St Micheals Arc

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Though a short arc it is a very significant story in Yami no Matsuei, if only for Yoko's sudden dip into all out yaoi.

Anyway I just wanna hear your thoughts regarding this arc and the characters therein.
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pyro_o · Posted: Thu Aug 10, 2006 4:36 am Post subject:

I like it. Cuz it has SEX. XDDD jkjk

but really- it's actually a pretty thoughtful piece into gay Christianity.. (oxymoron. WOW.)

I've never heard of homosexual Catholics, but I'm sure they're out there~

but.. for me, the St. Michael's arc has some of the best artwork in it. ^^"
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laustic · Joined: 09 Jul 2006 Posts: 660 Location: Florida

I found this to be an alright arc, its certainly not my favorite but it has its moments. What I find amazing is that people think in the scene where Tsuzuki talks about forbidden love that he was referring to Tatsumi. Where did they get that crazy idea! I think it makes a lot more sense that he's referring to the person he mentioned in the 2nd volume. Tsuzuki said with that person it was as if they shared the same soul and they couldn't be apart. Anyway, sorry for the rant but really, the only reason why people are so fond of this arc is because of the sex scene. I preferred the first two arcs in volume 4 but as I said I thought it was okay and it had some rather humorus moments. What I was rather fond of was the last pic of Hisoka in that arc. He just simply looked beautiful and the concern he had for Tsuzuki was just touching.

measuring time · Posted: Fri Aug 18, 2006 1:18 pm Post subject:

(I've never heard of homosexual Catholics, but I'm sure they're out there~)

Never? I must say! They're not too difficult to find. I happen to know a handful of homosexual Catholics. In fact, my best friend of eleven years happened to be a Catholic growing up, despite the fact he was, indeed, a homosexual. I'm also quite certain his first boyfriend was a devout Catholic.

In fact, here's an entire site just for them:
Dignity USA.

There are quite a lot of other subjects I could bring up into this to say, in the technical sense, it is debatably not much of an oxymoron at all, judging by the actual historical value, but my particular opinions on this small piece of Catholicism does not belong in this topic.

However, in terms of this particular arc, I also find that was not a particular favorite of mine. Yes, the actual exploration of this topic is quite fascinating, though. It does happen, homosexuality in Catholicism. (I do not believe I even have to set an example, here. Look at the news, recently.) I enjoyed the fact that it explored a "taboo", but outside of this, I found no strong fondness of this actual arc.

I just must concur, I think most enjoy it for the sexual content. I do think this could have been explored much more profoundly.

Veleda · Joined: 01 Aug 2006 Posts: 126 Location: State of Denial

(I would like to note that I also know a gay Catholic.)

I'm really fond of this arc. This is probably largely because of Kira. I love Kira. Kira rules.

I also like the fact that Hisoka gets to protect Tsuzuki this time around. (Tsuzuki's about to be blasted, but Hisoka jumps in and sets up a barrier.)

Another thing I thought was cool was it gave us a sense of continuity. The Saint Michael's arc is the direct fall out from the Devil's Trill arc.
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pyro_o · Posted: Thu Aug 24, 2006 12:43 am Post subject:

^^v

I love Kira. She is such a powerful character~~

There is Tsusoka in here. It is so strong that Saatanganus chokes on it~~ Because of crazy fangirls like me.

Hahah.. Just kidding. I'm just spamming in this post, cuz just saying 'Oh, yeah. Kira is cool' is weird. XP
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Veleda brings up a point in a rant I never aired, but Hisoka doesn't get enough Knight appreciation. He protects Tsuzuki in volume 4-in a rather cool fashion I must add, when Tsuzuki can't save Hijiri from those faling rocks Hisoka jumps in and helps them both outta there. He protects Hijiri again when he pretends to be him in episode 6. He pushes Hijiri out of the way of blow from Tsuzuki taking it himself. And the whole Kyoto arc is just full of Knight Hisoka.

Anywa back on topic. I adored Kira, she is one of few, if the only one of many YnM female characters in that program we ever see in action, plus she has a sword and is sexy without having to be filled to the rim with male aimed sex appeal. Go Kira.

And yes it was nice to have a reference to earlier arc's and deal with loose ties, Yami no Matsuei usually leaves arc's untouched once they move on, not always but usually.

It's also one of the most beautifully drawn arc's. And the mature themes don't have much baring on my view of it, I was just a little startled, but soon shrugged it off. It had a school boy yaoi story feel to it though that was rather cute to watch Tsuzuki and Hisoka get mingled in with. And I enjoyed the darkness it had, especially that disturbing kiss. And characters like yamashita from the devils trill and Maeda from the St Michaels make me laugh, especially in a series that claims to be shojo despite dripping with shonen-ai and odd dips into yaoi from time to time.

It's not my favourite arc, but I like it. Altogether, book four is one of my favourite books, its brilliant!!
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pyro_o · Posted: Thu Aug 24, 2006 1:14 am Post subject:

I'm.. just gonna echo what coco-chan said. XD

dude... but that is true.

(coco-chan.. make a thread for Kira~~)
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Rhea-sama · Posted: Tue Oct 10, 2006 8:38 pm Post subject:

I think it was really more the fact that it was an all-boy school that prompted exploration on the part of the boys.

(Teenage boys+Horny+hormones=Lots of hopping into beds together)

That also goes for all girl schools too XD

But yes, I liked the arc for the <strike>sex, drugs, and rock'n roll</strike> I mean, the sex, violence, and sheer darkness of it all.

It's up there with The Devil's Trill for my favorite storyarc x3
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