Sensual Phrase (Kaikan Phrase) Vol.7 [Paperback]

Mayu Shinjo (Author, Illustrator)

Book Description

Series: Sensual Phrase | Publication Date: April 19, 2005

As a budding poet and lyricist, Aine is on her way to an audition one fateful afternoon. Absentmindedly stepping into the street, she barely avoids getting struck by an oncoming vehicle. Not only is the cute teenager lucky to be alive, but her brush with death turns out to be a date with destiny. The driver of the car just happens to be Sakuya, the charismatic and fabulously handsome lead singer for a band called Lucifer. In short order, Sakuya and his crew compose a song using AineÅfs lyrics. The tune proves popular with the bandÅfs fans and Sakuya decides he wants a relationship, both professional and personal, with Aine. ThereÅfs only one small requirement: The lyrics Aine writes must be erotically charged. And guess what? Sakuya fully intends to introduce the young and inexperienced girl into the world of sensual delights. Does Sakuya actually care for Aine, or is she just another sexual conquest for him? Will Aine fulfill her dreams and become a professional lyricist, or has she simply sold her soul to Lucifer?

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About the Author

Mayu Shinjo was born on January 26th in the city of Nagasaki. She debuted as a manga artist in 1994 with the title ANATA NO IRO NI SOMARITAI (I Want to be Dyed in Your Color) in the pages of Shojo Comic. She has been a prolific creator with over fifteen titles to her name. Currently, she is absorbed in automoviles and enjoys driving. Her blood type is O. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 200 pages
• Publisher: VIZ Media LLC; 1 edition (April 19, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1591167345
• ISBN-13: 978-1591167341
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,310,125 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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23 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Mature reader who enjoys this Mature rated series, September 11, 2006

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Pamela Joy "Manga Maniac and otherwise avid r... (Tucson, AZ USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sensual Phrase, Vol. 15 (Paperback)

I've been reading manga for about 4 months now. About 6 months ago my husband got me into anime starting with Vandread, Witch Hunter Robin and Inuyasha to name a few. One day I wandered into the manga section of Borders and asked a teenage girl who was sitting there reading to recommend some titles. I left with Fushigi Yugi and Tuxedo Gin. Now my queues with Netflix and Blockbuster have only anime titles and I own about 15 series of manga. I also go to Borders at least 3 times a week to sit in the cafe, drink tea and read manga. I can read one volume in about 45 minutes, so I can't afford to buy all I read. I end up buying what I like. I am on disability from teaching. Anime and manga allow to escape my reality. Oh, I'm 39 years old.

I hesitated to read Sensual Phrase at first. I had seen it reccommended in the back of other books, I had looked at a few volumes on the shelf and at first thought "Oh, how Mary Sue" and "I'm too old for this". Finally I read volume 1, EH, it was okay and finally hooked me with the video shoot at the very end. On to Volume 2, I had time to kill so why not. By Volume 3 I had gone back to the shelves, reshelved the other titles I had pulled and grabbed all the Sensual Phrase volumes. Next, call hubby and tell him I will be late coming home. I sat there reading every volume out which was up to 14. I got lucky and 15 was published a few days later. AAGGHH, now the wait for 16 then 17. I thought 17 was the end, even the column in the back says so, but Amazon shows a volume 18 coming out in the winter. I'll take all I can get.

After that I found myself rereading Sensual Phrase at the store and finally when they had a sale I bought them all. I've read the series at least 5 times. I find new things each time I read. The second time I slowed down to savor the pictures and yes drool (in my head) over the sex scenes.

Why does a middle aged woman (though I don't look it)read a manga series aimed at teens? It's the Mary Sue factor I mentioned earlier. I want to be Aine. I want to be cared for, protected and have frequent hot sex with with a drop dead gorgeous guy (although I think Yuki is even better looking, I love long hair). I agree with the reviewer who said they were glad Aine is not stunningly beautiful because she is a stand-in for me. Is my marriage terrible? No. Do I not love my husband? No, I love him more now than I did when we married 16 years ago. But I like to escape to a fantasy world for a while where life is constantly exciting and things turn out all right every time. Make no mistake, this is as much fantasy as Middle Earth. I'm sure even sexy Japanese rock stars don't lead this kind of life!

Yes, Sakuya and Aine (or some other 2 people) have sex every 10 pages or so. It's not quite as often as one reviewer stated. Yes, Aine is constantly in danger and in need of rescuing. Don't we all want to be rescued from some part of our lives every once in a while?

I like the sex. I like the sexy drawings of luscious hunks on almost every page. I love the outrageous outfits Sakuya and sometimes the others wear. See Volume 7 for an interesting treat in this area. I'm drawn into their angst. I love the backstories. (More Yuki, More Yuki!!!) I want to be Aine for a while. For an hour or two or three my own life, which because of my disability sucks, fades away.

I wish this series and manga in general had been around when I was in high school. There were no teen books then, you went straight into adult books. Actually Kaikan Phrase (the Japanese title) was not even around in Japan when I was in high school ;)

For those who object to the sex, read something else, but let those of us who don't read what we want, no censorship please. For those of you who think it is unrealistic....DUH that's what it is supposed to be. If I want reality I have my own life OR there is this rather large section in both bookstores and libraries called NON-FICTION. I am not looking to be enlightened or educated. I am looking to be entertained and to have a great fantasy. Of course Aine or somebody has to get into trouble every volume. I don't think I could stomach 17 volumes of just sex and rock concerts. When I taught writing I told my students the first thing you have to come up with was a problem to make the story interesting. Maya Shinjo has to come up with 17+ problems.

I really hope they bring the anime series to DVD here in the US. It's not a retelling of the book, it focuses more on the band. But at least my Sensual Phrase habit could go on a little longer.

If you want steamy, sexy escapism, buy the first 3-4 volumes (or go read them in the store, buy a cup of coffee for your rent) and see if you are hooked. As I said earlier Volume 1 might not be enough to grab you. It's no different from many of the titles in the Romance section, it just has drawings and takes more volumes, unfortunately.

This is smut for women with pictures and I LOVE IT. Writing this review has made me want to go back and read the series again. I can't wait for 16!

15 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sensually Perfect!!!!, October 31, 2005

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Avid-Reader (NYC, NY USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sensual Phrase (Kaikan Phrase) Vol.6 (Paperback)

I first spotted Sensual Phrase on AMAZON.COM, after reading MARS (which was great!) Sensual Phrase was recommended. I'm very picky with what mangas I read/buy but I decided to try out vol. 1. I read it while waiting for long airport delays and the day after I landed I went straight to the local bookstore and walked out with 2, 3, and 4! This manga is so good!!!!! It's geared for more of a mature audience. My friends were mocking me cause I'm a college student curled up in the campus Library reading this book, I handed vol 1 to one of them and now their all hooked!!! Sensual Phrase is refreshing and addicting I'm up vol. 6 now and it's just gets more and more interesting as I read on. I highly recommend this book.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Exellent series, December 11, 2005

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Joshua Powell "Minuvera" (New Bern, NC, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Sensual Phrase, Vol. 11 (Paperback)

I have well over 150+ manga. Sensual Phrase is the crown jewel of my collection because it is that good. I read series from about 5 other friends; we all agree that this is the top series that we all collect. It is an emotional rollercoaster ride and very entertaining. The series is about to release volume 11 and I can't wait to get it. I bought 1-10 all in one week and read them all. I couldn't get enough of it. My friends were fighting over who gets to read it second. I have even had some of my friends steal it to try and read it before me, that didn't work. I suggest this series to any Shojo adicted freak. I love the genre; this is an absolute classic. BUY, BUY, BUY!!!! This is the absolute best series in this genre!!! See for yourself!!!