Vampire Knight, Vol. 9 [Paperback]

Matsuri Hino (Author, Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 2, 2010 | Series: Vampire Knight (Book 9)

R to L (Japanese Style). Cross over to the night. Meet your knights in shining darkness.

Cross Adademy is attended by two groups of students: the Day Class and the Night Class. At twilight, when the students of the Day Class return to their dorm, they cross paths with the Night Class on their way to  school. Yuki Cross and Zero Kiryu are the Guardians of the school, protecting the Day Class from the Academy's dark secret: the Night Class is full of vampires!

A war among vampires has started at Cross Academy, and even Day Class students are being attacked. Kaname finally reveals his hidden plan to Zero, and Zero must choose on which side he will fight. But in order for Zero to defeat the enemy, he will have to take part in an atrocious act...

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About the Author

Matsuri Hino burst onto the manga scene with her title Kono Yume ga Sametara (When This Dream Is Over), which was published in LaLa DX magazine. Hino was a manga artist a mere nine months after she decided to become one. With the success of her popular series Captive Hearts and MeruPuri, Hino has established herself as a major player in the world of shojo manga. Vampire Knight is currently serialized in LaLa and Shojo Beat magazines.

Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: VIZ Media LLC; Original edition (February 2, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1421531720
• ISBN-13: 978-1421531724
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 5.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #211,635 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Matsuri Hino burst onto the manga scene with her title Kono Yume ga Sametara (When This Dream Is Over), which was published in LaLa DX magazine. Hino was a manga artist a mere nine months after she decided to become one.

With the success of her popular series Captive Hearts and MeruPuri, Hino has established herself as a major player in the world of shojo manga. Vampire Knight is currently serialized in LaLa magazine.

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Vampire Wars, February 3, 2010

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Kellyannl (Bronx, NY USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Vampire Knight, Vol. 9 (Paperback)

In this pulse-pounding volume of Vampire Knight, the characters reach their full potential as the war between the old school vampires and the peace loving Night Class students begins in earnest.

It begins with Aido gently guiding Yuki through the first barrage of overloaded senses which comes with her new state, turning out to be exactly who Yuki needs with her at the moment considering the current status of her relationships with Kaname and Zero. Meanwhile, with the Night Classes' noble ranks down by three as Ichijo watches over still incapacitated Shiki and Rima, Kaname and Rido both make their moves - and Rido unleashes hell on Cross Academy as Kaname finally guns for the Senate, and Kain and Ruka lead a counter offense in Kaname and Ichijo's absence.

In addition to being incredibly exciting, there are also alot of great character moments. Yuki and Aido's friendship is at it's best as he struggles to protect her without support from any other nobles under the chaotic situation and with Yuki still in an initial adjustment stage. Yuki struggles with her feelings for Kaname in light of the revelations in the last volume, and also faces what her new status will mean to her relationship with Zero. There are some brief but touching moments between Shiki and Rima. But most of all, tragedy is in the air as Zero's relationship with his twin Ichiru reaches a shocking climax, and Ichijo makes a decision he's been slowly, perhaps inevitably marching towards through most of the series...

If this is any indication, the rest of the series is going to be a great ride.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Yuki vs. Zero vs. the world, January 30, 2010

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Jessie Potts "Book Taster" (Terre d'Ange) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Vampire Knight, Vol. 9 (Paperback)

I am so disappointed that this manga was so short. I mean I know it was typical Manga/Vampire Knight size, but so many things just get started, and I feel like I'm ten again watching Dragon Ball Z where the fight scenes go on for 7 episodes.

Yuki and Kaname both part to do things that only they can do. Kaname is reluctant to leave Yuki's side, but he must face the Senate once and for all. Yuki can't be 'whisked' away to safety while her friends, both human and vamp, are in danger. Can she even use the Artemis Rod now that she's a vampire? And why is Zero's twin holding him at gun point with his own weapon, the Bloody Rose. These questions only beget more questions and have me pulling my hair in frustration. It wouldn't be so bad if I didn't have to wait another few months for the next volume.

I have to say though (this could be a spoiler alert for some of you, depending on what you think a spoiler is) They finally kiss.... and if you don't know who they are... guess. Ah great art work. Great series, the author/illustrator of Meru Peri strikes again, but this time this series actually got turned into an anime. So if you're craving more go download Vampire Knight and Vampire Knight Guilty. Pure goodness.

5.0 out of 5 stars Imagination on the go., January 28, 2012

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Kate - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Vampire Knight, Vol. 9 (Paperback)

My child first was introduced to this series from her cousin. Loves it. This purchase was in great condition. She doesnt have it yet. Birthday gift.