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saramarie08's review against another edition
3.0
Arslan and a trusted general, Daryun, have found the hide out of the former royal strategist-turned-hermit, Narsus, and they try to get Narsus to join up with Arslan even though the king grew to despise Narsus. According to Daryun, there is no better war strategist, and Narsus does live up to his reputation several times while they are in his home. While Arslan is trying to remount a force to protect the capital city of Ecbatana, the Lusitanian forces descend on the city and try all manner of dirty tricks to get the sturdy walls to fall. They try torturing prisoners of war in front of the other soldiers to demoralize them; they appeal to the slaves inside to revolt against the solders; and they send assassins through secret water passageways to try to kill or capture the queen, who is the lone royal family member left in the capital to help keep everything together.
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raj_page's review against another edition
5.0
This volume covers chapters 5 to 10.
The siege of Ecbatana.
We're now slowly entering Yoshiki Tanaka's domain.
We are introduced to Narsas, a brilliant strategist but then the focus of the book shifts to the brutality of the Lusitanians and the actual siege.
As always, Yoshiki gives a detailed view of war and it's atrocities.
The siege of Ecbatana.
We're now slowly entering Yoshiki Tanaka's domain.
We are introduced to Narsas, a brilliant strategist but then the focus of the book shifts to the brutality of the Lusitanians and the actual siege.
As always, Yoshiki gives a detailed view of war and it's atrocities.
antivancrowe's review against another edition
4.0
**I watched part of the anime, but never finished and I wanted to read the manga before I gave it a retry. I liked it, but it was still airing at the time. I don't know if they ever finished making the anime or if the manga was even up to date.**
Character 3
We see more characters and are introduced to quite a few of the Luistanians. I'm interested to see where a lot of these characters go.
Setting 3
Looks to me we learned a little more of the culture of Luistana and we are getting the lay of the land from Narsus.
Plot 3
It's thickening as it goes on, but we really don't have anything too substantial right now. It's basically just going to be Arslan wanting to take the throne.
Dialogue 4
Sometimes, I think it's cool in comics and books where the font is different when a strange character is saying it. It's fun seeing that dickweed Bodin speak because it looks outrageous.
Art 3
I love you Arakawa, but some of these characters look really alike from another series you did(I won't name it but you know) Namely Daryun, Arslan, Gieve(Gieve isn't so bad....), Mysterious kid from 3 years ago....
Enjoyability 5
It's a fun read and I am excited for it to go in-depth with some of the threads that are being tested.
Overall Rating 3.5
Character 3
We see more characters and are introduced to quite a few of the Luistanians. I'm interested to see where a lot of these characters go.
Setting 3
Looks to me we learned a little more of the culture of Luistana and we are getting the lay of the land from Narsus.
Plot 3
It's thickening as it goes on, but we really don't have anything too substantial right now. It's basically just going to be Arslan wanting to take the throne.
Dialogue 4
Sometimes, I think it's cool in comics and books where the font is different when a strange character is saying it. It's fun seeing that dickweed Bodin speak because it looks outrageous.
Art 3
I love you Arakawa, but some of these characters look really alike from another series you did(I won't name it but you know) Namely Daryun, Arslan, Gieve(Gieve isn't so bad....), Mysterious kid from 3 years ago....
Enjoyability 5
It's a fun read and I am excited for it to go in-depth with some of the threads that are being tested.
Overall Rating 3.5
iffer's review against another edition
3.0
My interest sagged a bit in the middle, but Hiromu Arakawa's art is top-notch in communicating movement in the fight scenes and seige, as well as wry humor in the character banter, which keeps this from being a grim title. All the pieces are starting to come into place for what promises to be an an absorbing series, both on the epic scale of countries and political intrigue, as well as the coming-of-age of Arslan.
bookish_manatee's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
tense
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
3.25
carwen's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? N/A
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.0
blood_lion's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
wren_in_black's review against another edition
5.0
Another exciting installment. I'm amazed at Yoshiki Tanaka's and Hiromu Arakawa's ability to put so much of the horror of war into just a few small panels. This story serves as great commentary on all religious conflicts, especially the Crusades. It does an excellent job of explaining the hypocrisy of forceful militaristic conversions. I can't wait to see where this series goes and what all it chooses to tackle.
kappiee's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
4.0