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(Cover Artwork) Book Description: Story & Art by Kanoko Sakurakouji
There is a
world of myth and magic that intersects ours, and only a special few can
see it. Misao Harada is one such person, and she wants nothing to do
with magical realms. She just wants to have a normal high school life
and maybe get a boyfriend. But she is the bride of demon prophecy, and
her blood grants incredible powers, her flesh immortality. Now the demon
realm is fighting over the right to her hand...or her life!
Misao’s due date is rapidly
approaching, and while she knows giving birth to her child means her
death, she isn’t ready to give up on life. But can she and Kyo discover a
way to avert tragedy when countless Senka Maidens before her have
suffered the same fate?!
It’s the heartrending conclusion of this supernatural love story!
Product Details
Price: $9.99 "Barns and Noble - Pre-Order"
ISBN-13: 9781421560090
Publisher: VIZ Media LLC
Publication date: "March 4th, 2014"
Series: Black Bird Series, #18
Pages: 200
Sales rank: 117,841
Personal View:
Alright I'll start by doing alittle recap, back in October on the 14th I made my last posting thus far on this great series by Kanoko Sakurakouji. From what you can see, YES!! I finally found the cover artwork in english. Plus I also added some other info so that you can read this manga online!
Now their are so many questions that could be asked right now. Cause we're walking into the last Volume of this series. But sadly the only question I'm going to answer and can for that matter is about everyone asking "ANIME" I added a YouTube video below that I found. And is a great view into this series. Hopefully this video will help answer some of your questions. Don't forget this volume is being released in March. When I have more info I'll be sure to keep you updated. Enjoy!
Read Online: *Note - Online version is different from American version
http://www.mangareader.net/1003/black-bird.html More Information:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Bird_%28manga%29
"All credits and rights to this video belong to {TheOtakuSakura15} via YouTube"
Book Description: Story & Art by Kanoko Sakurakoji
Drawn into
the exciting world of kabuki theatre, young Akari spends her time after
school assisting the internationally famous actor, Shonosuke Ichimura.
In the real world, however, this prince of kabuki is actually a high
school cutie by the name of Ryusei.
Akari is totally clueless about
kabuki—and boys—but she's eager to learn about both. Her first encounter
with Ryusei doesn't go very well, but with the help of a cat named Mr.
Ken, the two teenagers quickly become prince AND princesses of kabuki.
Love was never so dramatic!
Product DetailsPrice: $8.99 "Barns and Noble"
ISBN-13: 9781421511726
Publisher: VIZ Media LLC
Publication date: 3/6/2007
Series: Backstage Princes Series,
#1
Edition description: 1st Edition
Edition number: 1
Pages: 192
Sales rank: 539,452
Age range: 14 - 17 Years
Product dimensions: 5.00 (w) x 7.50 (h) x 0.60 (d)
Personal View:
I couldn't help myself I found another series by Kanoko Sakurakoji that I just had to read. I completely adore her artwork. I believe this 2 volume series was one of her first manga. Which after this came Black Bird which started its print in the US back in 2007 - On going. The reason why I am recommending that you read it, is because it very much is a great opener to Black Bird. Though the stories aren't anywhere near the same. Don't get me wrong though, I can totally relate to this series in so many ways.
We've all seen that "Hot Guy" from back in high school that could totally be a model, that all the girls just want. In poor little Akari's case its more of a mishap that this opportunity happens or could you possibly call it fate all because of a little black cat called Mr. Ken. That she gets to spend time with this "Prince Like" Ryusei from school. But in the world of kabuki theatre he's known as Shonosuke Ichimura, the internationally famous actor.
Yes, their is a decent amount of drama will say in this series even though its some what about acting. It is written out very well, and also shows how some teens would be having problems in a new type age of trying to date. Facing struggles to balance their relationship, personal lives, careers, along with family that has its ways of traditions.
I've also listed below some other helpful information for you.
Book Description: Story & Art by Kanoko Sakurakoji
There's
trouble brewing behind the kabuki curtain. Ryusei's dad doesn't want
anything—or anyone!—distracting his son from his chosen profession. It's
no secret that he disapproves of Ryusei's romance with Akari. Now he's
determined to sabotage their relationship anyway he can!
Product Details Price: $8.99 "Barns and Noble"
ISBN-13: 9781421511771
Publisher: VIZ Media LLC
Publication date: 6/5/2007
Series: Backstage Prince Series,
#2
Edition description: 1st Edition
Edition number: 1
Pages: 192
Sales rank: 420,129
Age range: 14 - 17 Years
Product dimensions: 7.50 (w) x 5.10 (h) x 0.60 (d)
Additional Information
Misanthropy is the general hatred, distrust, or disdain of the human species or human nature. A misanthrope, or misanthropist is someone who holds such views or feelings. The word's origin is from Greek words μῖσος (misos, "hatred") and ἄνθρωπος (anthrōpos, "man, human"). The condition is often confused with asociality.
Literature
Misanthropy has been ascribed to a number of writers of satire, such as William S. Gilbert ("I hate my fellow-man") and William Shakespeare (Timon of Athens). Jonathan Swift is widely believed to be misanthropic (see A Tale of a Tub and, most especially, Book IV of Gulliver's Travels). Molière's character Alceste in Le Misanthrope (1666) states:
“
My hate is general, I detest all men;
Some because they are wicked and do evil,
Others because they tolerate the wicked,
Refusing them the active vigorous scorn
Which vice should stimulate in virtuous minds.
”
Kabuki(歌舞伎) is a classical Japanese dance-drama. Kabuki theatre is known for the stylization of its drama and for the elaborate make-up worn by some of its performers.
The individual kanji characters, from left to right, mean sing (歌), dance (舞), and skill (伎). Kabuki is therefore sometimes translated as "the art of singing and dancing". These are, however, ateji characters which do not reflect actual etymology. The kanji of 'skill' generally refers to a performer in kabuki theatre. Since the word kabuki is believed to derive from the verb kabuku, meaning "to lean" or "to be out of the ordinary", kabuki can be interpreted as "avant-garde" or "bizarre" theatre. The expression kabukimono (歌舞伎者) referred originally to those who were bizarrely dressed and swaggered on a street.
"http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kabuki"
"Kabuki Theatre Video"
Read Online: *Note - Online version is different from American version
http://www.mangareader.net/914/backstage-prince.html More Information:
I'm very sorry to all my adoring fans whom keep tabs on my little blog. With the craziness of the holidays with family and friends. I'm back with some great new material, sadly though I'm stuck on a couch because I got hurt. So plenty of time to put my focus into this. Hopefully my personal views along with comments and information has been a great help to everyone whom pops in. Please start checking in more frequently again as of the new up coming Anime. Enjoy your wonderfully cold January. And please hope for summer to come soooner.
