragukan lagi artworknya sungguh rapih dan cantik hha. Karakara Kemuri sensei memberikan banyak kesenangan visual XDD. Dengan adegan terakhir barangkali sensei mulai memperlihatkan konflik utama dan apa langkah serial ini selanjutnya.
Tidak diragukan lagi artworknya sungguh rapih dan cantik hha. Karakara Kemuri sensei memberikan banyak kesenangan visual XDD. Dengan adegan terakhir barangkali sensei mulai memperlihatkan konflik utama dan apa langkah serial ini selanjutnya.
August 4, 2022
I'm loving all the little ways the manga is different from the movie. But I have to say that Fukushi Sota as Tenka was an inspired choice. I'm loving Manga!Tenka as much as Movie!Tenka. Regarding the story, I'm so curious about the cliffhanger! That was so cool. Now I just have to continue with volume 3!
April 11, 2020
No pasa mucho en este tomo, la verdad. Hay algunos detalles que ayudan a prevenir el resto del manga y poco más. Los personajes (todos muy cukis) hacen llevadera la historia que va lenta; me sigue gustando♡
January 17, 2024
4,5/5
SECRETOS REVELADOS!!!...y la aparición del pasado.
Tenka es el contenedor, Botan regresa, se descubre el pasado del misterioso huésped y aparecen Los lobos...
Es demasiado para mi. Aunque solo pido que los tres hermanos sigan juntos, su hermandad lo es todo.
SECRETOS REVELADOS!!!...y la aparición del pasado.
Tenka es el contenedor, Botan regresa, se descubre el pasado del misterioso huésped y aparecen Los lobos...
Es demasiado para mi. Aunque solo pido que los tres hermanos sigan juntos, su hermandad lo es todo.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 16, 2024
So much of Tenka and Shirasu's past is revealed here. The story of the extra chapter in the first volume is also revealed. Very nice close-ups; beautiful splash pages. In some of the action scenes, though, I still can't figure out what's going on. Some body parts seem to be missing.
June 10, 2025
Da geht's ordentlich zur Sache! Der Plot schreitet schnell voran und so tauchen auch viele neue Charaktere auf, die sehr unterschiedliche Charakterdesigns haben. Optisch bleibt es weiterhin ein Augenschmaus ❤️🔥 die Story wird dramatischer und der Spannungsbogen baut sich immer mehr auf.
January 15, 2019
This is a pretty great samurai/ninja manga that took place during the feudal Japan era and a great Japanese mythology manga which I always love!!!👌😻😁🎏🎎🏮🥡💕
February 25, 2020
Es un tomo que ha esta bien pero tampoco a tenido cosas memorables, solo que han aparecido los Lobos, Botan y sabemos un secreto de Tenka y el final me da curiosidad lo que va hacer Soramaru.
July 12, 2022
Favourite volume.
August 27, 2023
😍😍 stunning art, compelling storyline, loveable characters, humorous dialogs, and entertaining extra chapters, stories, and gags... I love every page of it 😍😍
December 17, 2025
Intrigued, invested
October 24, 2015
1) Deutsche Rezension
2) English Review
1) Deutsche Rezension
Dies war bei weitem besser als das erste Band. In der Tat unterstreicht es, wie nutzlos Band 1 für die Geschichte bis jetzt war . Wir bekommen alle notwendigen Informationen hier; also war Band 1 so ziemlich eine Verschwendung von Zeit, am besten passte es zu einer Bonus/Werbung-Geschichte aber nicht mehr, auch für ein Band 0 schien es nicht gut.
Es war auch interessant zu lesen, wie Sora angeboten wurde, von einem Mitglied der Wölfe, fortschrittliche Schwerttechnik zu lernen. Es hatte mich dazu gebracht den dritten Band lesen zu wollen, etwas wozu Band 1 kaum in der Lage war.
Allerdings, soviel besser das hier auch war, es hatte so einige der üblichen Fallen der Samurai-Manga. Wie z.B. dass der Attentäter Naoto ein lächerlich riesiges Schwert hat, welches er niemals an seinem Körper hätte verstecken können und dennoch verschwindet es von einem Bild zum nächsten (zudem frage ich mich warum er überhaupt hier ist). Es ist besonders schräg, da niemand sonst solche Waffen hier hat. Zudem zeigen diese Mangas ziemlich oft Kikos nackten Busen, was völlig unnötig ist, da es aufgrund ihres Gesichtes hier klar ist, dass sie eine Frau ist.
Was auch schräg war, war die Tatsache, dass die Untertitel das Wort "Tanuki" erklärt haben, obwohl das bereits im vorherigen Band geschehen ist. Und wieder wurde es fälschlicherweise als reines Wesen der japanischen Mythologie definiert. Es handelt sich dabei aber um ein echtes Tier, welches wir hier in Deutschland auch haben, also warum wurde es nicht gesagt? Platzmangel kann nicht der Grund gewesen sein.
2) English Review
This was by far a whole lot better than the first volume. In fact it highlights how useless volume 1 was for the story so far. We get all necessary introduction and exposition here so volume 1 was pretty much a waste of time, a bonus/advertisement story at best but nothing more, even for a volume 0 it didn't seem good.
It was also interesting to read how Sora was offered to be taught advanced sword training by a member of the Wolves. It did make me want to read the third volume, something volume 1 barely managed.
However, as much better as this was here, it did have some of the usual trappings of samurai manga, like how the assassin Naoto has a ridiculously huge sword that he could have never hide anywhere and yet it disappears from one panel to the next (plus all in all I wonder why he is in this series). The whole thing is especially odd since no one else has such weapons. Also these mangas heavily show Kiko's exposed cleavage, which is totally unnecessary because her face makes it pretty clear that she is a woman.
What I also found weird that the subtitles explained the word "tanuki," something they did in the last volume already. And it was once again wrongly defined as only being a part of Japanese folklore. It is a real animal and they even have the correct German name, so why not say it? Space could not have been the issue.
2) English Review
1) Deutsche Rezension
Dies war bei weitem besser als das erste Band. In der Tat unterstreicht es, wie nutzlos Band 1 für die Geschichte bis jetzt war . Wir bekommen alle notwendigen Informationen hier; also war Band 1 so ziemlich eine Verschwendung von Zeit, am besten passte es zu einer Bonus/Werbung-Geschichte aber nicht mehr, auch für ein Band 0 schien es nicht gut.
Es war auch interessant zu lesen, wie Sora angeboten wurde, von einem Mitglied der Wölfe, fortschrittliche Schwerttechnik zu lernen. Es hatte mich dazu gebracht den dritten Band lesen zu wollen, etwas wozu Band 1 kaum in der Lage war.
Allerdings, soviel besser das hier auch war, es hatte so einige der üblichen Fallen der Samurai-Manga. Wie z.B. dass der Attentäter Naoto ein lächerlich riesiges Schwert hat, welches er niemals an seinem Körper hätte verstecken können und dennoch verschwindet es von einem Bild zum nächsten (zudem frage ich mich warum er überhaupt hier ist). Es ist besonders schräg, da niemand sonst solche Waffen hier hat. Zudem zeigen diese Mangas ziemlich oft Kikos nackten Busen, was völlig unnötig ist, da es aufgrund ihres Gesichtes hier klar ist, dass sie eine Frau ist.
Was auch schräg war, war die Tatsache, dass die Untertitel das Wort "Tanuki" erklärt haben, obwohl das bereits im vorherigen Band geschehen ist. Und wieder wurde es fälschlicherweise als reines Wesen der japanischen Mythologie definiert. Es handelt sich dabei aber um ein echtes Tier, welches wir hier in Deutschland auch haben, also warum wurde es nicht gesagt? Platzmangel kann nicht der Grund gewesen sein.
2) English Review
This was by far a whole lot better than the first volume. In fact it highlights how useless volume 1 was for the story so far. We get all necessary introduction and exposition here so volume 1 was pretty much a waste of time, a bonus/advertisement story at best but nothing more, even for a volume 0 it didn't seem good.
It was also interesting to read how Sora was offered to be taught advanced sword training by a member of the Wolves. It did make me want to read the third volume, something volume 1 barely managed.
However, as much better as this was here, it did have some of the usual trappings of samurai manga, like how the assassin Naoto has a ridiculously huge sword that he could have never hide anywhere and yet it disappears from one panel to the next (plus all in all I wonder why he is in this series). The whole thing is especially odd since no one else has such weapons. Also these mangas heavily show Kiko's exposed cleavage, which is totally unnecessary because her face makes it pretty clear that she is a woman.
What I also found weird that the subtitles explained the word "tanuki," something they did in the last volume already. And it was once again wrongly defined as only being a part of Japanese folklore. It is a real animal and they even have the correct German name, so why not say it? Space could not have been the issue.
April 9, 2022
Rate - 4.5
Este tomo ha sido el decisivo para mi, ya que me he dado cuenta de que me encanta esta obra y la voy a continuar sin duda alguna.
Me da tantísima pena que no mucha gente la conozca o que no la dé una oportunidad.
Por una parte me encantan los personajes, todos me parecen que tienen una personalidad desbordante. Además de que las relaciones entre ellos está muy lograda y es muy creíble.
Por otro lado la historia principal me gusta mucho, el tema de la maldición, el trabajo de los hermanos, los secretos y el pasado de algunos personajes... , se me hace muy interesante y original de leer.
Ojalá más personas descubriesen esta historia, porque te sorprende bastante una vez te adentras en ella.
Este tomo ha sido el decisivo para mi, ya que me he dado cuenta de que me encanta esta obra y la voy a continuar sin duda alguna.
Me da tantísima pena que no mucha gente la conozca o que no la dé una oportunidad.
Por una parte me encantan los personajes, todos me parecen que tienen una personalidad desbordante. Además de que las relaciones entre ellos está muy lograda y es muy creíble.
Por otro lado la historia principal me gusta mucho, el tema de la maldición, el trabajo de los hermanos, los secretos y el pasado de algunos personajes... , se me hace muy interesante y original de leer.
Ojalá más personas descubriesen esta historia, porque te sorprende bastante una vez te adentras en ella.
November 1, 2016
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August 16, 2023
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