Black Bird is one of those manga that you love at one point but then hate when the chapters start going nowhere.
Story: 7
Black Bird is about teenage girl (Misao) who can see little spirits and things from the underworld. One day she comes across a demon man (Kyo). It turns out this man was the boy who once played with her when she was little. When they were children the man said he would marry her. Shortly after he disappeared. Now he's back and has come to claim what is his.
The story kicks off with your usual shoujo facotrs. Boy loves girl. Girl is
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Alternative TitlesJapanese: ブラックバード More titlesInformationType: Manga
Volumes: 18
Chapters: 84
Status: Finished
Published: Jul 13, 2006 to Dec 13, 2012
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Shoujo
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Betsucomi Authors:
Sakurakouji, Kanoko (Story & Art) Statistics Ranked: #26302 2 based on the top manga page. Please note that 'R18+' titles are excluded. Popularity: #363
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I usually read only BL comics, so I was surprised at how much I've fallen for Black Bird.
The artwork is absolutely gorgeous. The characters are beautiful (Host Club lol). The storyline is rather engaging. The concept is very original. The heroine is very average and easy to relate to. There's plenty of suggestive scenes to enjoy. In short, this is a very sexy manga, and you definitely should give it a read. Feb 19, 2015
So to start of, I have seen some pretty bad reviews for this manga and that's fair enough, everyone had there own opinions and not everyone like the same thing. That said, I did love this manga so very much so this review may not be very helpful but I'd just like to write what I thought about it.
I personally loved this manga. It may be because I love the whole fantasy genre but I think the mangaka created something really amazing with Black Bird. I loved the characters, I loved Kyou and Misao. I loved Taro and I loved everyone, seriously even sho. The characters ... May 9, 2011
Story - 6
Art - 8 Character - 6 Enjoyment - 8 Overall - 7 Before I continue, I'll say that I'm generous when it comes to ratings... Let me talk about the "genre" firstly. From what I've seen so far, it seems like a reverse-harem and reverse-ecchi(Does this exist? Let's just assume it does) which is pretty much an ecchi harem aimed at females. Though I personally enjoy it(Hello? Female here?), why else would I rate enjoyment an "8" anyway, there is a little sensible voice at the back of my head which is nagging at me about the areas this manga does not do so well in. ... Jun 24, 2015
I came across Black Bird after I finished reading Hana to Akuma. Being a fan of youkai(s) and stuff (because they are somewhat gorgeous lol), this manga caught my interest. Initially, I really love the plot of the story. The manga was good, it is entertaining. However, there are downsides to it as well. I somewhat find Misao kinda annoying the way she wails and stuff and that she always cries. I love how Kyo acts sometimes, though. The way he gives off that mysterious aura is a plus points for me. However, I did not like the ending of this manga because basically, how
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Dec 13, 2010
What can I say about Black Bird except that it was an unbelievable read. In the beginning, I was a little worried about reading it - simply because I haven't read manga in a VERY long time and I wasn't sure in my choice. I mean, the plot synopsis' I read sounded interesting enough, and I loved the cover art (which was my main reason for buying it in the first place - I know, I know; what a horrible way to pick a manga, right?). But it turned out to be surprisingly good and...addicting. The characters are lovable and fun. The story line was
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Nov 16, 2014
Story: 7
I really thought this manga was just a silly romance manga with little to no story that I would just read in order to pass time. Well honestly the story is actually pretty cool and unique. The supernatural aspect mixed with romance was well structured and captivating. Yes, it tends to be very sexual and kinda throws the topic of rape in their a lot, but they mix it in the story where it doesn't seem forced (plus if there's a guy and a girl in love, their most likely going to have sex and make out a lot and not just a few ... Mar 29, 2015
The unique thing about Black Bird for me is that I ADORED all of the side characters. In contrast, I rarely felt anything for Misao and Kyo unless I was acknowledging a cute moment between them. I want Sagami and Ayame to have their own manga. The daitengu all had awesome backstories, which could have easily spun off into their own stories. I'm glad they didn't spin off though because they made the Black Bird experience tolerable and so much better. :D
The tengu orphanage babies are lovely in every way. Misao's parents are the best as well! I liked how the story cast a realistic light ... Feb 4, 2015
Black bird is truly amazing. It has all the things I love. Deep romance, fighting, laughter and silly times, and just the heart warming part are great too. To be honest, this is the first manga I have read. I mainly watch anime, but this was a very cute story. I must say that the drawing and artwork are very well done even though I got confused during some parts. Overall, I think that this is a very good manga!
Oct 20, 2010
Well, I don't normally like fluffy, pretty romantic shojo mangas, so I didn't have high expectations for this when I first read it. In fact, I only did so because someone bought it for me. But I have to say, I was pleasantly surprised as I continued reading.
The beginning was a little slow, and I didn't think the first volume was the strongest, but it gets much better as you continue. The main character Misao improves a little from her weepy start, and Kyo is rather funny with his naughty mind: I found it preferable to him being unrealistically sweet. Also, the second volume ... Aug 21, 2019
Well, if you are looking for manga that is a crossover between Twilight (yeah, I man the vampire novel series) and Kamisama Hajimemashita, look no futher. The story is about a human girl, that turns out to be not as human as you would expect (devine fruit, a temptation for demons, hello Stephanie Meyer) and a boy, demon, always tempted. They fall in love and face various difficulties. the story is actually quite enjoyable, as it has various arcs, that are all clever and fresh.
However, same as in Twilight, main female protagonist fails to protect and take care of herself an is all.the.time ... Apr 17, 2012
This Manga's audience is for a more MATURE crowd. (With that being said- if you're expecting a lovey-dovey sweet innocent story please REFRAIN from reading this manga).
It is quite explicit & dark. Black Bird is becoming a very interesting manga even though it started slow. Black Bird’s beginning revolves around the sexual tension between Kyo and Misao (which leads to them eventually doing it). This is where the manga is denounced by reviewers because they say it’s too ‘explicit’ for shojo, etc. and that Kyo is a rapist (considering Misao’s only 16). But I have to stand up for the Manga in the regard that ... Jul 8, 2017
This Manga is first and foremost an EPIC LOVE story. I would recommend it for mature readers due to the Sexual content but also because there are a lot of mature themes like death, betrayal and sacrifice that a mature audience may appreciate more.
I really enjoyed this Manga because it was really satisfying to watch the relationship between Kyo and Misao develop and their back story was very sweet. It's refreshing to see the their love being expressed with their actions and not just with words. If you really loved someone, would you not want to be with them all the time, touch them, kiss ... Dec 30, 2015
Looking at the other reviews I decided to post my own. I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE this manga!!!!!! I spend most of my spare time reading, and with the unlimited amount of manga on the internet, I've never really wanted to reread one. However, Black Bird is my one exception.
The art is beautifully drawn. I base my initial interest on a manga by the art, and this one got my attention immediately. The story is amazing. The love between Misao and Kyo grabs you right in the feels. It's not just another superficial "girl falls for hot guy" shoujo. The characters are all extremely deep and ... Apr 2, 2018
I'm a huge fan of shoujo and josei manga, so when I came across this title, I was very excited. Especially while reading the from 30 chapters, but as it went on there were scenes I found somewhat... Not so appetizing. The build up to the climax was executed beautifully, but the ending left me with many questions and a strong dislike towards Kyo. In one scene he made me cringed because he over reacted to a child and their ignorance but at the end of the day I enjoyed the series. It's filled with hot guys, progression of other romantic relationships between
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Apr 11, 2012
well contrary to the other reviews i found this manga really intriguing.
well for every shojuo lover as myself this is good. yeas the main character is a total clingy crybaby who cries about everything and gets in everyone's business and tries to help out but causes trouble instead.. but kyo and the rest of the daitengu are extremly funny this manga will surely have you rolling on the floor laughing not to mention the whole pervy guy and a virgin girl who is kinda a perve herself so needless to say this manga has alot of smutty smut smut :) the only problem is the extreme amount ... Oct 25, 2015 What is Dysfunctional Love? The definition of Dysfunctional Love is summed up throughout this manga, Black Bird. The love between Misao and Kyou, the heroine and hero. To be honest, although the relationship between Misao and Kyou is (very) unhealthy, I still love the manga. Why? Because their love still made my heart jump a beat. Their love still made me think, "I really want to love someone that deeply. So deeply that it's considered dysfunctional." I'm the type of person who adores self-destructive loves. The boy cannot live without the girl and the girl cannot live without the boy. I'm obsessed with seeing how ... Aug 1, 2020
I loved it. I really did. I don't regret any part of it and I will surely read it again.
The plot is interesting. It's definitely a 10 for me. It had moments of highs and lows, fluff and tears but overall this is one of those mangas I won't forget. I'm not a great fan of fantasy and supernatural when it comes to romance mangas but I really loved this. The characters were great too.They were funny and each person's personality contributed in making this piece wholesome. Just how much I love the lovey-doviness of the main characters. It's so beautiful. So will I recommend it? 100% ... Apr 8, 2021
It was very enjoyable to read this but I had trouble reconciling several things wrong with the MC. She's straight up dumb and minimal character development is seen. She puts herself in danger and is blatantly selfish, disregarding the feelings and desires of other people. There was potential for the author to create a strong independent FL but by the end of it, it seemed like she still relied on the ML just as much as she did in the beginning. Despite all this, I would read this again because the storyline was unique and the love between the two was very apparent. My only
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Mar 1, 2016
Story:
I like the approach of the manga. It has the nice mixture of comedy and seriousness. I love how the brutality remains strong in his department but not overpowering. It didn't stain the serious and dark theme of the manga. The transitioning of themes and how the author linked each of them throughout the story's timeline is amazing. Art: The art may not be that perfect to suit my taste but nevertheless it is still prettily drawn and it's not some drawing that will make your eyes cringe in a long hours of reading. Character: I like how the author gave each of the characters their own unique tastes ... |