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Tenshi Kinryouku   
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Description
From Viz:
Why is Setsuna so mixed up? Despite his attempts to be noble, he'll fight anyone anytime; he ignores all authority; and he harbors feelings for his sister that can only be described as "incestuous." Why is he such a mess? The reason may be found with two demons from the underworld and their enemy, an insane angel who is distributing an insidious computer game called Angel Santuary.

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Manga

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Associated Names
Angel Sanctuary
Обитель ангелов
てんしきんりょうく
天使禁猟区

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Latest Release(s)
v.1 c.1-6 by Narciss Scans over 14 years ago
v.20 by Omanga & Hawks over 17 years ago
v.19 by Omanga & Hawks over 17 years ago
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Status
in Country of Origin
20 Volumes (Complete)
10 Volumes (Bunkoban, Complete)
10 Volumes (Aizouban, Complete)

Completely Scanlated?
Yes

Anime Start/End Chapter
Starts at Vol 1, Chap 1 (OVA 1)
Ends at Vol 4, Chap 20 (OVA 3) Changed and abridged

User Reviews
Angel Sanctuary by Cinnamon

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3 topics, 13 posts
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User Rating
Average: 8.1 / 10.0 (714 votes)
Bayesian Average: 8.03 / 10.0
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Last Updated
December 30th 2023, 3:50pm


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Year
1994

Original Publisher
Hakusensha (1995, 2002, 2022)

Serialized In (magazine)
Hana to Yume (Hakusensha)

Licensed (in English)
Yes

English Publisher
Viz (20 Volumes - Complete)

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I'd rate it 11 if I could :S  
by Lillian
March 11th, 2009, 3:00am
Rating: 10.0  / 10.0
I liked how the heaven was not heavenly at all and partly more rotten than hell that wasn't all bad either.
I can sympathize with most the chars, evil or good - well there's no real evil anyway.
The story is nicely twisted.
Very good fantasy shoujo, best I've read so far.
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An Addictive, Delightful Mess  
by noisette
December 1st, 2008, 7:44pm
Rating: 9.5  / 10.0
If I have to be unbiased, then it must be said that "Angel Sanctuary" is a convoluted, twisty mess. Yuki Kaori clearly goes with the flow as far as plot development is concerned, and it does make the series at times very difficult to follow, take seriously, or finish. But I still can't help loving "Angel Sanctuary". The characters, with all of their flaws and concerns, are terribly fascinating; the politics and setting of Heaven and Hell are extremely intriguing; and I love the mix of cyberpunk and Judeo-Christian (and Japanese) mythos that forms of the basis of the story. Like any cult series worth it's salt, the reader will either love "Angel Sanctuary" or be unimpressed. And while I see why there are many people who don't care for it, I'm happy to admit that I adore it...about 99.5%. wink

... Last updated on December 1st, 2008, 7:45pm
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Hmm...  
by stillarium
November 30th, 2008, 7:32pm
Rating: 7.0  / 10.0
I read AS a few years ago. I don't like Kaori Yuki's works that much anymore, but there are a lot of good and bad points in AS.

First, the topic (love between siblings) is interesting, I'm glad it was approached. It was also nice to see her version of the angels/demons, etc., she even made it look interesting to an atheist like me.

One of the less enjoyable facts is the load of characters... it's hard to keep track of every one and I have to admit that I didn't even recognize Arakune when he appeared again around volume 10...

Now that I think back, there were some really touching scenes, but overall, I forgot a lot as well, because the storyline tends to be confusing sometimes... there are just so many things I sometimes lost overview, just like with the characters.
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-_-  
by cyttonmyface
August 30th, 2008, 12:11pm
Rating: 7.0  / 10.0
The biblical text itself can probably tell a more interesting tale. borrowing the concept of angels and twisting it way out of context can probably make this a bit less desirable read for those who are religious. it's an interesting manga but unfortunately, that is all it amounts to. Theres nothing fantastic about it as the plot centers on a fallen or condemned angel who loves his twin sister. taboo love story is a common occurrence for a manga plot these days. if i were to sum up this manga in 1 word, it would be "quaint". i would say its still a good story to read for teenagers but any older, would find this story rather dull and repetitive. giving it a 7 out of 10. and im being rather generous with the points.

... Last updated on August 30th, 2008, 12:14pm
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Best Manga Series  
by Yoyosama
July 6th, 2008, 5:44pm
Rating: 10.0  / 10.0
This manga series is truly amazing. It is my favorite manga. No other manga was able to make me become so attatched to each and every character and really get to /know/ them. I cried on multiple occasions while I was reading this wonderful series. The plot is easy to follow even though it's quite complex, with a battle between heaven and hell and all. It's just a really great series all around and I would recommend it to anyone.
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One of my most treasured mangas  
by Lally
May 24th, 2008, 7:42am
Rating: 8.0  / 10.0
OK, I realise this manga may not be for everyone: there's incest, the plot is convoluted, there are about a thousand characters (and some of them look kind of alike). But it's one of my personal favourites. Why? Because I like each and every one of the characters (even Sevy). They're all distinctive and have personalities. I believe in all their motives. Most of all, the plot always has direction and it makes sense (at least to me). Needless to say, the art is beautiful.

Oh, and Sakuya Kira is the hottest thing on paper.
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enjoyable  
by CJay16
February 9th, 2008, 2:14pm
Rating: 9.0  / 10.0
I did really enjoy this manga.. it is a loong one but worth it, it gives time for all the characters to be explored in depth. At times the manga can be hard to follow but with perseverance you understand the whole story smile
Overall, very good and well written!
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ANGELS & DEMONS  
by annaivida
October 17th, 2007, 10:22pm
Rating: N/A
Kaori Yuki's works are kinda dark and full of angst, but i like it. Angels Sanctuary

ARTS: The artwork grows and as the manga progress so is the artwork, ALEXIEL is beautifully drawn likewise to ROCIEL. I love the manga cuz, it has all the details and URIEL, RAPHAEL and MICHAEL sure is not your ordinary Four GREAT ARCHANGELS, the first being disturb and quite scary (but i love him still), 2nd being a chauvinist lecher well.... he hits every female angels... hehehe and the 3rd having height and brother name problem... hahahaha!!! i like all their art forms and aesthetics, so is LUCIFER!!! WOW!!! I like the dresses!!!
Zaphikel really is sexy... hahaha. and what i like about the manga is not not every character are HUMAN, i mean, Prince Abaddon is a dragon, NidHegg and so on and on...
really Kaori Yuki rocks...

THEME/ PLOT: Very good and very deep!!! The story is not your typical im in love with my little sister and that im the earth saviour... but rather im in love with my twin sister and i dont care bout the lots of you, but the hell, sure save the earth for my sister... hahaha, i like setsuna's attitude and crankiness! he sure can get URIEL's vein pop and can cause the other ANGELS be amaze and give him stupid looks!!! hahahaha

ALL IN ALL: Its one dark and very good manga.
And if you come across the OAV - please listen or buy the OST. Fall of the roses one of the best music and so is Rociel the Inorganic Angel...
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A great story that is hard to follow ^_^  
by Master_M2K
September 7th, 2007, 4:07am
Rating: 8.5  / 10.0
Story/Plot:-
It has a very interesting plot about forbidden love and the lives of Angels and Devils however it is extremely hard to follow, making it easy to get lost bigrazz.

Artwork:-
It has a unique artwork with beautiful characters however some characters are so beautiful is hard to tell the guys from the girls biggrin.

Final Thoughts:-
AS is an interesting manga with a completely original view of heaven & hell and their different societies. The story is very exciting and full of plot twist to keep it going but it makes AS confusing and herd to follow :?. I didn't mind how they portrayed the angels and devils but the way in which God was portrayed is offensive to Christians.
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I liked it. ^^  
by Sheard
August 20th, 2007, 8:37pm
Rating: 10.0  / 10.0
Angel Sanctuary's art is great but like all of Kaori Yuki's stuff, the plot can be a bit twisted and isn't going to be for everyone. If you can get past the incest plotline between Setsuna and his sister at the beginning, you're going to find yourself with plotlines that involve a whole lot of religious blasphemy that only seems to increase. The themes of this one are too mature for the fact that Viz released it in the US as being just "shojo" manga without any shrink wrap.
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