Aria
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Aria
I just got this title today and I really like it. The story in a nutshell is: the upbeat heroine wants to be a gondolier and is training to be one with a friend under a teacher she loves and respects. There's been no cussing, no violence, no nudity, and I love the art! There has actually been no depressing material in the first volume. It doesn't have much going on plotwise yet, but I think that will get better. It also had an unexpected bonus: an accurate and respectful bit on the Bible! The heroine was telling an acquaintence the story behind a statue of a winged lion that is suppossed to represent Saint Mark and is one of the 4 winged beasts from the Old Testament (Ezekiel 1:10). There is also a panel with a statue of a lion opening a book with the caption: "The lion opening the Bible is the embodiment of justice. It protects the peace of the lands." Of course, it's not a Christian series. The acquaintence promptly declares because of his job of controlling the weather, he should actually get the kind of credit the lion represents. The way it's presented though makes it clear that his little self-glorifying speech is to make him look bad for saying something so stupid, not mock what the heroine said. Although, in the next chapter the heroine goes to a Japan-like palce (think Disney world type recreation) and some Japanesse folklore comes into play but it's not made into a big deal. I want to go get the next volume tommorrow. Anyone else heard of this series?
[color="Red"]As a man thinks in his heart, so is he. - Proverbs 23:7[/color]
The Sundries
Robin: "If we close our eyes, we can't see anything."
Batman: "A sound observation, Robin."
The Sundries
Robin: "If we close our eyes, we can't see anything."
Batman: "A sound observation, Robin."
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Doubleshadow - Posts: 2102
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Yeah, I tried to read it. I really did, but I'm not a big fan of the sort of spice of life manga.
Every year in Uganda, innumerable children simply. . . disappear. These children all stolen under the cover of darkness from their homes and impressed into the guerilla armies of the LRA [Lord's Resistance Army]. In the deserts of Uganda, they are forced to witness the mindless slaughter of other children until they themselves can do nothing but kill. Kill. These children, generally ranging from ages 5-12, are brainwashed into murdering in the name of the resistance and into stealing other children from their beds to suffer the same fate.
Because of this genocide of innocence, hundred and hundreds of children live every night sleeping in public places miles from their homes, because they know that if the do not-- they will disappear. They will become just another number in this genocide to which the international community has chosen to turn a blind eye. They will become, in affect, invisible-- Invisible Children.
But there are those who are trying to fight against this slaughter of Uganda's children. They fight to protect these "invisible children." Please, help them help a country full of children who know nothing by fear. Help save the innocence. For more information concerning how you can help and how you can get an incredible video about this horrific reality, visit the Invisible Children home page.
Because of this genocide of innocence, hundred and hundreds of children live every night sleeping in public places miles from their homes, because they know that if the do not-- they will disappear. They will become just another number in this genocide to which the international community has chosen to turn a blind eye. They will become, in affect, invisible-- Invisible Children.
But there are those who are trying to fight against this slaughter of Uganda's children. They fight to protect these "invisible children." Please, help them help a country full of children who know nothing by fear. Help save the innocence. For more information concerning how you can help and how you can get an incredible video about this horrific reality, visit the Invisible Children home page.
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Mangafanatic - Posts: 4918
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I really needed a series that was laid back and just a fun read (according to my tastes) without getting overly deep. I'd say I got it then. ^^;;
[color="Red"]As a man thinks in his heart, so is he. - Proverbs 23:7[/color]
The Sundries
Robin: "If we close our eyes, we can't see anything."
Batman: "A sound observation, Robin."
The Sundries
Robin: "If we close our eyes, we can't see anything."
Batman: "A sound observation, Robin."
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Doubleshadow - Posts: 2102
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OH WOW!!! O_O I didn't think anyone else was reading "Aria." I LOVE the art. It's the reason I bought the first volume. I finished reading volume 3 quite a while ago and have been impatiently waiting for the 4th volume. In the 3rd volume things pick up the pace a bit. However, this is more of a slice of life type manga, and you just wallow in the folk tales and the land this depicts. I'm an art nut, so I just love to peruse the pages and look at the art.
And, the clothes designs are awesome. I would love to do a manga like this, with these type of outfits. It's just so... so beautiful. ^________^
The characters develop much more around the 2nd volume and there are some new and very interesting characters introduced in the 3rd volume. But, it has been awhile since I've read it last, so I forget so much. I'll have to go get the books and check them out again.
DS, let me know if you buy the next book in the series. ^__^
And, the clothes designs are awesome. I would love to do a manga like this, with these type of outfits. It's just so... so beautiful. ^________^
The characters develop much more around the 2nd volume and there are some new and very interesting characters introduced in the 3rd volume. But, it has been awhile since I've read it last, so I forget so much. I'll have to go get the books and check them out again.
DS, let me know if you buy the next book in the series. ^__^
[size=84][color=seagreen]YOU SEE
You see into the deepest part of me ---
beyond the fog I hide behind.
You cast your light upon the shadows
that stretch like cobwebs in my mind.
You ease the pain when I am hurting,
and morbid visions from my past
pierce into the realm of Reason
as though I danced on blades of glass.
You grant me strength when I have fallen
and, once again, I've lost my way.
You take my hand in Yours and lead me
into the promise of a brand new day.
You bring order to all my chaos,
yet set my well-laid plans awry.
You place me on a firm foundation ---
then give me wings so I can fly.
You sand away my roughened edges
and polish all the dullest parts
until I stand before Your presence...
a newly-sculpted work of art.
You see into the heart within me,
right through my motives and selfish will.
And yet, in spite of all You see
You say You love me even still.
~by D.M.~
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true_noir_chloe - Posts: 3091
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Yup, got the second one today during my study break (a book store with 6 shelves of manga within walking distance! I was ecstatic when it opened!)! I was looking for a new series now that I had finished Pretear and Imadoki and it was exactly what the doctor ordred! I really like the nice quite read, and it's all about the art for me! I wish there were more than just 4 volumes though.
[color="Red"]As a man thinks in his heart, so is he. - Proverbs 23:7[/color]
The Sundries
Robin: "If we close our eyes, we can't see anything."
Batman: "A sound observation, Robin."
The Sundries
Robin: "If we close our eyes, we can't see anything."
Batman: "A sound observation, Robin."
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Doubleshadow - Posts: 2102
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Yeah, I read that on a review site. There is one volume for each of the four seasons. I'm need to locate the third volume; I don't know if the fourth volume is out yet.
[color="Red"]As a man thinks in his heart, so is he. - Proverbs 23:7[/color]
The Sundries
Robin: "If we close our eyes, we can't see anything."
Batman: "A sound observation, Robin."
The Sundries
Robin: "If we close our eyes, we can't see anything."
Batman: "A sound observation, Robin."
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Doubleshadow - Posts: 2102
- Joined: Sat Nov 13, 2004 7:04 pm
- Location: ... What's burning?
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