Comments on: Manga Review: Millenium Snow, Vol. 1

By: Mysidia

Mysidia — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 04:54:06 +0000

I skimmed through Millennium Snow (volume two, I believe) at Barnes & Noble a few months ago after spazzing that it had been released in English. I’d never read any of it before, but I know it was mentioned in both the anime and manga of Ouran, and I was interested to read more of Hatori’s work.

What I -did- read of it caught my affections on the spot. The characters, yes, reminded me very much of “certain” members in the Host Club, but that didn’t make a difference in my interest in the series. Even though it’s only two volumes, I plan on purchasing it next time I’m at the book store. :3

Also, this is pretty off-topic, but a few moments ago I freaked out to my friend about a comment I made that was almost exactly the same as Natsumi’s above, but also that just below it, in your reply, my grandfather was mentioned. XDD
Funny world. :3

By: Katherine Dacey

Katherine Dacey — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 14:28:59 +0000

The Wikipedia entry refers to a sidebar in an early volume of Ouran High School Host Club in which Hatori states that she'd like to finish Millenium Snow. Snow has been on hiatus for a long time, however (over five years), so I wouldn't hold your breath waiting for volume three.

By: Melissa

Melissa — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 00:42:10 +0000

I don’t know if this is true, but on wikipedia it says something about the series not being done… I can’t remember EXACTLY what it said, but I think it said something about the author working on Ouran currently, so it might be a while for the next volume… I could be wrong though.

By: Katherine Dacey-Tsuei

Katherine Dacey-Tsuei — Sun, 05 Aug 2007 13:01:57 +0000

I also found the lack of closure frustrating, especially since the second volume is so different in tone–it feels more like Ouran High School Host Club and less like a supernatural romance. I also liked the characters, and wanted to see what happened to them.

By: Kaitlin

Kaitlin — Sun, 05 Aug 2007 07:33:56 +0000

I actually picked up Millenium Snow on a whim because I happen to have very little self restraint when it comes to bookstores, but I’m very glad I happened to have an extra *coughcough* twenty bucks. The characters are endearing, interesting, comical and human and the story, although a bit cliche, helps to bring out their best qualities.

The only thing I regret about buying this series is… there’s no ending! I was unaware that there were only two volumes, and was wondering what would happen next. ;-; Maybe I’ll never know! So hopefully Hatori-sensei decides to pick up where she left off, because with her ability for unexpected plot twists (which is rare these days) I’m still curious as to what will happen, and I know I’m not the only one.

By: Lea

Lea — Wed, 27 Jun 2007 01:20:51 +0000

Millenium Snow was a book that I picked up because I like Bisco Hatori’s drawing and I had never heard of it before. I loved the first copy and bought the second copy as soon as I could. ^^;

I think that the story moves very quick and I am easily confused by most of it. I am always getting the characters’ personalities confused with Host Club characters’ personalities.

I am still hoping that Hatori does finish the series though.

By: Katherine Dacey-Tsuei

Katherine Dacey-Tsuei — Sun, 20 May 2007 23:31:26 +0000

The first chapter was published in Shojo Beat magazine a couple of months ago (either the February or March issue, I think). Volume one was released last month, so you should be able to find it at Borders, Barnes & Noble, Waldenbooks, or your local comic book store (or an online retailer like amazon.com, bn.com, or Midtown Comics). The second and final volume will be published in July.

By: Mizu_chan

Mizu_chan — Sun, 20 May 2007 19:42:06 +0000

The comic called Millennium snow sounds kindda interesting, can sumone tell me where to read this comic??help

By: ayachan698

ayachan698 — Sat, 28 Apr 2007 16:34:40 +0000

the characters look sooo much like Ouran characters!!! i wanna read it so badly!

By: Ameko

Ameko — Wed, 11 Apr 2007 03:12:03 +0000

I think A Thousand Years of Snow is very nice sounding myself,but from the point of view of the American audience who either isn’t concerned with the Japanese or doesn’t know anything about the original title,Millenium Snow was also appealing.It got me into it….but I’m more forgiving of these things.It really is about finding the nearest,SHORTEST translation…usually.

I saw the peek in ShojoBeat,and can’t wait to go out and buy it in a week or so (haven’t had time… :’( ).I definately agree with the thing about being “cluttered”,but I followed it easy enough.The only thing that makes me sad is its only two volumes,and that I have to wait so long for the next one.
For sure a cute little 2-part story that I think people should pick up.

By: Katherine Dacey-Tsuei

Katherine Dacey-Tsuei — Sat, 31 Mar 2007 13:19:11 +0000

That's an excellent question, Natsumi! To my ears, A Thousand Years of Snow sounds like a shojo romance; Millenium Snow sounds like a Philip K. Dick story.

By: Natsumi

Natsumi — Fri, 30 Mar 2007 22:24:49 +0000

I read the preview to Millenium Snow in Shoujo Beat magazine and I enjoyed it, so I’m planning to purchase the first volume.

I definitely agree that it was very cluttered and busy. Alot of sound effects and panels were crammed together so it was hard to see what was going on.

What I’m curious about is why Viz decided to rename Sennen no Yuki, ‘Millenium Snow’. It’s more commonly known as A Thousand Years of Snow, which sounds more aesthetic and romantic that ‘Millenium Snow’.