Ah what a wonderful end to the series. I can't remember if I ever read the whole series back in the day but if I didn't I'm glad I did now ^_^ It's a very delightful fantasy series.

Well, I'm not entirely sure what to say about the conclusion (?) of this series. I put a question mark there because at the end, Matsuda-san wrote "Thank you very much for sticking it out to the end of the first part of "Crescent Moon" so I guess there was more? But I can't find any info for a second part online, so not sure if it's actually the end.

Aaaaanyway.... the end seemed a bit rushed, like they had to throw in a whole bunch of stuff so it went kind of quick. I didn't entirely dislike it, and the part with Masumi at the end was pretty interest...but it was a little too easy to  defeat her in her demon form. The art also seemed to take a turn for the worst in this volume. What was up with Oboro? He looked really weird... switching between having no neck, crossed eyes, and overall looking like a blob. It was pretty bad. But, I digress. On the other hand, I felt it was a decent ending, and I felt it was appropriate for this series... so... as you can see, I have conflicting opinions on the matter.

All in all, I felt the same way with this volume that I've had for the whole series... it was alright. I didn't love it, didn't hate it. I enjoyed it mildly.

I love this one. Mitsuru and Mahiru...they finally reveal their love for another. and the thing is....I never saw it happening! This one is the best in the series.

Thank to Tokyo Pop for translating this wonderful Fantasy Manga into English! I don't do spoilers. I just want to assure the readers of the first five volumes that the ending of this story won't disappoint you! Mahiru,Mitsuru,Nozumu,Misoka,Oboro,Moonshine, the Lunar Race,Dawn's Venus.....all will be explained! Great Manga! Great Reading!

LOVED IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Backed into a corner and forced to use desperate measures, Nozomu and Akira get Keiko to help them by acting as if she were kidnapped, and they send a ransom note to Hokuto telling him that if he doesn't meet them at a prearranged location with the Teardrop of the Moon that he has in his possession, they will kill Keiko. Meanwhile, at the Moon Palace, Mahiru and Mitsuru's deepest feelings for each other are finally revealed, but not all is safe and peaceful yet, because first they must rescue Misoka from the water dungeons before they can attempt to escape the Moon Palace's barrier. But that's not all, because Shirogane requests to accompany them against the suspiciously spiteful Masumi's wishes...



Okay. I gave in. This volume was just too good! I just had to give it the highest rating, can't you see?! So many wonderful things happened in this volume. Well, sort of wonderful. Very wonderful for the reader, hehe! Ahh, I can't hold it in.. MY OTP FINALLY GOT TOGETHER! EEEEEEEE!! Their love has got to be the most romantic and sweetest romance that I have ever seen, read of, or imagined. It's perfect! So perfect! And poor, sweet little Shirogane... I didn't like his character when he was first introduced, but I love him now! He is so strong.. and I guess he was the demon boy from a thousand years ago? D'aww! Because of the Princess and the demon boy from a thousand years ago, and Mahiru and Mitsuru, everyone has been saved and they can all live (and rest) happily now. This series flowed up to this point, perfectly, I see that now that it is finished and all is revealed. All of the strange things that I just thought was something weird and unique the author was doing all makes sense now. And it's all finished just as it should be, but... I want more! I fell in love with all of these characters and I want them to continue on to live, not only in our hearts. I want to read more about them! If anyone ever hears of any news about the Crescent Moon series, please, please, pretty please private message me or comment on my review about it. Please! >XI

It was ok?? I hope my kids like it.

WAHHHH the ending was so!!! I kind of saw the villain coming? but not in THAT way!

Mitsuru and Mahiru my heart. I knew it was coming, they've had romantic tension since volume 1, so while it did feel slightly sudden, it definitely made sense, and they're both impulsive enough to randomly kiss each other while getting chased down by guys who want to kill them lol.
Mitsuru!! He's by far the best written character in this series and I loved seeing him develop throughout each volume. He really comes into his own and, while he still has trouble fully understanding his emotions, he's accepting them and growing out of himself enough to understand that other people care about him and that's so exciting to see!!

Ending was so cute omg yeah you guys deserve a little dance party. have a little dance party!!!

It does feel a bit sudden, but for the space they had, I think the narrative works well. Again, my only real qualm with this series is that it didn't have more time and space to develop, but I have the feeling it just wouldn't get the volume count it needed, which is too bad! But I love this series for what it is, so it gets 5 stars from me anyways, even if it could've been more than what it was. It was so cute man I'm over here shaking and crying as they sing... I'm really excited to reread these in the future once I've let the characters settle into my subconscious a little <3

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This entire series is amazing! It is beautifully thought-out, funny, poignant, and somewhat moving. It's a far cry from any of your stereotypes of Japanese anime/manga. It tells of ancient Japanese culture, the modern Japanese, and begs for equality, mercy and enlightenment, while breaking into funny, loving, and occasionally tear-jerking moments. The characters are fairly well-rounded, and easy to bond with, along with being a fantsy-lover's dream. To read "Crescent Moon" is to be open-minded.

I'll write a review for this story later.