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Volume 1:
Freelance photographer Akihito Takaba is captured by the very subject he’s been stalking in his viewfinder—the handsome and enigmatic crime lord Asami Ryuichi! The older man ravages him, both body and mind. Does this mean the end for the naive photographer, or will he live to shoot another day?
Also includes:
- Love Lesson (Love Lesson part 1)
Yuusuke's senior, Ichijou, tells him an old horror story of an ill-fated lover who, rumor has it, was left to die in what is now the present-day basement of one of the school's buildings. Sent on an errand between classes, Yusuke can't help ... More...
Freelance photographer Akihito Takaba is captured by the very subject he’s been stalking in his viewfinder—the handsome and enigmatic crime lord Asami Ryuichi! The older man ravages him, both body and mind. Does this mean the end for the naive photographer, or will he live to shoot another day?
Also includes:
- Love Lesson (Love Lesson part 1)
Yuusuke's senior, Ichijou, tells him an old horror story of an ill-fated lover who, rumor has it, was left to die in what is now the present-day basement of one of the school's buildings. Sent on an errand between classes, Yusuke can't help ... More...
Volume 1:
Freelance photographer Akihito Takaba is captured by the very subject he’s been stalking in his viewfinder—the handsome and enigmatic crime lord Asami Ryuichi! The older man ravages him, both body and mind. Does this mean the end for the naive photographer, or will he live to shoot another day?
Also includes:
- Love Lesson (Love Lesson part 1)
Yuusuke's senior, Ichijou, tells him an old horror story of an ill-fated lover who, rumor has it, was left to die in what is now the present-day basement of one of the school's buildings. Sent on an errand between classes, Yusuke can't help but recall the story as he makes his way through the eerie surroundings, when suddenly... he blacks out...
- Koi o Suru Shokubutsu part of Koi o Suru DNA +
- Risky Society - God Bless My Justice
A rookie to a society of people with supernatural abilities must prove himself (and his love) to his superior.
-Hardworking Photographer Akihito Takaba from the SuBLime "Deluxe Edition.''
Volume 2:
Impulsive freelance photographer Akihito Takaba isn’t one to back down from a challenge. Undeterred by the ravaging his body took at the hands of Ryuichi Asami, Akihito stakes out the handsome crime boss’s club hoping to get the information he needs to take him down. Meanwhile, rival mafioso Fei Long returns to Hong Kong after his run-in with Asami and reminisces about their time together seven years earlier. What could the future possibly hold for this very deadly love triangle?
Also includes:
Koi o Suru DNA part of Koi o Suru DNA +.
Volume 3:
Freelance photographer Akihito Takaba has something Fei Long wants, and this Hong Kong crime boss will stop at nothing to get it, including kidnapping the young photographer’s friends! Akihito turns to the only person he can think of for help—Fei Long’s former lover and current rival in crime Ryuichi Asami. But even Asami can’t stop the sparks from flying when his old flame meets his new replacement!
Also includes:
-Baked Sweet Glasses
Overenthusiastic salesman Fujiya is determined to win over businessman Mikami. But what exactly is Fujiya aiming for? And how does he know about Mikami's secret love of sweets?
-Koi o Suru Baby Leaf part of Koi o Suru DNA +
Volume 4:
Impetuous photographer Akihito Takaba finds himself in trouble again! After pursuing crime boss Fei Long, he’s captured and spirited away to Hong Kong, but not before Asami takes a few bullets during a failed rescue attempt. Now all the despondent Akihito can think of is whether or not his lover is alive, and if so, are Asami’s feelings strong enough to attempt yet another rescue?
Also includes:
-Gakko no Kaidan (School Ghost Story) (Love Lesson part 2)
Volume 5:
Crime boss Ryuichi Asami puts everything on the line to save his lover, Akihito Takaba, from the hands of his enemy. Unfortunately for them, Fei Long has grown quite fond of his captive. Meanwhile, Russian mafioso Mikhail Arbatov takes advantage of the situation to steal something precious. When three of the underworld’s biggest crime bosses clash, will Akihito be the one caught in the cross fire?
Volume 6:
After being held prisoner in Hong Kong, Akihito Takaba is finally brought home to Japan by his lover Ryuichi Asami. But once again, the feisty photographer escapes Asami’s grasp! It’s not long, though, before Akihito becomes ensnared in a stalking incident and sees Asami’s darker side return. Will he chase the scoop or the man he’s not quite ready to admit he’s attracted to?
Also includes:
-Koisuru Finder no Hyouteki a.k.a. Koisuru x VF Crossover
Takaba Akihito (Finder) has his hands full with Mizuno and Hiyama from Koi o Suru DNA + when they go to Kyoto for their graduation trip.
Volume 7:
Akihito is freeloading at Asami’s apartment, polishing up not only his photography skills but also his skills as a househusband. His career is on the upswing, even though he still finds himself in perilous situations and has the occasional run-in with police. So imagine Akihito’s surprise when, while out chasing a scoop, he spots Asami with another man clinging to him…in tears! Are Akihito’s days as Asami’s live-in numbered?
Volume 8:
After crime lord Asami's subordinate Sudo betrays him, freelance photographer Akihito attempts to chase Sudo down, only to wind up captured and at his mercy. Sudo's fixation on Asami has only grown stronger with time, to the point of wanting him dead. But Sudo isn't the only threat: another enemy appears on the horizon, gunning for the power Asami wields!
Volume 9:
It’s been months since mysterious assassins attacked Asami and Akihito in their condo, and since then Akihito has been hiding out at a temple deep in the mountains. Asami, however, has spent this time flying around the world in order to keep his criminal organization together. Upon arriving in Hong Kong, he’s paid a surprise visit in his own hideout by former lover and longtime rival Fei Long! Will Asami survive long enough to find his way back to Akihito?
Volume 10:
Akihito has been searching for Asami in Hong Kong, and after months apart, they are finally reunited. But things can never be easy for these two, and the helicopter they’re in crashes! When the star-crossed lovers come to, they find themselves stranded on a desert island, surrounded by paradise! Never ones to pass up an opportunity, the two quickly make up for lost time, temporarily forgetting their dire straits.
Volume 11:
Asami prepares to face off against his greatest enemy yet! Worried for Akihito’s safety, he tells him to wait somewhere safe. But sitting idly by has never been Akihito’s thing, so he insists on staying by Asami’s side. The two know that when the big showdown begins, there will be no turning back. Will they prevail once again, or has their luck finally run out?
Volume 12:
After their big showdown with the Russian mob, Asami and Akihito find themselves injured and once again separated, and it takes six long months of recuperating and searching before Asami is able to locate Akihito. As expected, the two have a passionate reunion…until Akihito pulls out a knife and attempts to kill Asami!
Volume 13:
Akihito is back with Asami but has lost his memories of him. And to make a bad situation worse, Akihito is going through withdrawal from no longer taking the drug responsible for his memory loss. But despite not remembering his lover, the warmth of Asami’s kindness has Akihito feeling confused about his growing attraction. Will that be enough for Asami to get his old Akihito back?
Official English Releases: SuBLime Less...
Freelance photographer Akihito Takaba is captured by the very subject he’s been stalking in his viewfinder—the handsome and enigmatic crime lord Asami Ryuichi! The older man ravages him, both body and mind. Does this mean the end for the naive photographer, or will he live to shoot another day?
Also includes:
- Love Lesson (Love Lesson part 1)
Yuusuke's senior, Ichijou, tells him an old horror story of an ill-fated lover who, rumor has it, was left to die in what is now the present-day basement of one of the school's buildings. Sent on an errand between classes, Yusuke can't help but recall the story as he makes his way through the eerie surroundings, when suddenly... he blacks out...
- Koi o Suru Shokubutsu part of Koi o Suru DNA +
- Risky Society - God Bless My Justice
A rookie to a society of people with supernatural abilities must prove himself (and his love) to his superior.
-Hardworking Photographer Akihito Takaba from the SuBLime "Deluxe Edition.''
Volume 2:
Impulsive freelance photographer Akihito Takaba isn’t one to back down from a challenge. Undeterred by the ravaging his body took at the hands of Ryuichi Asami, Akihito stakes out the handsome crime boss’s club hoping to get the information he needs to take him down. Meanwhile, rival mafioso Fei Long returns to Hong Kong after his run-in with Asami and reminisces about their time together seven years earlier. What could the future possibly hold for this very deadly love triangle?
Also includes:
Koi o Suru DNA part of Koi o Suru DNA +.
Volume 3:
Freelance photographer Akihito Takaba has something Fei Long wants, and this Hong Kong crime boss will stop at nothing to get it, including kidnapping the young photographer’s friends! Akihito turns to the only person he can think of for help—Fei Long’s former lover and current rival in crime Ryuichi Asami. But even Asami can’t stop the sparks from flying when his old flame meets his new replacement!
Also includes:
-Baked Sweet Glasses
Overenthusiastic salesman Fujiya is determined to win over businessman Mikami. But what exactly is Fujiya aiming for? And how does he know about Mikami's secret love of sweets?
-Koi o Suru Baby Leaf part of Koi o Suru DNA +
Volume 4:
Impetuous photographer Akihito Takaba finds himself in trouble again! After pursuing crime boss Fei Long, he’s captured and spirited away to Hong Kong, but not before Asami takes a few bullets during a failed rescue attempt. Now all the despondent Akihito can think of is whether or not his lover is alive, and if so, are Asami’s feelings strong enough to attempt yet another rescue?
Also includes:
-Gakko no Kaidan (School Ghost Story) (Love Lesson part 2)
Volume 5:
Crime boss Ryuichi Asami puts everything on the line to save his lover, Akihito Takaba, from the hands of his enemy. Unfortunately for them, Fei Long has grown quite fond of his captive. Meanwhile, Russian mafioso Mikhail Arbatov takes advantage of the situation to steal something precious. When three of the underworld’s biggest crime bosses clash, will Akihito be the one caught in the cross fire?
Volume 6:
After being held prisoner in Hong Kong, Akihito Takaba is finally brought home to Japan by his lover Ryuichi Asami. But once again, the feisty photographer escapes Asami’s grasp! It’s not long, though, before Akihito becomes ensnared in a stalking incident and sees Asami’s darker side return. Will he chase the scoop or the man he’s not quite ready to admit he’s attracted to?
Also includes:
-Koisuru Finder no Hyouteki a.k.a. Koisuru x VF Crossover
Takaba Akihito (Finder) has his hands full with Mizuno and Hiyama from Koi o Suru DNA + when they go to Kyoto for their graduation trip.
Volume 7:
Akihito is freeloading at Asami’s apartment, polishing up not only his photography skills but also his skills as a househusband. His career is on the upswing, even though he still finds himself in perilous situations and has the occasional run-in with police. So imagine Akihito’s surprise when, while out chasing a scoop, he spots Asami with another man clinging to him…in tears! Are Akihito’s days as Asami’s live-in numbered?
Volume 8:
After crime lord Asami's subordinate Sudo betrays him, freelance photographer Akihito attempts to chase Sudo down, only to wind up captured and at his mercy. Sudo's fixation on Asami has only grown stronger with time, to the point of wanting him dead. But Sudo isn't the only threat: another enemy appears on the horizon, gunning for the power Asami wields!
Volume 9:
It’s been months since mysterious assassins attacked Asami and Akihito in their condo, and since then Akihito has been hiding out at a temple deep in the mountains. Asami, however, has spent this time flying around the world in order to keep his criminal organization together. Upon arriving in Hong Kong, he’s paid a surprise visit in his own hideout by former lover and longtime rival Fei Long! Will Asami survive long enough to find his way back to Akihito?
Volume 10:
Akihito has been searching for Asami in Hong Kong, and after months apart, they are finally reunited. But things can never be easy for these two, and the helicopter they’re in crashes! When the star-crossed lovers come to, they find themselves stranded on a desert island, surrounded by paradise! Never ones to pass up an opportunity, the two quickly make up for lost time, temporarily forgetting their dire straits.
Volume 11:
Asami prepares to face off against his greatest enemy yet! Worried for Akihito’s safety, he tells him to wait somewhere safe. But sitting idly by has never been Akihito’s thing, so he insists on staying by Asami’s side. The two know that when the big showdown begins, there will be no turning back. Will they prevail once again, or has their luck finally run out?
Volume 12:
After their big showdown with the Russian mob, Asami and Akihito find themselves injured and once again separated, and it takes six long months of recuperating and searching before Asami is able to locate Akihito. As expected, the two have a passionate reunion…until Akihito pulls out a knife and attempts to kill Asami!
Volume 13:
Akihito is back with Asami but has lost his memories of him. And to make a bad situation worse, Akihito is going through withdrawal from no longer taking the drug responsible for his memory loss. But despite not remembering his lover, the warmth of Asami’s kindness has Akihito feeling confused about his growing attraction. Will that be enough for Asami to get his old Akihito back?
Official English Releases: SuBLime Less...
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Manga
Related Series
Associated Names
Baked Sweet Glasses
Escape & Love
Finder (YAMANE Ayano)
Finder Series
Finder Series (Italian)
Koisuru x VF Crossover
Love Lesson (YAMANE Ayano)
Pray in the Abyss
Risky Society (God Bless My Justice)
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Series
Vol 01 Finder no Hyouteki
Vol 01 Finder: Target in Sight (Sublime)
Vol 01 Target in the Finder (Be Beautiful)
Vol 01 Target in the viewfinder (Juné)
Vol 01 ファインダーの標的
Vol 02 Cage in the Finder (Be Beautiful)
Vol 02 Cage in the viewfinder (Juné)
Vol 02 Finder no Ori
Vol 02 Finder: Caught in a Cage (Sublime)
Vol 02 ファインダーの檻
Vol 03 Finder no Sekiyoku
Vol 03 Finder: On One Wing (Sublime)
Vol 03 One wing in the finder (Be Beautiful)
Vol 03 One wing in the viewfinder (Juné)
Vol 03 ファインダーの隻翼
Vol 04 Finder no Ryoshuu
Vol 04 Finder: In Captivity (Sublime)
Vol 04 Prisoner in the viewfinder (Juné)
Vol 04 ファインダーの虜囚
Vol 05 Finder no Shinjitsu
Vol 05 Finder: Naked Truth (Sublime)
Vol 05 Truth in the viewfinder (Juné)
Vol 05 ファインダーの真実
Vol 06 Finder no Netsujou
Vol 06 Finder: You’re My Desire (Sublime)
Vol 06 Passion within the viewfinder (Juné)
Vol 06 ファインダーの熱情
Vol 07 Desire in the viewfinder (Juné)
Vol 07 Finder no Katsubou
Vol 07 Finder: Longing for You (Sublime)
Vol 07 ファインダーの渇望
Vol 08 Finder no Mitsuyaku
Vol 08 Finder: Secret Vow (Sublime)
Vol 08 ファインダーの密約
Vol 09 Finder no Kodou
Vol 09 Finder: Beating of My Heart (Sublime)
Vol 09 ファインダーの鼓動
Vol 10 Finder no Mitsugetsu
Vol 10 ファインダーの蜜月
Vol 11 Finder no Saihate
Vol 11 ファインダーの最果て
You're My Loveprize in Viewfinder
You're my temporary paradise in viewfinder
ファインダーの陽炎
探索者系列
Escape & Love
Finder (YAMANE Ayano)
Finder Series
Finder Series (Italian)
Koisuru x VF Crossover
Love Lesson (YAMANE Ayano)
Pray in the Abyss
Risky Society (God Bless My Justice)
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Series
Vol 01 Finder no Hyouteki
Vol 01 Finder: Target in Sight (Sublime)
Vol 01 Target in the Finder (Be Beautiful)
Vol 01 Target in the viewfinder (Juné)
Vol 01 ファインダーの標的
Vol 02 Cage in the Finder (Be Beautiful)
Vol 02 Cage in the viewfinder (Juné)
Vol 02 Finder no Ori
Vol 02 Finder: Caught in a Cage (Sublime)
Vol 02 ファインダーの檻
Vol 03 Finder no Sekiyoku
Vol 03 Finder: On One Wing (Sublime)
Vol 03 One wing in the finder (Be Beautiful)
Vol 03 One wing in the viewfinder (Juné)
Vol 03 ファインダーの隻翼
Vol 04 Finder no Ryoshuu
Vol 04 Finder: In Captivity (Sublime)
Vol 04 Prisoner in the viewfinder (Juné)
Vol 04 ファインダーの虜囚
Vol 05 Finder no Shinjitsu
Vol 05 Finder: Naked Truth (Sublime)
Vol 05 Truth in the viewfinder (Juné)
Vol 05 ファインダーの真実
Vol 06 Finder no Netsujou
Vol 06 Finder: You’re My Desire (Sublime)
Vol 06 Passion within the viewfinder (Juné)
Vol 06 ファインダーの熱情
Vol 07 Desire in the viewfinder (Juné)
Vol 07 Finder no Katsubou
Vol 07 Finder: Longing for You (Sublime)
Vol 07 ファインダーの渇望
Vol 08 Finder no Mitsuyaku
Vol 08 Finder: Secret Vow (Sublime)
Vol 08 ファインダーの密約
Vol 09 Finder no Kodou
Vol 09 Finder: Beating of My Heart (Sublime)
Vol 09 ファインダーの鼓動
Vol 10 Finder no Mitsugetsu
Vol 10 ファインダーの蜜月
Vol 11 Finder no Saihate
Vol 11 ファインダーの最果て
You're My Loveprize in Viewfinder
You're my temporary paradise in viewfinder
ファインダーの陽炎
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Latest Release(s)
c.Finder's Heroes by Harudaki over 2 years ago
v.13 c.72 by SCBB about 1 year ago
v.12 c.67-71 by SCBB over 2 years ago
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v.13 c.72 by SCBB about 1 year ago
v.12 c.67-71 by SCBB over 2 years ago
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Status
in Country of Origin
13 Volumes (Ongoing)
Completely Scanlated?
No
Anime Start/End Chapter
N/A
User Reviews
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User Rating
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Bayesian Average: 8.64 / 10.0
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Year
2001
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Weekly Pos #459 (+152)
Monthly Pos #901 (+65)
3 Month Pos #1147 (+34)
6 Month Pos #1217 (+40)
Year Pos #1285 (-140)
Monthly Pos #901 (+65)
3 Month Pos #1147 (+34)
6 Month Pos #1217 (+40)
Year Pos #1285 (-140)
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On 604 wish lists
On 648 completed lists
On 150 unfinished lists
On 754 custom lists
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if you can get past the rough beginning..
by cherrykookie
August 5th, 2011, 2:12am
August 5th, 2011, 2:12am
Rating: 8.0 / 10.0
Okay.. i remember trying to read this years ago, and just could not see why so many people liked it since I just couldn't get over the violent beginning + drugged rape. However after re-reading it, and pushing through the difficult start, i ended up liking it ha.. I say it gets good once you get past the first arc. The art is also fantastic, and there's an actual plot. Asami.is.SO.FREAKING.HOT. Like seriously, he OOZES with sexiness and his body.. *_* -faints as a happy fangirl.
... Last updated on September 11th, 2013, 10:03pm
... Last updated on September 11th, 2013, 10:03pm
Love it! Best of all her series!
by hinaru77
August 4th, 2011, 8:29am
August 4th, 2011, 8:29am
Rating: 10.0 / 10.0
I finally decided to buy this series as i was giving this yaoi a shot. GOTTA say that after reading this... i love this better than Crimson Spell. I hope to see more from these characters soon. Beautiful plot, beautiful Artwork, and the hot passion scenes that make u want to faint. Love the childish uke that is tinted by the hot seme Asami which he finds somehow intersting because he just can't keep this boy locked up. lol. SO Takaba is amazinh childish but unique in his own
way. MUST GIVE THIS A 10 BEING ONE OF BEST BL OUT THERE!
way. MUST GIVE THIS A 10 BEING ONE OF BEST BL OUT THERE!
anything's good but the UKE. Ugh.
by keyracunan
August 2nd, 2011, 3:12am
August 2nd, 2011, 3:12am
Rating: 6.0 / 10.0
Hmm... I prefer Crimson Spell but this one is not bad........ esp the smut scenes.
It's just, prepare for the annoying-stupid uke, your typical "oh I'm loud, stupid and hopeless but so-kind, bright and strong-hearted" uke (I can already imagine what kind of voice he'll have if this series were to be made as anime) but so-powerless in bed.
For me it's those kind of series where you dont want the main couple to be together in the end.
Feilong deserves the seme more than him. I prefer mature, elegant uke any day.
It's just, prepare for the annoying-stupid uke, your typical "oh I'm loud, stupid and hopeless but so-kind, bright and strong-hearted" uke (I can already imagine what kind of voice he'll have if this series were to be made as anime) but so-powerless in bed.
For me it's those kind of series where you dont want the main couple to be together in the end.
Feilong deserves the seme more than him. I prefer mature, elegant uke any day.
Good one
by Amitielle
July 15th, 2011, 11:45am
July 15th, 2011, 11:45am
Rating: 10.0 / 10.0
When I first discovered "Finder" series i was a bit reticent while reading the first chapter. I'm not into SM stuff (btw, I know lots of people say that they hate it because of the first chapter and I just wanted to say that at first, Yamane-sensei wanted "Viewfinder" to be only an oneshot. But, after gaining popularity she started working more on it and she said that if she knew that her manga will be loved that much, she wouldn't have begun the story in such a cruel manner) and i thought I'll hate it for sure. And after reading chapter 2 I hoped that Akihito is not the type of uke that gets raped by all male characters in the story. And I was glad to notice it wasn't like that. It has a great plot and the graphic is excellent. And the characters are not stupid, and they appear to be very realistic: the main characters don't have only good points or bad points. They are complex and more human than most of the characters of yaoi mangas with the same idea. The Stockholm syndrome is included in a very gently manner, almost undetectable. And it's my first manga of this type where the uke is not an idiot or a damsel in distress. He actually does something to help Asami and even when he is kidnapped by Feilong and forced into having sex with him, Akihito fights in his own way to remain sane (he also thinks of Asami every time Feilong touches him).
It is clear that Asami and Akihito grow to care about each other, even if at the beginning, Akihito was afraid and he hated Asami. He manages to understand that he is different, even if he does things that Akihito does not approve of.
The realistic plot and the way the characters show concern for each other and interact, not to mention the humor now and then and the good sex scenes make this manga one of the best. It's true that Yamane-sensei is indeed a genius of the yaoi genre.
... Last updated on July 18th, 2011, 5:40am
It is clear that Asami and Akihito grow to care about each other, even if at the beginning, Akihito was afraid and he hated Asami. He manages to understand that he is different, even if he does things that Akihito does not approve of.
The realistic plot and the way the characters show concern for each other and interact, not to mention the humor now and then and the good sex scenes make this manga one of the best. It's true that Yamane-sensei is indeed a genius of the yaoi genre.
... Last updated on July 18th, 2011, 5:40am
You can either hate it or love it. As for me...Love it! Hope it becomes an anime
by nelnel-chan
July 1st, 2011, 7:26pm
July 1st, 2011, 7:26pm
Rating: 10.0 / 10.0
I have to say this that the artwork is what drew me to this series in the first place and I loved it, Now if your a shonen-ai fan and hate hardcore violence amd sex scenes then don't read it! Those who are i would would recommend dispite the first 3 rape scene but you have to admit that after the first time shiba doesn't really try hard to resist either. Btw if u read this and really like it or u don't think there actual love in this kind of series YOU MUST READ “S” by saki aido.
Anyway Takaba a photographer is capture by a hot business man name Asami who is capivated and fallen in love Takaba who he thinks is kid shortly after his escape after trying to get some questions from him for Takaba is also a journalist who is on a mission for his next story in the paper. He also loves his camera and can't seem to live without it.us later he foolishly is capture by Asami and is punish and was pleasure by him. Asami also while during Takaba punishment and pleasure was warned to let him know what his true place in the world is and that Takaba belongs to him. (5 stars for hardcore yaoi fans athough i myself found it a bit destrubing for this scene.)
After that TakaBA with his camera goes on many cases that invole not only danger but unspeakable pleasure that involes the great asami who can't help but love this troublesome, life and death situation intersting kid who Takaba claims he hates. In This popular action pack series that makes yaoi fans wanting more again if ur that type of fan that is.
People complain about the Feilong arc but that only occurs in vol 2 to let readers know of his and Asami's past. Just skip to vol 3 if u don't want to read it.And i tell u to me it just keeps getting better and better.
What capivates me the most of this series is not only the plot but the artwork of the covers that seem to revole around Takaba and Asami. If u think about it Asami seems to the demon that controls Takaba's life but deep down and in the story later with Asami's words to Takaba how the pictures and covers have the meaning and if u own the Artbook you probably notice that as well. It seems that the author was tryihg to tell the reader that Takaba controls Asami and that he is the demon that apoear in Asami's life that he wants to keep lock up instead. That kind of thing is what really gets and amazes me the most out of this story and the will that they are willing to do for each other as their relationship continues to develop in this series.
If you don't like the rape(only 3 but with Takaba not trying hard in after the first one)/hardcore sex scenes or that are into more fanstay seires that hate or dislike hardcore yaoi i don't recommend this series for you.
But if u are Then this series is a MUST READ for u.
... Last updated on July 1st, 2011, 7:49pm
Anyway Takaba a photographer is capture by a hot business man name Asami who is capivated and fallen in love Takaba who he thinks is kid shortly after his escape after trying to get some questions from him for Takaba is also a journalist who is on a mission for his next story in the paper. He also loves his camera and can't seem to live without it.us later he foolishly is capture by Asami and is punish and was pleasure by him. Asami also while during Takaba punishment and pleasure was warned to let him know what his true place in the world is and that Takaba belongs to him. (5 stars for hardcore yaoi fans athough i myself found it a bit destrubing for this scene.)
After that TakaBA with his camera goes on many cases that invole not only danger but unspeakable pleasure that involes the great asami who can't help but love this troublesome, life and death situation intersting kid who Takaba claims he hates. In This popular action pack series that makes yaoi fans wanting more again if ur that type of fan that is.
People complain about the Feilong arc but that only occurs in vol 2 to let readers know of his and Asami's past. Just skip to vol 3 if u don't want to read it.And i tell u to me it just keeps getting better and better.
What capivates me the most of this series is not only the plot but the artwork of the covers that seem to revole around Takaba and Asami. If u think about it Asami seems to the demon that controls Takaba's life but deep down and in the story later with Asami's words to Takaba how the pictures and covers have the meaning and if u own the Artbook you probably notice that as well. It seems that the author was tryihg to tell the reader that Takaba controls Asami and that he is the demon that apoear in Asami's life that he wants to keep lock up instead. That kind of thing is what really gets and amazes me the most out of this story and the will that they are willing to do for each other as their relationship continues to develop in this series.
If you don't like the rape(only 3 but with Takaba not trying hard in after the first one)/hardcore sex scenes or that are into more fanstay seires that hate or dislike hardcore yaoi i don't recommend this series for you.
But if u are Then this series is a MUST READ for u.
... Last updated on July 1st, 2011, 7:49pm
Totally over rated
by karupin sama
April 14th, 2011, 1:25pm
April 14th, 2011, 1:25pm
Rating: 2.0 / 10.0
I wonder what makes people like this series and goes ooh..ahh.. reading it.
The uke is too stupid, not even naive anymore but downright stupid.. I honestly couldn't respect a man like him. I prefer to be able to respect the person to like the character.
Typical seme/uke in term of physical built and appearances, characterizations, and even the dynamic of their relationship, behaviour and reaction too..like in so many yaoi manga I have read before. I really loath stereotype characters like 'ooh! seme must be like this, awww..uke should be like that..' Yaoi world has been overloaded with such stuff!
Hurt here..comfort there..arrogance here..stupidity there..stupid facade, violence, understanding and stupidly unrealistic acceptance..yeah stuff like that over and over.
Would you really fall in love with some one who violates you, hurts you and rapes you and then even later still hurts you in one way or another? How realistic is that? Maybe if you are stupid and has no self dignity.
Nice art though I don't like the typical seme uke looks..
... Last updated on April 15th, 2011, 11:25am
The uke is too stupid, not even naive anymore but downright stupid.. I honestly couldn't respect a man like him. I prefer to be able to respect the person to like the character.
Typical seme/uke in term of physical built and appearances, characterizations, and even the dynamic of their relationship, behaviour and reaction too..like in so many yaoi manga I have read before. I really loath stereotype characters like 'ooh! seme must be like this, awww..uke should be like that..' Yaoi world has been overloaded with such stuff!
Hurt here..comfort there..arrogance here..stupidity there..stupid facade, violence, understanding and stupidly unrealistic acceptance..yeah stuff like that over and over.
Would you really fall in love with some one who violates you, hurts you and rapes you and then even later still hurts you in one way or another? How realistic is that? Maybe if you are stupid and has no self dignity.
Nice art though I don't like the typical seme uke looks..
... Last updated on April 15th, 2011, 11:25am
my favorite yaoi LOL
by sandymanga
February 14th, 2011, 12:06pm
February 14th, 2011, 12:06pm
Rating: 10.0 / 10.0
In my opinion at first, the chapters don't follow a main history, they are very similar to oneshots (or so I think)., Then, when Fei Long is introduced, the main story begins to develop. Maybe the past of Fei Long is too long (it has many chapters) but I find them interesting.
From this point on the story gets more interesting, we start to see more faces of Asami and the events become deeper in an emotional way
This yaoi is not apt for those who can’t reed very HARD yaoi (this yaoi started as a S&M oneshot and then the Yamane-sensei decided to continue it LOL).
One thing that I really love about this manga is the characters: Asami is the type of possessive and powerful seme but unlike in other yaoi he's not the type of seme who gets madly in love with the uke and says that he loves him. Asami, at first, wants Takaba for sex (the first chapters are mostly sex *blush*). Little by little, as the story goes on, we see a development of his feelings but he still doesn’t say "I love you" though, and this is another good thing
Their love is a very real love (at least, that's the way I see it) because Asami is the bad guy A RELLY BAD GUY. He can kill, he shots to another person without guilt, and things like that. Yamane-sensei has created a bad guy that's really bad, a guy that even after meeting the uke (the person he loves, the person for whom he would die ) doesn't transform him in a super good guy that has a bad work, HE CONTINUES BEING BAD!
Takaba is prototypical innocent and super good uke. He has no family, he likes helping others, and he's sooo innocent that's stupid He's the type of uke that the seme HAS to protect. At first he's raped by Asami (and he gets mad!!! WHOOU really, this shocked me LOL in most yaoi the uke is raped, but so what? we fuck another time and everything is ok LOL LOL) but as the time passes (and they fuck another couple of times ) we see that MAYBE he doesn’t hate fucking with him. But still he doesn’t accept him completely. Why? BECAUSE HE KNOWS THAT ASAMI IS A BAD GUY. He knows the things he’s capable of doing, and in a very realistic way, Yamane-sensei has made Takaba faithful to his convictions (in most yaoi the uke would have said something like “I don’t mind the things you do, I don’t mind you being the bad guy, because… because I love you!” LOL I really love both developments but Takaba’s is more refreshing )
But this is not all, surprisingly (for mi LOL) the manga goes on, IT’S NOT THE END (at the beginning of scans of the chapter 30 v.5 there was a not that said “Finally, the emotional last chapter!”, because of this I hope everybody understands that I thought IT WAS the last chapter LOL). They take a short vacation ¬¬ and then go back to Tokyo.
With all this spoilers I will say that this yaoi is marvelous, fantastic, incredible, sexy, sad, funny, and so on. That if you like had yaoi and nice art, nice story and super sexy semes *grin* you must read this.
... Last updated on February 16th, 2011, 7:46am
From this point on the story gets more interesting, we start to see more faces of Asami and the events become deeper in an emotional way
This yaoi is not apt for those who can’t reed very HARD yaoi (this yaoi started as a S&M oneshot and then the Yamane-sensei decided to continue it LOL).
One thing that I really love about this manga is the characters: Asami is the type of possessive and powerful seme but unlike in other yaoi he's not the type of seme who gets madly in love with the uke and says that he loves him. Asami, at first, wants Takaba for sex (the first chapters are mostly sex *blush*). Little by little, as the story goes on, we see a development of his feelings but he still doesn’t say "I love you" though, and this is another good thing
Their love is a very real love (at least, that's the way I see it) because Asami is the bad guy A RELLY BAD GUY. He can kill, he shots to another person without guilt, and things like that. Yamane-sensei has created a bad guy that's really bad, a guy that even after meeting the uke (the person he loves, the person for whom he would die ) doesn't transform him in a super good guy that has a bad work, HE CONTINUES BEING BAD!
Takaba is prototypical innocent and super good uke. He has no family, he likes helping others, and he's sooo innocent that's stupid He's the type of uke that the seme HAS to protect. At first he's raped by Asami (and he gets mad!!! WHOOU really, this shocked me LOL in most yaoi the uke is raped, but so what? we fuck another time and everything is ok LOL LOL) but as the time passes (and they fuck another couple of times ) we see that MAYBE he doesn’t hate fucking with him. But still he doesn’t accept him completely. Why? BECAUSE HE KNOWS THAT ASAMI IS A BAD GUY. He knows the things he’s capable of doing, and in a very realistic way, Yamane-sensei has made Takaba faithful to his convictions (in most yaoi the uke would have said something like “I don’t mind the things you do, I don’t mind you being the bad guy, because… because I love you!” LOL I really love both developments but Takaba’s is more refreshing )
Spoiler (highlight to view)
THEN Fei Long, after raping Takaba various times, (and this moments we can see Asami snap, he goes rescue him and things like that) kidnaps him and takes him to China. From this moment the story changes completely and almost everything until the end of the manga occurs in China. Here the manga focuses in Fei-Takaba’s history. Fei Long starts loving Takaba? Or he loves Asami? :D What we now for sure is that Fei Long likes fucking with Takaba LOL and that Takaba, every time that they are at it, thinks of Asami and hopes that’ll rescue him.
AND FINALLY HE DOES!! yaaaay! XDDD Well, of course not everything is that easy so some things get complicated, new character appear, and is not easy for them to see each other again, but at last they do :DDDDD *this moment is sooo, soooo, soooo sweeeeet*
AND FINALLY HE DOES!! yaaaay! XDDD Well, of course not everything is that easy so some things get complicated, new character appear, and is not easy for them to see each other again, but at last they do :DDDDD *this moment is sooo, soooo, soooo sweeeeet*
But this is not all, surprisingly (for mi LOL) the manga goes on, IT’S NOT THE END (at the beginning of scans of the chapter 30 v.5 there was a not that said “Finally, the emotional last chapter!”, because of this I hope everybody understands that I thought IT WAS the last chapter LOL). They take a short vacation ¬¬ and then go back to Tokyo.
With all this spoilers I will say that this yaoi is marvelous, fantastic, incredible, sexy, sad, funny, and so on. That if you like had yaoi and nice art, nice story and super sexy semes *grin* you must read this.
... Last updated on February 16th, 2011, 7:46am
Feilong's taking all the space
by jellaaay
January 9th, 2011, 6:17pm
January 9th, 2011, 6:17pm
Rating: N/A
I just read the first 2 volumes from the bookstore, and thank god I didnt buy it first (yay for open ones). It started really interesting, I liked the whole idea of takaba being a photographer chasing after some underground boss (Asami). The other stories were just as awesome..especially Love Plant, it was pretty cute.
THEN..I get to volume 2 and it's AALLLLLLLLLLLLL ABOUUUUUUUT FEILONG (-_-) I could have snoozed in the middle. And I just kept on reading hoping it'll stop with each page I turn.. but it ended up covering the whole thing! Well, I'm glad they squeezed a bit of Love Plant. What bothered me the most was FeiLong's feelings towards Asami..what are they? Did I misinterpret it somehow? Cause it felt like he was inlove with Asami but now hates him cause he *thinks* Asami was the one who shot him. Agh, stupid.
Now I'm just waiting for volume 3 to come out..but I'm hearing it's Feilong's dilemma part 2. Please, let it not be. Seriously..I want the Takaba x Asami's story to be focused solely on them.
... Last updated on January 9th, 2011, 6:21pm
THEN..I get to volume 2 and it's AALLLLLLLLLLLLL ABOUUUUUUUT FEILONG (-_-) I could have snoozed in the middle. And I just kept on reading hoping it'll stop with each page I turn.. but it ended up covering the whole thing! Well, I'm glad they squeezed a bit of Love Plant. What bothered me the most was FeiLong's feelings towards Asami..what are they? Did I misinterpret it somehow? Cause it felt like he was inlove with Asami but now hates him cause he *thinks* Asami was the one who shot him. Agh, stupid.
Now I'm just waiting for volume 3 to come out..but I'm hearing it's Feilong's dilemma part 2. Please, let it not be. Seriously..I want the Takaba x Asami's story to be focused solely on them.
... Last updated on January 9th, 2011, 6:21pm
[tw: rape] Rape =/= love
by iamaspen
December 21st, 2010, 4:18pm
December 21st, 2010, 4:18pm
Rating: 3.0 / 10.0
I've read Viewfinder all to the latest chapter, and I must say, this series is overrated and a bit disturbing.
So. Every other man wants to screw Takaba, and 80% of the time, he seems to be fine with it. I don't think he even realizes that having sex without consent, even if you orgasm from it, is rape until it gets to the third or fourth guy. And then there's Asami being all primitive and possessive and just plain abusive: TAKABA, IS, MINE, DON'T MESS WITH MY POSSESSIONS, RAWR *blood ooze*.
But what's disturbing, however, isn't how overrated Vf is. Or how Takaba is raped at least 20 times over the course of 36+ chapters. What's disturbing is the fans who think Asami raping Takaba is love, while FeiLong's rape isn't. Or that rape is a sign of passion or love.
There is no difference or variation between rape. Rape is not done out of love, or passion, or even desire. It's negativity and hatred and anger, and that's an understatement. To call rape a form of love at first sight or caring obsession is going too far. I'm fine with rape as a turn on or one of your kinks, and that's all fine and good, but I hate that people try to mistake rape as a form of love. It's not love, even if the one raping you is the hottest bishie alive.
All in all, Viewfinder isn't a bad manga. I mean, the art is pretty, as a redeeming feature for your troubles, but rape =/= love. Get that straight.
... Last updated on May 28th, 2013, 4:03am
So. Every other man wants to screw Takaba, and 80% of the time, he seems to be fine with it. I don't think he even realizes that having sex without consent, even if you orgasm from it, is rape until it gets to the third or fourth guy. And then there's Asami being all primitive and possessive and just plain abusive: TAKABA, IS, MINE, DON'T MESS WITH MY POSSESSIONS, RAWR *blood ooze*.
But what's disturbing, however, isn't how overrated Vf is. Or how Takaba is raped at least 20 times over the course of 36+ chapters. What's disturbing is the fans who think Asami raping Takaba is love, while FeiLong's rape isn't. Or that rape is a sign of passion or love.
There is no difference or variation between rape. Rape is not done out of love, or passion, or even desire. It's negativity and hatred and anger, and that's an understatement. To call rape a form of love at first sight or caring obsession is going too far. I'm fine with rape as a turn on or one of your kinks, and that's all fine and good, but I hate that people try to mistake rape as a form of love. It's not love, even if the one raping you is the hottest bishie alive.
All in all, Viewfinder isn't a bad manga. I mean, the art is pretty, as a redeeming feature for your troubles, but rape =/= love. Get that straight.
... Last updated on May 28th, 2013, 4:03am
Must read for all yaoi fans
by erika11
October 31st, 2010, 8:57am
October 31st, 2010, 8:57am
Rating: 10.0 / 10.0
This manga is the best yaoi manga i have ever read!
WONDERFUL ARTS! *the drawings improved A LOT as the series continue..
but yea the first few chapters are quite too much for some people, but KEEP READING! and u'll get into it has GREAT STORIES, not the typical falling in love just like that stories, but its the stories with so many things behind the scenes that make u eager to know whats next.. and to re-read it over and over again lol~~
Akihito is just is just awesome being an uke! I totally love him <3 and Asami is just... the most perfect seme i've ever seen in yaoi mangas :3
a MUST READ
... Last updated on June 5th, 2012, 10:08pm
WONDERFUL ARTS! *the drawings improved A LOT as the series continue..
but yea the first few chapters are quite too much for some people, but KEEP READING! and u'll get into it has GREAT STORIES, not the typical falling in love just like that stories, but its the stories with so many things behind the scenes that make u eager to know whats next.. and to re-read it over and over again lol~~
Akihito is just is just awesome being an uke! I totally love him <3 and Asami is just... the most perfect seme i've ever seen in yaoi mangas :3
a MUST READ
... Last updated on June 5th, 2012, 10:08pm
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