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魔法騎士レイアース [Magic Knight Rayearth] #4
Magic Knight Rayearth II, Vol. 1
The second and final arc of CLAMP’s masterwork Magic Knight Rayearth, with a new translation and new design! After the tragedy of the Emeraude and Zagato, Cefiro has been plunged into chaos. Now the Magic Knights have been summoned just as time is running out to find Cefiro's pillar…but what is their role in all of this, and is there any way to change Cefiro's cruel system?
213 pages, Paperback
First published July 26, 1995
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Clamp
1,194 books3,123 followersŌkawa Nanase 大川七瀬
[born: 2 May 1967; Ōsaka, bloodtype: A]
Mokona Apapa もこなあぱぱ
[born: 16 Jun 1968, Kyōto; bloodtype: A]
Nekoi Mick 猫井みっく
[born: 21 Jan 1969, Kyōto; bloodtype: O]
Igarashi Satsuki 五十嵐さつき
[born: 8 Feb 1969, Kyōto; bloodtype: A]
CLAMP originally began in 1989 as a twelve-member dōjinshi circle, but by 1990, the circle had diminished from twelve to seven. Of the remaining seven, Tamayo Akiyama, Sei Nanao, and Leeza Sei left the group during the production of the RG Veda manga. Other former members of CLAMP also included Soushi Hishika, O-Kyon, Kazue Nakamori, Yuzuru Inoue and Shinya Ōmi. Currently, there are four members in the group.
In 2004, CLAMP's 15th anniversary as a mangaka group, the members changed their names from Nanase Ohkawa, Mokona Apapa, Mick Nekoi, and Satsuki Igarashi to Ageha Ohkawa, Mokona, Tsubaki Nekoi and Satsuki Igarashi (her name is pronounced the same, but written with different characters) respectively. The August 2004 issue of Newtype USA, a magazine specializing in events of the anime and manga subcultures, reported that the members of CLAMP simply wanted to try out new names. In a later interview with Ohkawa, it was revealed that initially Mokona wanted to drop her surname because it sounded too immature for her liking, while Nekoi disliked people commenting that her name was the same as Mick Jagger's. Ohkawa and Igarashi, wanting to go with the flow of Nekoi's and Mokona's name changes, changed their names as well.
In 2006, they made their first USA public debut at Anime Expo in Anaheim, California. They were well received at the convention, with 6,000 fans in attendance at their panel.
[born: 2 May 1967; Ōsaka, bloodtype: A]
Mokona Apapa もこなあぱぱ
[born: 16 Jun 1968, Kyōto; bloodtype: A]
Nekoi Mick 猫井みっく
[born: 21 Jan 1969, Kyōto; bloodtype: O]
Igarashi Satsuki 五十嵐さつき
[born: 8 Feb 1969, Kyōto; bloodtype: A]
CLAMP originally began in 1989 as a twelve-member dōjinshi circle, but by 1990, the circle had diminished from twelve to seven. Of the remaining seven, Tamayo Akiyama, Sei Nanao, and Leeza Sei left the group during the production of the RG Veda manga. Other former members of CLAMP also included Soushi Hishika, O-Kyon, Kazue Nakamori, Yuzuru Inoue and Shinya Ōmi. Currently, there are four members in the group.
In 2004, CLAMP's 15th anniversary as a mangaka group, the members changed their names from Nanase Ohkawa, Mokona Apapa, Mick Nekoi, and Satsuki Igarashi to Ageha Ohkawa, Mokona, Tsubaki Nekoi and Satsuki Igarashi (her name is pronounced the same, but written with different characters) respectively. The August 2004 issue of Newtype USA, a magazine specializing in events of the anime and manga subcultures, reported that the members of CLAMP simply wanted to try out new names. In a later interview with Ohkawa, it was revealed that initially Mokona wanted to drop her surname because it sounded too immature for her liking, while Nekoi disliked people commenting that her name was the same as Mick Jagger's. Ohkawa and Igarashi, wanting to go with the flow of Nekoi's and Mokona's name changes, changed their names as well.
In 2006, they made their first USA public debut at Anime Expo in Anaheim, California. They were well received at the convention, with 6,000 fans in attendance at their panel.
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April 6, 2024
I love Magic Knight Rayearth! <3
March 21, 2020
Review for complete series
Back in their own world, Hikaru, Umi and Fuu still can't forget the tragic end of their journey in Cephiro. Wondering what has become of that world, the trio gathers with a mutual wish in mind; to return to Cephiro and see what has become of it. To their dismay, it seems to be falling apart and is even facing invasion from other worlds. The Magic Knights are preparing to defend Cephiro, but what the world really needs is a new Pillar.
I find Magic Knight Rayearth II quite a bit more engaging than its prequel. It fixes up some of the old repetitiveness and has a more intriguing plot. Unfortunately, it does also bring some new problems of its own.
The pacing is much improved compared to the first half of the story, though it is by no means perfect. While the story progresses at a logical and good pace, three volumes are simply too short to really convey the relationships and bonds that form in this story. That being said, I was pleased to see some relationships develop - I don't need a bucket load of romance, but I do love to have at least a bit sprinkled somewhere. All three of the Magic Knights now have a love interest - some of which were already hinted at in the prequel and others that are wholly new. While I definitely appreciate the three couples, there simply isn't enough time for them to develop in a convincing way. Fuu's is probably still the most solid pairing as she was already acquainted with her love interest in the first arc.
Hikaru has improved as a character, she is still my least favourite of the three, but she has matured and isn't overly naive anymore. However, I am rather disappointed in her taking centre stage over the other two, given that the plot generally focused on them concurring obstacles through their friendship. I was also most disappointed with her romantic development because, while I found her love interest the most interesting, she remained too bloody dense until the very last page - poor guy.
The plot takes a strong focus on what it means for one single person being burdened with an entire world's responsibility and whether Princess Emeraude's fate could have been prevented. I quite like how the characters question the rules of Cephiro and how one should work together to make for a better world. As the plot wasn't concerned with the Magic Knights' trials anymore, but rather focused on finding a new Pillar and whether or not having one was even necessary, there was a lot less repetitiveness and the outcome was a lot less predictable than in the first part.
While the villains of the first half were by no means brilliant, I was sorry to see that the sequel's were just downright pathetic. They were so silly and unconvincing in their ambitions that it wasn't even comedic anymore. Nonetheless, they did turn out to be valuable characters when one considers how the story concluded. While once again wrapped up quite abruptly, it was a satisfying ending where the characters finally achieved happiness and room to imagine what Cephiro's future might look like.
January 26, 2020
Qué manera de presentar personajes nuevos uno atrás del otro, y sin embargo queda bien (cosas que se pueden hacer cuando les ves las caras). Fue bien introductorio este volumen, aunque la mejor 'entrada' es por lejos la de Lantis, eso es tener sentido del dramatismo!
March 7, 2021
Fangirleo máximo con Feiro y Lantis.💕💕💕💕
April 24, 2021
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Rayearth is one of those interesting series broken up into parts. While this is volume four if this series, it's labeled as "Part Two: Book One." In the 25th Anniversary Edition, Part Two is in a different boxed set than Part One.
Hikaru, Umi, and Fuu are still reeling from their major battle that closed out Part One. The three try to adjust back to normal life, but the weight of what happened in Cefiro weighs heavy on them. The three meet up in Tokyo Tower again to try to come to terms with what has happened when suddenly, they are transported again! This time, the world they enter is in shambles. The ocean is gone, the sky is black, and the only thing they can see is a castle standing tall above a jagged, rocky island. The three are taken to the castle, where they reunite with what’s left of the old cast, and they are told what grim fate has befallen Cefiro. They also discover that there are several invading forces from other worlds desperately clawing at Cefiro’s borders, all vying for the chance to install themselves as a new ruler. Our Magic Knights pick up the mantle once again in defense of this once-beautiful world.
This new story arc begins with a sense of dread and immediacy that only built over time in Part One. The grizzly ending of Part One has completely colored this story arc, so don’t go into this volume thinking the ladies will be questing and leveling up in their signature happy-go-lucky way. There are many new characters to get used to, and plenty of them seem ill-intended, so it can be difficult to decide which is the big baddy.
This is a beautiful series, not overly long at 6 volumes total, but it can be difficult to find outside of this 25th Anniversary collector's edition (which is pretty pricy!). Until it gets a reprint in a standard volume, this might be a series that sits on a To-Purchase pile for a while.
Sara's Rating: 10/10
Suitability Level: Grades 5-12
Rayearth is one of those interesting series broken up into parts. While this is volume four if this series, it's labeled as "Part Two: Book One." In the 25th Anniversary Edition, Part Two is in a different boxed set than Part One.
Hikaru, Umi, and Fuu are still reeling from their major battle that closed out Part One. The three try to adjust back to normal life, but the weight of what happened in Cefiro weighs heavy on them. The three meet up in Tokyo Tower again to try to come to terms with what has happened when suddenly, they are transported again! This time, the world they enter is in shambles. The ocean is gone, the sky is black, and the only thing they can see is a castle standing tall above a jagged, rocky island. The three are taken to the castle, where they reunite with what’s left of the old cast, and they are told what grim fate has befallen Cefiro. They also discover that there are several invading forces from other worlds desperately clawing at Cefiro’s borders, all vying for the chance to install themselves as a new ruler. Our Magic Knights pick up the mantle once again in defense of this once-beautiful world.
This new story arc begins with a sense of dread and immediacy that only built over time in Part One. The grizzly ending of Part One has completely colored this story arc, so don’t go into this volume thinking the ladies will be questing and leveling up in their signature happy-go-lucky way. There are many new characters to get used to, and plenty of them seem ill-intended, so it can be difficult to decide which is the big baddy.
This is a beautiful series, not overly long at 6 volumes total, but it can be difficult to find outside of this 25th Anniversary collector's edition (which is pretty pricy!). Until it gets a reprint in a standard volume, this might be a series that sits on a To-Purchase pile for a while.
Sara's Rating: 10/10
Suitability Level: Grades 5-12
July 21, 2018
Review of vol. 1: here.
Review of vol. 2: here.
Review of vol. 3: here.
This was an intense introduction that included more great panels about friendship, however I'm really nervous about where things go from there. There is so much intro that's going to have to be resolved in just two volumes! Can the creators pull it off?!
Review of vol. 2: here.
Review of vol. 3: here.
This was an intense introduction that included more great panels about friendship, however I'm really nervous about where things go from there. There is so much intro that's going to have to be resolved in just two volumes! Can the creators pull it off?!
December 6, 2019
3,5 stars
October 26, 2020
Me gusta la forma en que regresan y empieza a plantearse nuevamente el problema de Cephiro
October 5, 2022
Por qué se la agarran siempre con las pibas? 🤣
May 28, 2025
Clamp’s drawing style is so beautiful!
I loved seeing them again, I don’t remember what happened on the anime, but looking forward to what comes next.
I loved seeing them again, I don’t remember what happened on the anime, but looking forward to what comes next.
August 30, 2010
Okay, so it's a bit confusing to read a "backwards" (right to left) manga, but not as hard as I thought. Some parts were a bit strange, and I found myself lost at times, but overall I enjoyed the story. I do think it would be helpful to read Rayearth I first, but now that I sort of know what's going on, I might read the other books to see how the story resolves.
May 26, 2022
Readers get a closer look at Hikaru, Umi, and Fuu’s lives on Earth; their families, how they’re trying to cope with what happened to them before they’re drawn back together, drawn back to Cephiro. Only who summoned them? Cephiro is in greater danger than before of disappearing altogether now that it’s lost its Pillar. The Magic Knights’s former friends and foes struggle to survive, to save their land while reeling from Princess Emeraude’s loss. Invaders from other lands approach, but what do they want? They may be enemies, but are their motivations as complex as Zagato’s were?
All of this awaits the young girls from another world who are a little wiser, a little more mature than they were at the beginning. All of this is expressed in elaborate panels which give the characters exquisite beauty and a mythic grandeur as the world of will and heart reveals that it is as fragile and strong as the dreams and wishes that created it. Enemies have handsome brothers, romantic motivations, and aren’t always what they seem. Guardians and weaponmasters can only guide them so far. At a certain point the Magic Knights have to make their own chocies, but they’re trying hard to make certain they’re informed by their mistakes. At the same time Cephiro is locked in a pattern which may lead to an inevitable sacrifice or tragedy. Or can sacrifice and tragedy be avoided? These deeper themes enhance and touch each panel’s simple dialogue, creating a bigger picture.
This is a lovely fairytale about maturing and coping with difficult choices, lightened by the hope that the characters will be able to make better choices. The mystery of the invaders along with the conflict they present engaged my sympathy and interest, even while I understood the protagonists had no choice but to fight them. Heartfelt and powerful, this volume leaves the reader wondering just how everything will be resolved.
All of this awaits the young girls from another world who are a little wiser, a little more mature than they were at the beginning. All of this is expressed in elaborate panels which give the characters exquisite beauty and a mythic grandeur as the world of will and heart reveals that it is as fragile and strong as the dreams and wishes that created it. Enemies have handsome brothers, romantic motivations, and aren’t always what they seem. Guardians and weaponmasters can only guide them so far. At a certain point the Magic Knights have to make their own chocies, but they’re trying hard to make certain they’re informed by their mistakes. At the same time Cephiro is locked in a pattern which may lead to an inevitable sacrifice or tragedy. Or can sacrifice and tragedy be avoided? These deeper themes enhance and touch each panel’s simple dialogue, creating a bigger picture.
This is a lovely fairytale about maturing and coping with difficult choices, lightened by the hope that the characters will be able to make better choices. The mystery of the invaders along with the conflict they present engaged my sympathy and interest, even while I understood the protagonists had no choice but to fight them. Heartfelt and powerful, this volume leaves the reader wondering just how everything will be resolved.
March 31, 2020
Einige Zeit ist seit dem finalen Kampf der legendären Magic Knights vergangen. Einige Zeit, seitdem die Freundinnen Hikaru, Umi und Fuu in ihre Welt zurück gelangt sind und noch immer nicht so recht wissen, was und wie es ihnen geschehen ist. Sie tragen noch immer den Kummer über die Ereignisse in sich. Als die Freundinnen sich erneut im Tokyo Tower treffen, werden sie flux in die Welt Cephiro gezogen. Niemand weiß, wer sie gerufen hat, aber die Magic Knight werden mehr gebraucht denn je. Denn seit der tragende Pfeiler Prinzessin Emeraude verschwunden ist, machen sich Herrscher anderer Welten auf den Weg, um über Cephiro zu herrschen und auch Cephiro selbst ist kaum wieder zu erkennen, es gleicht einer trostlosen Einöde. Erneut nehmen die Freundinnen den Kampf zum Schutz von Cephiro auf und begegnen dabei alten Freunden wie Felio, Clef, Mokona und Presea. Aber sie treffen auch auf Lantis, den Bruder des bösen Magiers Zagato. Wird er die Magic Knight unterstützen oder hat er es sich zur Aufgabe gemacht sie zu vernichten? Ein neues und vor allem sehr spannendes Abenteuer beginnt.
Wieder einmal ist es dem Autorenquartett CLAMP gelungen, ab der ersten Seite in die magische Welt von Cephiro zu entführen. Der Leser trifft nicht nur auf altbekannte Charaktere, sondern bekommt eine Vielzahl neuer Gesichter zu sehen. Erneut hofft und bangt der Leser mit Hikaru und ihren Freundinnen. Die Zeichnungen sind gewohnt liebevoll gestaltet und lassen das Herz eines jeden Mangafans höher schlagen.
Empfehlen kann ich diese Reihe weiterhin allen Liebhabern von Magical Girls, Romantik und Spannung. Ihr werdet nicht enttäuscht sein. Der Mangaklassiker ist einfach ein Muss in jedem Mangaregal.
Taschenbuch: 212 Seiten
Verlag: Carlsen Verlag GmbH (September 2002)
ISBN-10: 3551741646
ISBN-13: 978-3551741646
Größe und/oder Gewicht: 17,4 x 11,4 x 2 cm
Wieder einmal ist es dem Autorenquartett CLAMP gelungen, ab der ersten Seite in die magische Welt von Cephiro zu entführen. Der Leser trifft nicht nur auf altbekannte Charaktere, sondern bekommt eine Vielzahl neuer Gesichter zu sehen. Erneut hofft und bangt der Leser mit Hikaru und ihren Freundinnen. Die Zeichnungen sind gewohnt liebevoll gestaltet und lassen das Herz eines jeden Mangafans höher schlagen.
Empfehlen kann ich diese Reihe weiterhin allen Liebhabern von Magical Girls, Romantik und Spannung. Ihr werdet nicht enttäuscht sein. Der Mangaklassiker ist einfach ein Muss in jedem Mangaregal.
Taschenbuch: 212 Seiten
Verlag: Carlsen Verlag GmbH (September 2002)
ISBN-10: 3551741646
ISBN-13: 978-3551741646
Größe und/oder Gewicht: 17,4 x 11,4 x 2 cm
September 1, 2021
Bueno bueno, hello there!
Para empezar, tengo que decir que me gustó la segunda parte. Hay varias cosas a favor pero también varias en contra.
La primera parte me pareció una muy buena introducción, a pesar de la velocidad en el que avanzaban las cosas, estaba bien. En esta segunda instancia, me dio la sensación que pasaron muchas cosas que se podrían haber desarrollado mejor si la historia tuviera 20 volúmenes, onda las tramas de Rurouni Kenshin. Entonces sentí como que había mucha seriedad pero eran todas personas nuevas o ideas que no tenían tanto impacto.
Me molesta que de las 3 niñas, Hikaru se lleve toda la atención, incluso en el final, no solo se convirtió, ella sola, en el pilar del país, sino que encima la metieron en un "poli-amor". Los personajes se vieron dos veces, se dijeron 2 palabras y pum, habemus nuevo trio.... no era necesario. Pienso que como son las niñas CLAMP, no es nada del otro mundo, hasta podría decirse que es esperable jajajaja
No me gustó que no confirmaran las parejas de Fuu y de Umi (UMI Y ASCOT HALLO:)).
Dentro de todo, la historia si me gustó y creo que era una de las más conocidas de clamp. Ahora me queda seguir viendo el anime (solo vi 4 capítulos jajajaj tiene como 50), creo que ahí se va a poder apreciar mucho más.
Le di 3 estrellas por eso, pero la historia me gustó y no tendría problema en releerla en un futuro <3 Me sigue sorprendiendo que se animaran a meter mecha jajajajaj las niñas CLAMP son unas genias, realmente <3 <3 <3
Para empezar, tengo que decir que me gustó la segunda parte. Hay varias cosas a favor pero también varias en contra.
La primera parte me pareció una muy buena introducción, a pesar de la velocidad en el que avanzaban las cosas, estaba bien. En esta segunda instancia, me dio la sensación que pasaron muchas cosas que se podrían haber desarrollado mejor si la historia tuviera 20 volúmenes, onda las tramas de Rurouni Kenshin. Entonces sentí como que había mucha seriedad pero eran todas personas nuevas o ideas que no tenían tanto impacto.
Me molesta que de las 3 niñas, Hikaru se lleve toda la atención, incluso en el final, no solo se convirtió, ella sola, en el pilar del país, sino que encima la metieron en un "poli-amor". Los personajes se vieron dos veces, se dijeron 2 palabras y pum, habemus nuevo trio.... no era necesario. Pienso que como son las niñas CLAMP, no es nada del otro mundo, hasta podría decirse que es esperable jajajaja
No me gustó que no confirmaran las parejas de Fuu y de Umi (UMI Y ASCOT HALLO:)).
Dentro de todo, la historia si me gustó y creo que era una de las más conocidas de clamp. Ahora me queda seguir viendo el anime (solo vi 4 capítulos jajajaj tiene como 50), creo que ahí se va a poder apreciar mucho más.
Le di 3 estrellas por eso, pero la historia me gustó y no tendría problema en releerla en un futuro <3 Me sigue sorprendiendo que se animaran a meter mecha jajajajaj las niñas CLAMP son unas genias, realmente <3 <3 <3
March 30, 2021
Y por que no, si ya nos leímos la 1er trilogía, seguir con la otra parte, que debo decir es mucho mejor que la 1era, aquí vemos mucha evolución de los personajes y como les dije en la ultima parte de la trilogía anterior, todas las consecuencias de la princesa Esmerulde, que como dije y sostengo, no me gusto nada lo que hizo, todo se hace por uno mismo, no por el amor, no vas a cambiar a alguien por tus decisiones, solo te puedes cambiar tu.
Pero bueno en esta segunda trilogía, son convocadas las guerreras mágicas de nuevo en Cephire por que ahora hay que encontrar al nuevo pilar que gobierne Cephire por que si no iba a morir o podía ser gobernado por alguno de los países cercanos y podía tener en poco tiempo el mismo fin perder, así que conocemos a nuevos personajes y vemos la buena evolución de los ya conocidos.
Este inicio fue muy bueno, me gusto mucho, me encanto el concepto que le dieron a las guerreras mágicas y todo lo que pasaba en sus vida y como regresan y se unen para ayudar a sus amigos aunque ya no tuvieran nada que ver en todo estoy como otra vez Mokona se une junto a ellas para guiarlas en estas batalla y otro detalle que no les conté en los otros por que toma mas relevancia en esta segunda trilogía, el uso de los mashin que son espíritus de dragones que las guerreras ocupan para mayor fuerza y magia.
Creo que este como les digo es un inicio muy fuerte donde conocemos todo el concepto de lo que se va a tratar esta segunda parte y vemos el por que de muchos de los personajes y sus motivos, ya sean buenos o malos del por que querían ser el pilar de Cephire, que debo decir que a pesar de que algunos fueran para hacer el mal eran muy bien planeados y argumentados, eso se me hizo excelente.
No hay mucho que decir de esta primera parte por que es mas que nada introducirnos a esta nueva aventura de las guerreras mágicas y su nuevo paso por Cephire y conocer y pelear un poco con estos personajes que querían ser el pilar para hacer el mal, que déjenme decirles que no cualquiera podía ser pilar de Cephire tenia que tener ciertas caracteristicas y por mucho que los villanos quisieran si no los cumplían pues ni como hacerle.
Sigo pensando en que es una muy buena historia y que deberían darle una oportunidad si son fans de este tipo de mangas con un toque de fantasía, creo que este es un buen titulo que no se deben perder.
Entrada en: http://calderoliterario7.blogspot.mx
Pero bueno en esta segunda trilogía, son convocadas las guerreras mágicas de nuevo en Cephire por que ahora hay que encontrar al nuevo pilar que gobierne Cephire por que si no iba a morir o podía ser gobernado por alguno de los países cercanos y podía tener en poco tiempo el mismo fin perder, así que conocemos a nuevos personajes y vemos la buena evolución de los ya conocidos.
Este inicio fue muy bueno, me gusto mucho, me encanto el concepto que le dieron a las guerreras mágicas y todo lo que pasaba en sus vida y como regresan y se unen para ayudar a sus amigos aunque ya no tuvieran nada que ver en todo estoy como otra vez Mokona se une junto a ellas para guiarlas en estas batalla y otro detalle que no les conté en los otros por que toma mas relevancia en esta segunda trilogía, el uso de los mashin que son espíritus de dragones que las guerreras ocupan para mayor fuerza y magia.
Creo que este como les digo es un inicio muy fuerte donde conocemos todo el concepto de lo que se va a tratar esta segunda parte y vemos el por que de muchos de los personajes y sus motivos, ya sean buenos o malos del por que querían ser el pilar de Cephire, que debo decir que a pesar de que algunos fueran para hacer el mal eran muy bien planeados y argumentados, eso se me hizo excelente.
No hay mucho que decir de esta primera parte por que es mas que nada introducirnos a esta nueva aventura de las guerreras mágicas y su nuevo paso por Cephire y conocer y pelear un poco con estos personajes que querían ser el pilar para hacer el mal, que déjenme decirles que no cualquiera podía ser pilar de Cephire tenia que tener ciertas caracteristicas y por mucho que los villanos quisieran si no los cumplían pues ni como hacerle.
Sigo pensando en que es una muy buena historia y que deberían darle una oportunidad si son fans de este tipo de mangas con un toque de fantasía, creo que este es un buen titulo que no se deben perder.
Entrada en: http://calderoliterario7.blogspot.mx
July 7, 2024
This was the very first anime I had ever watched over and over on VHS. I knew every line by heart. But the VHS was only three parts and it never ended the story. It wasn't until years later that I bought the two seasons and watched what happened. But I still have not finished the second season so I do not know how this story will end.
The anime added a lot of fluff to the story. The manga is more straightforward with the story. It's short, but gives you enough time to build some sort of care for what's at stake. There are also new very important characters to the anime that do not exist in this manga. I'm curious to see how the story plays out
If you're into the magical girl genre, you need to know this story. It's a very powerful story that teaches you a lot about our hearts and strengths and what we will do to live the life we want. Oh, and there are also giant mecha. It's got it all! Haha
The second half feels more sci-fi than magical, but it's touching upon a very important and dark theme from the first half.
The reason I'm not giving 5 stars, is because I still feel rushed through some of the explanations between the new characters. Can't wait to see where this leads though!
The anime added a lot of fluff to the story. The manga is more straightforward with the story. It's short, but gives you enough time to build some sort of care for what's at stake. There are also new very important characters to the anime that do not exist in this manga. I'm curious to see how the story plays out
If you're into the magical girl genre, you need to know this story. It's a very powerful story that teaches you a lot about our hearts and strengths and what we will do to live the life we want. Oh, and there are also giant mecha. It's got it all! Haha
The second half feels more sci-fi than magical, but it's touching upon a very important and dark theme from the first half.
The reason I'm not giving 5 stars, is because I still feel rushed through some of the explanations between the new characters. Can't wait to see where this leads though!
September 8, 2019
I traumatici eventi della serie precedente hanno lasciato un segno profondo nell'animo di Hikaru, Fu e Umi, con le tre ragazze che finiscono per sentirsi terribilmente in colpa per quanto accaduto. Tuttavia, il loro viaggio su Cefiro non è ancora terminato, visto che vengono richiamate lì una seconda volta - solo che quando arrivano, trovano un mondo che sta andando rapidamente in rovina. Infatti, l'assenza della colonna portante ha scatenato il caos e altri mondi confinanti sono pronti a cogliere l'occasione per invadere Cefiro.
Le tre squinternate si ritrovano con i personaggi incontrati nella prima serie, a partire da Clef, Presea, Mokona e al principe Ferio, fratello minore di Emeraude. Fa la sua comparsa un altro fratello minore, quello di Zagato, ovvero Lantis, desideroso di mettere fine alla tradizione della colonna portante. Infine ci vengono presentati gli invasori: è contro di loro che le ragazze dovranno combattere per proteggere Cefiro, nell'attesa che venga trovata la nuova colonna.
Vedremo se questa serie mi darà le stesse sensazioni della precedente, o se il ritmo degli eventi sarà gestito meglio.
Le tre squinternate si ritrovano con i personaggi incontrati nella prima serie, a partire da Clef, Presea, Mokona e al principe Ferio, fratello minore di Emeraude. Fa la sua comparsa un altro fratello minore, quello di Zagato, ovvero Lantis, desideroso di mettere fine alla tradizione della colonna portante. Infine ci vengono presentati gli invasori: è contro di loro che le ragazze dovranno combattere per proteggere Cefiro, nell'attesa che venga trovata la nuova colonna.
Vedremo se questa serie mi darà le stesse sensazioni della precedente, o se il ritmo degli eventi sarà gestito meglio.
May 10, 2017
The three magical girls are back in the mysterious land of Cephiro for a second adventure! They don't know who summoned them to this alien world, but they have their weapons and the Mashin spirits to help them fight, this time against invaders from neighboring worlds. Without a Pillar to hold the planet together, Cephiro is literally falling apart, and only the three Magic Knights can defend this world until someone new can take on the job of being the Pillar.
All the same things that I liked and disliked about the first volumes still hold true. The plot is obvious, the characters lack depth, and the action artwork is confusing. But the girls are cute! and I like the pretty artwork, and the adorable characters and their sweet friendships.
I'm interested to find out about the various new characters, and villains from other worlds, and see where their stories will lead. And it's lovely to see the girls reunited with their old friends from the previous books!
I like having a fun fluffy read to enjoy. Even though it's not amazingly complex story, it's still entertaining.
All the same things that I liked and disliked about the first volumes still hold true. The plot is obvious, the characters lack depth, and the action artwork is confusing. But the girls are cute! and I like the pretty artwork, and the adorable characters and their sweet friendships.
I'm interested to find out about the various new characters, and villains from other worlds, and see where their stories will lead. And it's lovely to see the girls reunited with their old friends from the previous books!
I like having a fun fluffy read to enjoy. Even though it's not amazingly complex story, it's still entertaining.
December 27, 2021
El inicio de esta segunda parte de Magic Knight Rayearth no decepciona. Se sintió una continuación muy natural al final tan trágico que tuvo la primera parte. Fue muy lindo volver a ver a los personajes que ya conocíamos y ver como les afectó lo que pasó en la primera saga. Volver a un Céfiro tan cambiado fue interesante. Realmente logra resaltar la importancia de tener un Pilar. Algo que me gustó y a la vez me preocupa es la inclusión de muchas personajes nuevos. Me parece interesante que haya reinos que quieran tomar el poder en Céfiro, pero me preocupa que solo tres tomos sea poco para explorar bien sus motivaciones sin descuidar el resto de los aspectos de la historia. Les tengo fe a las CLAMP para que hayan echo algo que por lo menos me guste igualmente.
January 8, 2019
The first book in the sequel trilogy of Magic Knight Rayearth. It was exciting to join characters from the first book as they try to navigate the heartbreak that ended the first trilogy. The three girls, Hikaru, Umi, and Fuu, aren't sure how they're supposed to feel about what they did as magic knights - but when they're summoned back to Cephiro, they are quick to take on the responsibility of protecting the kingdom once more.
The new characters are fun, but most seem to exist purely to create conflict and not because they have much of their own motivation. Still, the core three remain wonderful characters, full of hope and promise.
The new characters are fun, but most seem to exist purely to create conflict and not because they have much of their own motivation. Still, the core three remain wonderful characters, full of hope and promise.
February 9, 2022
Ini dia. CLAMP bedanya di twist akhir yg barangkali belum begitu kentara utk serial2 dg genre ini di era 90an akhir :)))
Selain itu sungguh cara memperkenalkan karakter baru satu demi satu yang terlihat cukup bagus (hal-hal yang dapat dilakukan agar pembaca betul2 mengamati wajah mereka hhe). Volume ini sebagai pengantar dan tentu saja memiliki citarasa drama!!
Nah dari sini keliatan, Hikaru sudah diplot nih. Mulai dari bebannya thd Eemerald hingga munculnya Lantis (yg laen dah dapet, masa doi belum. ye kan? hha)
Selain itu sungguh cara memperkenalkan karakter baru satu demi satu yang terlihat cukup bagus (hal-hal yang dapat dilakukan agar pembaca betul2 mengamati wajah mereka hhe). Volume ini sebagai pengantar dan tentu saja memiliki citarasa drama!!
Nah dari sini keliatan, Hikaru sudah diplot nih. Mulai dari bebannya thd Eemerald hingga munculnya Lantis (yg laen dah dapet, masa doi belum. ye kan? hha)
August 14, 2019
je ne savais pas du tout à quoi m'attendre pour ce second arc et bien je n'ai pas été déçue :D de nouveaux persos, de nouveaux mondes, une nouvelle intrigue parallèle à la précédente. on retrouve nos persos préférés du précédent arc pour certains un peu changé (hello Ascot ^^). j'ai beaucoup aimé les retrouvailles aussi c'était tout mimi <3
September 13, 2020
Esta hsitoria creo que me está gustando más que la anterior!! Me encanta que hayan aparecido personajes masculinos y la incorporación de otros mundos! La historia me parecía liviana y aún si muy entretenida y siento que es lo que necesitaba leer en estos momentos, ya que me hace sonreír y a la vez me da la aventura que tanto me gusta!
February 28, 2021
3.5 stars. I reread the first series last year, and finally got around to the second series now. I think overall the writing is a lot stronger, with fewer repetitions, and there’s some good character growth/introspection. I only remember bits and pieces of this series so I’m excited to be rereading them. I can’t say why I’m not giving it 4 stars, except that it just doesn’t quite feel there yet.
February 8, 2024
This is a reread; it’s probably my third. It still touches my heart, and I’m ready for the shock and twists to follow. I love the different pairings even though I know none of them truly get developed. I just really respect how every character has their motives and the crazy way this world sustains itself.
December 24, 2024
3 estrellas porque cualquier historia que le metan no creo que pueda superar el putazo que fue leer el final de la historia original.
Éste, obviamente, es una recapitulación y presentación de varios de los personajes, más retocados y con más historia pero igual un poquitito apresurado para comenzar la historia. El desarrollo de las protagonistas sí me gustó bastante.
Éste, obviamente, es una recapitulación y presentación de varios de los personajes, más retocados y con más historia pero igual un poquitito apresurado para comenzar la historia. El desarrollo de las protagonistas sí me gustó bastante.
August 18, 2025
Es mi primer acercamiento al manga de las guerreras mágicas y aunque solo escuché unos resúmenes tanto del manga como del anime no es muy difícil entender la trama.
Me llama la atención ver para donde va, no es mala introducción para una segunda parte porque se menciona como todo lo que pasó en la primera afectó a las tres protagonistas y el mundo de Céfiro.
Me llama la atención ver para donde va, no es mala introducción para una segunda parte porque se menciona como todo lo que pasó en la primera afectó a las tres protagonistas y el mundo de Céfiro.
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December 25, 2021
No sé si mi tomo está fallado o qué, pero como que cambia de escenas muy abruptamente y se pierde el hilo.
Me gustó la frasecita sacada del manga de Sakura y el hecho de que no quieran volver a repetir la historia de la tristeza del pilar
Me gustó la frasecita sacada del manga de Sakura y el hecho de que no quieran volver a repetir la historia de la tristeza del pilar
August 17, 2022
Me pareció muy dulce, abriendo puertas a varias historias. Me encanta el sistema de magia con la idea del universo paralelo y varios países. Mokona me parece una ternura n.n"
Muy CLAMP, amo su estilo.
Muy CLAMP, amo su estilo.
August 24, 2024
E si ricomincia da dove avevamo lasciato nel terzo volume della "stagione" precedente. Da un lato, ho adorato che i vecchi personaggi (sia buoni che cattivi) abbiamo avuto più spazio. Ma dall'altro, i nuovi cattivi son caricature. Lantis è l'unico personaggio che promette qualcosa di buono.
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