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| Wondrous by Alissa on September 1st, 2009, 7:59am |
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This is pure art. As for the shounen-ai, I don't feel like Angelo is drawn to Cesare that way, he simply feels his charisma, as many others do. There's absolutely no "love" tension around. Cesare is magnetic, but anyway it's common for teenagers to feel drawn to charismatic peers of the same sex, mentally but not physically. So no shounen-ai in this 
Rating: 10 / 10.0 |
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| I hope 4 more by comel on August 9th, 2009, 1:41am |
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Very artistical indeed.... But the plot were smooth, slow pace growing.
But why the main char have drawn too much with Cesare Borgia?
And this manga is full of men.. Can i classified it into 'almost' shounen-ai?
Right now it's still okay, i would like to know the further development.
Rating: 9 / 10.0 |
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| As far as I'm concerned, one of the big 3 Historical works. by Crenshinibon on July 4th, 2009, 6:42am |
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When I think of historical manga, I think of three main titles- Historie, Vinland Saga, and, of course, Cesare. All of them maintain a fair amount of research into their subject matter (some more than others), and all of them are both well-written and compelling, albeit in utterly differing ways.
That said, Cesare is thoroughly researched, meticulously crafted masterpiece thus far, and I have a feeling that the political intrigue will be executed with nothing but the utmost excellence. Fuyumi does have a talent for suspense, so even if I found Eternal Sabbath to be largely unnecessary, I do thoroughly respect her ability has a storyteller in that regard.
Recommended to most who can appreciate it when history makes itself into a story on its own merits.
And it's an obligatory, probably unnecessary complaint of a comment, but seriously, Monstar_Maalik, you need to learn to appreciate realism in characters. "badass"-edness is a thoroughly overrated archetype that ultimately doesn't have much of a basis in the real world except for people trying to pass themselves off for something that they aren't.
Rating: 8.2 / 10.0 |
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| Intriguing by candyloop on December 1st, 2008, 12:29am |
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Fist of all, to all the people who compaire or ask whenever Cesare is similar to Cantarella. The two manga are as different as day and night are. Cantarella is a fantasy with a shonen ai flavour and has near to nothing to do with historical events, the only thing "historical" about Cantarella is the protagonist's name, while Cesare is a purely historical manga and keeps closer to reality. It's somber to the point where some might find it dry and boring, especially if you are not familiar with pure historical genre. If you liked Historie, you might like Cesare as well. It's much closer to that manga, than say to Vagabond or Shin Angyo Onshi (and definitely very different than Cantarella)
Second, if you are picking this manga in hopes to read a story similar to "Mars", forget about it, this is not a shoujo.
Now regarding Cesare: I've found this to be the best and more mature work of this author. "Mars" was good for what it was, but Cesare takes it on completely different level. The story developing is very solid (the dialogues and plot are quite formidable), it is slow paced, but it allows the reader to pay attention to the details and not jump into conclusion and speculations as it eventually explains all the motives and all the relationships. The art is much more mature, as to be expected and the detail to the costumes and surroundings is admirable. Knowing Cesare Borgia as a historical figure, I hope that the author won't hesitate to show him for what he was: an incredibly ambitious and at times ruthless and manipulative man. The latest chapters of this manga seems to suggest so.
Rating: 8.6 / 10.0 |
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| Cant wait fr the scandals :D by BimboSilly on November 7th, 2008, 2:05pm |
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Even though its not her best work, but I do like this manga...though besides outspokenness and honesty, I fail to see any factor that would draw Borgia and Angelo as friends- maybe the opposite nature of their characters might..however, the scandals during this time is what I am waiting for  ...esp the femme fatale Lucrezia...
such trivial matters aside, since Souryo Fuyumi isnt exactly the author of this manga though its written like that. She is making this manga in conjunction with a professor in Europe I think- which is why there are so many historical facts...and this seems more objective than her usual mangas which are but this time its dry enough to make many shoujo fans write such unsatisfactory reviews as some of the previous ones..But even though sometimes I think the arguments are a bit far fetched or perhaps lame (thats why I didnt take up philosophy though its an interesting subject), the plot is as good as a medieval Europe royalty suspense or rather in this case a "papal royalty" maybe..the struggle behind gaining power in church isnt a very tried and tested plot esp not in manga I guess or in any other media except novels or maybe I am just new to it so I delight in any underhanded developments that take place and illuminate our 16 year old Cesare's prowess in matters of manipulation and strategy despite a sort of rawness and a bit honesty on his part ..besides Spoiler (highlight to view) I have a strong suspicion that Angelo is a very smart spy n if he is, I cant wait for his real face to be shown- funnily I didnt see this guy's named anywhere in history around Cesare Borgia so he just might be a creation of the author or a theory of the author to be illustrated on paper
..did u know that there is another manga based on Cesare Borgia called Cantarella? Though the term "fantasy" is extremely unsuitable for an actual historical figure imho and I hope to God not to see any shounen ai, let alone Yaoi in this one..
Rating: 9 / 10.0
... Last updated on November 16th, 2008, 2:40pm |
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| disappointing by Monstar Maalik on October 14th, 2008, 8:06am |
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wow....first off i have to say, THE MAIN CHARACTER IS WEAKER THEN A NORMAL SHOUJO HEROINE, with that said...it's killing me to read this manga, so i had to drop it...
but main character aside, this manga has a pretty good premise so far from what i've read, as said under me...it's a historical rebelion type manga, not so different from a berserk or a code geass, so yeah...all in all, i was really enjoying the story
the art is mehh.....decent at best, i dont like this lady's character design, but thats just me.....
so basically, if you can tolerate horribly weak main characters.....you'll probabbly enjoy it, but honestly i'm just reading this like "wtf homie...grow some balls"...i honestly thought he was woman the whole entire time, even his facial expression are similar to a woman, "blushing at the sight of cesare"....like shit, i'm really annoyed by this guy, anyways let me end this here....
Rating: 8.4 / 10.0 |
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| Why are there so few chapters!? by DearGodWhy on September 28th, 2008, 3:49pm |
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OMG!!! I was bored out of my mind and was looking for something awsome to read when I stumbled on to this gem. This story is positively breathtaking. I can not put into words just how good it is. The plot revolves around a youth named Angelo who has been admitted to a prestigious university for the sons of wealthy monarchy during the renaissance period. Angelo is handsome and bright, but being the lowly grandson of a Stone Mason, he has had little experience dealing with the elite, and their politics. Angelo's naivete to the politics of his new surroundings accompanied by his unflinching honesty, although innocent in nature, constantly makes him a mark for intimidation from those in his faction as well as members of rival groups.
However, his innocence and flare for being frank, is precisely what causes him to cross paths with the young enigmatic Cesare and his group. These two become friends and the story quickly unfolds. As you turn the pages, like Angelo, the reader is quickly swept up into Cesares world. You see Cesare the charismatic leader, Cesare, the dark and troubled youth with a painful past, Cesare who wants to conquer the world and change it for the good, However, as the story progresses, and you glimpse the darker sides of Cesare, the reader is left wondering, will Cesare always be motivated by good, or will he become like the people he loathes the most? This story has LOTS of potential with dark...dark undertones. There is no romance but there is this feeling between Cesare and Angelo admittedly. The interaction between the pair is intense at times, but let me be clear, it's not romantic in the least. You could say it's like a person who has many demons being drawn to a person who is pure and vice versa. It's like the angel of light meeting the angel of darkness and you wonder whose influence will win out in the end.
In short if you're a fan of Code Geass, or Beserk or any dark series with political intrigue amongst friends, then you will like this manga. I'm just sad as heck there are no more scantalated chapters and it hasn't been licensed. I could have at least purchased it.
Rating: 10 / 10.0
... Last updated on October 26th, 2008, 6:26am |
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| Pretty *_* by takotan on April 4th, 2008, 2:39pm |
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The settings are awesomely detailed and pretty. The script is contemporary-sounding and pretty. The guys are pretty! (If they're vaguely gay *cough Cantarella* they hide it very well.) All the prettiness, and the fact that it's realistic and historically accurate due to an awesome research job, makes it a must-read. Fuyumi Soryo never ceases to amaze me with her consummate... beastliness.
Rating: 10 / 10.0 |
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| Awesome! by sinthusunlimited on October 9th, 2007, 4:59am |
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| Yet another masterpiece from Souryo Fuyumi, creator of Eternal Sabbath. I've only read the first three chapters so far. It's even paced but I find it very interesting especially because I like history as well. It was great to see Fuyumi's notable drawing style once again though it was kind of weird seeing a little of Akiba Ryousuke in most of the characters. I look forward to reading on Fuyumi's take of the Renaissance! |
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| Like Cantarella? by Friera on April 25th, 2007, 4:25am |
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Aah, I didn't know there was another manga based on Borgia. Just wondering, is this like Cantarella you You Higuri ?
I'm going to start read it know.  |
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