Samurai Deeper Kyo, Volume 27 Book

25 August 2013

Samurai Deeper Kyo, Volume 27 begins with an emotionally wrought scene between Yukimura and his former Sarutobi Sasuke, Shindara the Immortal. If Shindara's unfailing loyalty doesn't tug at your heartstrings, then you are surely dead inside. His selfless sacrifices teach powerful lessons about unwavering dedication and friendship. I couldn't think of a better person to be the recipient of that devotion. It's tragic. It's bittersweet. And I hope that the outcome is happier than I suspect because I can't take all this sadness!

After the dust settles from Shindara's quick departure, Sasuke and the rest of the gang stumble upon Kyo and Yukimura preparing to have their long-awaited duel. The craving for battle courses through the veins of these crazy samurai warriors so much that the experience is nearly orgasmic for them. It's hilarious to see the others wanting in on the action.



I was thrilled that the battle showed them as equals. I love both of these characters and prefer to see them on the same side than against each other. Once Kyo and Yukimura end their friendly tussle, Akari offers to heal Yukimura's wounds. This is by far one of the funniest scenes in this entire series so far. Yukimura is smooth like buttah!


Meanwhile, the Mibu clan attempts to resurrect Nobunaga in Kyo's body, but something goes awry and another soul hijacks the body. With Kyo's body gone, the Mibu are forced to put Nobunaga in someone else's body. I'm really curious to see which body is now housing Nobunaga. I do have a hunch on who took Kyo's body and it has me so excited my skin has goosebumps.

See the lil' birdie? I'm thinking we might see Muramasa again. *crossing all fingers and toes*


At long last, the Four Elders arrive to confront the Four Emperors!


I had hoped that a full-blown brawl would ensue, but it sadly did not. The Four Elders create a giant chasm that leaves Kyo and his friends falling to the depths below. The group is scattered and when they awake from their fall, several of them encounter some familiar old faces. Akari's interaction with Hishigi has me very intrigued. I can't wait to find out their history.

Have I mentioned how much I ♡ Hotaru? I just can't get enough of this goofball. When he says a prayer for Shinrei's corpse with Shinrei sitting right behind him, it hurt my sides from laughing so hard. Hotaru and Shinrei can be very childish together, but under all that sibling rivalry is a lot of love.





The end of the volume follows Kyo and Sasuke as they end up in the Onmyo Palace's Latrine. Here, they are bombarded by the wacky Shihodo, who just might have the answers that Sasuke so desperately seeks. I'm not particularly looking forward to learning more about Shihodo, but the fact that she was once one of the Four Elders is interesting.

I'm looking forward to learning about who took Kyo's body and if we'll get to see Nobunaga's new form. The excitement is building but I find that what makes me eager to reach for the next volume is all of the witty humor. I love the Revenge for the Bear at the end of this volume. Hilarious!