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Description
While out on assignment trying to document the illegal activities of the Japanese underworld, photographer Takaba crosses paths with the dark and mysterious leader Asami. Asami takes Takaba captive in an attempt to subjugate and possess him. But when the son of the Chinese mafia enters demanding evidence that Takaba may have, will Takaba be able to survive being caught in the crosshairs of a deadly underworld feud?

And here, Takaba's adventure, begins!

Type
Manga

Related Series
Finder (Novel) (Spin-Off)
Koisuru Finder no Hyouteki (Side Story)

Associated Names
ファインダーの標的
ファインダーの檻
ファインダーの熱情
ファインダーの真実
ファインダーの虜囚
ファインダーの隻翼
探索者系列
Escape & Love
Finder no Hyouteki
Finder no Netsujou
Finder no Ori
Finder no Ryoshuu
Finder no Sekiyoku
Finder no Shinjitsu
Finder Series
Pray in the Abyss
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Series
You're my loveprize in viewfinder

Groups Scanlating
Club Vogue
Harudaki
Shi-ran
fi-no-hyouteki

Latest Release(s)
c.9 by fi-no-hyouteki (5d ago)
v.7 c.8 by fi-no-hyouteki (63d ago)
c.7 by Harudaki (113d ago)
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Status in Country of Origin
7 Volumes (Ongoing)

Completely Scanlated?
No

Anime Start/End Chapter
N/A

User Reviews
You're my Loveprize in Viewfinder by goal

Forum
4 topics, 29 posts
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User Rating
Average: 8.8 / 10.0 (994 votes)
Bayesian Average: 8.74 / 10.0
10
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9+
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8+
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7+
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6+
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5+
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4+
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3+
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2+
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1+
 5% (50 votes)

Last Updated
May 1st 2013, 11:16pm PST

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Genre
Action  Adult  Drama  Romance  Smut  Yaoi 
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Category Recommendations (beta!)
Akutoku no Sakae (weight: 205.18)
Okane ga Nai (weight: 204.82)
Bitoku no Fukou (weight: 195.45)
Finder (Novel) (weight: 189.21)
Haou Airen (weight: 186.95)

Recommendations

Author(s)
YAMANE Ayano

Artist(s)
YAMANE Ayano

Year
2001

Original Publisher
Biblos (2001)
Libre Shuppan (2007)

Serialized In (magazine)
Be x Boy Gold

Licensed (in English)
Yes

English Publisher
Be Beautiful (3 Volumes - Defunct)
Juné (6 Volumes - Ongoing)

Activity Stats (vs. other series)
Weekly Pos #152 decreased(-18)
Monthly Pos #90 increased(+26)
3 Month Pos #86 decreased(-5)
6 Month Pos #76 decreased(-15)

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On 2266 reading lists
On 418 wish lists
On 89 unfinished lists
On 431 custom lists

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Forum Posts
Finder Series BL Anime 198 days, 4 hours, 57 minutes ago
Something bugging me 312 days, 15 hours, 57 minutes ago
Asami's Irezumi? 1338 days, 8 hours, 6 minutes ago
Volumes? 1715 days, 1 hours, 33 minutes ago

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 Asami...Asami...   
Rating: 10.0 / 10.0
by Yo!!
May 5th, 2013, 12:47am
Is he the hottest manga character ever? Well no, that is an understatement actually, HE DRIPS SEX!
Girls who don't read yaoi, SHOULD read this manga to catch a glimpse of this ...HOT^HOT guy, I mean it.
As for the series, it's good I guess ...loads of mindless sex involved but who cares? That's what Yaoi is all about *evil grin*
I read what some of my previous reviewers have written and I can't understand why you're making such a big deal of the whole rape thing? It's a MANGA for crying out loud, not some autobiography or some news you've heard. The thing about yaoi rape is that, the Uke does it to the Seme out of sheer possessiveness that's all. Some woman like men like that, although they may not wish for them in real life. Look at FIFTY SHADES OF GREY, why do you think its popular?

Anyway, some fiercely independent woman don't like the idea of being controlled or caged or whatever that goes on in their minds but like I said before, it just a MANGA! So chill and enjoy the sex! Which is what I'm here for xD

RECOMMENDED to anyone who want to take in a sex bomb! (ASAMI!!!!!!)
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 Go read it...   
Rating: 10.0 / 10.0
by Xiyima
February 14th, 2013, 6:50am
One of my fav yaoi mangas. The art improves a lot throughout the serie.
Asami is the ultimate seme and Akihito is a very strong uke. It's a cruel manga at times but has a happy ending. I'd totally recommend it!
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 Surprisingly good   
Rating: 8.5 / 10.0
by kvicka
January 25th, 2013, 4:25pm
This manga is really not my style. But it turned out to be surprisingly good. I'm wondering myself why I didn't throw the manga away after 2nd volume. I was even seriously thinking about set-away this manga already in the middle of first volume. Cause I really didn't like it. But through the third, fourth volume ...it got to me I guess. Now I'm eagerly waiting for every new chapter.

... Last updated on February 17th, 2013, 7:19am
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 Favorite Series   
Rating: 10.0 / 10.0
by Araknayel
January 21st, 2013, 3:14pm
This is my absolute favorite series, in terms of Yaoi. A heads up, though, that it is indeed pretty hard Yaoi. In my opinion, it's well written, and characters are well fleshed out. I'm not a fan of a simpering whiney moe-moe spineless super uke, and this delivers exceptionally well. Akihito has spunk and spice. And Asami? The King of Seme speaks for himself. ♥_♥ The 'anime' adaption is actually an animix, which is more like animated stills. Don't bother watching it. It will kill your soul and make your ovaries(or testes) shrivel up and die. The voice acting in that is horrible, not to mention the Cantonese voice acting/pronounciation(I'm Chinese).

... Last updated on January 21st, 2013, 3:17pm
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 fangirl rant of love   
Rating: 10.0 / 10.0
by yayanime
December 28th, 2012, 10:27pm
I really enjoy this manga. I think it has to be that even after all the abuse that Asami subjects Takaba to I still end up wanting them to be together. That is EXTREMELY rare for me, usually I can't stand cold, abusive, passive aggressive guys ASAMI IS WITHOUT A DOUBT THE EXCEPTION. It might be that even though asami is abusive towards takaba how it shows their relationship developing is still so very realistic that it makes you want to root for them to find a happy ever after in whatever way shape or form that may be for them. I really love the art. I really love the characters. The only thing I will complain about is there isn't enough updates and sometimes even when there ARE updates the chapters are sooo short. This is an addicting manga that is why I am complaining about not being able to read it, but at the same time having to wait months to read it sometimes seems fitting for this manga... It makes it even better. I don't know what the hell I am talking about any more. I just know that this is such a sexy,erotic,exciting,thrilling,steamy,beautiful, yaoi manga that I just want to rave about and hope that my ravings will get someone else to read this awesome yaoi! Spread the love right? I just love it!
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 Nosebleed Alert!!   
Rating: 7.0 / 10.0
by chet_manly
November 18th, 2012, 6:22pm
I think PansyWansyLinsy's comments are spot-on. If you're unsure about this series, definitely take the time to read her review.

This is a smut-driven yaoi rather than a plot-driven one. You won't be disappointed if you keep this in mind. Also, the smexy scenes are quite explicit, so delicate types be warned.

As for the art, expect a feast for your eyes: all the main characters are total eye candy. I also liked how the uke is sexy! It's a nice change from the cutesy types.

All in all, a pretty good read.
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 Count me as one of the fangirls   
Rating: N/A
by PansyWansyLinsy
November 3rd, 2012, 5:15pm
If you've read or skimmed any of the reviews, you'll know that ViewFinder gets a mixed reaction from readers. However, if you know what to expect (or not to expect), you'll either not read it at all, or you'll keep reading and like it. ViewFinder is pure unadulterated, unabashed, nosebleed-inducing smut. It is what it is, and if you take everything you read with a grain of salt, then you won't have any trouble getting into it. If you don't like the first two chapters, which basically sets the tone for the series, then don't bother with the rest because it's pretty much the same from there on out, aside from maybe some of the kinkier stuff. There's a little kink here and there with BDSM, but not nearly as bad as the first chapter, IMO.

So much of story is so not PC that it's remnisicent of a good old-fashioned bodice-ripper, and the art is so lovely, the story so crazy and the men so hot that it's impossible not to get addicted. Yamane-sensei is unapologetic with her writing, she pulls out all the stops and there's never an attempt to make the story more "PC." There's rape (or non-consensual if you want to be nice about it), sexual molestation, BDSM, menage, kidnappings, violence, and even some shades of Stockholm's syndrome. If you're okay with all that, you should be all right with the series. Like I said, know what to expect because it's that type of series. Leave your brain at the door and enjoy it for what it is.

Part of what makes everything so palatable is the art and I don't think anyone can find any complaints with her art. All the men **be prepared for fangirl gushing** are HOT. Most fans go nuts for Asami, our resident bishie seme, and it's not without good reason. He's a dark, sexy, and passionate man with a bit of a sadistic streak that definitely finds its way into the bedroom. Akihito, our young hero who gets caught in Asame's world, is a young, reckless, and exuberant photographer. He's probably the complete opposite of Asami, which might be the cause of the attraction, not to mention he's much younger.

What I love most about Ayano Yamane's yaoi is that her men look like men. What I mean is that I'm glad that the uke isn't overly feminine; that he doesn't look like he's a 15 year old girl. If I wanted to read about a girlish uke who blushes all the time and fills up every single page with incessant indecisiveness and whining, I'd go read a shoujo. And I really do like Akihito. He's independent, he's carefree, and he puts up enough resistance against Asami that he doesn't seem like some poor man slut. It's so much easier to enjoy a story when you like the protoganists instead of constantly being annoyed by them.

I've read complaints about the over-the-top plot regarding the yakuza, but I'm afraid I have to voice my incredulity at these criticisms. I haven't read a single romance manga that involved a yakuza storyline that was one bit believable or even serious in nature. It's ALL over the top, silly and nonsensical. Did anyone else read Tokyo Crazy Paradise by Skip Beat! manga-ka Yoshiki Nakamura?

That's not to say that there aren't some realistic or serious elements to the story. There are many instances where Takaba expresses uncertainty over the status of his relationship with Asami.There is undoubtedly physical attraction between them, and Asami certainly seems to care for Akihito, but he's never said the L word. I think the rest of us are waiting on bated breath for Asami to admit it, so that Takaba won't feel like he's some type of possession for Asami. They are real concerns that speak to the character of Asami and whether a man like him can allow himself to love or admit love.

I haven't given the manga a rating yet, as I like to reserve them until the series has ended. There's been a lot of manga that I've read that started out great, but fizzled out towards the end. If I had to rate it now, I'd definitely give it an 8 on a purely enjoyment basis alone. If you're even remotely interested, just read the first couple of chapters to get a feel for what the manga will be like. If you don't like them, then there's no need to press on. Many of the complaints I've read have a lot to do with being shocked by one thing or another, but nothing that has happened so far has been out of place with the overall tone of the story - even the threesome (which was hawt by the way). Just be aware of what you're getting yourself into and nothing should come as a surprise. Viewfinder is good old fashioned smut and it doesn't ever pretend to be otherwise.

ETA: Sigh, had to edit my review again because I got their ages wrong. Just read a short and found out that Takaba was 23 and Asami was 35, although I am sure that I read somewhere in the manga that Takaba was 18, but then again, he would probably still be in school if he was 18. *shrugs*

... Last updated on November 7th, 2012, 2:25pm
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 What can you say   
Rating: N/A
by ultimateyaoifangirl
November 1st, 2012, 10:53pm
I'm not sure why this is such a well loved yaoi. As much as I enjoyed it, there are many elements that would make it unattractive to fans. Nonetheless, I enjoyed it. A lot of sex, rape/ cruelty, kidnapping and a bunch of other crazy mess. I put off reading it for a long time, but I enjoyed it well enough in the end. Only comments is that the "romance" plot line is very slow winding. All an all, a very yaoi-esk read. Not for the faint of heart.
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 *manic laughter*   
Rating: 10.0 / 10.0
by bluedrop
October 26th, 2012, 5:35am
I'm going to start off by saying that in no way do I condone rape in reality, and yes, it's a sensitive matter that is rarely handled well in fiction. I am an activist for rape survivors and feminist ideals, having been abused before and having friends who have survived rape.

That said, I just want to push Akihito down onto the nearest surface, tie him up, and screw him incoherent though I might not be equipped to do that. I agree wholeheartedly with Ballads' view (order the comments by usefulness and his/hers will pop up) and many of those who have come to love this manga. It's pretty addicting and I can't properly explain how I came to love this.

The premise hooked me on (gangsters/yakuza/mafia? WIN)...then I read the first chapter. Kinky stuff, this. Then I read more. Then I fell into a weird sort of love with this manga. I know it's supposed to be dark but I can't help but giggle madly at some parts. From the very start, I was able to easily suspend my disbelief, because, hey, I expected it. It's why I read.

Though, when the sex actually becomes consensual, I found it even hotter which I did not even think possible because after I read dub-con, I usually get bored when everything is resolved and they just have vanilla sex, but here, it just felt more...something. It just felt stronger, hotter, more intense. Love.

This is, as chicchai_yubimusubi already commented, and I quote:
"...But if you're looking for a serious, realistic, angst-ridden drama that flowers into a beautiful and meaningful relationship that comments on the human experience...well, I don't know if this is for you."

If you're looking for something meaningful and character-altering, yeah, this isn't it, buddy. If you're looking for a fast-paced, unrealistic manga rife with kinky, sometimes dub-con(and outright non-con), smexy mansex scenes, give this a go.

Actually, I still can't get over the first sex scene (though I do wish the seme/s would blush a bit or any indication that they're enjoying the 'activity' just as much as the uke) because, wow, I was not expecting...a lot of stuff and was quite pleasantly surprised in many parts of this manga.

Really, don't take this seriously, because if you do, you'll just end up having an aneurysm or something. It doesn't have comedy but the stuff that keeps happening to the uke just has me completely amused at times (it makes me want to bend him over even more and do indecent things to him). I love the art and the guys aren't too fem or bara, just right. The color pages and covers are a treat and I can't help but ogle.

It has tropes that usually make me want to facepalm or rant, but here, I find myself enjoying the flow of the story completely, despite how ridiculous things get.

But, truly, my favorite thing about this manga was the uke. I can kind of get the flack he gets from the readers, but I think he's pretty amazing. Asami's great too. Still, Akihito is just admirable in his strength and spirit. (Not to mention his expressions, and OMG, the scene where he gets the gun after he's had enough with all the crap that's been happening?!? but all that's just a plus) I love that he isn't some girly, self-depreciating wimp. He fights back when he can, and when he doesn't, well, he's smart. He's not overly stupid to try and get himself killed when he can and I count his self-preservation tactics as a point in his favor.

About the rape, well, it's one of the things that helped me suspend my disbelief. The psychological impacts and issues aren't used as a plot source and the manga glosses over it. I get why this infuriates many readers but I myself prefer it. Is it strange to want to read the non/dub-con in only a sexual aspect and not in its whole, including its ramifications? It's what this manga does.

The reader is able to enjoy reading and empathizing with the characters without dwelling on the unrealistic aspects but instead accepts it as what it was meant to be by the mangaka.

There is character growth(which I just love even if it isn't groundbreaking) and those who like yaoi manga with lots of action but isn't confusing or boring, this is great though I will warn that it can get addicting.

I came into this expecting to facepalm and get irritated a lot but I ended up really enjoying it and getting amused at the unbelievable events that make me want to cuddle Akihito in a room all to ourselves. After bouts of endless sex, of course.

Edit: Read up 'til ch.40 and OMFFFFFFFG!! Huge cliff-hanger. I love Akihito even more now. F********ck...I will kill for the next update.
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He shows amazing strength by making a choice between his dreams/career/beliefs and a relationship he is still not quite sure of. I was expecting him to go for the relationship thing and I would've been okay with that but daaamn, him choosing the former and this new development in his character?!? Nyaaghr. Without any doubt will I love Akihito forevaaa!


... Last updated on October 27th, 2012, 10:32am
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 pissy people   
Rating: N/A
by zoeyzoeyzoey
September 11th, 2012, 9:48pm
I love this manga but I can totally understand people who dislike it but why criticize the people who do dig it. I think as long as the subject matter doesn't dip into pedophilia or chicken erotica it's all good. A lot of people bash this freak over the more hardcore elements especially the rape aspect, and feel the need to bash those who really enjoy it. It's the same reaction to the shades of grey (although that's some bullshit writing there!!) trilogy: but just cause u don't understand the interest don't be a dick about it. A lot of people whould bash you for reading yaoi in the first place. I personally like these themes and admit readily that I'm sexually weird. I've been raped for real and it is really bad but I really love "sexy yaoi rape", probably there's some deep psychological reasoning to this but since my choice of reading isn't hurting anyone I don't feel bad indulging. One reason I like yaoi besides the thrilling taboo aspect is because the uke is the female element to me in the story but I can read it without my usual "feminist angst" I'm afflicted by when reading a story with an actual woman. Also female characters with these kind of story lines usually spend multiple pages struggling with their own feminine angst which is boring. Maybe I would dig a hetro story with the same plot if I could suspend my own feminism and if the character did as well. That's my reasoning for yaoi, basically smutty perversions without the guilt (a long with my basic love of taboo subjects [not involving kids or chickens])but everybody is different. I really don't like shotacon (disturbing on so many levels) but I do try not to diss those who like it even though I wonder why anyone not affiliated with NAMBLA would want to read something that pedophiles read. (a passive aggressive diss!) SO feel free to diss this manga but try to hold off on the personal attacks because there are plenty of people condemning you to the fiery pits of hell for even having a passive interest in this homo'rific comic genre!!
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