ES Vol. 1: Eternal Sabbath

by Fuyumi Soryo

MIND CONTROL Ryousuke Akiba calls himself ES, a code name taken from a mysterious scientific experiment. Ryousuke will live to be at least two centuries old and possesses strange mental powers: He can enter people's minds, discover their darkest secrets, even rearrange their memories so that complete strangers will treat him like family. Ryousuke acts not out of malice but for survival-wandering Tokyo for reasons known only to him. No one recognizes...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0345491882
• ISBN13: 9780345491886
• Release Date: May 2006
• Publisher: Del Rey
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 7.5" x 0.8" x 5.1"
• Age Range: 16 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 11 and higher

Customer Reviews

Completely absorbing!

I first picked up Eternal Sabbath as a fan of Fuyumi Soryo's Mars. The first thing to say is that Eternal Sabbath is pretty different from Mars- mainly in the sense that it isn't a romance manga. Instead it's probably best described as science fiction/ fantasy and in terms of tone, is definitely on the darker side of Soryo's writing. The story centres around a researcher, Mine Kujyo, who meets Akiba, a man who turns out to be genetically engineered and the result of a sinister research project. The story in general rotates around both characters, especially Mine. As the plot progresses, we learn more about Akiba's past and find out what else the scientists that created him were up to... Overall, the series is very strong and like Fuyumi Soryo's other work, has a lot of depth. The characters are well developed and likeable and the plot remains fast paced and engaging across the eight volumes. Personally, I think this series is brilliant- I definitely recommend it!

Fuyumi Soryo Flips Plots!!!

By Eros Shadow MARS, Fuyumi Soryo's Shojo title released in the United Sates, made a big hit with the loving fangirls and fanboys. A lot of people, who arn't big Shojo fans, are probably turned off by Soryo's work. Well non-loving fans, START LOVING! Eternal Sabbath is chocked full of science/psychology/neurology/philosphy(if you will)! Also it contains plenty of that wonderful gore that fans love so well. MARS encaptures a beautiful developing love story although it is not all about love, avid readers of MARS have seen a slight glint of the "dark-side" of life. Or, the dark-side of life that Soryo percieves and has the ability to portray in workings. Eternal Sabbath flat out GOES THERE! ES breaks down the human mind into components exploring different outlets that potentially boggle the mind. There is a great deal of explanation involved as well with the machines they use and how they work. Readers can never get bored of these explanations, although they may lose some if not read with a close eye. The gore also draws the reader into the compelling plotline begging for more. (Yes kids! It has blood..but it's not in color so it's okay) Each manga is full of suspense and a reader will never know what is to come. It is a marvel that Soryo has the ability to transfer from one genre to another creating a wide range of work that draws any reader to it. Soryo is definatly a universal author for every reader to enjoy. This is a must read for anyone who respects beautiful imagery that Soryo creates and the amazing plotline!

Eternal Sabbath

Absolutely amazing. Art work is brilliant and the story line is equally amazing. Though the story is sci-fi, it is not that far off. Modern day genetic research is advancing at unbelievable speeds. It makes you wonder what the future holds for us. Might one of us suffer as the main character did because of the progress science is making? I have read 6 of the mangas, and am eagerly awaiting the release of the 7th. I cannot wait to see what will happen next.

ES

Very intelligent work. Fuyumi Soryo knows a lot about psychology and biology, I am impressed. The story line is also significant and the moral dilemmas are interesting. It's hard to determine were you stand because the morality of the characters is so blurred, but that's what makes it so interesting. I read volumes one and two, at first I couln't understand the cold and careless demeanor of the main character, but later I came to like it. It will make you wonder and question who you are.

Intellectually Stimulating and Visually Captivating

I read this because Fuyumi Soryo is the manga-ka of my favorite series; Mars. The plot of this manga is thrilling and interesting from a psychological point of view. I never put the book down once the first time I read it, and I have reread it several times since then. The art is also some of the best I've ever seen in a manga. Eternal Sabbath has even replaced Mars as my favorite series.