Strobe Edge, Vol. 8 (Volume 8) Paperback – 13 Feb. 2014

Having first watched an anime based on another Io Sakisaka manga I figured I was probably going to like Strobe Edge, how much though I didn't realise. Although the character goes through a lot of hardship I like that in the end it does all turn out right, whereas in previous mangas i've read sometimes you just wouldnt feel satisfied with an ending that wasnt happy enough for a character like Ninako Kinoshita. I was pleasantly surprised by how different the storyline was in that the guy she likes has a girlfriend whereas usually the guy is just hard to get, in her case he's totally off limits, it made for a really interesting plot and i never knew what was going to happen from volume to volume and i feared that in the end i would just be disappointed. I can happily say its worth the read 10/10!

great buy

This volume reminded me why I love this series, and I am so thankful for that!After volume seven, I was a little worried I was going to feel this series was drawn out and lost some of my excitement, but this was a wonderful volume and realized I had forgotten why I like Ninako so much.Because I see SO much of myself in her!While this volume may seem "slow" in that there is more internal dialogue than previous volumes, I found that through that dialogue, Ninako's struggles jumped off the page. She's trying SO hard to think of the people around her and absolutely loved the ending as she learns that sometimes not telling people things, makes them worry MORE. (Something I also forget and struggle with.) This is probably my second favorite volume thus far because I really felt like Ninako went from being just a fictional character to someone who is very real.I've mentioned before how I've been on the fence of which guy I want to win Ninako's heart, but gosh, Ando really pulled my heart strings! Considering who he use to be and who he is now, it really pains me that he is not the winning guy. I even caught myself thinking that Ninako should just go with the "new guy" because he's someone new and doesn't have any involvement with anyone else. (Granted, that would totally defeat the point of some of the things he voiced to Ninako at the end, and I LOVED what he told her in those closing scenes!)I'm so glad to say that I'm really looking forward to the next volume!!

I like the emotional ride with the characters! I am smiling at the story development. I enjoy the character bio's too.

This Mangaka, Io Sakisaka, she has an amazing talent for creating such beautiful, fanciful yet believable, interesting, & bittersweet stories about the folly of youth that we all can relate to. Of course I'm rooting for Ren & Ninako. Who wouldn't? However, I also feel bad for Ando. He's really a nice guy. I hate to see him get his heart broken for a second time, & for the second time, for it to have something to do with Ren. Some guys just can't catch a break. Throughout my storied life, I've been in Ando's spot. Same with Ren's & Ninako's spots, too. Also the spots of Yu & Sayuri. Some more than once. Love is never easy. It truly is fickle. We can't control who we love, & who we don't. No matter how hard we try to change that. Sometimes, it's a blessing. Other times, & more often than not, it's a curse. Well anyway, as much as I dearly want to jump in right now & read the last two volumes, it's late here, & I need to get to bed. I've got serious business tomorrow. I are serious cat. I mean, I need sleep. See you all after next volume!

i was so mad when i finished because nine wasn't out yet so now i have to wait forever but soon i'll read nine and find out what happens in this love triangle

The story of Ninako and Ren is so cute! Love this series