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FREE THE ART OF ANGEL SANCTUARY 2: LOST ANGEL PDF Kaori Yuki,Annette Roman | 99 pages | 30 Oct 2007 | Viz Media | 9781421515038 | English | San Francisco, CA, United States Books by Joel Enos (Author of The Art of Angel Sanctuary 2) Angel Sanctuary. Heaven never looked so good. Sparrow Updated: 14 May pm. I've always been fascinated with stories of angels, devils and the ongoing war between good and evil in the Christian religion, and by the time I'd closed this collection of artwork from the series, I was mentally kicking myself for not getting started with it sooner. Unapologetically loaded with pictures of bishonen youth, doe-eyed girls with intricate dresses, and the occasional compromising position, it's still not going to be enough to alienate any fan of good manga artwork, no matter what their actual preference may be. I was absolutely blown away with each turn of the page, figuring it couldn't get any more brilliant, and was proven wrong every time. If I had any complaint, it would be that the artwork doesn't go on long enough in this page book. If you're an art student of any stripe, this is a book that belongs on your shelf. And if you're a fan of the series, the true value of this book begins on page 54, with great character biographies, plot summaries and panels taken from some of the better moments of the series. You'll also learn creator Kaori Yuki's theory on the nature of angels and the rules of devils and demons, and how those govern the series. There's a section devoted to the various title pages she's created, and an interview that includes some of her favorite panels. It's easy to want to pass this off as a mere art-book, but it's really more of an encyclopedia or compendium for the series. It's also enough of an introduction to make a complete newcomer like me wonder what I'd been missing all this time. Don't miss the opportunity to pick this book up, whether you're a fan of the series or not. Yuki is a true talent who deserves any recognition that can be thrown her way. You'll spend a long time poring over the amazing splash pages The Art of Angel Sanctuary 2: Lost Angel sketches on quality oversized paper. One of the drawbacks to the small digest size of most tankobon is that details often get lost due to the small size. You'll find no such problem here, with large drawings and The Art of Angel Sanctuary 2: Lost Angel of opportunity to look at the details in depth. Regardless of whether you're a fan of Angel Sanctuaryyou're sure to The Art of Angel Sanctuary 2: Lost Angel impressed with this book. Was this article informative? YES NO. In This Article. Summary: The angel Alexiel loved God, but she rebelled against Heaven when she saw how disgracefully the other angels were behaving. She was finally captured, and as punishment sent to Earth to live an endless series of tragic lives. She now inhabits the body of Setsuna Mudo, a troubled teen in love with his sister Sara. Setsuna's misery mirrors the chaos among the angels, and their combined passions threaten to destroy both Heaven and Earth. Genres: Manga. Platforms: Print. Publishers: Viz. Release Date: October 30, IGN Logo Recommends. Angel Sanctuary - Wikipedia Appearing as The Art of Angel Sanctuary 2: Lost Angel serial in the Japanese manga magazine Hana to Yume from the 5 July issue to the 20 October issue, it follows Setsuna Mudo, a human teenager who, as the reincarnation of a prominent angel who rebelled against Heaven, becomes entangled in political machinations between the angels and demons. The chapters were collected and published in twenty bound volumes by Hakusensha from February to February Titled Coming of the Seraphim in the early stages of its development, Angel Sanctuary was inspired by the Japanese fantasy novel Nocturne and was originally slated to be only ten chapters long, which led Yuki to worry about being able to properly end the story. Angel Sanctuary made cultural references to various mythologies, including Greek and Norseas well as to real-world people, music, The Art of Angel Sanctuary 2: Lost Angel, and places. Angel Sanctuary was also adapted into a series of drama CDspublished from December to Septemberand a three-episode original video animation OVA by Bandai Visual and Hal Film Maker published in ; Yuki assisted on various aspects of both adaptations. Angel Sanctuary was critically and commercially well-received by English-language readers and critics, with Yuki's art and narrative highlighted as its strengths. The OVA received more mixed reviews from critics, who were generally divided on whether they enjoyed it as an introduction to the events of the manga or found its content objectionable due to the sibling incest. Beginning in Japan inAngel Sanctuary focuses on Setsuna Mudoa year-old troubled high-school student in love with his year-old sister Sara. While struggling with his incestuous feelings, he learns that he is the reincarnation of Organic Angel Alexielwho led a rebellion against her fellow angels after witnessing their slaughter of the Evils, a group of demons, after God's disappearance. At the conclusion of the revolt, she sealed away her younger twin brother, Inorganic Angel Rosielwithin the Earth, emotionally unable to fulfill his request to be killed before he became insane and destructive. Captured and branded a fallen angelAlexiel was punished by having her body frozen and her soul endlessly reincarnated as a human whose life is full of misery. While Rosiel is freed by his subordinate KatanSetsuna finds his life and Sara's endangered by various attempts to awaken Alexiel's dormant soul within him. Realizing they cannot bear to be separated, Setsuna and Sara run away together and consummate their love, hoping to start a new life together. Sara eventually dies protecting him from one of Rosiel's subordinates, and devastated, Setsuna awakens Alexiel's soul, causing widespread damage. Adam Kadamon, the angel closest to God, intervenes by turning back time to just after Alexiel's awakening and freezing time on Earth; she then tasks him with freeing her from her imprisonment. To search for Sara's soul, sent to Hell for incest, Setsuna's body enters a near-death state. While in Hell, his soul searches for hers, eventually learning that it has been taken to Heaven instead. Sara, meanwhile, awakens in the body of Jibrielthe archangel of water held prisoner by the angels; revealed to be Jibriel's reincarnation, Sara is eventually returned to her original body but finds herself impregnated by the malicious angel Sandolphonwho hopes that she will bear him a body. After Rosiel absorbs Sandolphon to gain his power, an act which speeds up Rosiel's physical and mental decay, Sandolphon's remnants possess her, causing her to see Setsuna as a monster. Assisted by Luciferthe ruler of the demons who is in love with Alexiel, Rosiel unseals the Tower of Etenamenki, where God rests, with Alexiel's body. Intent on restoring the Earth, Setsuna follows him, The Art of Angel Sanctuary 2: Lost Angel Kurai and the archangels of fire and earth ; along the way, he aids an injured Katan, who hopes to save Rosiel before he loses his free will to do so. At the tower, Rosiel The Art of Angel Sanctuary 2: Lost Angel Katan, only to realize that he had killed the one he loved and tried to protect from himself; he then goes into a state of destructive despair. Awakening in her own body with Setsuna's help, Alexiel reveals to him that she had always loved him: because he had been born the opposite of his healthy sister, she bargained with God to save his life in exchange for her imprisonment, from which she later escaped with Lucifer, and an agreement to never show him any compassion. She then kills him and absorbs him into her womb so that they will never be apart again. Before dying, Rosiel passes along his power to Setsuna. Setsuna and his group find Adam Kadamon's head, used to nourish the unborn angels, and learn that she attempted to prevent God's plan of destroying humanity by hiding him and the tower from the angels and freezing time in hopes that Alexiel's reincarnation could save them. Sara overcomes her possession to cast out Sandolphon, and Setsuna defeats God with Lucifer's help. Time returns to normal on Earth, The Art of Angel Sanctuary 2: Lost Angel Setsuna and Sara joyfully reunite at last. According to manga artist Kaori Yukithe concept for Angel The Art of Angel Sanctuary 2: Lost Angel has been with her "for the longest time. The Art of Angel Sanctuary 2: Lost Angel she had been already working on a successful serialthe gothic mystery manga Earl Cainshe faced difficulty in convincing others to let her begin another serial. Initially, she was allowed only ten installments of Angel Sanctuarywhich led her to worry about being able to properly end the story. The original character designs underwent changes, and only Kato 's The Art of Angel Sanctuary 2: Lost Angel unchanged. Several angels were planned to make an appearance, but never did; among them were the Angel of the Yoke and the leader of the angels, Sakaki. When Angel Sanctuary was adapted into an audio drama series, Yuki participated in selecting voice actors ; around two to three auditioned for each role.