Choujin X

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Lenni Reviews: “Choujin X” Vol. 11. by Sui Ishida

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As the Yamato Mori attacks the Tower of Mourning, Zora’s forces launch a powerful counterattack.

Continuing the battle, this volume has some cool art, especially as various characters show off new abilities. The splash pages are fantastic, and (no spoilers) what we learn about what it will mean if Zora is killed? Very interesting. It was a little disappointing that wasn’t the focus of the rest of the volume, but there is a LOT going on; plenty of enemies and some character work to get through. It’s alright that it doesn’t move forward much plot-wise since what we see is intriguing and entertaining. 3.5 out of 5.

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Lenni Reviews: “Choujin X” Vol. 10, by Sui Ishida

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After the raid on the poppy fields, Yamato Mori has a chance for a final showdown with Zora, but it is in her tower, giving her the advantage.

Seeing the fruits of all this training is so well done. The fight scenes are well done, and the use of the various abilities on both sides are so awesome. Since a good chunk of this is set up and hitting a few emotional beats before the battle begins, it’s all just getting started by the time the volume ends. I hope all this buildup pays off, especially after the last volume of Dark Gathering impressed me so much. 3 out of 5.

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Lenni Reviews: “Choujin X” Vol. 9, by Sui Ishida

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Palma Shishinegura proves to be helpful to the Yamato Mori by getting information from a dead drug dealer and they push her abilities to the limit in order to get the opium source.

While Tokio takes Ely and Palma with him to the poppy fields, he has some real doubts about the prophecy and I wonder if this will lead to a betrayal of some kind. The prophecy may be bullshit but that doesn’t matter if people are willing to kill and die for it. I also love that Palma is part of the group now. Her abilities have fantastic potential and she’s just a sweetheart, There are some awesome fights in this as well so, this volume is a total package. 4.5 out of 5.

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Lenni Reviews: “Choujin X” Vol. 8, by Sui Ishida

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As the investigation of The Market continues, Palma Shishinegura (a choujin who can reanimate corpses) is captured by the Yamato Mori. Azuma and Tokio had very different feelings about being in the group and how their friendship will be affected by it.

This volume is kinda doofy. Not in a bad way but a lot of the throwaway bad guys are not to be taken seriously at all. While some plot does happen, this feels a little silly when they’re supposed be doing this important investigation so I got a bit of a feeling that this was filler. I do like that we may get more of Palma. Her powers are very cool and unique for what is essentially a necromancer. 3.5 out of 5.

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Lenni Reviews: “Choujin X” Vol. 7, by Sui Ishida

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A year has passed and Tokio’s abilities have brought him a heroic reputation. He may not feel as such but he does use his experience to lead a mission to hobble Zora and her organization.

While it’s nice to see Tokio be efficient and deadly in battle and be a competent planner, he’s still a big doof. He’s my emotional center of this series and so far, his humor is an asset to the plot and not a distraction. As for what Zora is doing… You ever see the villains plan and thought “That just sounds like a bad idea?” How they’re building their army (I think that’s what they’re doing) seems like just a bad idea. Sure they’re the bad guys but it took me 5 seconds to think of multiple ways this could backfire on them. But good luck, I guess. 4 out of 5.

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Lenni Reviews: “Choujin X” Vol. 6, by Sui Ishida

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After being kidnapped from training camp; Sora Siruha tells Toki and his friends that a dark future lies ahead. Their hesitation to immediately obey her drives Tokio and the others to flee for their lives to avoid her wrath. The enormity of what they’re facing makes Tokio make a life altering decision.

There is one heck of a time skip after the big battle against Sora that’s really well done and pushes the characters into some interesting scenarios. The weirdo cult around Sora is genuinely creepy to me and it still tickles me that they had this big ole dramatic prophecy around Tokio and he just turns it down. It’s intriguing to see them all grow and I am curious to see how this will all play out because I’m getting the sense Sora is full of crap. 4 out of 5.

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Lenni Reviews: “Choujin X” Vol. 5, by Sui Ishida

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Tokio, Ely, and Azuma go to Beast Isles to train, a place owned by the Yamato Mori. They get attacked and taken to see the founder of the Yamato Mori, Sora Siruha.

This volume was really interesting. There’s plenty of action and some funny moments but I don’t know how I feel about this big chosen one prophesy thing. I like the little twist on it but the previous volumes had the theme of maybe the chosen one thing isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. Tokio is trying hard to find his way  because he always saw Asuma as a sort of chosen one but he got powers and has to work very hard to be competent; much less a golden child. I dunno, we’ll see. 4 out of 5.

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Lenni Reviews: “Choujin X” Vol. 4, by Sui Ishida

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This volume has a ton of lore dropped on us. There’s the Great Choujin War and a festival to honor those who were lost and the looming threat of a choujin able to destroy the world. It’s going to be interesting to see the friends Tokio and Azuma training together after their fight. Tokio is the brave, empty-headed one compared to the more calculating Azuna. And Azuna clearly has control issues with his abilities but this is mostly training after their face off and I’m excited to see what happens next.

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Lenni Reviews: “Choujin X” Vol. 3, by Sui Ishida

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The Yamato Mori trains choujin to either become keepers or just to keep control of their abilities so they can lead a normal life. Ely is doing very well but Tokio is struggling not only with his abilities but what he wants for his future.

This volume is fucking WILD. The paper chojin is insane an so creatively done. I thought this was going to be mostly training but there is a ton of action and variety in the different abilities a choujin can have. My jaw actually dropped while reading this. And that damn cliffhanger at the end? This is a great volume. 4 out of 5.

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Lenni Reviews: “Choujin X” Vol. 2, by Sui Ishida

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In order to be able to live freely, Tokio must learn to control his abilities by training at the Yamato Mori; an organization that ensures chojin can be trained and registered for everyone’s safety.

This is mostly Tokio learning how his powers work and some introspection on what he wants from his life. It really drives home how dangerous chojin can be. I am enjoying learning about this world. It does feel a lot like Tokoy Ghoul but it’s not as dark as that series. It’s gonna be cool to see Tokio and Ely grow and become more competant in their powers and I’m sure they’re going to face some really dangerous villains. 4 out of 5.

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