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Hiiro no Isu ![]()
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Description
From Dragon Voice Project:
Setsu is a tomboy who lives in the small village Niolz and she's been participating in various Martial Arts Competitions in order to earn enough prize money to travel to the capital Bazen where King Lucaria resides... Luca, her childhood friend who left in order to ascend the "Scarlet chair" as the last rightful heir of the royal line. However when she finally arrives there and gets a glimpse of the King she's shocked to find a stranger in his place! What's going on? But more importantly what happened to the real Luca? Join Setsu in her quest to uncover the truth a... More...
Setsu is a tomboy who lives in the small village Niolz and she's been participating in various Martial Arts Competitions in order to earn enough prize money to travel to the capital Bazen where King Lucaria resides... Luca, her childhood friend who left in order to ascend the "Scarlet chair" as the last rightful heir of the royal line. However when she finally arrives there and gets a glimpse of the King she's shocked to find a stranger in his place! What's going on? But more importantly what happened to the real Luca? Join Setsu in her quest to uncover the truth a... More...
Type
Manga
Related Series
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Associated Names
The Scarlet Chair
緋色の椅子
绯色的椅子
緋色の椅子
绯色的椅子
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Latest Release(s)
v.3 c.10 (end) by Dragon Voice Project over 14 years ago
v.3 c.8-9 (v2) by Dragon Voice Project over 14 years ago
v.3 c.9 by Dragon Voice Project over 15 years ago
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v.3 c.8-9 (v2) by Dragon Voice Project over 14 years ago
v.3 c.9 by Dragon Voice Project over 15 years ago
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Status
in Country of Origin
3 Volumes (Tankoubon - Complete)
2 Volumes (Bunkoban - Complete)
2 Volumes (Bunkoban - Complete)
Completely Scanlated?
Yes
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User Rating
Average: 8.1 / 10.0 (348 votes)
Bayesian Average: 7.96 / 10.0
Bayesian Average: 7.96 / 10.0
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Seirei Tsukai no Kenbu (Novel)
Dream Life: Yume no Isekai Seikatsu
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Year
2002
Original Publisher
Serialized In (magazine)
LaLa DX (Hakusensha)
Licensed (in English)
No
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N/A
Activity Stats (vs. other series)
Weekly Pos #724 
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Monthly Pos #1619(+172)
3 Month Pos #2144(+1038)
6 Month Pos #4432(+541)
Year Pos #6541(+839)
(+39)Monthly Pos #1619
(+172)3 Month Pos #2144
(+1038)6 Month Pos #4432
(+541)Year Pos #6541
(+839)List Stats
On 514 reading lists
On 656 wish lists
On 917 completed lists
On 50 unfinished lists
On 255 custom lists
On 656 wish lists
On 917 completed lists
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One of my favorite mangas of all time, just wish it was longer!
But the nonetheless the shortness suited the manga, and the suspense and twists were very refreshing to see in a shoujo manga.
Art is not the most polished, but at the same time it is very original and the author has her own distinct style. It gives a fading yet rough effect.
I love Setsu and the fake-Luca's relationship. The romance is not over done and very very subtle. Some may not even see it. And Setsu is indeed more like a hero and fake-Luca the heroine, which is once again very refreshing and one of the reasons I love this manga. That does not mean that fake-Luca is a wimp, however.
The ending to me was honestly... rather heartbreaking. But it was inevitable and the ending was not entirely a tragedy, it was somewhat bittersweet. It was an ending that suited the manga and pretty much had to happen.
I recommend this manga to anyone who likes suspence-mysteries and strong heroines. The bittersweet ending and the heartfelt emotion is what makes this manga stay with you long after the last page. The thing about Midorikawa's mangas are the emotions put into it, she has a strong talent in portraying realistic emotions, whether it's loneliness or compassion. This manga has so many mixed emotions and subtleties that I feel people need to pick up to really enjoy this.
... Last updated on August 8th, 2012, 5:52pm
But the nonetheless the shortness suited the manga, and the suspense and twists were very refreshing to see in a shoujo manga.
Art is not the most polished, but at the same time it is very original and the author has her own distinct style. It gives a fading yet rough effect.
I love Setsu and the fake-Luca's relationship. The romance is not over done and very very subtle. Some may not even see it. And Setsu is indeed more like a hero and fake-Luca the heroine, which is once again very refreshing and one of the reasons I love this manga. That does not mean that fake-Luca is a wimp, however.
The ending to me was honestly... rather heartbreaking. But it was inevitable and the ending was not entirely a tragedy, it was somewhat bittersweet. It was an ending that suited the manga and pretty much had to happen.
I recommend this manga to anyone who likes suspence-mysteries and strong heroines. The bittersweet ending and the heartfelt emotion is what makes this manga stay with you long after the last page. The thing about Midorikawa's mangas are the emotions put into it, she has a strong talent in portraying realistic emotions, whether it's loneliness or compassion. This manga has so many mixed emotions and subtleties that I feel people need to pick up to really enjoy this.
... Last updated on August 8th, 2012, 5:52pm
at first,i thought it was your simple,typical tomboy girl looking for her childhood friend. yup,it is simple.but the mangaka made a very interesting storyline,thus making it UNIQUE.
(As to be expected of midorikawa yuki..: ))
i really wish that she would be reunited with Luca (And that the series did not end as to where it was supposed to be)
i would really recommend it to all ages. : )
it made me go "wow" and UPON REACHING THE LAST PAGE, "shocks! its already the end?!?". this reaction was unusual,for there are shojo mangas that i have encountered that made me say "I already know the ending! end it already!"
I really want to buy her mangas and support her,but i haven't found anyone who sells her works here in our country.: (
(As to be expected of midorikawa yuki..: ))
i really wish that she would be reunited with Luca (And that the series did not end as to where it was supposed to be)
i would really recommend it to all ages. : )
it made me go "wow" and UPON REACHING THE LAST PAGE, "shocks! its already the end?!?". this reaction was unusual,for there are shojo mangas that i have encountered that made me say "I already know the ending! end it already!"
I really want to buy her mangas and support her,but i haven't found anyone who sells her works here in our country.: (
The reviews say the plot is "confusing" or "the art sucks" well... I say, are those reviewers expecting every shoujo title to be a straightforward (i.e. cute but boring) work filled with nothing but bishounen?
I found the plot extremely refreshing, and the pace had me clicking for more. The heroine, like what the author says, is more of a hero, with the fake!Luca being the heroine instead XD.
Every character was interesting, in that they had their own motivations for the things they did, and some characters are not what they seem. Luca, whom Setsu almost kind of idolises... is especially not what he seems. I think this title would be enjoyed by people who love european-ambient political stories, and want something beyond self-indulgent eyecandy manga.
I don't think the end was tragedy though. There were just some things that had to happen. And that's what lends this manga a realistic feel.
I found the plot extremely refreshing, and the pace had me clicking for more. The heroine, like what the author says, is more of a hero, with the fake!Luca being the heroine instead XD.
Every character was interesting, in that they had their own motivations for the things they did, and some characters are not what they seem. Luca, whom Setsu almost kind of idolises... is especially not what he seems. I think this title would be enjoyed by people who love european-ambient political stories, and want something beyond self-indulgent eyecandy manga.
I don't think the end was tragedy though. There were just some things that had to happen. And that's what lends this manga a realistic feel.
I wasn't quite sure what to make of this series at first with its kickass if somewhat androgynous female lead, plain artwork and mysterious plot. The story could be a bit slow-moving and uneventful at times, but in the end I would recommend this series, in that I found it very uncliched, so this is one for those that are tired of typical shojo plots. Just a warning about the end though, it might not be what you expect, though plenty of hints is given to that end throughout the series.
it was an ok series every chapter just kept getting confusing for me and
wen it seemed that u got the answer to make this manga less confusing more
question raised until the end not my favorite story i can say.
wen it seemed that u got the answer to make this manga less confusing more
question raised until the end not my favorite story i can say.
Firstly, SLOW UPDATES.
It's almost been a year since the last update of a chapter.
But I can wait. (:
Second of all, great story. There isn't much character development, but the story development helps back up that lack of element that Scarlet Chair doesn't have.
I anticipate so much from this even though I wouldn't necessarily WHOA at the overall work.
But yes, it's worthy of any reader out there looking for a little something to read.
In the end, I gave it a 10 for some odd reason, not because I'm particularly loving the overall, but because I'm completely drawn to it.
Odd.
... Last updated on April 10th, 2010, 11:29pm
It's almost been a year since the last update of a chapter.
But I can wait. (:
Second of all, great story. There isn't much character development, but the story development helps back up that lack of element that Scarlet Chair doesn't have.
I anticipate so much from this even though I wouldn't necessarily WHOA at the overall work.
But yes, it's worthy of any reader out there looking for a little something to read.
In the end, I gave it a 10 for some odd reason, not because I'm particularly loving the overall, but because I'm completely drawn to it.
Odd.
... Last updated on April 10th, 2010, 11:29pm
For shoujo with politics, ..it's quite good. At least for me, who's completely blind about this kind of genre.
several comments, tho:
1) The swords. About the sketchy art, I can accept everything else (not that good, but not that unacceptable either) aside the swords. It all looked like bokken; dull and curved and.....whut?
2) The later plot revelation made it all personal, and in extension, rather.... shoujo-like. Yeah. >_>;
3) The feel was very plain, idyliic even, and it works at certain points, but on another, i kinda wish she used a more thicker pen. And the royalties all lacked grandeur... I don't think 'idyliic' have to mean lacking that majestic aura...
4) I like the protagonist, but so far only her. >_>; Others are....quite forgettable.
several comments, tho:
1) The swords. About the sketchy art, I can accept everything else (not that good, but not that unacceptable either) aside the swords. It all looked like bokken; dull and curved and.....whut?
2) The later plot revelation made it all personal, and in extension, rather.... shoujo-like. Yeah. >_>;
3) The feel was very plain, idyliic even, and it works at certain points, but on another, i kinda wish she used a more thicker pen. And the royalties all lacked grandeur... I don't think 'idyliic' have to mean lacking that majestic aura...
4) I like the protagonist, but so far only her. >_>; Others are....quite forgettable.
Spoiler (highlight to view)
Even though I didn't really like Dorii Jin that much, I cried RIVERS when he died! D: Awesome; but so sad....CHAPTER 9! I DEMAND CHAPTER 9!! *end rant haha*
I just read Chinese raw (that I didn't get haha) and It was revealed that Setsu found the real Luca, and that the fake Luca's name is actually Saki. So Saki and Sestu get out of the castle, and Luca returns to the throne room. Before this, he promised to continue living, which is obviously a lie TT^TT Anyways, he goes to Kazuna, and Kazuna orders the intruders to bow down in the presence of the king. They probably didn't survive though, since the castle was razed the ground. There was also a flashback of Luca and Kazuna. Luca knew he was sick and wouldn't live for more than two or three years, so he went on the journey so Setsu wouldn't feel sad. However, he did live more that that, haha. Anyways, he wanted to give Saki, his best friend, who had nothing, everything he had: the throne. So sad. Depressing. Gosh. I cried rivers, I tell you, RIVERS.
I just read Chinese raw (that I didn't get haha) and It was revealed that Setsu found the real Luca, and that the fake Luca's name is actually Saki. So Saki and Sestu get out of the castle, and Luca returns to the throne room. Before this, he promised to continue living, which is obviously a lie TT^TT Anyways, he goes to Kazuna, and Kazuna orders the intruders to bow down in the presence of the king. They probably didn't survive though, since the castle was razed the ground. There was also a flashback of Luca and Kazuna. Luca knew he was sick and wouldn't live for more than two or three years, so he went on the journey so Setsu wouldn't feel sad. However, he did live more that that, haha. Anyways, he wanted to give Saki, his best friend, who had nothing, everything he had: the throne. So sad. Depressing. Gosh. I cried rivers, I tell you, RIVERS.
...Now I'm wondering why this wasn't put under Tradegy... D:
... Last updated on December 5th, 2009, 11:29pm
I was able to finish the raws of Hiiro no Isu and I don't know what to say. Its definitely a fresh tone from the funny and refreshing shoujo's I love. Its tone reminds me so much of Piano No Mori... sad and touching. Maybe I was lucky enough to have stumbled upon this work by Midorikawa-sensei. Although its not ugly... I don't think I am looking forward to her other works. Its depressing.
The art isn't very ugly- just rough and a bit lazy.
however, the story is amazing. I was captivated from the get-go. I am touched by the sense of wistfulness in the story and by the dedication the king, Setsu, and Dorii have shown towards each other and towards finding Yuka. It was heartwarming in that sense. There is also the atmosphere of mystery that this mangaka does really well and the twists- omg-the twists! got me screaming "omg!! no way!!!"
This manga really knows how to tell a good story! I hope it ends well and that Setsu will finally get to meet him face-to-face.
however, the story is amazing. I was captivated from the get-go. I am touched by the sense of wistfulness in the story and by the dedication the king, Setsu, and Dorii have shown towards each other and towards finding Yuka. It was heartwarming in that sense. There is also the atmosphere of mystery that this mangaka does really well and the twists- omg-the twists! got me screaming "omg!! no way!!!"
This manga really knows how to tell a good story! I hope it ends well and that Setsu will finally get to meet him face-to-face.
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