Volume: 4 (of 6+)
Creator: Hiroya Oku
Format: Right-to-Left
Original Publisher: Kodansha
US Publisher: Kodansha Comics
Release Date: 6/28/16
Pages: 192
ISBN: 1632362635
MSRP: $12.99
Genre: Seinen
Rated: OT (Ages 16+)
Description: FRIEND OF AN ENEMY
Inuyashiki has put a stop to Samejima and his gang, but there are worse evils that he must face. Tokyo is still plagued by a string of cold-blooded murders that are being committed by Inuyashiki's cyborg counterpart, Shishigami, and Inuyashiki is the only one who can stop him. To prevent more senseless killings, Inuyashiki must learn how to master his newfound abilities, but he can't do it alone. Fortuantely, there's someone close to Shishigami who wants to stop his rampage just as badly, and his knowlege may be just what Inuyashiki needs to take down Shishigami.
Contains Chapters 27-35:
- Chapter 27: It's OK
- Chapter 28: There Is Another
- Chapter 29: Hero
- Chapter 30: Hiro
- Chapter 31: Training
- Chapter 32: As Far As You Can
- Chapter 33: Savior
- Chapter 34: Change
- Chapter 35: Escape
Review:
Cover: The cover for this volume features our antagonist, Hiro, once again. His head is upside down on the cover, with the same kind of previous technological design used as the other volumes of the series. The color this time used is orange. Last time we got a good look at inside of Inuyashiki's head, while this time, Hiro's head is slightly opened up so we can get a glimpse of what is inside his.
The spine from top to bottom contains the Kodansha Comics company logo, the series title, the volume number, and the mangaka.
Back cover has the usual technology background scheme with the orange coloring. The volume summary is on the left half of the cover.
Like other volumes of the series, the front cover is great. I love how we get to see different parts of the hero and antagonist with each volume of the series. My only real problem is the rest of the cover is a complete bore. The spine is very bare, and so is the back cover. If there was a bit more flare, this would be an amazing display for a bookshelf.
Artwork: The seinen artwork of this series continues on with this volume, but as we move closer to the end, we begin to get a much darker, action feel as shit begins to hit the fan for both of our leads. I really loved the emotion put behind some of the darker stuff. Hiro and his mother for instance was really a touching scene, but we will get to that with the content section. For the most part, this volume truly shines greatly over the rest of the other volumes so far.
Translation: Characters, artwork, sound effects, places, anime/manga references, and cultural references all remain intact. Perfect translation!
Extras: There is one color page and translation notes. Very bare minimum.
Content (Warning: May Contain Spoilers): Inuyashiki wakes up after the gun blaze battle with the mafia in the previous volume. All of the Yakuza have been taken out, so he manages to rescue the female captive and bring her safely back to her fiance.
Meanwhile, Andou, Hiro's childhood friend begins to see different types of heroism going on in the city. He believes their is someone that has the same powers as his friend, but is using them for helping people. He calls out as if he needs help, and Inuyashiki finds his way to Andou's home. Andou reveals to Inuyashiki more about his friend, and how he wants to help Inuyashiki become stronger by assisting him in training his weapons and powers to help one day stop his friend from doing any more harm. Thus a training arc begins.
While this is going on, Hiro continues to steal money and get things that he wants. He ends up moving his mother to a better place to live. We eventually learn that she has cancer and Hiro uses his powers to finally do his first good thing that he's ever used his powers for, save her. He begins to rethink his life to stop doing bad things, when a police force arrives realizing hes the one thats been causing a lot of problems in town and stealing money from banks. He manages to flee and runs into a girl he goes to school with that has a huge crush on him.
Inuyashiki also has his own encounter, but with a different type of enforcement. As he is healing people in a hospital, he is confronted by a group of people who have been looking for him...
The volume ends with a lot of loose ends, but for the most part it was a great read and kept me wanting more. Both characters being left off where they were at the end is leading to a lot of places in my head. Hiro and the girl who likes him, it could take a huge turn with what can come next. Even the scene with Inuyashiki, he could be used as a healer for the hospital or maybe a government weapon. I for one was very thrilled with this read and I am definitely looking forward to what's to come in V.05.
Objectionable Content:
Cover: 4/10
Artwork: 8/10
Translation: 10/10
Extras: 1/10
Story: 8/10
Overall Rating: 6/10
Where Purchased: Barnes and Nobles
Original Review Date: 7/31/16
Meanwhile, Andou, Hiro's childhood friend begins to see different types of heroism going on in the city. He believes their is someone that has the same powers as his friend, but is using them for helping people. He calls out as if he needs help, and Inuyashiki finds his way to Andou's home. Andou reveals to Inuyashiki more about his friend, and how he wants to help Inuyashiki become stronger by assisting him in training his weapons and powers to help one day stop his friend from doing any more harm. Thus a training arc begins.
While this is going on, Hiro continues to steal money and get things that he wants. He ends up moving his mother to a better place to live. We eventually learn that she has cancer and Hiro uses his powers to finally do his first good thing that he's ever used his powers for, save her. He begins to rethink his life to stop doing bad things, when a police force arrives realizing hes the one thats been causing a lot of problems in town and stealing money from banks. He manages to flee and runs into a girl he goes to school with that has a huge crush on him.
Inuyashiki also has his own encounter, but with a different type of enforcement. As he is healing people in a hospital, he is confronted by a group of people who have been looking for him...
The volume ends with a lot of loose ends, but for the most part it was a great read and kept me wanting more. Both characters being left off where they were at the end is leading to a lot of places in my head. Hiro and the girl who likes him, it could take a huge turn with what can come next. Even the scene with Inuyashiki, he could be used as a healer for the hospital or maybe a government weapon. I for one was very thrilled with this read and I am definitely looking forward to what's to come in V.05.
Objectionable Content:
- Language: Yes
- Violence: Yes
- Nudity: Yes
- Sexual Situations: Yes
Cover: 4/10
Artwork: 8/10
Translation: 10/10
Extras: 1/10
Story: 8/10
Overall Rating: 6/10
Where Purchased: Barnes and Nobles
Original Review Date: 7/31/16
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