Reviews

Black Torch – Band 5 by Tsuyoshi Takaki

lilacglow26's review against another edition

Go to review page

adventurous funny tense fast-paced

4.5

jojo_'s review against another edition

Go to review page

adventurous fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0


Expand filter menu Content Warnings

geminireads's review against another edition

Go to review page

adventurous fast-paced

3.5

erika_tanner's review against another edition

Go to review page

5.0

This is the last volume of this manga, but there is so much more story to be told. I hope one day the author will be able to add more to this wonderful series.

malloriew's review against another edition

Go to review page

dark

5.0

ruthsic's review against another edition

Go to review page

4.0

Warnings: graphic violence, gore, body horror

You know, I didn't know while I was reading this that it was the last book in the series, so I was a bit confused with the character sheet in the end that was basically like an epilogue. It was only when I read the author's note that I realized it REALLY was the conclusion of the story. Anyway, so as it was the final one, it has one epic battle between Jiro and Amagi, obviously! But before that, we learn of Amagi's origins, his past and what is his motive. Jiro, back from his boot camp with Ibuki, has realized he can't pull it off alone, and it takes the Bureau and some other mononoke to get him inside Amagi's barrier, where he is keeping the depowered Rago as a hostage. Its a tough battle, and Jiro manages a risky move to get the better of Amagi, but the latter also leaves him with an ominous warning. Now, I thought that the warning was to be setup for future stories, so that is why I was so confused with that character sheet! Through the bits and pieces, the 'future' takes shape, and I am almost disappointed that instead the series is ending here, because the plot beats made for a nice arc. Still, this is a good conclusion that finished up this arc very nicely, so I can't really complain!

Received an advance reader copy in exchange for a fair review from Viz Media LLC, via Edelweiss.
More...