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This is a fantasy epic of truly magnificent scale with gorgeous illustrations. In just two volumes, the author manages to create an incredibly rich and fascinating world that is full of wonders and enchanting beauties.
In this world, men are watched over by the mechanical goddess Marie who at times appears on the sky. Marie's music brings people happiness and harmony. Their life is free from advanced technology and the longing for progress.
The main story centers around Kai, a young man who develops a deep affection for Marie. His quest for enlightenment leads him inside Marie's mechanical ... More...
In this world, men are watched over by the mechanical goddess Marie who at times appears on the sky. Marie's music brings people happiness and harmony. Their life is free from advanced technology and the longing for progress.
The main story centers around Kai, a young man who develops a deep affection for Marie. His quest for enlightenment leads him inside Marie's mechanical ... More...
This is a fantasy epic of truly magnificent scale with gorgeous illustrations. In just two volumes, the author manages to create an incredibly rich and fascinating world that is full of wonders and enchanting beauties.
In this world, men are watched over by the mechanical goddess Marie who at times appears on the sky. Marie's music brings people happiness and harmony. Their life is free from advanced technology and the longing for progress.
The main story centers around Kai, a young man who develops a deep affection for Marie. His quest for enlightenment leads him inside Marie's mechanical body where he learns the unbelievable truth about her and his own world. Less...
In this world, men are watched over by the mechanical goddess Marie who at times appears on the sky. Marie's music brings people happiness and harmony. Their life is free from advanced technology and the longing for progress.
The main story centers around Kai, a young man who develops a deep affection for Marie. His quest for enlightenment leads him inside Marie's mechanical body where he learns the unbelievable truth about her and his own world. Less...
Type
Manga
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Associated Names
A Música de Marie
La musica di Marie
La música de Marie
Marie's Played Music
Marieの奏でる音楽
Muzyka Marie
The Music of Marie
Музыка Марии
La musica di Marie
La música de Marie
Marie's Played Music
Marieの奏でる音楽
Muzyka Marie
The Music of Marie
Музыка Марии
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Latest Release(s)
v.2 c.15-16 (end) by Kotonoha over 13 years ago
v.2 c.13-14 by Kotonoha over 13 years ago
v.2 c.12 by Kotonoha over 14 years ago
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v.2 c.13-14 by Kotonoha over 13 years ago
v.2 c.12 by Kotonoha over 14 years ago
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Status
in Country of Origin
2 Volumes (Complete)
Completely Scanlated?
Yes
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User Rating
Average: 8.7 / 10.0 (560 votes)
Bayesian Average: 8.58 / 10.0
Bayesian Average: 8.58 / 10.0
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Year
2001
Original Publisher
Serialized In (magazine)
Comic Birz (Gentosha)
Licensed (in English)
Yes
English Publisher
One Peace Books (1 Volume - Complete)
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Weekly Pos #865 (+44)
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3 Month Pos #2772 (+76)
6 Month Pos #3711 (+164)
Year Pos #4911 (+526)
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3 Month Pos #2772 (+76)
6 Month Pos #3711 (+164)
Year Pos #4911 (+526)
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Creepy yet beautiful
by enaikelt
August 24th, 2011, 7:54pm
August 24th, 2011, 7:54pm
Rating: 10.0 / 10.0
More or less. This is a fantastic story. It takes a bit to get used to the art (and I can't seem to get used to how the mangaka sort of does this strange 'covered by clothes' sex scenes thing); in fact, I never quite got used to it. It's detailed, but sort of abstract.
I agree with AeonisPi that the ending really makes the story; it ties all these strange, varied foreshadowing into a little bundle of Amazing Plot Twist... two, actually. The Music of Marie reads like a child's story book - one with religion, death, obsession, sci-fi, war, philosophy and a very sad, sweet sort of love story. It does strange things to your head. Even after reading, I still don't know what to think.
I agree with AeonisPi that the ending really makes the story; it ties all these strange, varied foreshadowing into a little bundle of Amazing Plot Twist... two, actually. The Music of Marie reads like a child's story book - one with religion, death, obsession, sci-fi, war, philosophy and a very sad, sweet sort of love story. It does strange things to your head. Even after reading, I still don't know what to think.
Seeing
by FormX
August 9th, 2011, 1:12pm
August 9th, 2011, 1:12pm
Rating: 10.0 / 10.0
Spoiler (mouse over to view)
Did you notice that Maru could see Kai? Hope that wasn't too much of a spoiler. Everyone else could have acted if Kai existed, but Maru was new, and it seemed like he could actually see Kai. And no one noticed, because they got used to Kai.
Brilliant sci-fi fantasy
by AeonisPi
September 13th, 2010, 2:13am
September 13th, 2010, 2:13am
Rating: N/A
I found this manga really beautiful in both story and artwork. It's moves at a slow place, gradually filling in details about the worlds workings and its characters. The richly detailed world and its characters interactions are further supported by the amazingly detailed artwork. I felt this series was well thought out. It's an interesting presentation of a post-apocalyptic Utopian society riddle with tons of gears and machinery. However, this is one of those stories that comes altogether in the very last moments. It drops some hints for you, some you might not even pick up. In the end, it ties itself up rather tidily.
Everyone should read through this once, if not for the story, then for the art, even if just for some of the philosophies present.
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The ending caught me totally off guard. While Satisfied I couldn't help from crying. It was so sad, yet beautiful. I couldn't really hate it.
Everyone should read through this once, if not for the story, then for the art, even if just for some of the philosophies present.
ORGASMICALLY a FANTASTIC READ
by OMGWTFLOLBBQ
July 18th, 2010, 4:19pm
July 18th, 2010, 4:19pm
Rating: 10.0 / 10.0
I knew it from the 1st chapter that this will be a great manga. The story is strange,mysterious and so unpredictable that makes it so enjoyable to read . A must read to any who wants to read manga.
... Last updated on July 18th, 2010, 4:19pm
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I really really like the plot twist at the ending it is just so....so....fascinating.......so......amusing
... Last updated on July 18th, 2010, 4:19pm
Strange but good
by PrincessVera
July 11th, 2010, 3:19pm
July 11th, 2010, 3:19pm
Rating: 8.0 / 10.0
This series is a frustratingly slow-paced series, a combination of strange futuristic spirituality and science fiction. At the same time, it's so short that you run through it quickly. Most of the series you spend getting to know more about the culture and its background, and then toward the end you finally start getting to the heart of Kai's connection to Marie and Pipi's connection to Kai. The series has strange plot twists involving these three.
The main character is actually Pipi and not Kai, which you'll understand very clearly at the end.
There are a few truly odd scenes:
The ending was pretty surprising, but I was satisfied by it. And a little depressed. And amazed. And confused. All in all, it's pretty good, but pretty weird. If you want something happy, upbeat, and hopeful, I wouldn't look here. It's not depressing, but it's not... uplifting, either.
The main character is actually Pipi and not Kai, which you'll understand very clearly at the end.
There are a few truly odd scenes:
Spoiler (highlight to view)
Kai masturbating to the thought of Marie, but I wonder how accurate this scene is, due to the ending plot twist... and Pipi and Kai in the flashback scene in the last chapter when Kai reappears from the ocean--I won't spoil it though
The ending was pretty surprising, but I was satisfied by it. And a little depressed. And amazed. And confused. All in all, it's pretty good, but pretty weird. If you want something happy, upbeat, and hopeful, I wouldn't look here. It's not depressing, but it's not... uplifting, either.
Promising
by OppKnox
May 31st, 2009, 2:14pm
May 31st, 2009, 2:14pm
Rating: 8.5 / 10.0
The world is definitely interesting, but I think the real draw here is Marie. What is Kai's ultimate purpose? The comparison to Miyazaki below is apt, though I'm reminded of all fantasies involving automatons, industrial age technology, and post-apocalyptic, utopian societies. The world itself tends to be more creative than logical, so it may be more appealing to fantasy enthusiasts than sci-fi fans.
The plot grows increasingly more intriguing after Chapter 5, but I’ll refrain from commenting further until I’ve finished the second volume.
The plot grows increasingly more intriguing after Chapter 5, but I’ll refrain from commenting further until I’ve finished the second volume.
Excellent...
by Crenshinibon
December 6th, 2008, 10:52am
December 6th, 2008, 10:52am
Rating: 8.2 / 10.0
Complex, engrossing, and brilliantly written. The characters have strong depth and their interactions as realistic. The mysterious atmosphere is concocted perfectly, and Kai's slow-but-sure progression into obsession- and his struggle against doing so- makes him one of the best written characters I've seen in a long time. I can only hope that we see more scanlations in the future.
Read it!
by Miriette Le Fay
August 24th, 2008, 11:01am
August 24th, 2008, 11:01am
Rating: 10.0 / 10.0
It's too much good. The art is perfect and the story isn't cliché. I don0t will talk much about this manga because the coment below have already say it. ;)
The artwork of this series is absolutely gorgeous and extremely detailed. The designs feel a little like Miyazaki's Nausicaa manga, but the line-art is cleaner, without the headache-inducing complexity Miyazaki sometimes has. The world is just as rich and detailed as the artwork; the setting is fascinating in itself without the storyline. However, the story itself is probably the weakest thing at this point. It's moving very slowly. Five chapters in, it still feels like one is only getting a lot of background information amidst heavy foreshadowing. Nothing has actually happened since the story began, per se, even if we're seeing plenty that happened in the past. Every chapter ends feeling as if the next will move forward, but we come back to more revelations about the past, or more character development. It's not as much of a detractor as it may seem, however. It is interesting enough to learn more about the world's customs and the characters' motivations, and to see more lovely illustrations of the strange things in the story. But people who prefer foreshadowing (which began with the first chapter) to be explained fairly quickly may feel somewhat frustrated.
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