This second volume features a lot more of the political scheming going on behind the scenes, introducing new characters as it did so and I really enjoyed those bits of the story. I’m so intrigued by the mystery surrounding why Tenka left the Yamainu.

Like in the first volume, the familial bond between the three brothers is so wholesome but now we’re getting to see deeper into their lives and thoughts and feelings. Soramaru is attempting to deal with the fact that his sword skills aren’t as advanced as Tenka’s. With the way things ended in this volume, I feel like some messy moments are about to arise in volume three!

This was a solid sequel to the first volume and I am so ready to see the action and family drama in the next instalment!

3/5 ⭐️

TW: violence, blood, swords, murder, death.

After enjoying v.1, I was really happy to get to read v.2 of this series. The art is still pretty as always, and despite the many new names involved with the world here, it wasn’t too hard to keep up with the plot.

In this volume we got more of the relationship between the brothers (I love them? I love their interactions) and also new characters! I’m also very curious about them and how they’ll interact with the main characters in the next chapters.

There’s a lot more angst, hinted past trauma, and by the end of the volume we got a (terrible) exciting cliffhanger, so of course now I have to read more...

The Kumo brothers ( Tenka, Soramaru, and Chutarou) ferry criminals to an inescapable prison located in the center of Lake Biwa.
There is more to Tenka than he lets others to see. He adores (and protects) his younger brothers. However, a murderer brings danger to the Kumo’s world.
Who are the Yamainu? What exactly is the Vessel of Orochi? And what does it have to do with the three Kumo brothers? And what has Tenka been keeping from Sora and Chutarou?
Tenka is a riot! He enjoys playing the fool, but that is just a façade. Tenka is quite shred. But it is all to protect and look after his brothers – who need him and rely on him.
Sora is frustrated with his life. He strives to be strong like Tenka, but his brother refuses to properly teach him. He wants to be Tenka’s equal. It is tough living beneath his eldest brother’s shadow. What secrets will he learn? Who will teach him to be strong?
The anime follows the manga pretty good. Yeah, some of the scenes are switched about. I wanted to read the manga just to see if there were any scenes that did not make it into the anime. I cannot wait for the next installment!