RahXephon, Volume 2

Today's post is on RahXephon, Volume 2 by Yutaka Izubuchi (Author),  Takeaki Momose (Illustrator). It is 200 pages long nd is published by Viz Media. It is the second in the RahXephon series and you need to have read the first volume to understand what is going on. The cover has Ayato and Reika on it with the RahXephon in the background. The intended reader is someone who has read the first volume, likes science-fiction stories, and heavy, dark plots. There is mild sexuality, mild foul language, and violence in this book. The story is told form third person close of the main character Ayato. There Be Spoilers Ahead.

From the back of the book- Two weeks have passed since Ayato and Reika arrived in the "real world" of Nirai-Kanai. As Ayato undergoes training to become a pilot for RaXephon, Reika continues to be tested by TERRA's scientists as they attempt to ascertain the strange bond she share with the mythical robot. Ayato's girlfriend, a recent refugee from Tokyo Jupiter, bring tidings and memories from home, but her motives are more than innocent.
As further secrets about the MU come to the fore, Ayato resolves to see for himself the exact nature of the frightening conflict both he and Reika are now in the very middle of. Hijacking the RaXephon and reentering Tokyo Jupiter, Ayato's encounter with his mother sheds a disconcerting new light on the very nature of his existence.

Review- As lot of plot goes on this volume from seeing the past and how the MU fall, to discovering the RapXephon, what the MU are willing to do to get back to their paradise. The only thing that I did not like about this volume was the panty shots from various female characters, I know it was to lighten the mood but it just annoyed me and did not add anything to the overall plot. The plot is very interesting with learning about Reika and her past life, about Quion and Ayato's mother, and about Ayato himself. With Reika's life on the line, Ayato is running out of time to solve the mystery of the RahXephon. I am very curious about how the series is going wrap everything up as it is only three volumes long.

I give this volume a Four out of Five stars. I get nothing for my review and I bought this manga with my own money.