the first thing that comes to mind is the gorgeous artwork, CLAMP delivers once again as expected. the many details that spring out every time you re-read the series, and the rendition of the characters' emotions - so exact, so accurate ...
and the second is the intriguing storyline of Watanuki who is 'tricked' into becoming a manservant of the Dimensional Witch, Yuuko and the manga shows us the many adventures of Yuuko, Watanuki, the black Mokona. Hiwamari, Doumeki and the twins as they work to fulfil wishes. the premise is simple - Yuuko will grant you your deepest desire ... at an appropriate price, of course.
the episodic feel of the series does not detract from the overall plot development and from the outset, the reader is presented with a number of interesting concepts and questions which are slowly answered, as the story unfolds. i find the pace just right.
i simply love Yuuko, she is such a fascinating character - serious, knowledgeable and insightful by turns, drunk and disorderly and funny, mean and yet displaying compassion when you least expect it, cunning and sometimes so straightforward and she moves with a sinuous grace. she also has a very diverse and fashionable wardrobe which i admire...she looks good in almost anything! in reading this series, i began to understand the overall context in which Tsubasa Chronicles is set and just how important a role Yuuko plays there. the black Mokona is also very cute, and is as funny and good natured as its white counterpart in Tsubasa Chronicles.
i cannot leave out the indentured servant, Watanuki who, in stark contrast with his mistress, moves erratically and clumsily. he seems to always be in a temper ... a bit like Kurogane, come to think of it, but minus the cool looks and the swordfighting skills, ehhehe.
and Watanuki strikes me as slightly wimpy. what is the exact nature of his relationship with Doumeki? hmmmm ... and is there something a little 'off' about Hiwamari?
this is a series i am definitely going to follow up and i recommend it to readers who want adventure, humour, a strong story with mystery elements and some moral values (though they are not shoved down your throat) - check out the bit on divination and the Internet addicted housewife, those are among my fave scenes.
to end this review, i'll quote Yuuko "but in this world, there are no coincidences, there is only destiny/'hitsuzen'.
for the really particular, there are some subtle differences between the idea of destiny as generally understood and the Japanese concept of 'hitsuzen' but i won't go into that here.
believe me when i say that it was 'hitsuzen' that led you to get to know me, and read this blog...
a picture of Fay/Fye/Fai, Yuuko aka the Dimensional Witch/Time-Space Witch/Witch of the Far East/that b***h(if you're a certain grumpy ninja), and Kurogane - said grumpy ninja
from Clow Legacy
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