Finder Volume 7: Desire In The Viewfinder (Yaoi Manga) Paperback – January 6, 2015

I've seen a few good reviews about Viewfinder, so I read a little online before buying.This is NOT your usual yaoi series, there is depth, the uke doesn't look girly, the background characters aren't flat, and the storyline is engaging.Brief summary: Akihito Takaba is a young and bright photographer on the hunt for his big scoop. He gets a few photos and ends up being kidnapped and " punished for being a bad boy" by a powerful yakuza, Asami Ryuiichi. Asami Ryuiichi is sexy, cunning, powerful with a gun, and ruthless in and out of bed. The total opposite of Akihito.Drawn in by Akihitos stubborn tenacity, charming awkwardness and pure heart, Asami possesses at first Akihitos body, and later his heart.Asami has a lot of enemies, One in particular from the Chinese mafia, Feilong bearing a bullet wound and grudge against Asami, kidnaps Asami's " pet", to get to Asami. ( end of spoilers)Asami and Akihito's relationship: As the story progresses, Akihito slowly starts to fall for the Enigmatic and Icy Asami. Since Asami is a powerful crime boss, he cannot show any weakness to anyone, but reading through a second time, I can see in the subtle changes of expression on Asami's face, or a subtle question or gesture, that under the Icy exterior, Akihito managed to break through, despite one underworld rival's attempts.If you love Viewfinder, I recommend Crimson Spell, you won't be disappointed. :D

Asami and Akihito’s relationship deepens in intensity in this, the seventh volume in the Finder series. It’s basically a master-pet scenario (and people who are offended by that should look for another series) with a crucial difference. Akihito frequently slips off his leash, getting himself into difficult situations. In this volume, the risk lies mostly elsewhere with a shady politician, a high-end escort club and a missing girl factoring into the equation. But the photographer comes in for his share of pain.Akihito is tough. After being abducted, he’s learned to be. Asami remains the same cool customer, unfortunately. There seems to be little in the way of character development for this ice king from one volume to the next so he contributes scant satisfaction in terms of reading. He holds a soft spot for Akihito, one that gets Asami gently chided by his subordinates. Yet he retains his ruthless control in terms of keeping Akihito in his quarters, fixing his meals and servicing him in bed. Akihito is allowed to be late or even absent—but he’s never allowed to stray for long.The power dynamic is clearly on Asami’s side; there’s no topping from the bottom here. But there appears to be genuine affection between the two men if not necessarily reciprocated warmth. Ms. Yamane’s talent reveals its darker edge here but it has its own appeal if you like your m/m sex spiced with danger.

You deliver deeper into Takaba's feelings and a bit deeper into the world of Asami's. I love this series and was very happy that this was finally released! It is the best yaoi series by far! This series has everything I love in a story! It's getting more intense and more exciting. I can not wait to see what happens next! Hurry volume 8!On a side note does anyone know how I can get volume 3? It's the only book I do not have and everyone has priced it so much! Thank you so much!

Packaging was great. I received it in the mail in less than a week. The price wasn't to my liking but I get that shipping prices are tough to handle while trying to make a profit of your own.Overall I do not regret this purchase and am satisfied.

I nees more!!

Very gooood. I think a lot of people are confused by Play in the abyss. Well to let you know, it is Play in the abyss. Learn Japanese and see that they spelled Pray in English when it is truly Play in the abyss. It's just the way Japanese use English incorrectly.

Absolutely fantastic manga, I love Ayano Yamane's books. This series is one of my favourites and if you're a fan of yaoi then I highly recommend it.

If you are in love with the finder series like myself of course this is a must have! You get 3 extra stories and it's pretty thick. You get your wonderful smut, with your great story line. I loved it and added it to my collection right away!!

Best yaoi manga of all time.

Mi sono molto allontanata dal genere yaoi dopo aver fatto una specie di indigestione in giovane età. Ma la Signora Ayano Yamane resta sempre nel mio cuore. Ottimo volume come sempre, edizione decisamente fedele all'originale (anche se per le traduzioni non ho la competenza necessaria per parlare...) e grande storia di mafia, intrighi e amori. Assolutamente consigliata, soprattutto a chi apprezza, oltre alle solite scene di sesso fini a sé stesse, una bella trama.

ITA :: Adoro la serie, la storia, i personaggi, tutto quanto; Viewfinder per me è LA serie yaoi. Non vedo l'ora che esca il volume 8.ENG :: I adore the series, the story, the characters, everything; Viewfinder for me is THE yaoi series. Can't wait to read volume 8.