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wow! a must read!
Ayashi no Ceres' first volume promises the series to be a hit like Yu Watase's other famous work, Fushigi Yuugi. Ceres has a love triangle in the Fushigi Yuugi style, but the story is much darker. There is more blood and violence, and much less slapstick humor. The main character, Aya, is maturer than Miaka from fushigi yuugi (except she seems to fall hopelessly for one guy immediatly like Miaka did) Basically the plot is about the twins, Aya and Aki, who on their 16th birthday recieve a pretty weird present from their family that awakens strange powers in both of them. Suddenly Aya's family is trying to kill her, and she must run or be killed. Some parts of this manga actually reminded me of scream. ^_^ It's been called a horror, but I'de say it's a dark drama. Don't worry- there is some humor in it! More Mature humor though, so combined with the blood and stuff, I would say just use your own discretion. Overall, this was a great manga so buy it today!

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Celestial coolness
At the store looking at manga when Ceres: celestial legend jumps out at me. Took a look bought the book and was very impressed. Twins Aya and Aki go to a birthday party with the whole family for their sweet sixteenth birthday. What do they get? A very creepy mummified hand, that's what. (Wouldn't that be lovely?, I mean, you're finally old enough to get a learner's permit and your gift is a bizarre mummified hand.) Well the hand creates all sorts of problems. Aya finds out she's a heavenly maiden (a.k.a. she's on the run) and Aki gets locked in some room. Suzumi saves Aya with Yuhi's help. Also a guy named Toya from the mikage house (works there) seems to be protecting her... Well anyway, I never read Fushigi Yugi so I can't compare them, but this is a great series. GET IT!!! Hurry up and ship book 2!!!!!!

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Fabulous Manga!
(Note: I lied about my age for this review, I am definitely not under 13)

This is truly some of Yu Watase's best work. The artwork is flawless- which is what we've come to expect. English edition is still in the process of being published, however what I've read thus far I've loved.

Aya Mikage is a spunky sixteen year old. For her birthday, she and twin brother Aki receive a mummified hand. The hand triggers Aya's "Celestial Maiden" powers, and part of her family gets hurt in the cross-fire. Now she's on the run and her family wants her dead. Worse still, she's fighting herself, against the Celestial maiden aspect of her personality, so the maiden doesn't get lose and kill someone.

Beyond this basic story, there's Toya, the man who saved Aya's life and now haunts her thoughts, and a very nice dash of humor at odd moments. The 2nd editions, read right to left, have the original Japanese cultural references left in, with an explanation in the front of the book, for those of us who aren't so J Pop savvy.

This manga title is rated for older teens, with good reason. Don't give it to your ten year old! That warning given, I can't say enough good things about Ceres.

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!