

desertcart.com: Vampire Knight, Volume 1: 9781421508221: Hino, Matsuri: Books Review: Classic shoujo but darker - I was a little late to the party with starting this manga but I'm glad I finally picked it up. I loved this first volume! It's definitely very suspenseful and has the classic shoujo feel but darker. I immediately ordered volume 2! Review: Loved the anime! I got the manga and loved it too! - This is my first manga book that I've read and was pleasantly surprised. However it did take a little getting use to. The book starts from the back and goes toward the front and reads right to left. I was expecting a comic book but it's actually the size of a small paperback book. The pages are beautifully depicted but are in black and white. The stories give you a different perspective in the book. Some things in the show aren't in the book and some things in the book aren't in the show. There are 5 I guess you call them chapters which is the equivalent of 5 episodes of the show. I really enjoyed the extra details added in the manga like the night class perspective and the editors notes on the characters and story. If you like the anime/cartoon I would recommend giving the manga a try. Being able to see the differences between the show and the book is what I liked most about the book.
| ASIN | 1421508222 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #100,088 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #253 in Shojo Manga (Books) #325 in Horror Manga (Books) #1,585 in Action & Adventure Manga (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (1,085) |
| Dimensions | 5 x 0.6 x 7.5 inches |
| Grade level | 7 - 9 |
| ISBN-10 | 9781421508221 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1421508221 |
| Item Weight | 6.7 ounces |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 200 pages |
| Publication date | January 2, 2007 |
| Publisher | VIZ Media LLC |
| Reading age | 13 - 17 years |
J**N
Classic shoujo but darker
I was a little late to the party with starting this manga but I'm glad I finally picked it up. I loved this first volume! It's definitely very suspenseful and has the classic shoujo feel but darker. I immediately ordered volume 2!
B**L
Loved the anime! I got the manga and loved it too!
This is my first manga book that I've read and was pleasantly surprised. However it did take a little getting use to. The book starts from the back and goes toward the front and reads right to left. I was expecting a comic book but it's actually the size of a small paperback book. The pages are beautifully depicted but are in black and white. The stories give you a different perspective in the book. Some things in the show aren't in the book and some things in the book aren't in the show. There are 5 I guess you call them chapters which is the equivalent of 5 episodes of the show. I really enjoyed the extra details added in the manga like the night class perspective and the editors notes on the characters and story. If you like the anime/cartoon I would recommend giving the manga a try. Being able to see the differences between the show and the book is what I liked most about the book.
M**Z
i love it
i love watch vampire knight
A**A
Beautiful
Beautiful book. Great quality
A**E
Interesting twist.
I've learned not to expect much from vampire-themed manga. There's enough of a difference between the Japanese perception of vampires and the European perception to cause some stumbles. "Vampire Knight" was a pleasant surprise. These vampires still maintain their 'difference" but were closer to my perception of vampires. The characters are all interesting--though I really have to wonder at the decision to use Zero's English name. The mangaka chose name for her characters very carefully, and the Japanese form for this character's name would've served better, I think. It's a little off-putting to believe a truly menacing air from someone named 'Zero'. The storyline is fresh and different from most other vampires-at-school mangas. Yuki is a brave, strong heroine who believes in the rules and is a little naive. The vampires, as others have mentioned, are all gorgeous, with the typical high school fangirl following. There are hints of different types of vampires and different abilities, and a long, painful history between humans and vampires. The only reason this gets four stars instead of five is because of the great difficulty in telling two of the supporting male vampire characters apart. The only way to really tell them apart is that one of them wears earrings--but isn't always drawn with them. Since the two characters have very different motivations towards humans, it can get confusing to keep track of who is saying what and why. As attractive as they are, these vampires never lose their air of menace. This looks to be the start of a very good series.
A**L
Great book
My Niece will love this book for Christmas
A**L
Content
This read is great for teens and up. It came in great condition and delivered on time.
B**1
Great series!!
I have always loved manga and vampires. So what better way to get the best of both worlds than reading this series? I love this series. I watched the videos before I read the books and loved them. So, I decided to read the books. Let me say, I was a little shocked when I realized how many there were, but I loved the series enough to read the books. I am now on the sixth book now and can't wait to read the others! I would highly recommend this series to anyone!
B**A
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R**E
Beside the story, the book was in great shape! The quality is so perfect, feels like I’m in the 2000s
N**A
Amazing read live them !!
J**I
Excellent product
G**A
Anime molto carino e ben fatto Restituito in quanto pensavo fosse in italiano ma è arrivato in lingua inglese
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