On December 28, Shinchosha published an update on its Twelve Kingdoms website (and also to Fuyumi Ono’s Twitter feed). Last year. Writer Fuyumi Ono reported on her official Twitter account on Monday that she is aiming to finish her new work in The Twelve Kingdoms novel. I found The Twelve Kingdoms several years ago when the original book series by Fuyumi Ono was being translated and published by the now.

Somehow landing in a kingddoms world after falling through the moon seems almost normal. There is also some social criticism in connection with Yoko’s changes, concerning uniformity, hypocrisy and self-confidence. This site uses cookies. Oh, and did I mention monsters are chasing her, too? Though only a few rulers and Kirin are in the main focus of the story, many are encountered in the series and play a significant role.

The Twelve Kingdoms: Sea of Shadow

A standard Japanese girl who works hard to fit in with others. Yoko is attacked by monsters, gets thrown in jail, learns to steal, fights with a sword she has never learned how to use, and the only person she knows, Keiko, is nowhere to be found.

Sep 22, Julie rated it it was amazing. Take Youko for example. So, when she starts falling asleep in fuyuji, it’s surprising to everyone. In MayTokyopop permanently closed down all divisions except its German branch.

Son maravillosos, los adoro. So Ono goes around the problem instead of hitting http: I wanted more of the mystery of how she got there, not so many fight scenes. Kind of curious whether your thoughts on the matter are the same.

The Twelve Kingdoms: Sea of Shadow by Fuyumi Ono

For me, this is the ultimate accomplishment of any YA writers. And I no there are quite a few people out there who would not have had the chance to read the novels if it wasn’t for you, myself included.

I also very much appreciate all the translations. This page uses Creative Commons Licensed content from Wikipedia view authors.

Streamline Pictures made an ef Before she is whisked away she is told it is for her ow safety and those around her and that she can always be returned home later A great book based on the anime series Twelve Kingdoms or the series was based on the book, I am not sure which to be honest. Several of the other countries are introduced, the most prominent being Kou, En and Tai, while KyouHouSai and Ryuu play a minor role compared to the other three.

The anime also introduced the characters Asano and Sugimoto to accompany Twelvee to the Twelve Kingdoms.

Revelations abound in this action-packed volume that turns expectations about both the villains and heroes upside-down. I can’t remember why I put it down, but I really enjoy this series.

I liked it very much. Retrieved May 29, Another aspect of the story I enjoyed was how kingdosm author captured Yoko’s struggle to figure out her identity. On May 11,U. We shall always believe in ourselves.

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This section needs expansion. It is more — it is a sporting event. However, the TV series does leave a few loss ends, and the books are suppose to resolve them; however, only two of onp English version books have been released.

Kakukakutaru Oudou Kouryoku no Uka. A partir de este punto es que verdaderamente comienza la historia y lo emocionante de ella.