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lita2013's review against another edition
5.0
This has to be my favorite of all time...
This manga has got to be the greatest shoujo ever. It covers many aspects brilliantly so. From childhood friends to lovers, paranormal romance, comedic moments, heartfelt and heartbreaking moments full of love, dispair, perseverance, commitment, danger, drama, friendship, school life, forming and severing bonds... Nothing could hold a candle to this magically realistic story about two people destined to be together and all that they endure unfold, beautifully authentic.
This manga has got to be the greatest shoujo ever. It covers many aspects brilliantly so. From childhood friends to lovers, paranormal romance, comedic moments, heartfelt and heartbreaking moments full of love, dispair, perseverance, commitment, danger, drama, friendship, school life, forming and severing bonds... Nothing could hold a candle to this magically realistic story about two people destined to be together and all that they endure unfold, beautifully authentic.
shaegeeksout's review against another edition
4.0
Vlog review of entire series here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K45ILz2kbyU&t=10s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K45ILz2kbyU&t=10s
disis19's review against another edition
4.0
This series took me almost a year to complete but I did really enjoy it. Overall, I also give the series as a whole 4 stars. I can see how Misao & Kyo's relationship would bother a lot of people. but I didn't read this series to be critical about it. It was enjoyable while it lasted and a step outside reality. A guilty pleasure read if you must.
I'm a bit bummed that it is over, but I will definitely be checking out the mangaka's other works in the future. I really love her art style.
I'm a bit bummed that it is over, but I will definitely be checking out the mangaka's other works in the future. I really love her art style.
abbie21's review against another edition
3.0
And so, Black Bird comes to an end. After first starting this series, and soon dropping it, early into high school, then deciding to reread it now, years later . . . I have no regrets. Even though yeah, this is basically a Japanese version of The Twilight Saga most of the time, it's well done for what it is, and it has gorgeous art in my opinion. I absolutely love Sakurakouji's art style.
Her taste in men though . . . eh. Kyou definitely grew throughout the series, surprisingly enough. It became increasingly clear that he truly did care for Misao, and maybe he just didn't know how to express it nicely earlier without being a total youkai about it. Or maybe I'm making excuses. But as for the other guys . . . I'm very happy the author never tried to push a love triangle. There were a few moments in the series where I felt like she was hinting in that direction, but she never followed through with it, thankfully. And I do think the story is better for it. Kyou and Misao were able to grow more than they would have had Misao been distracted by another man.
All in all, though, it was an enjoyable journey. Though the beginning was a bit rocky, the end was worth it, in my opinion. I'm glad I finished this series.
Her taste in men though . . . eh. Kyou definitely grew throughout the series, surprisingly enough. It became increasingly clear that he truly did care for Misao, and maybe he just didn't know how to express it nicely earlier without being a total youkai about it. Or maybe I'm making excuses. But as for the other guys . . . I'm very happy the author never tried to push a love triangle. There were a few moments in the series where I felt like she was hinting in that direction, but she never followed through with it, thankfully. And I do think the story is better for it. Kyou and Misao were able to grow more than they would have had Misao been distracted by another man.
All in all, though, it was an enjoyable journey. Though the beginning was a bit rocky, the end was worth it, in my opinion. I'm glad I finished this series.