Ranked #2008

Sakura-Hime Kaden (Manga)

Another great installment by Arina Tanemura, Sakura Hime Kaden is a fantasy shoujo manga that may seem typical at first, but once you continue reading you'll find it actually has a lot of twists. Although the main character, Sakura, is a bit cliché, this manga is unique in other aspects such as the storyline and the other supporting characters. Personally, I believe that Shinshi Doumei Cross beats this one out but honestly it may be too early to tell because as of now the manga isn't very far in terms of the number of chapters. However, if you're a fan of any of Arina Tanemura's other mangas, you won't be disappointed with this one.

Story: Although I'm not a big fan of fantasy manga, the storyline is actually pretty decent. It may not be the most original synopsis ever, but the plot is full of twists that you wouldn't expect. 7/10

Art: The art is amazing. Detailed and unique, Arina Tanemura has a great drawing style that I personally really enjoy. 10/10

Characters: The only character that I find a bit normal and boring is Sakura herself. Determined, strong willed, yet kind, she's pretty much like all Arina Tanemura heroines. Other characters, however, such as Aoba, Kohaku, Hayate, make the story more interesting and make up for that. I look forward to seeing them develop. 7/10

Enjoyment: As I mentioned before, if you're an Arina Tanemura fan chances are you'll like this manga. Although it isn't her best, it's still worth a read. From the very first chapter it's already full of suspense. 8/10

Overall: I suggest you give this manga a try. Although it may not be the best or most memorable manga ever, it's a fun read, just like any other Arina manga. 7/10 read more

This manga is so intense! I really recommend it :)

It seems so cliche at first and the girl seems to have the potential to be so annoying (I was seconds away from dropping it), but oh my goodness (spoiler??) everything just turns 180 degrees the other way. Plot twists are pretty amazing in this story. Characterisation is done really well too. You empathise with everyone, especially the antagonists.

I loved reading it. But its not complete! That's so frustrating ); But definitely something to put aside a few hours for.