Pandora Hearts

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Synopsis

Reminiscent of a broken toy box, the mystical Abyss is a terrifying realm home to monstrous creatures called Chains. Most believe it to be only a fairy tale, used to scare children who misbehave. Oz Vessalius, the cheerful and mischievous heir of the noble Vessalius family, is one such individual—until, at his coming-of-age ceremony, the mysterious Baskerville Clan arrives and condemns him to the Abyss for a sin he neither committed nor knows anything about. Oz then forms a contract with Alice, a unique Chain who can take on human form, in an attempt to escape from the Abyss. As Oz struggles to unravel the mysteries behind his sin, the Abyss, and a tragedy from one hundred years ago, he and his companions find themselves confronted by the Baskervilles and ghosts from the past. Meanwhile, his journey back home is plagued by relentless despair. [Written by MAL Rewrite] Included one-shot: Volume 8: Pandora Hearts (pilot)

Publication notes

Pandora Hearts was published in English by Yen Press from December 15, 2009, to March 22, 2016, and again in 12 omnibus volumes in a complete box set titled PandoraBox. It was also released in French by Ki-oon from July 1, 2010, to April 14, 2016; in German by Carlsen from March 18, 2011, to June 2016; in Spanish by Norma Editorial from March 23, 2012, to June 23, 2016; in Polish by Waneko from October 1, 2012, to July 28, 2016; in Italian by Edizioni Star Comics from November 3, 2012, to March 2, 2016; and in Brazilian Portuguese by Panini Comics from April 2016 to March 2020.

Published

May 18, 2006 to Mar 18, 2015

Authors

Mochizuki, Jun

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Main characters

Xerxes Break5258 fan favorites
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Birthday: September 30th (Libra) Break is a member of Pandora and a servant of the Rainsworth household. Break's appearance does not change from the ten year gap between Oz entering and leaving the Abyss. He has a legal contract with the Mad Hatter. Break is often seen with a doll on his shoulder, which he calls Emily. He adores sweets and cakes. From the outside, Break seems like a carefree character, never serious and always smiling. When needs be, however, Break shows his dangerous and evil side. Reim tells Oz that Break has not always been the way he is now. When Break first lost his eye, he was a bitter and angry person who never smiled. However, through the kindness of Shelly, Sharon's mother, he began to open up. He has sworn absolute loyalty to Shelly.
Gilbert Nightray3017 fan favorites
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Age: 24 Birthday: February 5 Height: 182 cm Blood type: B Gilbert is Oz's best friend and loyal servant. To Gilbert, Oz is his most precious person, and he is willing to sacrifice anything for him. Gilbert was taken into the Vessalius family after being discovered in an injured state 15 years ago. He was invited by Oz to attend the coming of age ceremony as his friend. During the ceremony, Gilbert was controlled by a chain in the Baskerville's possession and forced to attack Oz. After regaining consciousness, Gilbert manages to see the face of one of the hooded people and for some reason jumps in the way of Oz's attack to protect him.
Alice2743 fan favorites
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Birthday: July 20th Height: 150cm Blood Type: O The heroine of the series, Alice first appears as a chain that persuades Oz to form a contract with her in the Abyss. In fact, she is actually the infamous B-Rabbit (Bloodstained Black Rabbit), the strongest chain in the Abyss. Alice's goal is to find her lost memories, which play a major role in the story. In human form, Alice has long dark brown hair with 2 side plaits. She has a huge appetite and loves meat especially. She is hotheaded, loud spoken and says what she thinks without regard to the consequence. Despite this, she has a soft side, especially when Oz is involved. She hates when Oz leaves her alone, but to hide it she usually says, "I'm in a contract with you. You are my manservant, and as a manservant, what were you thinking, leaving me behind!?" or she just hits Oz and says, "Shut up."
Oz Vessalius2472 fan favorites
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Birthday: December 26 Age: 15 Gender: Male Height: 164 cm (5'5") Blood Type: O The main character of the story. A 15-year-old boy with blond hair and green eyes from the prestigious Vessalius family, whose father is the reigning lord. His mother was killed by the Nightray family, but despite this, he retains a bright, optimistic, and energetic personality. The story of Pandora Hearts starts when Oz turns fifteen. During the ceremony to celebrate this reaching of adulthood, he was dragged into the Abyss for the sin of "existing." There he meets the chain named Alice and makes a contract with her.
Sharon Rainsworth130 fan favorites
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Birthday: April 13 Height: 157cm (5'2") Blood type: B Sharon and Break have a close relationship. It is she who discovers Break after he was found in front of the Rainsworth household's gate to the abyss. When she was young, she used to call Break "Brother Xerx," as he was like a big brother to her. She wants desperately to be of use to him, though believes she lacks the power to do so. (Source: Official guidebook)