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momoyoon's review
5.0
I think it's my favorite volume... Ok, no romance between Teru and Tasuku (and I missed it) but.....C'mon, we finally learned about Tasuku's past. And this was such an emotional volume [still crying over it]. I loved the moments with Shoichiro (why are you goooooone i would have loved u so much it hurts) and yeah. I just loved this volume even without the romance.
reddyrat's review
4.0
So we finally learn why Kurosaki thinks he killed Teru's brother. The eighth volume of Dengeki Daisy is largely set in the past. Starting in Kurosaki's childhood going through Tasuku's (Teru's brother) death just as the series was beginning, the tale of Kurosaki's past is long and twisty.
Rest assured, Kurosaki is innocent. Not entirely - he did create a very powerful virus that did a lot of damage - but his fundamental nature was always good. His criminal tendencies predicated in a desire to avenge those who harmed his father. Kurosaki's father had been wrongly blamed for selling state secrets and it essentially killed him. Kurosaki and a few others were convinced his father was framed. In his youth, Kurosaki was driven by anger. It took Tasuku and his merry band of employees to turn Kurosaki's fury into something productive, when he came to work for their company.
We see both sides of Kurosaki in his past. The abrasive delinquent type who verges on rudeness in his interactions with Teru and others. The quiet, smart, polite type who became friends with Tasuku, his co-workers, and fell in love with Teru. Actually, we see much more of the quiet side. It is sometimes hard to believe the same funny Kurosaki that we see today is the young man who worked at Tasuku's company.
The volume is sadly lacking in romantic moments since Teru and Kurosaki are separated. There are a few cute moments between a junior high aged Teru and Kurosaki, especially because neither realizes their future connection. But Kurosaki's past is so important to the plot of this series, that the lack of romance is forgiveable.
Volume 8 is a plot heavy volume. I enjoyed it, because it answered so many questions about Kurosaki, but also because now that Kurosaki's past is out in the open, we can move on with the story.
Rest assured, Kurosaki is innocent. Not entirely - he did create a very powerful virus that did a lot of damage - but his fundamental nature was always good. His criminal tendencies predicated in a desire to avenge those who harmed his father. Kurosaki's father had been wrongly blamed for selling state secrets and it essentially killed him. Kurosaki and a few others were convinced his father was framed. In his youth, Kurosaki was driven by anger. It took Tasuku and his merry band of employees to turn Kurosaki's fury into something productive, when he came to work for their company.
We see both sides of Kurosaki in his past. The abrasive delinquent type who verges on rudeness in his interactions with Teru and others. The quiet, smart, polite type who became friends with Tasuku, his co-workers, and fell in love with Teru. Actually, we see much more of the quiet side. It is sometimes hard to believe the same funny Kurosaki that we see today is the young man who worked at Tasuku's company.
The volume is sadly lacking in romantic moments since Teru and Kurosaki are separated. There are a few cute moments between a junior high aged Teru and Kurosaki, especially because neither realizes their future connection. But Kurosaki's past is so important to the plot of this series, that the lack of romance is forgiveable.
Volume 8 is a plot heavy volume. I enjoyed it, because it answered so many questions about Kurosaki, but also because now that Kurosaki's past is out in the open, we can move on with the story.
heyjudy's review
4.0
~4-4.5/5
[Taken from my blog: http://geekyreading.blogspot.com/2012/07/manga-review-dengeki-daisy-volume-8-by.html ]
I really like this series. It’s one of my current favorites from Shojo Beat, and I’m not happy about the fact that we’re pretty much caught up with Japan and so will have to wait longer between volumes.
It doesn’t really even matter if something exciting happened or not, I’m still enjoying it and looking forward to the next one.
This volume was a bit slower than the last, but still very good. It started with showing us that Kurosaki is gone and Teru is upset. Kurosaki is trying to get some answers, beating up people and stuff, and Teru is upset about what happened and Kurusaki’s disappearance. And Kurosaki has ideas about how she would react to it all and that it was a set up, but still avoids her. (Augh, Kurosaki! Not cool.) Eventually, Teru gets cheered up and determined with the thought that she needs to get to Kurosaki and help him, instead of having him help her like he usually does. Aside from that, the majority of the volume focuses on Teru being told the story of Kurosaki and her older brother Soichiro and the Jack Frost virus.
I hadn’t really thought about when this would happen, but I enjoyed the story. I liked learning how Kurosaki got involved with it all, and seeing the quiet pretty boy that he was at first, and how he grew to think of Soichiro as an older brother as well. It was sweet and funny and well done, and I liked it, much like I enjoy everything else to do with this series. Motomi is really good at these kinds of scenes, the ones that can be cute and funny, and then heartwarmingly sweet, and maybe a bit nostalgic, which is what this volume is filled with.
I’m not surprised by most of the story (although, there were a few parts…), and was glad to see it all told like this. I just really enjoyed it, mostly. I did like getting to see all of the minor characters. Several of the people that worked with Soichiro got mixed up in my head, and I was glad to get to see who they were, what their part was, and get an actual idea of their personalities. And while I already knew and liked Boss, I liked seeing his part in it. How he worked very under cover, and took in Kurosaki. That was just sweet and adorable.
I just really like this series, as I’ve already said. I like pretty much everything about it, and just eat up the books as soon as I get them. I already have the next one, and want to start it as soon as possible, so the review for that will probably be up very soon (or at least, it should be). I’m hoping, and expecting, Teru and Kurosaki to meet up in the next one, and am really looking forward to it; for them to work everything out, and for the impending romance between them to spark up (probably wishful thinking for it to happen so soon, but still).
[Taken from my blog: http://geekyreading.blogspot.com/2012/07/manga-review-dengeki-daisy-volume-8-by.html ]
I really like this series. It’s one of my current favorites from Shojo Beat, and I’m not happy about the fact that we’re pretty much caught up with Japan and so will have to wait longer between volumes.
It doesn’t really even matter if something exciting happened or not, I’m still enjoying it and looking forward to the next one.
This volume was a bit slower than the last, but still very good. It started with showing us that Kurosaki is gone and Teru is upset. Kurosaki is trying to get some answers, beating up people and stuff, and Teru is upset about what happened and Kurusaki’s disappearance. And Kurosaki has ideas about how she would react to it all and that it was a set up, but still avoids her. (Augh, Kurosaki! Not cool.) Eventually, Teru gets cheered up and determined with the thought that she needs to get to Kurosaki and help him, instead of having him help her like he usually does. Aside from that, the majority of the volume focuses on Teru being told the story of Kurosaki and her older brother Soichiro and the Jack Frost virus.
I hadn’t really thought about when this would happen, but I enjoyed the story. I liked learning how Kurosaki got involved with it all, and seeing the quiet pretty boy that he was at first, and how he grew to think of Soichiro as an older brother as well. It was sweet and funny and well done, and I liked it, much like I enjoy everything else to do with this series. Motomi is really good at these kinds of scenes, the ones that can be cute and funny, and then heartwarmingly sweet, and maybe a bit nostalgic, which is what this volume is filled with.
I’m not surprised by most of the story (although, there were a few parts…), and was glad to see it all told like this. I just really enjoyed it, mostly. I did like getting to see all of the minor characters. Several of the people that worked with Soichiro got mixed up in my head, and I was glad to get to see who they were, what their part was, and get an actual idea of their personalities. And while I already knew and liked Boss, I liked seeing his part in it. How he worked very under cover, and took in Kurosaki. That was just sweet and adorable.
I just really like this series, as I’ve already said. I like pretty much everything about it, and just eat up the books as soon as I get them. I already have the next one, and want to start it as soon as possible, so the review for that will probably be up very soon (or at least, it should be). I’m hoping, and expecting, Teru and Kurosaki to meet up in the next one, and am really looking forward to it; for them to work everything out, and for the impending romance between them to spark up (probably wishful thinking for it to happen so soon, but still).
saluki's review
3.0
Even more dialogue in this volume because it's all about Tasuku Kurosaki's backstory and why he suffers the guilty sin of Souchiro Kurebayashi's death... and the reason Daisy is born.
It's emotional and tragic yet Teru listens to the full account because she will not forgive Kurosaki unless she has valid concrete reasons for doing so. Teru discovers interesting things about the closeness between Kurosaki and her brother and the reasons why her brother put his loved ones before his own health and ultimately dying.
And, Kurosaki has disappeared from Teru's life as she requested at the end of volume 7.
At the midpoint of this series things have taken a darker tone... I hope later volumes have some brighter chapters to balance this darkness. For me, this volume suffered from too much dialogue and so much melodrama and seriousness. Still, there is a lot of information to cover and we get lots of insight into Kurosaki and Sou.
br33zy268's review against another edition
dark
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
A very somber installation. We’ve finally gotten an explanation for why things are the way they are. Can’t wait for the next volume.
cacia's review
5.0
There are very few books that can make me cry. This is one of them.
The story is riveting: simultaneously intense, action-packed, poignant, and bittersweet; yet even amidst the drama, Motomi-sensei sneaks in a bit of her distinctive comedy.
The story is riveting: simultaneously intense, action-packed, poignant, and bittersweet; yet even amidst the drama, Motomi-sensei sneaks in a bit of her distinctive comedy.
misssusan's review
5.0
Basically perfect. I mean I guess I could talk about what happens in this volume and the emotional ride it took me on but pretty much everything I'd say would boil down to this story is perfect and Dengeki Daisy is officially one of my favourite shoujo manga ever.
Ugh, you still want to know what happens? Fine, fine. Basically this is the extended flashback volume where Kurosaki's backstory is revealed. It is full of tragedy but also amazing beautiful found family scenes with Soichiro and Riko and Boss and all the older characters connected with Kurosaki we've known for awhile. Lots of movement on the hacking plot too if you're into that kind of thing. (I'm into that kind of thing). Also Motomi continues in her quest to make me ever more distressed that this manga started off with Soichiro dead. Crying about Soichiro: the Dengeki Daisy reading experience. ;_; But he was so perfect! I can't deal with these Terebayashi siblings, with their goofiness and intelligence and kindness. How can you write someone so entirely delightful who has such fantastic dynamics with pretty much every major cast member and be like he's dead, you will only ever get to see him flashbacks. How do you sleep at night Kyousuke Motomi!? 5 stars
Ugh, you still want to know what happens? Fine, fine. Basically this is the extended flashback volume where Kurosaki's backstory is revealed. It is full of tragedy but also amazing beautiful found family scenes with Soichiro and Riko and Boss and all the older characters connected with Kurosaki we've known for awhile. Lots of movement on the hacking plot too if you're into that kind of thing. (I'm into that kind of thing). Also Motomi continues in her quest to make me ever more distressed that this manga started off with Soichiro dead. Crying about Soichiro: the Dengeki Daisy reading experience. ;_; But he was so perfect! I can't deal with these Terebayashi siblings, with their goofiness and intelligence and kindness. How can you write someone so entirely delightful who has such fantastic dynamics with pretty much every major cast member and be like he's dead, you will only ever get to see him flashbacks. How do you sleep at night Kyousuke Motomi!? 5 stars
annelives's review
3.0
This volume was a lot of "telling" which was kind of annoying. At least we finally got to learn of Kurosaki's past.