gkat4's review
dark
mysterious
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.0
gennyc831's review
5.0
was really interesting!!! definitely looking forward to reading the rest of this series :)
kitsunebi_reads's review
4.0
I was pleasantly surprised with how good this title ended up being. Phantom Tales of the Night offers up spooky tales centered around a mysterious hotel, its equally strange proprietor and staff - known as Butterfly and Spider. The art is gorgeous, and the tales have equal share of spooky and funny. The stories are reminiscent of xxxHolic in the way it is presented has the hotel staff offering their help or your greatest wish for just a tiny price.... your secrets. Greatly enjoyed and looking forward to the next volume.
kodzuken8396's review
4.0
The art and the aesthetic of the series is superb but some parts of the story don't make any sense & are rather contradictory. Idk if thats supposed to be confusing like this.
digimagic's review
dark
mysterious
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I adore the art style and these kinds of stories are always get my interest. This was a good introduction to the world and main set of characters. I'm looking forward to reading more.
helterskelliter's review
4.0
Oh, heck yeah! Give me a savage little book of frightening fairy tales any day and I’m down!
This story is told through four vignettes, each featuring one of the main characters who reside in the mysterious Murakumo Inn. The Inn and its proprietor only appear when something bizarre happens. Guests who find themselves at the Inn do not pay with money but with secrets. Why? Because what represents a whole of a person more than the secrets they hold near, than the secrets they are willing to die to keep?
In addition to being a delightful collection of morbid tales, the art in this is truly beautiful! The illustrations are unsettling yet so elegant it’s almost impossible not to trace every line with your eyes. I just can’t get over the gruesome and mesmerizing style of this manga.
Definitely will be reading more!
This story is told through four vignettes, each featuring one of the main characters who reside in the mysterious Murakumo Inn. The Inn and its proprietor only appear when something bizarre happens. Guests who find themselves at the Inn do not pay with money but with secrets. Why? Because what represents a whole of a person more than the secrets they hold near, than the secrets they are willing to die to keep?
In addition to being a delightful collection of morbid tales, the art in this is truly beautiful! The illustrations are unsettling yet so elegant it’s almost impossible not to trace every line with your eyes. I just can’t get over the gruesome and mesmerizing style of this manga.
Definitely will be reading more!
carryontae's review
4.0
Hoo boy this was creepy. I thought it was going to be like Dr. Ramune and it ended up being pretty much the exact oppoosite but I'm still ... very intrigued. Also very creeped out though.
The Owner and Butterfly better end up together tho
ostrava's review
2.0
Just kinda formulaic and the writing didn't appeal to me. Dunno what I was expecting, but I'm not hooked after reading the first volume, sadly.
bazalex's review
4.0
The concept for this series is so interesting, also I’m absolutely obsessed with the art and character designs