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Spiral: Suiri no Kizuna  
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Description
From Yen Press:

World-class detective Kiyotaka Narumi’s last words prior to his sudden disappearance continue to haunt his younger brother, Ayumu. The cheeky 10th-grader becomes equally embroiled in the mystery of the doomed “Blade Children” when he is mistakenly named the prime suspect in a murder at his school. Led by Ayumu’s sister-in-law, Kiyotaka’s wife and fellow detective, Madoka, the investigation into the murder gives Ayumu a chance to clear his name. But in doing so, he not only uncovers ties to the Blade Children but also more questions than answers about who and what they are.

Type
Manga

Related Series
Spiral Alive (Prequel)

Associated Names
スパイラル 推理の絆
推理之绊
Spiral
Spiral: Bonds of Reasoning
Spiral: Lines of Reasoning
Spiral: The Bonds of Reasoning
Thám tử kì tài

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Ascension
Cabbit
Choco
Chokoreto no Onigiri
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Latest Release(s)
v.15 c.77 (end) by Minna-scan & Ascension (1031d ago)
v.15 c.76 by Minna-scan & Ascension (1215d ago)
v.15 c.Omake by KAW (1237d ago)
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Status in Country of Origin
15 Volumes (Complete)

Completely Scanlated?
Yes

Anime Start/End Chapter
Starts at Vol 1, Chap 1
Ends at Vol 6, Chap 28

User Reviews
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Forum
1 topics, 3 posts
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User Rating
Average: 8.3 / 10.0 (378 votes)
Bayesian Average: 8.19 / 10.0
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Last Updated
May 23rd 2013, 12:16pm PST

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Genre
Drama  Mystery  Psychological  School Life  Shounen  Tragedy 
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Himitsu (weight: 161.4)

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Author(s)
SHIRODAIRA Kyou

Artist(s)
MIZUNO Eita

Year
2000

Original Publisher
Square Enix

Serialized In (magazine)
Shounen GanGan (Square Enix)

Licensed (in English)
Yes

English Publisher
Yen Press (15 Volumes - Complete)

Activity Stats (vs. other series)
Weekly Pos #874 increased(+88)
Monthly Pos #1143 increased(+30)
3 Month Pos #1398 increased(+59)
6 Month Pos #1406 increased(+36)

List Stats
On 812 reading lists
On 817 wish lists
On 699 completed lists
On 93 unfinished lists
On 217 custom lists

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Forum Posts
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 A idea with so much meaning   
Rating: 10.0 / 10.0
by CantoneseAnime
May 8th, 2012, 9:43am
The story was well prepared before the drawing and it had every emotion. It made me happy, feel sad, pity someone.
The idea was amazing even though I hate his mother for with she did. How could a mother to her own son?!
All in all just amazing!!!
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 Meh.   
Rating: 6.0 / 10.0
by Jooles
February 15th, 2012, 11:32am
It started off pretty nice, with a Det. Conan-ish vibe, but it had a habit of changing tone and never seemed to know just what genre it belonged to. Continuing on with more focus on strategic minds, it held its ground and was a nice read until the beginning of the third act/part - the last five~ volumes.

At times it felt like I was reading a book. Pages were littered with text, and bubbles simply isn't a good medium for long-winded talks (more or less the only reason why I stay away from western comics), and when it was a topic like that... My mind just shut off after a while and I speed-read (only affects my long-term memory and immersion, not my comprehension) the volumes from then on. Which I'm glad for; nothing in those last five volumes sparked my interest. The final arc felt pointless, there were big questions I felt needed answers which got none, and the ending... Barf. (Did like the very last few pages of the epilogue, though)

I wouldn't actually recommend Spiral because of its last arc. I've read totally bland, generic stuff that didn't give me the taste of drawn-out agony like this did.
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 Oh Boy   
Rating: N/A
by In-tuition
July 29th, 2010, 8:05pm
Many many moons ago, a friend of mine lent me the Japanese raws. I didn't understand much of it, but I loved the art, and Hiyono + Ayumu became my favorite fangirl couple (during that time). Afterwards, I found the scanlations and found the story to be...well, like what mysteries are.

I thought it was a bit wordy and confusing at times, but I guess it was the cute art that kept me going...and the occasional angst and melodrama.

So anyway, I think I only read up to volumes 2 or 3, but seeing the last chapter released, I came and read through the last 2 chapters (76 and 77). It was surprising to find the development in all those volumes I've missed. By that, I mean...
Spoiler (highlight to view)
Hiyono wasn't "Hiyono".


But I'm not going to read all 15 volumes to see how that came to be, because THIS kind of mystery really isn't my genre. Maybe because it's not written too well and focuses too much on the character's genius...? And mighty emo-tionally violent kids?

But nonetheless, cute art. 7/10
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 Review on Complete Manga & Anime   
Rating: 9.5 / 10.0
by Ty719
December 10th, 2009, 11:52am
I watched the anime of Spiral which lead me to read the manga. I have read the entirety of Spiral manga. I must say I love this author's style of art and storytelling.

First-off, the intensity of the mysteries (or action) grew as more people got involved. I found that exciting. The plot twists may seem rushed at times, but all-in-all I think they were well-planned.

Secondly, there wasn't a main character that I didn't like, and that's rare.
A lot of people might have found Ayumu annoying due to his inferior complex and such, but as someone whose also grown up with an inferior complex, his personality gave me a lot of insight on myself. Hiyono grew on me due to her intelligent ways of boosting Ayumu's confidence and gaining information.
I was also drawn into the Blade Children; people who claimed had no hope and no reason to live. Each of them had unique personalities which kept them interesting. Never did figure out why Eyes always brought Rio melons. T_T


The anime is good for if you want to see if the story is worth your time. I was drawn into the anime due to the music, however I was disappointed later to find they only used 6/15 Volumes in the anime and made Kanone look like a villian when he was a neutral character.

If you like Kyo Shirodaira's manga, I might recommend taking a look at Record of Fallen Vampire and see what you think.

... Last updated on January 1st, 2010, 4:40pm
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 a complete waste of time.   
Rating: 3.0 / 10.0
by songofthewaves
July 10th, 2009, 9:40am
may seem interesting at first but i assume the writer started to lose interest, or was hurrying for a conclusion. reading up to volume 14, you realise the manga is unnecessarily melodramatic, focussing its plot twists on the most mundane of situations. furthermore, what i thought started off as a type of detective/mystery genre, ends up as a pseudoscientific, religious hogwash. in all, quite disappointing. attempts to have a deep plot, but in the end it is farily banal.
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 Ok   
Rating: N/A
by Revelmonk
June 20th, 2009, 4:12pm
This is manga is good but it has some annoyances that I would prefer they fix like the constant brother complex and the hints at romance but nothing developing(I would acctually prefer they leave it out than developing it the way they did.) Otherwise good mystery.
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 good but missing something...   
Rating: 7.0 / 10.0
by SCKing88
March 14th, 2009, 7:23pm
this has an element (a genre if you will) in it that is not listed; and for a good reason... although it is constantly pushed at, and always hinted throughout the manga; it never happens, this is frustrating to the point that it would've been more enjoyable had they left it out... i wouldn't say this beats Conan in the creativity of the cases but the overall plot is certainly something to look at

... Last updated on March 14th, 2009, 7:25pm
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 favorite mysteries   
Rating: 10.0 / 10.0
by lynn101
September 20th, 2008, 4:23pm
one of my favorites mysteries of all time
the problems are very though out and the way their solved is also amazing...i love how the characters influence each other and their personalities
i really like that girl that hangs out with the main guy...shes just awesome! =]
there's just soo much suspense and questions unanswered that it just keeps you waitin for more and more....

i really hope this series is updated though...i realy can't wait for the next chapter
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 the best.   
Rating: 10.0 / 10.0
by matt_is_the_best
June 19th, 2008, 6:25pm
perfect. nothing is wrong with it. it is funny, suspenseful and just.. amazingly perfect. i love it. =) .. in fact.. my simple words could never describe it... they aren't good enough. nothing is.. well... maybe. *thinks about best friend who is holy* maybe. =)
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 Great manga~   
Rating: 10.0 / 10.0
by sanzo_reload
April 21st, 2008, 12:35am
I watched the anime before reading the manga, but I still think that the manga is waaaay better than the anime. It's a great series with a list of strong characters esp. Hiyono-chan~ Gotta love her..
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