From Del Rey website Vol 2: DANGEROUS THOUGHTS Mine Kujyou is a brilliant and beautiful scientist who has unlocked some of the darkest secrets of the human mind. But she’s about to discover the hard way what the mind is really capable of. Mine joins forces with Sakaki to defeat Isaac, a genetically engineered superbeing with terrifying mental... Vol 3: ONLY HUMAN What does it mean to be human? Dr. Mine Kujyou thought she knew, but then she met Isaac and Shuro-genetically engineered superhumans who can read minds and control people with their thoughts. For support, Mine turns to her oldest friend, Kimiko, whom she trusts more than anyone in the world...
Some points: - Even thought I have bought 2 and 3 at the same time with #1. I didn't read them all at the same time. Suspense isn't really my cup of tea. I prefer shallow fluff high school stuff. So I was surprised when I read #2 and went on to read #3 right away. They both are good. There are intense moments and this is more seinen than shojo. Now I want to know more. - It addresses some interesting issues, for example testing subjects in science are they disposable? and such ... -There are some hints on romance, though.
Bottom line, very intense story - in my standards - but I want more, and very interesting.
From Del Rey website Vol 4: BROTHERS IN HATE Isaac and Shuro are the products of a monstrous genetic-engineering experiment. Dr. Mine Kujyou, a scientist researching this dangerous subject, knows that they were created with the superhuman ability to control people’s minds, and that Isaac has been using his powers to commit a series of strange and brutal murders. But the brilliant doctor’s analytical skills are truly being tested, for Mine cannot understand why Shuro, Isaac’s clone, has promised to help her save humankind from Isaac. All she knows is that Shuro’s anger is pushing him towards a showdown with Isaac that only one of them can survive. Vol 5: MYSTERY MAN Neuroscientist Mine Kujyou has devoted her life to the pursuit of knowledge. When she met Shuro, a genetically engineered superhuman with extraordinary psychic powers, she thought she’d found the ultimate experimental subject. But then the handsome and enigmatic Shuro makes a shocking confession, and Mine finds herself deeply divided. Is her fascination with Shuro purely intellectual, or is she experiencing more than just a passion for research? Shuro’s powers could save-or destroy-humanity, and Mine’s reaction could tip the balance. Now she has discovered an even darker mystery than the human mind: her own heart. Vol 6: LIFE AND DEATH Dr. Mine Kujyou is out to save the world. She’s determined to stop Isaac, a genetically engineered superbeing, from destroying humanity. But her quest has led her somewhere unexpected: to an ordinary woman who can’t escape her past-and who might hold the key to finding the elusive Isaac. Vol 7: DEATH STRUGGLE Shuro and Isaac are brothers who were created in a terrifying genetic engineering experiment. But now they’re at war. Shuro wants to learn to live with humankind, while Isaac’s rage is sending him on a murderous rampage. Can Shuro stop Isaac before he plunges the world plunges into chaos? Vol 8: LAST BREATH Isaac is dying-and he’s determined to take as many people with him as possible. This psychotic superbeing is using mind control to unleash chaos and destruction on Tokyo. Only Shuro, his clone brother, can stop him. This ultimate battle will be the end for some and a whole new beginning for others. . . .
Some points: - Borrowed from inter-library loan. I flew through 5 volumes on a sunday afternoon! - It was intense and page turner for sure. - I probably won't reread it but I'm glad I read it. The series has many interesting ideas about brains, humans, and lots of other deep topics: love, vicious cycle of abuse ... - There are a lot of gray areas. - I didn't hate any of the characters even though they did terrible things, they aren't portrayed evils, more like they didn't know better. - The end is somewhat satisfying, a bit sad. But that was to be expected - I don't think after the face off with Isaac, Shuro would come back alive! - It's scarry how things we may have said without thinking or in moments of anger may have deadly results.
Bottom line, great series. Highly recommended if you like suspense and thrillers.
Written and illustrated by Fuyumi Soryo
From Del Rey website
Vol 2: DANGEROUS THOUGHTS
Mine Kujyou is a brilliant and beautiful scientist who has unlocked some of the darkest secrets of the human mind. But she’s about to discover the hard way what the mind is really capable of. Mine joins forces with Sakaki to defeat Isaac, a genetically engineered superbeing with terrifying mental...
Vol 3: ONLY HUMAN
What does it mean to be human? Dr. Mine Kujyou thought she knew, but then she met Isaac and Shuro-genetically engineered superhumans who can read minds and control people with their thoughts. For support, Mine turns to her oldest friend, Kimiko, whom she trusts more than anyone in the world...
Some points:
- Even thought I have bought 2 and 3 at the same time with #1. I didn't read them all at the same time. Suspense isn't really my cup of tea. I prefer shallow fluff high school stuff. So I was surprised when I read #2 and went on to read #3 right away. They both are good. There are intense moments and this is more seinen than shojo. Now I want to know more.
- It addresses some interesting issues, for example testing subjects in science are they disposable? and such ...
-There are some hints on romance, though.
Bottom line, very intense story - in my standards - but I want more, and very interesting.
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Written and illustrated by Fuyumi Soryo
From Del Rey website
Vol 4: BROTHERS IN HATE
Isaac and Shuro are the products of a monstrous genetic-engineering experiment. Dr. Mine Kujyou, a scientist researching this dangerous subject, knows that they were created with the superhuman ability to control people’s minds, and that Isaac has been using his powers to commit a series of strange and brutal murders. But the brilliant doctor’s analytical skills are truly being tested, for Mine cannot understand why Shuro, Isaac’s clone, has promised to help her save humankind from Isaac. All she knows is that Shuro’s anger is pushing him towards a showdown with Isaac that only one of them can survive.
Vol 5: MYSTERY MAN
Neuroscientist Mine Kujyou has devoted her life to the pursuit of knowledge. When she met Shuro, a genetically engineered superhuman with extraordinary psychic powers, she thought she’d found the ultimate experimental subject. But then the handsome and enigmatic Shuro makes a shocking confession, and Mine finds herself deeply divided. Is her fascination with Shuro purely intellectual, or is she experiencing more than just a passion for research? Shuro’s powers could save-or destroy-humanity, and Mine’s reaction could tip the balance. Now she has discovered an even darker mystery than the human mind: her own heart.
Vol 6: LIFE AND DEATH
Dr. Mine Kujyou is out to save the world. She’s determined to stop Isaac, a genetically engineered superbeing, from destroying humanity. But her quest has led her somewhere unexpected: to an ordinary woman who can’t escape her past-and who might hold the key to finding the elusive Isaac.
Vol 7: DEATH STRUGGLE
Shuro and Isaac are brothers who were created in a terrifying genetic engineering experiment. But now they’re at war. Shuro wants to learn to live with humankind, while Isaac’s rage is sending him on a murderous rampage. Can Shuro stop Isaac before he plunges the world plunges into chaos?
Vol 8: LAST BREATH
Isaac is dying-and he’s determined to take as many people with him as possible. This psychotic superbeing is using mind control to unleash chaos and destruction on Tokyo. Only Shuro, his clone brother, can stop him. This ultimate battle will be the end for some and a whole new beginning for others. . . .
Some points:
- Borrowed from inter-library loan. I flew through 5 volumes on a sunday afternoon!
- It was intense and page turner for sure.
- I probably won't reread it but I'm glad I read it. The series has many interesting ideas about brains, humans, and lots of other deep topics: love, vicious cycle of abuse ...
- There are a lot of gray areas.
- I didn't hate any of the characters even though they did terrible things, they aren't portrayed evils, more like they didn't know better.
- The end is somewhat satisfying, a bit sad. But that was to be expected - I don't think after the face off with Isaac, Shuro would come back alive!
- It's scarry how things we may have said without thinking or in moments of anger may have deadly results.
Bottom line, great series. Highly recommended if you like suspense and thrillers.
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