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Wednesday, 18 November 2009 |
 | | ▪ | RELEASED BY: | | 801 MEDIA | | | ▪ | AUTHOR / ART: | | YUKI SHIMIZU | | | ▪ | FORMAT: | | JAPANESE / B&W | | | ▪ | PAGES: | | 200 | | | ▪ | RATING: | | M | | | ▪ | RELEASE DATE: | | 03/11/2009 | | | ▪ | REVIEW DATE: | | 04/29/2009 | | | ▪ | REVIEWED BY: | | RACHEL BENTHAM |
When their master or mistress dies, the kotodama will follow, ceasing to be and returning to a blank state. They are people made out of paper who help heal the kami-sama of the Mitou household. In this volume, the story delves into the lives of Himi and his arrogant and rough master Genma. Himi’s master was Genma’s father. Rather than pass on after his master’s death though, he becomes Genma’s kotodama. Genma can’t even wait until after the funeral to claim Himi in every way as his own. He is harsh and ruthless, bringing Himi to tears. Genma quickly shows a possessive and controlling side that is frightening and Himi does not understand his human master at all. It is only after many difficult experiences that Himi slowly comes to understand that Genma loves him. A flashback helps clear up a lot about Genma’s extreme behavior. His relationship with his father and his first meeting with Himi give a whole new light on their relationship in the present. Sadly it may come too late. Genma has been receiving death threats and a vicious assault will leave Himi finally knowing what true love is, but at a tragic price. The latest volume of Ze is a far more angst filled one with many shocking moments of violence and abuse along with a surprisingly tender epiphany but one twinned with loss. It holds excellent storytelling, involving, and heart racing moments with emotional impact right up until the final page. Includes a full color cover page at the beginning of the manga.
IN SUMMARY:
It’s a new volume looking deep into the lives of another couple of the Mitou household for major angst in the latest Ze. |
