Spiral - Suiri no Kizuna

Description

World-class detective Kiyotaka Narumi's last words prior to his sudden disappearance continue to haunt his younger brother, Ayumu. The cheeky 10th-grader becomes equally embroiled in the mystery of the doomed “Blade Children” when he is mistakenly named the prime suspect in a murder at his school. Led by Ayumu's sister-in-law, Kiyotaka's wife and fellow detective, Madoka, the investigation into the murder gives Ayumu a chance to clear his name. But in doing so, he not only uncovers ties to the Blade Children but also more questions than answers about who and what they are.

Type

Manga

Related Series

Spiral Alive (Side Story)

Associated Names

Spiral - Les liens du raisonnement [French]

Spiral: The Bonds of Reasoning

Thám tử kì tài

スパイラル～推理の絆～

推理之绊

Groups Scanlating

Latest Release(s)

v.15 c.77 (end) by Minna-Scan & Ascension 15 years ago

v.15 c.76 by Minna-Scan & Ascension 15 years ago

v.15 c.Omake by KAW 15 years ago

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Status in Country of Origin

15 Volumes (Complete)

Completely Scanlated?

Yes

Anime Start/End Chapter

Starts at Vol 1, Chap 1

Ends at Vol 6, Chap 28

User Reviews

N/A

Forum

2 topics, 4 posts

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User Rating

Average: 8 / 10.0 (468 votes)

Bayesian Average: 7.9 / 10.0

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Last Updated

August 21st, 2024 2:50am PDT - 8 months ago

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Genre

Drama Mystery Psychological School Life Sci-fi Shounen
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Author(s)

Artist(s)

Year

Original Publisher

Square Enix

Serialized In (magazine)

Shounen GanGan (Square Enix)

Gangan Online (Square Enix)

Licensed (in English)

Yes

English Publisher

Yen Press (15 Vols - Complete)

Activity Stats (vs. other series)

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Monthly Pos #1792

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3 Month Pos #3406

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6 Month Pos #4683

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Year Pos #5954

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Spiral Mystery Manga Gets 'Revival' Serialization

5 years ago

SPOILERS What happens after chapter 21?

14 years ago

User Comments [ Order by time added ]

Good

by gohan11
17 years ago

Rating: N/A

The reasoning used in the series is pretty great the only thing is that the series gets REALLY wordy at times, and when I mean wordy I mean a overuse of random figurative babble.

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Anime was better

by AndelMartina
2 months ago

Rating: 5.0 / 10.0

At first, the manga was similar to the anime, but then "spiraled out of control" as one of the comments here put it, and I have to agree. The last few volumes really dragged on and I had to push myself to finish them because they were so boring.

[spoiler] The ending / "great revelation" wasn't really that great and didn't make much sense. Kiyotaka's plan felt stupid and in the end was pointless. Hiyono being a fake was stupid as well. [/spoiler]

All in all, I didn't really like that much. If you want an interesting, complex story full of plot twists, read Vampire Juujikai. That one I really liked and after re-reading it I thought I'd read Spiral as well since it's the same author (and I've seen the anime long time ago), but... meh.

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complex

by reivatin
10 years ago

Rating: 9.0 / 10.0

well, you will be bring to main focus on all in very first volume, the blade children, what are they and who are they

there's action in this manga but not full body contact like popular shounen nowadays
more like escaping from game of death and so
i really hope they will expose all blade children, but then it focus on very few of them
it not enough for me though

about romance...
there is no "love you" word here, just a little promise near the end
well if you want to categorize it as romance...?

overall, i agree with this is most likely rushed to get the end
with many blade children left they not exploring each all of them
but then booom, the main villain?? is come out and greet the MC
you know where this will be brought over

but it is still one of my mangas that read over and over

try to read it to finish because the manga itself change the point of focus every new char introduced

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I liked it but...

by MarineHaddock
11 years ago

Rating: 5.0 / 10.0

I generally liked it, I liked the story and the characters. It's a good mystery and it's a good read for the most part. However, the romance between Hiyono and Ayumu felt forced and the entire last volume felt completely out of character. I personally didn't care about Hiyono and Ayumu's potential love life and the final volume tried to make me be more interested, however it actually gave me reasons to dislike the idea of them dating more. It's still a good manga though, but I have recommended skipping volume 15 in the past.

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by Revelmonk
16 years ago

Rating: N/A

This is manga is good but it has some annoyances that I would prefer they fix like the constant brother complex and the hints at romance but nothing developing(I would acctually prefer they leave it out than developing it the way they did.) Otherwise good mystery.

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Oh Boy

by In-tuition
15 years ago

Rating: N/A

Many many moons ago, a friend of mine lent me the Japanese raws. I didn't understand much of it, but I loved the art, and Hiyono + Ayumu became my favorite fangirl couple (during that time). Afterwards, I found the scanlations and found the story to be...well, like what mysteries are.

I thought it was a bit wordy and confusing at times, but I guess it was the cute art that kept me going...and the occasional angst and melodrama.

So anyway, I think I only read up to volumes 2 or 3, but seeing the last chapter released, I came and read through the last 2 chapters (76 and 77). It was surprising to find the development in all those volumes I've missed. By that, I mean...

Hiyono wasn't "Hiyono".

But I'm not going to read all 15 volumes to see how that came to be, because THIS kind of mystery really isn't my genre. Maybe because it's not written too well and focuses too much on the character's genius...? And mighty emo-tionally violent kids?

But nonetheless, cute art. 7/10

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A series that SPIRALED out of control

by red-eyed-slayer
7 years ago

Rating: 2.0 / 10.0

Okay reading the commentary of the author for volume 15, I realised the author made up the character design for the main characters brother, since one of the plot point had mentioned

The two brothers being clones. Also the series is logic but the final battle is horrible especially how ! how kiyotaka can't kill himself but ayumu potentially can doesn't make sense, they are clones identical same structure same taste etc. so the fact he can't kill himself means ayumu can't kill him, if they want along with this logic, I would have accepted. . The series is so poorly written in some areas, as some parts are enjoyable admittedly.

I thought the ending was not that good, but could have been a lot worst, they resolved the tough plot points in a very convenient and easy way, the readers would not be impressed as it is difficult to give a satisfying plot points.. I was confused when readers mention romance, as i thought the dynamic between the two has always been the same, showing they don't change and still think each other as friend or a rival feel to it as they show some form of disrepect to each other, but respect at the same time.

My problem was how hiyono is a mary sue, She can collect information so fast, cut herself without writing in pain, motivate the main character very easily, it bothered me how some of the characters haven't been punished been such leniency I mean they

commited a lot of crimes and murder, sure they have excuses, but it still feels insincere for them to give them freedom, as they kill they should pay for the consequence Maundy thursday had a repentant character but still pay for his crimes. Shonen manga can be well written look at ashita no joe and akumetsu, there is some realism to not. Most series isn't 100% realistic, but at least make it feel beliveable enough for readers to feel immerse and allowing them to suspend their disbelief.

Also the side characters were very neglected, as the author acknowledge this flaw. Now for those that mention pseudoscience they are partly correct. As there is still science fiction that felt scientific, but when they mention the power of fate that is already pseudoscience and not science fiction anymore.

I like the final message sort of in terms of concept, despite fate being absolute in some certain parts you shouldn't give up living, as living life to the fullest rather than accepting destiny is depressing. Better to be happy than be depressed no many what life gives you. Instant bullet conveyed this concept way better.

Still the series contradict itself sometimes, how the main character is always lonely which I disagree, he had friends no matter how many times he says he doesn't as hiyono gives a lot of emotional support others not as much but they still provide support. Overall this series was a mess that the author couldn't keep up with the story anymore and was really struggling with some parts of the story. Also the final battle felt way TOO easy and the concept of

, savers, watchers and hunters were neglected very quickly

Also to repeat, I believe this series had no romance teased or hinted whatsoever and

the plot twist with hiyono was really stupid, no foreshadowing and just made me indifferent as it is not convincing and didn't add much to the story , plus the female aren't portrayed well as most are temperamental, violent for no good reason , especially ryouko . Overall one of my least favourite series of all times next to zetsuen no tempest.

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So pointless

by HoshiSama
11 years ago

Rating: 1.0 / 10.0

This is probably one of the worst manga I have ever read. There are no geniuses and no strategic minds in this story. This is not a mystery. Nothing that happens in this manga is a surprise. The mangaka should have picked a different genre because she did not possess the mental faculties necessary to make this one convincing or interesting.

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Very Nice

by Seperations
18 years ago

Rating: 9.0 / 10.0

This is a great manga with good artwork and a thick plot.

The character developement is good and the plot twists make things more fun and interesting. (Especially at the end ^^)

There isn't much action, but there is enough of it later on in the manga.

Probably one of the best mystery mangas I've read.

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good but missing something...

by SCKing88
16 years ago

Rating: 7.0 / 10.0

this has an element (a genre if you will) in it that is not listed; and for a good reason... although it is constantly pushed at, and always hinted throughout the manga; it never happens, this is frustrating to the point that it would've been more enjoyable had they left it out... i wouldn't say this beats Conan in the creativity of the cases but the overall plot is certainly something to look at

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