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Parham Itan: Tales From Beyond, Volume 1 Paperback – January 21, 2020

by Kaili Sorano (Author)
4.5 out of 5 stars 33 ratings
Yamagishi and Sendo are schoolmates, but that's about as far as their similarities go: one is a short, no-nonsense boxer, while the other is a tall, bookish conspiracy nut. But when they find themselves embroiled in a paranormal phenomenon at school involving plant-faced monster people assimilating innocent victims, it seems they'll have to set aside their differences and work together as best as they can.

Of course, it doesn't help that the only one with any answers to this bizarre situation is a mysterious "paranormal investigator" named Akisato, who insists they must find some sort of "key" to stop it all ― before giant insects and other preternatural perils from the world "beyond" get to them first.

Inspired by Lovecraftian horror and the Call of Cthulhu, this is a brand-new manga series from the creator of Monochrome Factor! 
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  1. Part of Series
    Parham Itan: Tales From Beyond
  2. Print length
    176 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publisher
    TOKYOPOP
  5. Publication date
    January 21, 2020
  6. Grade level
    8 - 1
  7. Reading age
    16 years and up
  8. Dimensions
    5 x 0.7 x 7.3 inches
  9. ISBN-10
    1427862265
  10. ISBN-13
    978-1427862266
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ TOKYOPOP (January 21, 2020)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 176 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1427862265
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1427862266
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 16 years and up
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 8 - 1
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 0.7 x 7.3 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 out of 5 stars 33 ratings

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  • James Bond
    5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting and want more
    Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2022
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    I didn’t expect much when I picked up this volume but I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed it, the character designs are really good with great expressions translating the situations very well, character personalities are also distinct and fun when the need to be. I’m a sucker for lovecraftian monsters and dark magic, I enjoyed the hook of world building and where this series might go. All in all a good start
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  • Haley Scully
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Horrifically Good Manga!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 13, 2020
    Summary:

    Yamagishi, a small, but powerful boxer, and Sendo, a bookworm obsessed with the occult, are essentially polar opposites. However, a strange paranormal occurrence at their school suddenly brings the two boys together. In the midst of this phenomenon, they witness a man with a monstrous flower for a head, attack and take over a human being. As a result, Yamagishi and Sendo quickly become embroiled in a series of odd occurrences.

    This eventually leads to them meeting Akisato, a mysterious paranormal investigator. The three end up becoming trapped in a nightmarish world known as the “Beyond,” plagued with giant insects and other horrific creatures. The group must work together to find the “key,” if they are to have any hope of escaping.

    Pros:

    The story of Parham Itan is quite interesting and engrossing throughout. Its official synopsis states that the story was inspired by Lovecraftian horror, and to me, that influence is clear. I really like how these aspects were incorporated into the manga; they make for a truly unique story and universe. From the very beginning, the story is fairly fast-paced. But, that quick pace fits well with the story. It doesn't detract from the atmosphere and tone at all.

    Moreover, this manga has a great balance of comedy and seriousness. There's enough humor to provide some levity from the often dark, somber story. However, it never becomes too much. Actually, I think it strikes a near perfect blend.

    All of the characters in Parham Itan are fascinating, with Sendo probably being my favorite. I found his personality to be unique and endearing. Additionally, I loved his passion for the paranormal and occult. Yamagishi is sort of a reluctant hero, stepping up because he's forced to by his present situation. I'm especially interested to see how his character develops over future volumes.

    And last but not least, there's Akisato. This particular volume didn't divulge much about Akisato and his background. But, he makes for quite a cool mentor type character.

    As I stated before, the Lovecraftian influence is really apparent, and it adds some neat layers to this manga. The author even had a section at the end discussing this inspiration further. Said section included a stat sheet for Yamagishi, with individual values for traits like Strength, Intelligence, etc. I thought this was a nice touch; it complements the story well.

    In addition, the art is absolutely gorgeous, maintaining a detailed, visually appealing style the entire time. Similarly, the character designs are distinct and memorable. I could easily distinguish them from other manga characters and series. The enemy designs are also cool and suitably creepy, with the plant based ones being especially eerie.

    Final Thoughts:

    Overall, Parham Itan is an interesting, engaging story with a cast of endearing, colorful characters to enhance it. This manga’s tone is dark and mysterious all throughout, which fits the story well. Furthermore, the art style is beautiful, detailed, and distinct, perfectly illustrating the Lovecraftian influence. Truly, I'm so excited to see how the story and characters progress from here. I can't wait for the next volume!

    *Thanks to NetGalley, Diamond Book Distributors, and Tokyopop for this book. I received a free copy from them, in exchange for an honest, unbiased review. All opinions are my own.*
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  • Diane H
    4.0 out of 5 stars Good action, horror, and comedy manga!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2020
    In Parham Itan: Tales from Beyond Volume 1, high school student boxer Yamagishi and smart nerd Sendo literally run into each other on the way back to their dorm. While walking together, they encounter a half-human half-man-eating-flower monster. But the next day, everything seems normal.

    “What if nobody’s seen them before ‘cause they camoflage themselves? What if there’s actually tons of those critters walkin’ among us all the time? What if all those ghost stories and urban legends that sound made up are actually cover stories to hide their existence? What if we saw yesterday is the real world?”
    What kind of horrors will they encounter while investigating the flower man?

    Per the author, Parham Itan: Tales from Beyond Volume 1 is based on the Cthulhu legend from the tabletop RPG. The plot is more a thriller with paranormal elements than a straight-out horror manga. The artwork, especially of the flower man, is excellent. It succeeds in making the absurd idea of a man with a giant flower for a head into a truly frightening monster.

    This story is the first volume in a hopefully long series. The main characters are introduced but there is room for many more explanations in future books in the series.

    If you liked the author’s Monochrome Factor series, you will be thrilled with this series too. It has the same genre-fluidity in it. It has action, horror, comedy, and two disparate male leads that must work together without becoming yaoi. It is an enjoyable read. 4 stars!

    Thanks to Toykopop, Diamond Book Distributors and Edelweiss+ for a copy in exchange for my honest review.
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  • Niche
    2.0 out of 5 stars Okay, but not great pacing
    Reviewed in the United States on November 10, 2022
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    I'm not really a fan of the pacing, it feels like action/events are happening too quick while at the same time info is doled out too slowly. I wish the first encounter was expounded upon more or the detective brought them into the fold sooner. The art style also threw me as I kept reading the protagonists as tomboy characters based on their faces which seemed more feminine than the only female character shown.
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  • Wayne A McCoy
    4.0 out of 5 stars 2 unlikely school friends stumble on creepy horror happening around them.
    Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2020
    'Parham Itan: Tales From Beyond, Vol. 1' by Kali Sorano is a horror manga inspired by Lovecraftian horror and the Call of Cthulhu, so of course I was interested.

    Yamagishi and Sendo are two classmates, but that's about all they have in common. Yamagishi is a short, solid boxer, and Sendo is lanky and bookish. When they run across weird dealings on campus, they are thrown together to figure out what is happening. From people who have flowers for faces to giant bee-like insects, things are just weird. A mysterious supernatural investigator shows up, but when he is slaughtered in the chapel, it seems that the boys are on their own

    I liked this moody, creepy story. I'm not sure it reminded me all that much of Lovecraft, but it's definitely got weird things going on. The art works well, and I'd like to see where the story goes.

    I received a review copy of this manga from Tokyopop, Diamond Book Distributors, and NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this manga.
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  • Kindled By Gift
    5.0 out of 5 stars A story between Day Of The Triffids and any Resident Evil
    Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2022
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    Well done. Good characters, although sometimes you want to slap one of them, and, of course, its not the one with the glasses. Kept my attention. I went to look for the second volume...wanted more. Thanks.
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  • GM
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Start
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 4, 2020
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    Super excited to finally see some more of Sorano's manga being licenced in English! I loved this volume, it really brought all the energy I love of Sorano's work and gave me those deep feelings. I'm so excited, I hope there'll be more coming as it's released in Japan.
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