ROMANCE

Tokyo Babylon

by CLAMP
(text & illus.). Bk. 1. Dark Horse. 2013. 560p. ISBN 9781616551162. pap. $19.99. MANGA
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This new omnibus contains the first half of Tokyo Babylon, a prequel to CLAMP's unfinished manga series "X." Teenager Subaru Sumeragi is the 13th leader of the Sumeragi onmyoji clan. As a trained onmyoji, Subaru very carefully uses his occult powers to protect the living and put the unhappy dead to rest. While Subaru confronts demons and ghosts, his twin sister, Hokuto, provides comic relief by urging him to form a relationship with their older friend Seishiro Sakurazuka. Although Seishiro jokingly plays along, it appears he may be serious in his affection for Subaru. However, Hokuto and Subaru suspect that Seishiro may have ties to the Sakurazukamori, ancient assassin enemies of the Sumeragi clan. Whether Seishiro is hiding something darker beneath his happy-go-lucky exterior remains to be seen.
VERDICT Old CLAMP fans will rejoice at this omnibus reissue with its clear, smooth printing, and first-timers will be equally impressed with CLAMP's intricate style. The English translation is clever and seamless. Recommended to old and new manga fans and those who like a creepy yet not too violent ghost story.
Reviewed by Heather Williams, Whatcom Community Coll., Bellingham, WA , May 24, 2013
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