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Cipher
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Description
From CMX Manga:
Anise can't believe her luck when she finds herself in the same high school as famous former child star Siva. Although the cool and handsome Siva seems unapproachable, Anise manages to become his friend. But her happiness turns to surprise when she discovers Siva's secret: for years, he's been switching identities with his twin brother, Cipher!
Type
Manga
Related Series
Associated Names
サイファ
双星记
雙星奇緣
ＣＩＰＨＥＲ サイファ
CIPHER サイファ
Groups Scanlating
Latest Release(s)
Status in Country of Origin
12 Volumes in Japan (Complete)
11 Volumes in English (Complete)
7 Volumes (Bunko)
Completely Scanlated?
No
Anime Start/End Chapter
N/A
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User Rating
Average: 9.1 / 10.0 (20 votes) Bayesian Average: 8.16 / 10.0
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45% (9 votes) |
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30% (6 votes) |
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20% (4 votes) |
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5% (1 votes) |
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Last Updated
November 7th 2009, 11:31pm PST
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Year
1985
Original Publisher
Serialized In (magazine)
LaLa (Hakusensha)
LaLa DX (Hakusensha)
Licensed (in English)
Yes
English Publisher
CMX (11 Volumes - Completed)
Activity Stats (vs. other series)
Weekly Pos # 680  (+172) Monthly Pos # 1581 (+168) 3 Month Pos # 2847 (+576) 6 Month Pos # 3636 (+734)
List Stats
On 92 reading lists On 145 wish lists On 15 completed lists On 6 unfinished lists On 14 custom lists
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| A time trip by akari_mizunashi on February 13th, 2009, 3:52pm |
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Some people complain about the overwhelming "80s-ness" of Cipher. I personally love it! There are countless references to 80s music and television, the characters are all decked out in full 80s radicality, and the Michael Jackson doll dressed up in Barbie clothes may just be my favorite inanimate object ever featured in a shoujo manga. The portrayal of New York has a few flaws - it's obvious the creator has never actually seen the grittier areas - but it's actually pretty accurate and very well-drawn, especially compared with some other manga's idea of it (i.e. Marmalade Boy). The characters aren't collections of stereotypes like most shoujo mangas, and they too are very well-drawn if you don't mind the 1980s giant-eyed style (which I happen to adore). The premise is pretty ridiculous (this is 1980s shoujo, after all), but the storyline is still lovely and you find yourself really caring about the characters.
And here's a revelation - the Rang brothers may very well have inspired the Hitachiin brothers of the beloved Ouran High School Host Club! Cipher was, after all, very popular in 1980s Japan despite its obscurity in the states. Think about it - fake twincest, the "which one is which" game ... any fan of Ouran should definitely check out this shoujo gem.
Rating: 9 / 10.0
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| Interesting Story by sweeteden on September 16th, 2007, 6:31pm |
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Although the art is not that great since it was made in the 80's; I gave this manga a chance and I actually quite enjoyed it a bit. I'm still reading it--I finished volume 7, moving on to volume 8. The story is pretty good and moving as well. Good characters--the main female character is not annoying and or weak. It's good so far and can't wait to read the rest! :]
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