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いつわりびと◆空◆ [Itsuwaribito ◆Utsuho◆] #2
いつわりびと◆空◆ 2
Itsuwaribito - Sora - Vol.2 (Shonen Sunday Comics) Manga - Japanese いつわりびと・空・ 2 (少年サンデーコミックス)
192 pages, Comic
First published August 18, 2009
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May 6, 2019
I need the next volume. I don't think I can wait.
December 9, 2020
*Read as part of the 25 Days of Manga challenge for December 2020.*
As with the first volume, I'm borrowing this manga from a friend as part of a "social distance book swap". And while I wasn't expecting to not like it, I also wasn't expecting this to be so interesting, let alone as much fun as it is! This tends to remain pretty fast-paced and high on the action, but I think that works in its favor (even if so far both volumes I've read have ended on cliffhangers.) I'm absolutely enjoying this, and I look forward to continuing to read the series. I'm not sure yet if it's one I'll end up collecting, but I'm more than happy I took my friend up on their offer to give Itsuwaribito a chance~.
As with the first volume, I'm borrowing this manga from a friend as part of a "social distance book swap". And while I wasn't expecting to not like it, I also wasn't expecting this to be so interesting, let alone as much fun as it is! This tends to remain pretty fast-paced and high on the action, but I think that works in its favor (even if so far both volumes I've read have ended on cliffhangers.) I'm absolutely enjoying this, and I look forward to continuing to read the series. I'm not sure yet if it's one I'll end up collecting, but I'm more than happy I took my friend up on their offer to give Itsuwaribito a chance~.
March 2, 2024
Rating: 4.25/5.00 Stars
March 18, 2014
Synopsis:
Utsuho’s truthfulness as a child resulted in an enormous catastrophe, and he decided to lie from that day forward. Raised in a village of orphans by a monk, Utsuho is an unrepentant troublemaker. The monk eventually inspires him to help people, but there’s no way Utsuho’s going to lead an honest life! Instead, he’s going to use his talents for mischief and deception for good!
In the forest, Utsuho, Dr. Yakuma and the talking tanuki Pochi encounter a psychotic man who hunts liars and cuts out their tongues. How can Utsuho outwit someone who can psychically tell when someone’s lying?
My Thoughts:
Volume 2 picks up right where volume 1 left off. Utsuho defeats the medicine man that tricked the lord of the village he had wandered into and the lord decides to let Yakuma do surgery on him after all. Likely because Yakuma went so far to prove himself. When Utsuho suggests they should travel together, Yakuma doesn't want to because he just doesn't like liars. To him, there's no way that people can be saved with lies and he believes Utsuho only helps people on a whim.
When they end up crossing paths after all and come across a guy that hates all liars, Yakuma comes to see how serious Utsuho is about helping people. It's just that Utsuho only helps the people that he can help or those that he cares about. I think Yakuma comes to take him more seriously after that. After that, Yakuma tells Utsuho about the dream he has to find a medicine to give eternal life. The catch, the medicine is on Nadeshiko Island, an island for Itsuwaribito exiles. Utsuho thinks it'll be fun, so he decides to go with him.
As soon as they get to the island, they get tricked by itsuwaribito and Yakuma's medicine chest gets stolen. A girl named Neya even manages to trick Utsuho and boy does he not take it well. He does end up saving her and her fellow villagers from a murderer, though so I guess they have a clean slate now.
However, Pochi gets himself tricked and captured and Utsuho goes after him right away. He's really come to think of Pochi as his family, even calls Pochi "my child." The one that takes him seems to be the boss of the serious criminals on the island, but he's got something strange about him. Not to mention he supposedly has a medicine that will bring the dead back to life, but is that really true? Utsuho just wants Pochi back. Good luck, Utsuho!
Utsuho’s truthfulness as a child resulted in an enormous catastrophe, and he decided to lie from that day forward. Raised in a village of orphans by a monk, Utsuho is an unrepentant troublemaker. The monk eventually inspires him to help people, but there’s no way Utsuho’s going to lead an honest life! Instead, he’s going to use his talents for mischief and deception for good!
In the forest, Utsuho, Dr. Yakuma and the talking tanuki Pochi encounter a psychotic man who hunts liars and cuts out their tongues. How can Utsuho outwit someone who can psychically tell when someone’s lying?
My Thoughts:
Volume 2 picks up right where volume 1 left off. Utsuho defeats the medicine man that tricked the lord of the village he had wandered into and the lord decides to let Yakuma do surgery on him after all. Likely because Yakuma went so far to prove himself. When Utsuho suggests they should travel together, Yakuma doesn't want to because he just doesn't like liars. To him, there's no way that people can be saved with lies and he believes Utsuho only helps people on a whim.
When they end up crossing paths after all and come across a guy that hates all liars, Yakuma comes to see how serious Utsuho is about helping people. It's just that Utsuho only helps the people that he can help or those that he cares about. I think Yakuma comes to take him more seriously after that. After that, Yakuma tells Utsuho about the dream he has to find a medicine to give eternal life. The catch, the medicine is on Nadeshiko Island, an island for Itsuwaribito exiles. Utsuho thinks it'll be fun, so he decides to go with him.
As soon as they get to the island, they get tricked by itsuwaribito and Yakuma's medicine chest gets stolen. A girl named Neya even manages to trick Utsuho and boy does he not take it well. He does end up saving her and her fellow villagers from a murderer, though so I guess they have a clean slate now.
However, Pochi gets himself tricked and captured and Utsuho goes after him right away. He's really come to think of Pochi as his family, even calls Pochi "my child." The one that takes him seems to be the boss of the serious criminals on the island, but he's got something strange about him. Not to mention he supposedly has a medicine that will bring the dead back to life, but is that really true? Utsuho just wants Pochi back. Good luck, Utsuho!
March 3, 2013
03 March 2013
Boy, the villains sure are fugly in Itsuwaribito , Vol. 2. The psychotic villains in this volume made this one edgier and a bit better than the first volume. While I enjoyed all of the new characters, there just wasn't enough Pochi for my liking. Need more Pochi.
The characters are slowly growing on me. I like how straight-laced Yakuma and carefree Utsuho balance each other out. Even though Utsuho's "you're uncool" and "I'm lying about lying but am I really lying?" isn't all that witty, I don't find it so annoying because I'm growing fond of the characters. I hope the characters develop more complexity as the story goes on. This series could have great potential if they do.
The introduction of more Itsuwaribitos makes this story really fun. You never know what's really going on because everyone's lying through their teeth. I actually really liked Neya and look forward to seeing her relationship develop with the others.
The cliffhanger ending has me dying to know what will happen with Pochi. I also can't wait to find out who the new villain is.
Boy, the villains sure are fugly in Itsuwaribito , Vol. 2. The psychotic villains in this volume made this one edgier and a bit better than the first volume. While I enjoyed all of the new characters, there just wasn't enough Pochi for my liking. Need more Pochi.
The characters are slowly growing on me. I like how straight-laced Yakuma and carefree Utsuho balance each other out. Even though Utsuho's "you're uncool" and "I'm lying about lying but am I really lying?" isn't all that witty, I don't find it so annoying because I'm growing fond of the characters. I hope the characters develop more complexity as the story goes on. This series could have great potential if they do.
The introduction of more Itsuwaribitos makes this story really fun. You never know what's really going on because everyone's lying through their teeth. I actually really liked Neya and look forward to seeing her relationship develop with the others.
The cliffhanger ending has me dying to know what will happen with Pochi. I also can't wait to find out who the new villain is.
August 9, 2015
I'm definitely having fun with this series so far. Utsuho is an entertaining protagonist (he's got closed eyes! He's unique!), and I can't wait to see where this journey will take him.
A new female character was introduced, and of course she's gonna join the crew. She managed to trick Utsuho, which was a fairly entertaining chapter. Here's a message that I would like to give to Utsuho personally:
But I like you, Utsuho. So please don't screw up again (or do, I don't care, just be epic). You're funny, crafty, and have closed eyes (and open them at random times), so you are already a winner in my books.
Going to try to pick up the third volume when I can.
A new female character was introduced, and of course she's gonna join the crew. She managed to trick Utsuho, which was a fairly entertaining chapter. Here's a message that I would like to give to Utsuho personally:
But I like you, Utsuho. So please don't screw up again (
Going to try to pick up the third volume when I can.
January 9, 2014
This manga is hilariously funny, meanwhile also being probably one of the darkest mangas out there- it has really great and graphic art for all of the goriest parts, and the story is original and clever.
Definitely recommend, but only if you're up for it.
It's a warning, that this manga is indeed, really depressing at times beyond all the heartwarming comedic relief of it.
-Happy readings folks, Zoe.
Definitely recommend, but only if you're up for it.
It's a warning, that this manga is indeed, really depressing at times beyond all the heartwarming comedic relief of it.
-Happy readings folks, Zoe.
March 5, 2012
This is an interesting series. I really like the vignettes. It keeps the book moving along nicely. It is pretty violent, so it definitely is aimed at older teens. But, this habit of ending on a cliffhanger is driving me nuts!
September 29, 2013
Sometimes, it's hard to trust after your trust has been broken before. Utsuho, Pochi face a psychotic killer with just such a problem. After, they travel to an island of itsuwaribito, looking for the rumored elixer of life.
June 26, 2015
Improved a lot with the addition of the doctor to the party, as now there's more of a relationship (not that the tanuki isn't adorable). Also getting a HunterxHunter sort of vibe, but I'm not quite sure why.
Read up to chapter 158...Enjoyed it a lot and want to read more!
Read up to chapter 158...Enjoyed it a lot and want to read more!
April 19, 2011
For the record, totally calling it that Cranky Doctor Co-Lead is secretly a woman. Meanwhile the lying about lies about lying continue to amuse.
May 10, 2011
Ehhh, this one is a one-trick pony. I don't find the main character all that interesting and don't really get the point of the whole thing. I sorta like the Dr. though.
March 13, 2014
cool concept.
I like the characters.
favorite is most definitely Pochi!
I like the characters.
favorite is most definitely Pochi!
September 22, 2014
Like the doctor; hate the main character.
May 16, 2016
I enjoyed the first volume very much, but I feel like its already starting to become predictable and repetitive in this second volume. It might be awhile before I attempt the third volume.
August 25, 2017
Decent enough continuation. Will read the next few.
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