Tsubasa: Reservoir Chronicle, Vol. 21
by Clamp
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Author: ClampIllustrator: Clamp
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2009-05-26
ISBN: 0345508092
Number of pages: 192
Publisher: Del Rey
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Book Review: Nearing Epic Proportions
Summary: 5 Stars
In this volume, we see the rest of Fai's tragic past. We see how he first came to Seresu, what his life there was like, and what forced him to leave that life behind. Between the flashbacks, Fai's loyalty to the rest of the group, especially Kurogane, is put to the test by Ashura-Ou, and he has to make a heart-breaking decision.
CLAMP just doesn't give poor Fai a break. Not that I mind tragedy, but after a certain point, it starts to get unbelievable. Nevertheless, CLAMP did an excellent job with this part of his story. Most of their fans were probably already expecting a twist here, and they'll probably spot it early, but it's still a great one. It's almost worthy of Greek tragedy. This kind of thing might have been done before, but CLAMP puts a unique spin on it with Fai's reaction.
The characterization is as good as ever. Syaoran and Sakura are in the background here, but this is one arc where Fai and Kurogane really shine. Fai's reactions are so consistent with his character. CLAMP also did a really good job with showing how Fai's past affected his personality here. Kurogane is less present than Fai, but he's as steadfast as ever. CLAMP continues to develop their relationship, which in my opinion is the most complex and enjoyable aspect of the whole series.
The art is beautiful. I was especially impressed with CLAMP's use of shadow to convey emotion in this volume. They also did a great job of communicating mental states in the characters' eyes. The only area I found lacking in the art department were the battle scenes. They were typical for shonen, lots of orbs of energy and explosions. It's not really my thing, plus certain parts can be a little confusing. I had to study certain scenes for a second or two to figure out what exactly was happening.
Anyway, this volume is an excellent edition to the series. The story approaches epic, and the characterizations are fascinating. Fans of the friendship between Kurogane and Fai will eat it up. It'll leave you wanting more right away.
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