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ES Vol. 1: Eternal Sabbath (ES: Eternal Sabbath)

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I read this because Fuyumi Soryo is the manga-ka of my favorite series; Mars. The plot of this manga is thrilling and interesting from a psychological point of view. I never put the book down once the first time I read it, and I have reread it several times since then. The art is also some of the best I've ever seen in a manga. Eternal Sabbath has even replaced Mars as my favorite series.

Very intelligent work. Fuyumi Soryo knows a lot about psychology and biology, I am impressed. The story line is also significant and the moral dilemmas are interesting. It's hard to determine were you stand because the morality of the characters is so blurred, but that's what makes it so interesting. I read volumes one and two, at first I couln't understand the cold and careless demeanor of the main character, but later I came to like it. It will make you wonder and question who you are.

I read MARS and still consider it one of the best manga series. The art is amazing, and the way the pages are laid out is organized and neat, not crowded like some other ones I've read. Eternal Sabbath is just as amazing. From the first page I was hooked by the complex characters and creative and intense storyline. I'm hooked. Now I just need Volume 2....

I first picked up Eternal Sabbath as a fan of Fuyumi Soryo's Mars. The first thing to say is that Eternal Sabbath is pretty different from Mars- mainly in the sense that it isn't a romance manga. Instead it's probably best described as science fiction/ fantasy and in terms of tone, is definitely on the darker side of Soryo's writing.

The story centres around a researcher, Mine Kujyo, who meets Akiba, a man who turns out to be genetically engineered and the result of a sinister research project. The story in general rotates around both characters, especially Mine. As the plot progresses, we learn more about Akiba's past and find out what else the scientists that created him were up to...

Overall, the series is very strong and like Fuyumi Soryo's other work, has a lot of depth. The characters are well developed and likeable and the plot remains fast paced and engaging across the eight volumes. Personally, I think this series is brilliant- I definitely recommend it!

By Eros Shadow

MARS, Fuyumi Soryo's Shojo title released in the United Sates, made a big hit with the loving fangirls and fanboys. A lot of people, who arn't big Shojo fans, are probably turned off by Soryo's work. Well non-loving fans, START LOVING! Eternal Sabbath is chocked full of science/psychology/neurology/philosphy(if you will)! Also it contains plenty of that wonderful gore that fans love so well.

MARS encaptures a beautiful developing love story although it is not all about love, avid readers of MARS have seen a slight glint of the "dark-side" of life. Or, the dark-side of life that Soryo percieves and has the ability to portray in workings. Eternal Sabbath flat out GOES THERE! ES breaks down the human mind into components exploring different outlets that potentially boggle the mind. There is a great deal of explanation involved as well with the machines they use and how they work. Readers can never get bored of these explanations, although they may lose some if not read with a close eye. The gore also draws the reader into the compelling plotline begging for more. (Yes kids! It has blood..but it's not in color so it's okay) Each manga is full of suspense and a reader will never know what is to come.

It is a marvel that Soryo has the ability to transfer from one genre to another creating a wide range of work that draws any reader to it. Soryo is definatly a universal author for every reader to enjoy. This is a must read for anyone who respects beautiful imagery that Soryo creates and the amazing plotline!

Absolutely amazing.
Art work is brilliant and the story line is equally amazing. Though the story is sci-fi, it is not that far off. Modern day genetic research is advancing at unbelievable speeds. It makes you wonder what the future holds for us. Might one of us suffer as the main character did because of the progress science is making?

I have read 6 of the mangas, and am eagerly awaiting the release of the 7th. I cannot wait to see what will happen next.

Ryousuke Akiba can read people's minds and manipulate their memories to suit his whims. When he stops the murder attempt on the son of the family he's staying with, Mine Kujyou, a psychological researcher, is called upon to evaluate the would-be killer. The high school student thinks he's been burned, even though he doesn't have a mark on him. Later, while in the hospital, he develops subcutaneous burns, and Mine is instantly intrigued.

When she and her friend witness a brutal murder, Mine can only focus on another by-stander. The man only seems irritated with the event, walking away from the scene as though nothing had happened. Seeing him later at the university where she works, she confronts him about his behavior, and he tells her that he can read people's minds. He knew he was in no danger that day, so he continued about his business. He then taunts her, and tries to change her memories, but finds that she is unaffected by his powers. Infuriated that he can't change her memories, he makes her think her hand is being sliced open. As she stares down at the blood she thinks she sees spurting out of her hand, he walks away from her, smirking.

The next day, she goes to see her friend, who works in the record department. Cross referencing Ryousuke's student number for the last two years, they discover that his picture has changed. Mine visits his home, and relived to find that he's not home, she grills his grandmother about him. After talking with her, she is highly doubtful that he's really her grandchild, and is even more freaked out by him.

When Ryousuke turns up at the lab where she works, and everybody tells her that she recommended him for a job opening, she is suddenly afraid of him. He assures her that he won't hurt her as long as she leaves him alone. When he lets slip that there are others like him, Mine is more determined that ever to learn the secret behind his existence. What is he? Why does he have these powers?

This was a pretty good book. It's nothing like Mars, Soryo's other series that has been released in the US. I liked the creepy atmosphere. Ryousuke is devoid of emotions, and Mine doesn't relate well with others, either. Both of them are on the fringe of society, watching what goes on around them, but not taking a part in it. Mine is fascinated by it; Ryousuke just seems bored.

The art is nothing spectacular. I don't really care for Soryo's art style; it's rather bland and there's not a lot of detail. The story makes up for the art, though, and I'm really looking forward to the next book. I am interested to learn more about Ryousuke and his "evil" clone. My description of the story doesn't really do it justice, either. If you like stories that focus more on plot development than action, give this one a try.