CAA: Christian Anime Alliance

I've just recently gotten into the D.N.Angel anime, and I was thinking about buying the manga. The problem is, though, all the reviews I read have sort-of mixed feelings when it comes to the story. Anyone already have it?

Thanks

I've read all of it that's available, and it's very cool. Read it.

.rai//

I only have the first 3 volumes, and the only iffy thing so far, is that Daisuke and his rival guy (can't remember name at moment^^) are sometimes shown in "girly fanservice, borderline shounen-ai" ways. Like there is NOTHING between the characters, but in a few situations that happen, it COULD be seen that way, sort of. So yeah, actually not meaning to be wrong, just all depends on how ones views it, I guess?

DNAngel is one of my favorite manga. Highly recommended as a romance/fantasy story that's somehow even passable for males to read unashamedly. Only, there was an UNBEARABLY long time between volumes 10 & 11. Like, lots of fans thought the series was altogether dead. So once you get that far, you may find yourself waiting rather impatiently for the next installment.

SpoonyBard wrote:Only, there was an UNBEARABLY long time between volumes 10 & 11. Like, lots of fans thought the series was altogether dead. So once you get that far, you may find yourself waiting rather impatiently for the next installment.

I just looked it up, and apparently it's because the Japanese vol. 11 JUST came out last year, and since they still had to release the english of 10, it took longer for 11 to come out... but is that the final volume? Since apparently 11 was the last one to come out in Japan last August, and apparently no signs of a vol. 12... well, that I know of, that is^^

Yes, I was wondering about that whole shonen-ai business, and thanks for the heads-up on the wait. This manga is MINE!!......heh heh

Thanks to everyone.

DNAngel is a really fantastic manga. Yes, there is LOTS of shounen-ai posing with Dark/Daisuke, as well as Daisuke/Satoshi. If you somehow have a problem with Shounen-ai, this manga is likely not for you. More open-minded, tolerant people will discover a wonderful manga with phenomenal artwork. I also highly recommend picking up the artbook, FEDER. It's among my very favorite artbooks ever, and belongs right next to my mamoru nagano and yoshitaka amano ones.

yukishiro128 wrote:I've just recently gotten into the D.N.Angel anime, and I was thinking about buying the manga. The problem is, though, all the reviews I read have sort-of mixed feelings when it comes to the story. Anyone already have it?

Thanks

ive read them! ^^
its an amazingly great series soo far! no joke!
haha soo i think it would be a really good investment ^^

I don't know, there seems to be some vague shounen-ai insinuation in the "Ice and Snow" arc, what with Daisuke having to play the lead female role in the school play and Satoshi playing the lead male role. But you just sort of pick up on it a little, raise your eyebrow and chuckle.

I think, especially in light of the mangaka's remarks, that Daisuke having to play the female lead is done mainly for comedic purposes at Daisuke's expense. At any rate, there is NO shounen-ai whatsoever in DNAngel. At all. Yaoi fangirls who take things way out of context for their little fantasies really irritate me. Especially ridiculous pairings like L and Light [from Death Note]. : : twitchshudder : :

End of rant.

.rai//

K, I understand. Just telling you guys that it worked, and I have vol.s 1&2!! Veeery good manga. I absolutely adore the artwork!!

Thanks everyone--the shonen-ai controversy is all cleared up!