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Manga legend Rumiko Takahashi's classic horror series about mermaid flesh and immortality!
They say that if one consumes mermaid flesh, one can attain immortality. Unfortunately, the more likely results include becoming horribly deformed or turning into a vicious monster! Even if one were to gain eternal life, however, is such an anomaly a lucky blessing or a terrible curse ...more
They say that if one consumes mermaid flesh, one can attain immortality. Unfortunately, the more likely results include becoming horribly deformed or turning into a vicious monster! Even if one were to gain eternal life, however, is such an anomaly a lucky blessing or a terrible curse ...more
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I have to say, this was such a weird collection of stories. 😂
I was excited when I first came across this because 1) it’s by the creator of Inuyasha, and 2) the words “mermaid” and “horror” IMMEDIATELY made me think of Mira Grant’s Rolling in the Deep series (which, for the record, is some of the best horror world-building I’ve read).
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We follow the travels of Yuta, a young man who’s been cursed—though some would argue blessed—with immortality and etern ...more
I was excited when I first came across this because 1) it’s by the creator of Inuyasha, and 2) the words “mermaid” and “horror” IMMEDIATELY made me think of Mira Grant’s Rolling in the Deep series (which, for the record, is some of the best horror world-building I’ve read).
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We follow the travels of Yuta, a young man who’s been cursed—though some would argue blessed—with immortality and etern ...more
Dark, fantastical manga. It's a must read for fantasy lovers who want to dip into the manga genre.
This horrific collection will have you looking at mermaids a little differently. Our leads needs to hunt down a mermaid to become normal again, but it's not going to be easy. These immortals will go on a fantastic adventure to become mortal and normal again, but there's no way to confirm their success.
Three out of five stars.
Thank you to NetGalley and VIZ for providing me a free copy of this manga ...more
This horrific collection will have you looking at mermaids a little differently. Our leads needs to hunt down a mermaid to become normal again, but it's not going to be easy. These immortals will go on a fantastic adventure to become mortal and normal again, but there's no way to confirm their success.
Three out of five stars.
Thank you to NetGalley and VIZ for providing me a free copy of this manga ...more
Not at all what I expected from a Rumiko Takahashi manga! Instead of her archetypal farcical light romance, this is a violent, dark story about immortality, greed, desire, and the ways in which our desires often hurt the ones we love. The bloody violence was more jarring given her usual soft art style, but once I got past my surprise, this is a very good manga with a nice "be careful what you wish for" theme. No one, even our protagonists, come off as pure and all good, which gave some unexpecte
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Jan 14, 2021
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I reread this for a second time and it was still amazing and wonderful. Some of the best art and stories I've ever come across in a manga.
Mermaid Saga Collector's Edition Volume 1 by Rumiko Takahashi
5 stars
Mermaid Saga Collector's Edition Volume 1 by Rumiko Takahashi
5 stars
Before I even tell you what this book is about, I ordered my own copy and per-ordered volume 2. The second that bad boy comes I am rereading this national treasure that is being released in these stunning editions by VIZ because volume 1 was PERFECT. Literally, these storylines were perfect.
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Thank you to NetGalley for a free review copy of this book!
Mermaid Saga follows a young man named Yuta who eats mermaid flesh and becomes immortal. He’s now on a quest to find another mermaid to reverse the curse. All he wants is be a normal man again and live out his mortal life. He meets a girl named Mana who has also eaten the flesh of a mermaid and is also an immortal. They travel together trying to find a mermaid to turn them back to normal. There are many adventures along the way and many ...more
Mermaid Saga follows a young man named Yuta who eats mermaid flesh and becomes immortal. He’s now on a quest to find another mermaid to reverse the curse. All he wants is be a normal man again and live out his mortal life. He meets a girl named Mana who has also eaten the flesh of a mermaid and is also an immortal. They travel together trying to find a mermaid to turn them back to normal. There are many adventures along the way and many ...more
Thanks to Netgalley for providing a free copy in exchange for an honest review!
Review:’Mermaid Saga’ Collector’s Edition, Vol. 1 is A Supernatural Thrill
Rumiko Takahashi’s classic horror series about mermaid flesh and immortality!
The manga follows Yuta, who became immortal when he unwittingly ate mermaid flesh, and now he seeks a way to become human again. He longs to have a normal life once again where he can one day, die. The world keeps changing and everything and everyone he once knew is mo ...more
Review:’Mermaid Saga’ Collector’s Edition, Vol. 1 is A Supernatural Thrill
Rumiko Takahashi’s classic horror series about mermaid flesh and immortality!
The manga follows Yuta, who became immortal when he unwittingly ate mermaid flesh, and now he seeks a way to become human again. He longs to have a normal life once again where he can one day, die. The world keeps changing and everything and everyone he once knew is mo ...more
Thanks to Netgalley for providing a free copy in exchange for an honest review.
I am a big fan of Rumiko Takahashi’s work. Inuyasha and Ranma 1/2 are my favourites of her, so I had to check out this collection of her Mermaid Saga, and I was not disappointed.
Takahashi has an amazing imagination. Her stories blend well with unique ideas, great characters, with intense action and plot. I’m so used to the comedic Ranma series that I forget that she can create some horrifying imagery. Mermaid Saga isn ...more
I am a big fan of Rumiko Takahashi’s work. Inuyasha and Ranma 1/2 are my favourites of her, so I had to check out this collection of her Mermaid Saga, and I was not disappointed.
Takahashi has an amazing imagination. Her stories blend well with unique ideas, great characters, with intense action and plot. I’m so used to the comedic Ranma series that I forget that she can create some horrifying imagery. Mermaid Saga isn ...more
Thank you to Netgalley and to the the publisher for providing me a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.
As soon as I saw a manga by Rumiko Takashi I had to hit request. I grew up Ranma 1/2, the first manga I ever read, and from there went on to read Inuyasha and Maison Ikkoku. I adore her work. Mermaid Saga has all the hallmarks of Takashi's other works, that distinctive art style and humour with the character range I've come to expect. However it's definitely a little darker than ...more
As soon as I saw a manga by Rumiko Takashi I had to hit request. I grew up Ranma 1/2, the first manga I ever read, and from there went on to read Inuyasha and Maison Ikkoku. I adore her work. Mermaid Saga has all the hallmarks of Takashi's other works, that distinctive art style and humour with the character range I've come to expect. However it's definitely a little darker than ...more
Warnings: graphic violence and body horror; cannibalism
Centering on the legend of mermaid's flesh as a path to immortality, the story follows Yuta, who had become an immortal in this manner and wants to revert back to a mortal body. His search for a cure to immortality has taken him all over Japan through the centuries, and during one such search, he comes across a village where a young girl, Mana, is being raised by a household of old women. Rescuing her from them, they both, too, set out into ...more
Centering on the legend of mermaid's flesh as a path to immortality, the story follows Yuta, who had become an immortal in this manner and wants to revert back to a mortal body. His search for a cure to immortality has taken him all over Japan through the centuries, and during one such search, he comes across a village where a young girl, Mana, is being raised by a household of old women. Rescuing her from them, they both, too, set out into ...more
Thar was fun.
I’ve been very excited for this release since it was announced. Story wise it wasn’t what I was expecting. We meet more immortal people than I thought we would and the main reveals himself as immortal in every story. Which you’d think he want to keep secret so people wouldn’t try to kill him to become immortal themselves.
Anyway. It’s about Yuta who became immortal after eating the flesh of a mermaid. He’s searching for one because rumor has it they can somehow make him mortal again. ...more
I’ve been very excited for this release since it was announced. Story wise it wasn’t what I was expecting. We meet more immortal people than I thought we would and the main reveals himself as immortal in every story. Which you’d think he want to keep secret so people wouldn’t try to kill him to become immortal themselves.
Anyway. It’s about Yuta who became immortal after eating the flesh of a mermaid. He’s searching for one because rumor has it they can somehow make him mortal again. ...more
well, now, if you're looking for a sweet mermaid romance, you're in the wrong manga, because this gets dark and bloody pretty damn quick, and is all the better for it.
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Thank you to NetGalley, VIZ Media, and Rumiko Takahashi for the opportunity to read this book in exchange for an honest review.
I really like how VIZ is making nice collector's editions of some of Rumiko Takahashi's older works. I am familiar with Maison Ikkoku, Inuyasha, Ranma 1/2, and of course, I am excited about the new Yasha-Hime anime. I had never heard of her Mermaid Saga manga before though and this story is quite interesting and unexpectedly spooky! While I was expecting some beautiful m ...more
I really like how VIZ is making nice collector's editions of some of Rumiko Takahashi's older works. I am familiar with Maison Ikkoku, Inuyasha, Ranma 1/2, and of course, I am excited about the new Yasha-Hime anime. I had never heard of her Mermaid Saga manga before though and this story is quite interesting and unexpectedly spooky! While I was expecting some beautiful m ...more
Guess I have to start this review by stating my undying love for Rumiko Takahashi’s craft. She is my favorite mangaka of all times, hands down, no contenders. Her stories and distinct art style are the reason why I fell so hard for manga back when I was a kid, and even now I still find myself going back to her work whenever I’m in a reader’s slump. And every time someone asks me about anything related to manga or anime, Rumiko is the first name that comes out of my mouth. Inuyasha as a manga and
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This was not quite what I was expecting, but that's okay- it was better. Japanese folklore about mermaids is different from what Disney tells us; Japanese mermaids are scary, they want to eat human flesh, and they have big jaws full of teeth to do just that. Some of them are like this, anyway- some look human. The legends vary from place to place, and the author mixes in all kinds of different stories here, making a delicious stew of folklore. One things stays the same in the legends- if a human
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I recently had an opportunity to review another of Rumiko Takahashi's classic manga. It was cute, a little flighty, light and fun... but it missed the mark for me a bit. Imagine my surprise when I came across Mermaid Saga and found it was nothing like the last title of hers I'd read. Comparatively, it's very dark, a bit moody, a tale of a man wandering the countryside looking for an end to his immortality. It hit the mark for me this time.
In this volume we're treated to multiple stories featuri ...more
In this volume we're treated to multiple stories featuri ...more
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This edition collects volumes 1-2 of the original run of Mermaid Saga.
Mana is the hope of her village, which is entirely made of older ladies. One day, Yuta comes to the village and disrupts their entire way of life. Yuta is a centuries old young man who gained immortality by eating the flesh of a mermaid, and is now questing for a way to reverse his immortality. He uncovers the real reason the village is protecting Mana, and instead of l ...more
This edition collects volumes 1-2 of the original run of Mermaid Saga.
Mana is the hope of her village, which is entirely made of older ladies. One day, Yuta comes to the village and disrupts their entire way of life. Yuta is a centuries old young man who gained immortality by eating the flesh of a mermaid, and is now questing for a way to reverse his immortality. He uncovers the real reason the village is protecting Mana, and instead of l ...more
I first read Mermaid Saga when I was in high school over a decade ago. My best friend at the time lent it to me, and it really moved me despite its dark, horrific content. Unfortunately it was a rare series to find an English translation of where I lived at the time, so I searched in vain for my own copy for a few years before giving up and moving on with my life. I can't remember why I even thought of it the other day, but I was ecstatic to find out that VIZ Media had recently put out collector
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Here's a secret, along with dragons mermaids are one of the few beings that I believe humans could not have created. I mean they must have come from somewhere, right?
I loved this author and the humor they can put in their stories so I was a bit surprised that this story was a bit more on the serious side but I'm not complaining.
The mermaids aren't the sweet looking beings that Disney made them out to be and that makes me vey happy. I'd love to get more mermaid folk lore or myths or I'd happily ...more
I loved this author and the humor they can put in their stories so I was a bit surprised that this story was a bit more on the serious side but I'm not complaining.
The mermaids aren't the sweet looking beings that Disney made them out to be and that makes me vey happy. I'd love to get more mermaid folk lore or myths or I'd happily ...more
My first netgalley ARC borrow. All opinions are my own.
I fell in love with Inuyasha. So when I saw that this was available, I jumped at the chance to read it for both myself and for the library collection.
We already have The Uresei series, which has been rereleased.
A man named Yuta and woman named Mana are special. I won’t say why. For those who read it, you know, and for those who haven’t, you’ll find out!
They are traveling together and end up finding many dark stories that feature the same ...more
I fell in love with Inuyasha. So when I saw that this was available, I jumped at the chance to read it for both myself and for the library collection.
We already have The Uresei series, which has been rereleased.
A man named Yuta and woman named Mana are special. I won’t say why. For those who read it, you know, and for those who haven’t, you’ll find out!
They are traveling together and end up finding many dark stories that feature the same ...more
The Mermaid Saga is still as chilling to read now as it was 20 years ago when I first read it from it's original English release. It was the first time I ever saw mermaids depicted as anything other than beautiful serene creatures, and the concept of monstrosity lurking beneath struck me even as a young reader. It left a lasting impression and a love of the horror genre especially in graphic novel formats. The depictions of historical Japan were also a great compare and contrast opportunity for
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This is an exquisite picaresque-style manga about two immortal humans and the quest for immortality--or monstrosity--granting mermaid flesh that drives the people they continue to encounter and interact with. By turns grotesque horror, full-out tragedy, and (very occasionally) amusing teen dramedy, this collection deftly manages to run the gamut of tones, and Takahashi does it in a seamless way. The art is freaking gorgeous, and the stories are poignant and often moving to the point of tears. Th
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Fragmented tales of Yuta, a man who's eaten the flesh of a mermaid and become immortal (a feat that could just as easily kill you or turn you into a monster). Now he searches for a way to undo his curse so he can die peacefully of old age. He meets a girl named Mana, who just recently joined him in the curse and now they're companions.
The stories aren't exactly connected. They're more like episodes of Yuta's life since he's become immortal. They're fun little stories with the overarching theme o ...more
The stories aren't exactly connected. They're more like episodes of Yuta's life since he's become immortal. They're fun little stories with the overarching theme o ...more
I received an electronic ARC of this book via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
4.5 stars
I didn’t even know Rumiko Takahashi had other series other than Yuresei, Ranma, and Inuyasha. So this was a great surprise.
I enjoy this concept quite a lot. I love how this particular world of hers has a rich and well-known folklore. Rumiko has such great story telling skills. This series is definitely darker than some of her other works, but I love the intensity of it.
The plot flow reminds me a l ...more
4.5 stars
I didn’t even know Rumiko Takahashi had other series other than Yuresei, Ranma, and Inuyasha. So this was a great surprise.
I enjoy this concept quite a lot. I love how this particular world of hers has a rich and well-known folklore. Rumiko has such great story telling skills. This series is definitely darker than some of her other works, but I love the intensity of it.
The plot flow reminds me a l ...more
This horror title was very different for this mangaka.
This dark mermaid tale keeps your adrenaline pumping, while also delicately walking that line between horror and suspense. I am a TOTAL WIMP when it comes to all things horror. Thankfully for me, this title wasn't triggering.
In this series, if you eat the flesh of a mermaid, you receive eternal life. What no one tells you, is that if you are not a compatible host for the flesh, you turn into a lost soul, doomed to walk the earth until you a ...more
This dark mermaid tale keeps your adrenaline pumping, while also delicately walking that line between horror and suspense. I am a TOTAL WIMP when it comes to all things horror. Thankfully for me, this title wasn't triggering.
In this series, if you eat the flesh of a mermaid, you receive eternal life. What no one tells you, is that if you are not a compatible host for the flesh, you turn into a lost soul, doomed to walk the earth until you a ...more
An incredibly well drawn manga with captivating stories. Each chapter is its own story, some following the main characters Mana and Yuta and some about others who have eaten the flesh of a mermaid. What I loved is the first chapter really gave you a full look into the pros AND cons of eating mermaid flesh and the lengths people will go to in order to obtain it. The drawing style reminds me of the 90's manga I used to read. Soft lines, color blocking, and the mermaid chapter covers are really bea
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Oct 14, 2020
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Mermaid Saga follows a young man named Yuta who eats mermaid flesh and becomes immortal. He’s now on a quest to find another mermaid to reverse the curse. All he wants is be a normal man again and live out his mortal life. He meets a girl named Mana who has also eaten the flesh of a mermaid and is also an immortal. They travel together trying to find a mermaid to turn them back to normal. There are many adventures along the way and many narrow escapes. I read this 392 page manga in one day, that
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This series is very different from Rumiko Takahashi's other successful manga that are more comedic, but my children and I were riveted to the story. While focusing on mythology and legends of mermaids (and immortality), the story jumps around in time following the main character. Takahashi's art feels more realistic, perhaps due to the dramatic and tragic stories. There is partial nudity and a great deal of violence, but I would be comfortable with middle grades reading it because it is not expl
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This book follows the adventures of Yuta and Mana, two people cursed to live forever after ingested the flesh of a mermaid. Yuta is over 500 years old and wishes to become a normal person again. He finds Mana in a village of mermaids who are about to sacrifice her so they can eat her flesh. Together they escape and travel together. Good stories. Good artwork. #MermaidSagaCollectorsEditionVol1 #NetGalley
Even though I gave it 4 stars I’m not sure if it’s a series I want to continue. Overall I think this is a great book I personally am not 100% gelling with it. The only character I like is Yuta but Mana started growing on me a little towards the end and I wasn’t too fond of the episodic nature of the story so far. I could change how I feel with the second one but as of right now it’s not something I will Pursue passionately.
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Rumiko Takahashi (高橋 留美子) was born in Niigata, Japan. She is not only one of the richest women in Japan but also one of the top paid manga artists. She is also the most successful female comic artist in history. She has been writing manga non-stop for 31 years.
Rumiko Takahashi is one of the wealthiest women in Japan. The manga she creates (and its anime adaptations) are very popular in the United ...more
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