Description
WHETHER THE BIRD FLIES, VOL. 7
Book Summary
Four years after the confrontation with Hirata, Yashiro attempts to live outside the organized crime world, while Doumeki has risen through the ranks of the underworld. A chance reunion between the two will set the gears of fate in motion. This seventh volume of the series delves into the evolution of its protagonists, trapped between the desire for change and the ties of their past. A key installment that redefines the rules of the game in this acclaimed yakuza story.
What is it about?
The plot is set four years after the dissolution of the Shinsei-kai. Yashiro, removed from the life of a boss, runs a clandestine casino and resists pressure from his former oyaji, Misumi, to return to power. Meanwhile, Doumeki, disowned by Yashiro, has become a yakuza loyal to the kumicho Tsunakawa after saving his daughter from a kidnapping. A casual encounter between the two, brought together by a common goal, reactivates a story that seemed to have come to a halt. The volume explores whether people can truly change or if their environment and past force them to follow a predetermined path.
Main Themes
- Character evolution and the impossibility of escaping one's own past.
- Power dynamics and loyalty within the Japanese organized crime world.
- The reunion as a catalyst for a new conflict.
- The duality between civilian life and yakuza identity.
Who is it recommended for?
This volume is aimed at readers who follow the "Whether the Bird Flies" series and want to see the conclusion of the story arc following Hirata's fall. It is also suitable for fans of yakuza-genre manga with a focus on character psychology and complex relationships, beyond pure action.
What this book contributes
- A time jump that renews the dynamics between the protagonists.
- A deep exploration of the internal conflict of Yashiro and Doumeki.
- The start of a new story arc that promises tension and unexpected twists.
- A visual and emotional narrative that solidifies the series' quality.
Technical Details
- Author: YONEDA, KOU
- Publisher: TOMODOMO
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: GRAPHIC NOVELS: MANGA
- Series: WHETHER THE BIRD FLIES
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication Date: December 2022
- Number of pages: 216
- Weight: 285 g
Editorial Assessment
This seventh volume marks a turning point in the series, offering followers a coherent evolution of its main characters. The decision to advance the plot by four years allows for the exploration of new facets of Yashiro and Doumeki while maintaining the emotional tension characteristic of the work. It is a highly recommended installment for those looking to see how loose ends are resolved and to prepare for a new conflict.