Additionally, Yuki included references to real-life people, literature, and music. The character Katan shares his name with Katan Amano, a dollmaker. According to Yuki, "forbidden love" served as the theme of Angel Sanctuary. The chapters of Angel Sanctuary appeared twice a month as a serial in the manga magazine Hana to Yume from the 5 July issue to the 20 October issue.
Angel Sanctuary is licensed by Viz Media for an English-language release in North America, [22] and published the series from 25 February to 12 June Yuki participated in selecting voice actors for the audio drama adaptation of Angel Sanctuary ; around two to three auditioned for each role. A total of fifteen audio drama CDs, divided into six arcs, were released for Angel Sanctuary. The first arc, Assiah was published by Bandai Music Entertainment in four parts between December 16, to March 21, The rest of the drama CDs were published by Lantis.
Hades was released in three parts between August 3 to October 25, Gehenna was released on December 21, and January 24, , followed by Yetzirah on March 21 and April 25, , [41] [42] and Beri'ah on June 27 and July 25, Bandai Visual released the three episodes from May 25, to August 25, After the license expired, Media Blasters acquired the license for the OVA and released it in with new cover art in addition to extras.
Hakusensha published two Angel Sanctuary art books. The first, The Art of Angel Sanctuary: Both feature an interview with Kaori Yuki and series information along with artwork from the series. The series has been well received by English-language readers, with fifteen volumes appearing in ICv2's list of the bestselling graphic novels.
The first volume appeared at the 49th place for March , with an estimated 1, copies sold. In her review of the first volume, Sheena McNeil praised the series for its beautiful art and suspenseful plot.
But, amidst all of the bizarro relationships and religious references you become acutely aware that this title has a sinful appeal that just makes you desire more. Ellingwood also praised that art as "absorbing In his review of The Art of Angel Sanctuary 2: Lost Angel , A. Sparrow of IGN praised the artbook, describing it as "more of an encyclopedia or compendium for the series".
He complimented the artwork, stating,"I was absolutely blown away with each turn of the page, figuring it couldn't get any more brilliant, and was proven wrong every time. If I had any complaint, it would be that the artwork doesn't go on long enough. The OVA received mixed reviews. Rating the OVA an A- , Chris Beveridge of Mania Entertainment recommended it, praising the animation quality, and considered the plot "an extended prologue" to the events of the manga.
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