Ranked #462

Hatenkou Yuugi (Manga)

The story of "Dazzle" as i came to know this amazing manga is very entertaining. From the very first few pages we are aware that the main character, Rhazel is not your typical shy, innocent, weak, cliche fourteen year old anime girl. Her dad kicks her out of the house in hopes that she will mature and become stronger using her magic in a trip without a clear destination until she meets Alzeid. A 24 year old with a dark past. As the story progresses, they meet new people and discover mysteries about themselves.
The art is beautifully drawn and very creative. All the characters wear outstanding outfits that are constantly changed, instead of them wearing the same thing. Moreover, their wardrobe is never repeated.
The manga has a variety of characters, each with their own personality. For example, the main characters: Rhazel is stubborn, strong-willed, and kind. Alzeid is mysterious, unsocial, and very moody (specially in the mornings). And as for Baroqueheat who joins them later in the story, he is humorous, perverted, and carefree. They develop together throught the story they become inseperable.
This is the first manga that i actually had to wait for the new realeases. I read three volumes and from then on had to anxiously wait for the next. The 9 volume currently got published and i immediatly went to buy it. The reason for my loyalty to this captivating manga, is because it not only makes me laugh hysterically, but also because you somehow connect to the characters and the moment you start reading, you become their a traveling companion and will therefore share their deep moments, and heart warming ones.
Overall I really recommend this manga to all manga readers. Boys/girls, if you are looking for action, light romance, or just a funny story, this is the manga for you. read more

I loved this series! It is the epitome of a great manga. for the first time after a long time we come across a heroine who is sassy,funny and is able to take situations into her own hands. The relationships she shares with the other main chracters are hilarious and heartwarming. The plot is spactacular with little fillers, every single manga volume leaves me hanging on to read the next one. it is a pity that the series is not completed yet. i cannot wait for the 10th volume to be released.
spectacular.

So I guess I'm the first to give it an 8. I see *looks around* 3 scores of 10. Which isn't all that far from mine. But I'll get to why I gave the 8 later.

The story for Dazzle or Hatenkou Yuugi (I use Dazzle because it is WAY shorter), is pretty unique and I liked it from the start. Rahzel is so annoyingly awesome you can't help but love how obnoxious she is. And I particularly liked Alzeid's character. Not to mention he's pretty sexy, but that's for the females who read this. For the 9 volumes that I've read, the stories quick and charming and all around fun. It has its serious moments, which are usually ended with something witty either by Rahzel or Alzeid. But you can see its steady development into a good story.

I like the art. I absolutely love it. I believe it's something that hurts your eyes to read at first, but after you start reading it's just unique and rough and beautiful. Rahzel usually has an abundant amount of cute and adorable clothes for a girl on the move but hey. It's manga.

And my enjoyment of this manga is very high. Until we get to volume 8. Let us try a demonstration. If you have the volumes yourself put volume 7 next to volume 8. Take in the covers for a moment here.

See the difference in artwork? From this moment on in the manga I feel like we have a completely new author. I mean the personality of Alzeid does a complete 180 and the artwork is suddenly soft and cute and Rahzel, Alzeid and Baroqueheat look like little kids. Where are the rough edges? Where is tough, cold, silent Alzeid? Why does Rahzel suddenly look like a 7 year old girl to me? Seriously? I mean I loved the manga until I read 8 and 9 and I have yet to read 10 or 11 because I don't want to read it anymore!

I feel like someone gave me a cookie and then took away the last half I was going to eat. That's what it was like going from volume 7 of Dazzle to volume 8.

So I give volumes 1-7 a 10. 8 and beyond get the score of 8. read more

Personally, this series is absolutly amazing. It has the action, the drama, the comedy, just about everything to keep you entertained.
The way Minari Endou leaves you wanting more at the end of every volume, even at the end of chapters is fantastic. You never really get bored reading this. The characters are absolutly hilarious and always entertaining. While you read, your constantly wondering about the characters mysterious backgrounds and the secrets that lay in the future of the story's plot.There are always questions that you want answers to and Minari Endou makes sure that she only gives you bits and pieces throughout the series, leaving you thirsty for results.
The characters are very well developed, not to mention well drawn. Though the art in the beginning of the series can not be compared to the way Minari draws now, the story has always been very wonderful. Every character has his or her own good qualitys, and personal flaw. You almost feel as though these characters could really exsist, minus the inhuman powers and abilities.
The reality shown in this story is great. It is based in a fantasy world, but Minari Endou keepsyou in touch with reality through her characters lives. Death, jealousy, lust, ignorance, love, all show in this wonderful series and never strays too far from the reality of the world. You can become very connected to this amazing series called, Hatenkou Yuugi. read more