 | | ▪ | RELEASED BY: | | VIZ MEDIA | | | ▪ | AUTHOR / ART: | | YOSINORI NATSUME | | | ▪ | FORMAT: | | JAPANESE / B&W | | | ▪ | PAGES: | | 192 | | | ▪ | RATING: | | T+ | | | ▪ | RELEASE DATE: | | 05/03/2008 | | | ▪ | REVIEW DATE: | | 08/17/2008 | | | ▪ | REVIEWED BY: | | HOLLY ELLINGWOOD |
Tobei is a brutal man from feudal Japan, who was freed from Hell for one chance and one chance only at redemption. He has to gather 108 sins in 108 days or be doomed to damnation for all eternity. Armed only with the sacred Togari, Tobei must battle countless Toga – spirits of sin – made to look monster-like when turned into a malovent physical form. With still 83 sins to go and his time running out, Tobei is about to meet two of the greatest dangers yet: his awakening conscience, and a band of Toga teaming up to hold the offensive and stop Tobei from hunting them once and for all! It’s been a mercilessly violent series. Tobei is a merciless man who lives off of hate and violence eagerly. But when Itsuki is kidnapped, Tobei discovers a new side to himself – one that wants to protect. This is not a force of hate and his awakening selflessness could not come at a worse time. His sword, Togari, weakened by the lack of hate in Tobei’s heart, leaves both man and girl at the mercy of the Toga’s attacks. And this is no normal Toga. This is a member of EX, the powerful people chosen by Sera, the White Darkness himself, to end Tobei for good. The aftermath of the battle leaves Tobei at the mercy of a conscience he never knew he had! It’s a fascinating turning of tables for this ruthless man and its full impact has yet to be completely revealed. And the thing couldn’t be more cursed. The White Darkness has set a trap for the Sin Hunter, and his EX Team wait to unleash all their force to end Tobei’s life on Earth. He goes straight into the trap, forever the direct warrior. He knows of no other way to be. But when he faces off against Wish and her imperturbable and blinding grey ghosts, an unexpected occurrence happens, showing a new side to Tobei. Strong action, with a gritty and strikingly dark illustrative style which stand out in this involving action horror.
IN SUMMARY:
The Toga strike back at Tobei and they couldn’t have picked a better time! |
