Blade of the Moon Princess, Vol. 1

by Tatsuya Endo

Overview

Notes From Your Bookseller

Tatsuya Endo already charmed the world with the wit and humor of Anya from Spy X Family, now isolate Anya’s whole vibe and you have Blade of the Moon Princess.

Defiant and brash, Princess Kaguya Takenouchi isn’t the ideal heir to the moon's Silver Court. But when villainous usurpers attack her people, she must rise to the occasion and protect the imperial line.

Defiant and vulgar, Princess Kaguya Takenouchi is not the heir to the moon’s Silver Court that her mother’s retainers had hoped for. But when the empress falls ill during a wave of terrorist attacks, Kaguya resolves to do right by her people and rise to the occasion.

Unfortunately, Kaguya’s enemies are a step ahead of her, and she ends up ejected from the moon and stranded on the primitive Tainted World below. Can she find her way back to the moon and reclaim the throne that is rightfully hers from the usurpers?

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781974738656
Publisher:	VIZ Media LLC
Publication date:	09/05/2023
Series:	Blade of the Moon Princess , #1
Pages:	192
Sales rank:	80,544
Product dimensions:	5.00(w) x 7.40(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

Tatsuya Endo was born in Ibaraki Prefecture, Japan, on July 23, 1980. He debuted as a manga artist with the one-shot "Seibu Yugi" (Western Game), which ran in the Spring 2000 issue of Akamaru Jump. He is the author of Tista, Blade of the Moon Princess, and the international smash hit Spy x Family.

Editorial Reviews

11/01/2023

Gr 9 Up—The Empress Fujiya Takenouchi has reigned in a new era of peace in her kingdom. However, when it comes to peacefully nurturing her daughter Kaguya to be the heir to her throne, it turns out that the unruly Crown Princess hasn't the slightest interest in being told what to do. But when a coup within the family threatens to upend everything the Takenouchi family has worked so hard to forge, rebellious Kaguya may be her world's only hope! Based loosely on the Japanese folklore classic, "The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter," Endo (of Spy x Family fame) adds to the many adaptations this monogatari has had over time. Art is busy, but attractive, as the panels are packed with detail no matter the setting. While the characters are fun (particularly the spunky Kaguya), the narrative has a tendency to go off the rails. A lot is being thrown at readers in this opening volume from a worldbuilding standpoint, and it can come off as a bit cluttered. The story is very much focused on the setup here, and there's absolutely potential for it to be a fun ride. But the fast and furious start off could serve as an impediment to readers. VERDICT While Blade of the Moon Princess has the capability to be a memorable adventure, it wakes up a little disoriented to start its day.—Joe Pascullo

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