Dawn Of The Arcana, Vol. 03 (2012) - Plot & Excerpts
This volume takes a different story telling direction from the last volume. While the last volume was mostly about character development the romantic tensions this was more about the plot development. However, that doesn't mean that character development takes backstage. Ceaser and Nakaba go through so much together in this volume. The plot and character development are masterfully handled here.This is one of the best fantasy mangas I've ever read and every volume makes it clearer than the last. Loki has made it clear that Nakaba shouldn’t trust Caesar, but Loki tries to get on Caesar’s good side and succeeds. Prince Caesar appoints Loki as his own personal guard. Nakaba knows that this could be Caesar’s downfall but she doesn’t tell him.Caesar’s parents, the King and Queen, want to see Nakaba. While there, they force Nakaba’s red hair to be black since all rulers only have black hair. Caesar gives her courage and an idea when all of the sudden he cuts his hair. Nakaba quickly follows and cuts her own. A prince is visiting from Lithuanel and learns that Nakaba has the power of the Arcana of Time and wants her to help him.Nakaba isn’t really sure what to do. As she gets closer to Caesar, Loki pushes her further away. Can Nakaba find her home in Caesar’s arms?With each volume, this manga gets more complex. There are several revelations in this volume that I can’t wait to see wait happens in the next volume. I still care about Loki, but Caesar is definitely going to be my pick for a while. I’m interested in seeing how the prince of Lithuanel will play in the other volumes. I’m not used to so many dimensions in my manga, but in this series it’s definitely needed.Caesar and Nakaba have several great moments in this book. I love how much Caesar is trying to show Nakaba that he cares. I hate that Loki is slightly pushing Nakaba away. I’m not for sure if it’s because of Loki’s agenda or what, but I can’t wait to read the next volume.
What do You think about Dawn Of The Arcana, Vol. 03 (2012)?
I like this installment better than the second one. Continues to be an interesting series.
—solak9000
Things move along, but the character interaction seems a bit repetative...
—WillowTree
One of my absolute favorite Manga books. This series is so cool!
—Drexxes
