Yun KougaLoveless, Vol. 9 (9)

After TokyoPop closed I was very hesitant about Viz picking up Loveless. It's a very unique, stylized series and viz in the past tended to package things very loud, plain, and blocky (ex. Shonen Jump manga, and their 'Shojo' line of manga). While the manga itself had a decent, despite more americanized, translation, the packaging left something to be desired. -Not with LovelessThis print of loveless is highly stylized on the cover, spine, and back, and is overall visually appealing and fitting for the series.As for size, it's general manga size and fits right in with your collection. The cover feels nice and I like the paper. Printed pages have crisp lines and the front has a color insert (something I always love). The translation is good, despite it being a little hard to get used to the first names being written first now, compared to the inverted format tokyopop editions.I'm looking forward to the 2-in-1 reprints viz will be offering of the earlier volumes 1-8.As for the story it's the next part in the slice-of-life fantasy of Loveless. Don't start here, but if you've liked the series so far I'd recommend it, but as the series progresses, so far, it seems like it's becoming less and less a BL (boy love) story; so if you're looking for yaoi, you could be disappointed.

I'm so happy Loveless is being published again here in the US. Viz did a nice job with the packaging. I'm thankful they included the color page. Just in general, the overall packaging is better without that big ugly border around the name of the book Tokyopop put on their books. As some other reviews have said, the names are read as first name first as opposed to last name first and then first name. I honestly don't have much of an issue with that but just please be aware of it. All in all, if you're a Loveless fan pick this up.

This series just keeps getting better and better as it continues! It is clear in this volume that a different translator was used than the one who had translated the previous books based on differences in how characters are addressed. It's a bit of a surprise at first but it isn't a deal break, just something to note. Twas a good read, can't wait for volume 10!

Bought it as a Christmas gift and they loved it.

It's been so long since the 8th novel that it's a little hard to get back into the swing of things with Loveless. I'm still wondering what was going on and I've already read it so I guess I'll have to go back and reread all the other volumes before I continue with 10 and 11. I used to love this series and I bought them up to volume 8 and now 9 so I'll just have to wait and see what happens.

Everything that we expect in a Loveless manga. The long wait was definatly worth it! I'm so glad that Yun Kouga has continued this twisted story and so far the art has only gotten better!

Love this manga!

OMG! This was awesome. I love my beloved Ritsuka and Ritsu-sensei my poor other love. Completely blind now, but still this was awesome. I loved it. I freaking loved Yuri. Soubi still kicks butt.

Waited for this book for 4 years, finally finally finally!!!!!! I dont know what toke so long to translate it into English. Loved it, was amazing. Well i knew it would be. It is Loveless.

I pre-ordered this volume as soon as I found out that it was in English and received it when Amazon said I would.I hadn't been so excited over a manga in ages, it's absolutely amazing! I'm gutted that volume 10 isn't out yet, but when it is, I'll certainly be adding it to my collection!But yes, this is definitely a must buy! Absolutely amazing! :D

Excellent product, as described, arrived promptly and well packaged.

good read

Absolutely love this book, I'm happy I came in the same week