History Manga / Karneval

* BareYourMidriff: Eva, and occasionally Gareki.

* BridalCarry: Inverted in chapter 11 when Eva carries Gareki this way after the latter has been wounded.

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* SocialDarwinist / MightMakesRight: [[spoiler:Azana]] has taken this stance as of chapter 34.

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A fantasy manga series by Mikanagi Touya, which originally started serialization in the manga magazine Monthly Comic Zero Sum and was published by Ichijinsha in early 2008. There are currently 10 volumes out, with several drama [=CDs=] released in Japan. The [[http://myanimelist.net/anime/16035/Karneval_%28TV%29 upcoming anime adaptation]] is scheduled to start airing on [[Spring2013Anime April 4th, 2013]].

* NebulousEvilOrganization / ForScience: Kafuka

* BrokenTears: In chapter 18, after [[spoiler:Yogi's allergy patch that holds back his split personality falls off]],tears start streaming down his face for no reason other than this. Given his [[spoiler:usually [[{{Keet}} sunny]] disposition]], it's quite [[NightmareFuel disconcerting]].

** Since she started attending Kuronomei Academy, it looks like [[spoiler:Tsubame]] is [[TookALevelInBadass well on her way]] to ActionGirl status as well.

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->''"I only ever have three choices. Enemy, nobody, or '''prey'''."''

A fantasy manga series by Mikanagi Touya, which originally started serialization in the manga magazine Monthly Comic Zero Sum and was published by Ichijinsha in early 2008. There are currently 10 volumes out, with several drama [=CDs=] released in Japan. The [[http://myanimelist.net/anime/16035/Karneval_%28TV%29 upcoming anime adaptation]] is scheduled to start airing on April 4th, 2013.

* {{Foreshadowing}}: Some of it occurs very early on, for people to come later.

* SayMyName: The first time Gareki called (yelled) Yogi's name is when he realized Yogi's SuperPoweredEvilSide is showing.

* SayMyName: The first time Gareki said Yogi's name is when he realized Yogi's SuperPoweredEvilSide is showing.

* CrapSaccharineWorld: All the sparkly and colorful characters and artwork does a great job in hiding how gritty the setting really is.

* ChekhovsGunman: Kiichi appears with Tsukitachi a few chapters before she's introduced.

* YouGottaHaveBlueHair: Kiichi and Karoku have blue hair (hers dark, his light), Tsukitachi has bright red hair, and Eva's is jade green. And in the anime Eva's hair leans toward a bluer, aqua color while Kiichi's hair has more of a purple shade to it.

* YouGottaHaveBlueHair: Kiichi and Karoku have blue hair (hers dark, his light), Tsukitachi has bright red hair, and Eva's is jade green.

** Of course [[http://www.mangafox.com/manga/karneval/v02/c012/13.html two seconds later]], a girl Gareki had known since childhood literally jumps on him, causing Yogi to exclaim in disbelief, "GIRLFRIEND A!?" Which both deny, the girl more vehemently, as she is apparently determined to marry a "plump, gentle-eyed person!" The direct opposite of Gareki, as Yogi puts it.

As they learn more of Nai's peculiar past and its relation to Kafuka, [[NebulousEvilOrganization a dark and hidden organization]] involved in illegal genetic research that vehemently opposes the government, the two continue to meet allies, friends and enemies alike through Circus, and eventually become wrapped up in the defense organization's mysterious affairs.

The two are set-up within the freakish mansion wherein Nai is held captive and where the rest of Gareki's crew is slaughtered, and soon become wanted criminals sought out by military security operatives. Just as Nai and Gareki find themselves in a desperate predicament, they encounter none other than the Second Ship of the nation's most powerful defense organization, Circus, with its [[ManipulativeBastard deceptive captain Hirato]], its fighters, the [[BigBrotherMentor cheerful Yogi]] and [[LadyOfWar dedicated Tsukumo]], and its odd black mechanical sheep.

* DestinationDefenestration: In chapter 33, during the siege at Smoky Mansion, Eva knocks Uro throw the window. [[spoiler:That he doesn't die suggests something sinister about his biology...]]

A fantasy manga series by Mikanagi Touya, which originally started serialization in the manga magazine Monthly Comic Zero Sum and was published by Ichijinsha in early 2008. There are currently 10 volumes out, with several drama [=CDs=] released in Japan. An [[http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2012-04-24/anime-adaptation-of-touya-mikanagi-karneval-announced upcoming anime production]] has recently been announced in the manga and on the series' website.

* RidiculouslyCuteCritter: [[spoiler:Nai in animal form.]]