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Summary: Blood 'N Guts 'N Sushi! by A 13 year-old in San Diego
Review: Actualy Im 13, I just had to say Im 12 to do this form.This was a pretty good book. Its Manga, Main-Gah, a Japanese comic-book, er, "Graphic Novel." This is by the same guy, I meen Girl, as the one who did Ranma 1/2. Her name is Rumiko takahashi... Or some thing like that. She is a really great artist, and does the best art in any manga ever! Now for the plot: A girl named Kagomi- Kah go mee, I think,- is in present day Japan, but falls down her familie's anchient-Sacred well, trying to get her little brothers cat out. She wakes up in Feudal Japan with a demon centapede after her! There she meets a strange half dog-Demon boy named Inu-yasha, who beleives her to be the incarnation of Kragomi,a Preistess of the Shikon Jewel, The women he once loved, the woman who killed him once...Or did she? He is on a quest to find the Shikon, for in will make him a full demon. Unfortunatly Kagomi breakes the Jewel, scattering the peices over all Japan. Now the two, A rude young dog-demon boy, and a modern schoolgirl, must team up to recover the jewel shards. Warning- Japanese manga is very different from U.s comics: More Blood, less violence.
Plenty of rok'im sok'm fights. Better artwork, better plot, less dialoge. Due to Public baths, they have nothing against bare umm...you know. This is kinda embarasing for me, but, I'd advise moms against letting any one under 12 read this, maby 15 for boys. It's not really nasty, just embarrasing. And there is barely any of it in there.
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Summary: Blood 'N Guts 'N Sushi! by A 13 year-old in San Diego
Review: First off, let me just say this: Inu-Yasha is my favorite Takahashi manga to date! Second, I think you get a pretty good plot summary from Amazon and the other reviews, so I won't go into that. However,I will say that with plot and characters both, Takahashi surpasses all her other manga series. Personally, I thought that Lum was a bit out there, Mermaid Scar a bit too gory, and Ranma 1/2 was too repetitive, but in this title, it's as if Takahashi has taken the best from all of her series and decided to part with the worst (not that there was much of that anyway!). She's finally perfected the blend of action and romantic comedy. Inu-Yasha and Kagome as the reluctant couple complement each other perfectly--Kagome is mature in her actions, yet not in her feelings, and Inu-Yasha, while aware of what he feels, can't get past his somewhat juvenile behavior. I'm happy to say Takahashi-san has ironed out the flaws that persisted in the relationship between Ranma and Akane. Kagome is smart, independent and *very* likable, but she isn't violent or unforgiving or unwilling to listen, like Akane sometimes was. She's more than capable of standing up for herself, but she doesn't have to put others down to do it. Finally, a heroine who can put up with her guy! I'm very impressed with her--she can see past Inu-Yasha's hostile exterior and be kind to him in spite of his insults (though by no means being a suffering saint!). It's also refreshing to see the characters grow--Kagome started out slightly ditzy, but as she found herself having to deal with demons and monsters, she quickly shapes up and becomes reliable in a crisis, stable and in control. She's also sensitive and caring. On to Inu-Yasha. He seems at first to be a Ranma-type character--unable to express his feelings, hurting the ones he loves by accident, yet as the manga progresses, you see he has much more depth to him. Inu-Yasha has a rather unfortunate past with Kikyo, and that's the thing stopping him from fully accepting his relationship w/ Kagome. His past also leads him to be suspicious of mortals, and his heritage adds yet more complications to his emotional outlook. As a half-demon who fights agains his humanity, he's really a much better person than even he knows. I must say it was very surprising to find out that he's quite aware of his feelings for both Kikyo and Kagome--he just can't bring himself to put them out in the open. One thing I love about this manga is that we can finally *really* emphasize with Inu-Yasha's distrust of women and Kagome's frustration at not being able to get closer to him. In Ranma, it was hard to take the characters or their feelings seriously--the situations were always so wacky and bizzare that they spoiled and refuted any really dramatic moments. But here, you can really feel Kagome's ache for something more, and Inu-Yasha's bitter reluctance to commit. Another factor is the much more mature storyline, with gripping action that leads you to exclaim and sometimes hold your breath in anticipation as you flip the pages. Finally--if you felt some of Takahashi's other titles were too repetitive--that they settled into a pattern and stayed there--I'm happy to say that _this isn't the case_ with Inu-Yasha. Just as you think the story's beginning to be in a rut (about Volume 4)--Takahashi introduces a whole new aspect to the plot, dealing with passion, trust, heartbreak and betrayal in a surprisingly serious way. This all starts out in Volume 5, and only gets better from there on. This isn't quite the light-hearted comedy Takahashi-san usually serves up, but with still plenty of laughs in between. So even if you found some of Takahashi's other works not to your liking (but especially if you did!) here comes a manga with something for everyone. Buy it already!
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Summary: Correcting past mistakes...
Review: First off, let me just say this: Inu-Yasha is my favorite Takahashi manga to date! Second, I think you get a pretty good plot summary from Amazon and the other reviews, so I won't go into that. However,I will say that with plot and characters both, Takahashi surpasses all her other manga series. Personally, I thought that Lum was a bit out there, Mermaid Scar a bit too gory, and Ranma 1/2 was too repetitive, but in this title, it's as if Takahashi has taken the best from all of her series and decided to part with the worst (not that there was much of that anyway!). She's finally perfected the blend of action and romantic comedy. Inu-Yasha and Kagome as the reluctant couple complement each other perfectly--Kagome is mature in her actions, yet not in her feelings, and Inu-Yasha, while aware of what he feels, can't get past his somewhat juvenile behavior. I'm happy to say Takahashi-san has ironed out the flaws that persisted in the relationship between Ranma and Akane. Kagome is smart, independent and *very* likable, but she isn't violent or unforgiving or unwilling to listen, like Akane sometimes was. She's more than capable of standing up for herself, but she doesn't have to put others down to do it. Finally, a heroine who can put up with her guy! I'm very impressed with her--she can see past Inu-Yasha's hostile exterior and be kind to him in spite of his insults (though by no means being a suffering saint!). It's also refreshing to see the characters grow--Kagome started out slightly ditzy, but as she found herself having to deal with demons and monsters, she quickly shapes up and becomes reliable in a crisis, stable and in control. She's also sensitive and caring. On to Inu-Yasha. He seems at first to be a Ranma-type character--unable to express his feelings, hurting the ones he loves by accident, yet as the manga progresses, you see he has much more depth to him. Inu-Yasha has a rather unfortunate past with Kikyo, and that's the thing stopping him from fully accepting his relationship w/ Kagome. His past also leads him to be suspicious of mortals, and his heritage adds yet more complications to his emotional outlook. As a half-demon who fights agains his humanity, he's really a much better person than even he knows. I must say it was very surprising to find out that he's quite aware of his feelings for both Kikyo and Kagome--he just can't bring himself to put them out in the open. One thing I love about this manga is that we can finally *really* emphasize with Inu-Yasha's distrust of women and Kagome's frustration at not being able to get closer to him. In Ranma, it was hard to take the characters or their feelings seriously--the situations were always so wacky and bizzare that they spoiled and refuted any really dramatic moments. But here, you can really feel Kagome's ache for something more, and Inu-Yasha's bitter reluctance to commit. Another factor is the much more mature storyline, with gripping action that leads you to exclaim and sometimes hold your breath in anticipation as you flip the pages. Finally--if you felt some of Takahashi's other titles were too repetitive--that they settled into a pattern and stayed there--I'm happy to say that _this isn't the case_ with Inu-Yasha. Just as you think the story's beginning to be in a rut (about Volume 4)--Takahashi introduces a whole new aspect to the plot, dealing with passion, trust, heartbreak and betrayal in a surprisingly serious way. This all starts out in Volume 5, and only gets better from there on. This isn't quite the light-hearted comedy Takahashi-san usually serves up, but with still plenty of laughs in between. So even if you found some of Takahashi's other works not to your liking (but especially if you did!) here comes a manga with something for everyone. Buy it already!
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Summary: Inu Yasha: A GREAT manga!
Review: I have to say that Inu Yasha is the BEST manga I have read! Just wonderful! The graphics may not be absoulty goregous but they are good enough to follow the story through in such away you become addicted! Kagome is also a WONDERFUl main character, she not your basic clutzy, ditzy, not-school-smart heroin that the other books have sterotyped to our leading ladys. I couldn't reccommened this manga enough! Yea, it maybe high-priced but its defentally worth it!
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Summary: Inu Yasha: A GREAT manga!
Review: I have to say that Inu Yasha is the BEST manga I have read! Just wonderful! The graphics may not be absoulty goregous but they are good enough to follow the story through in such away you become addicted! Kagome is also a WONDERFUl main character, she not your basic clutzy, ditzy, not-school-smart heroin that the other books have sterotyped to our leading ladys. I couldn't reccommened this manga enough! Yea, it maybe high-priced but its defentally worth it!
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Summary: Inuyasha: Sengoku o-Togi Zoushi
Review: I love the Inuyasha series! I am a fan of Rumiko Takahashi in general, but I think this is her best series yet! Ranma nibun no ichi was great, but this is even better! I wish Viz would hurry up and release them quicker. I've read up to manga 13, and Viz is only up to 4!
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Summary: yet another enjoyable addition to the series
Review: I wouldn't recommend reading this book if you haven't at least read the first book, and even then this might be confusing. It begins with a continuation of the confrontation that began in the third book. Kagome has been kidnapped by a pair of demons, the Thunder Brothers, but she manages to convince them that she'd be of more use to them alive than dead. They find Inu-yasha because they want the shards of the Shikon Jewel that he has, in order to increase their own demonic powers. In the second half of the book, Kagome is back in her own time period and trying to survive school. Unfortunately, she can never seem to get anything done without something supernatural appearing. Kagome has to somehow get a dead girl to find peace before the Tatari-mokke, a demon that plays with the ghosts of newly dead children, opens its eyes. The girl will go to hell if she can't find peace before then. The second part of the book is, I think, the first time that Kagome and Inu-yasha have ever done anything that didn't give them the possibility of recovering a shard of the Jewel. Rumiko Takahashi handles the death of a child and the idea of learning forgiveness very nicely in that second part.
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Summary: yet another enjoyable addition to the series
Review: I wouldn't recommend reading this book if you haven't at least read the first book, and even then this might be confusing. It begins with a continuation of the confrontation that began in the third book. Kagome has been kidnapped by a pair of demons, the Thunder Brothers, but she manages to convince them that she'd be of more use to them alive than dead. They find Inu-yasha because they want the shards of the Shikon Jewel that he has, in order to increase their own demonic powers. In the second half of the book, Kagome is back in her own time period and trying to survive school. Unfortunately, she can never seem to get anything done without something supernatural appearing. Kagome has to somehow get a dead girl to find peace before the Tatari-mokke, a demon that plays with the ghosts of newly dead children, opens its eyes. The girl will go to hell if she can't find peace before then. The second part of the book is, I think, the first time that Kagome and Inu-yasha have ever done anything that didn't give them the possibility of recovering a shard of the Jewel. Rumiko Takahashi handles the death of a child and the idea of learning forgiveness very nicely in that second part.
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Summary: This book is sweet and intense. Not meant for kids
Review: In Inu-Yasha: A Feudal Fairy Tale, Vol.4 there are two main stories. First Inu-Yasha, and Kagome take on the Thunder brothers. Hanten and Manten. This deadly dynamic duo have taken five pieces of the Shikon Jewel, and are killing both humans and other demons trying to find more Shikon Shards to increase thier powers. This leads to the most deadly and intense battle Kagome and Inu-Yasha have ever fought, as they recieve some "help" by a young fox demon who's father who was killed by the thunder brothers. In the second touching story arc: Kagome is taking summer school sans Inu-Yasha when she encounters a vengeful ghost of a bitter young girl. She died in a fire that she inadvertantly caused after a fight with her family. Now this ghost wants to kill her younger brother (who is recovering in the hospital), because her mom saved him but didn't know she was home, therefore didn't save her. Kagome sets out to bring peace to this young spirit before her bitterness sends her to hell. If these stories sound dark, intense and mature..., your right, they are. Takahashi's trademark wackiness and romance is definately there, but it takes a back seat in this series to the intensity and maturity of the series. The scene where Kagome helps the young spirit find peace is beautiful and the only reason I didn't cry is because I'm a guy, and a prideful one too. If your looking for a good gift for someone who has a taste for something a little out of the ordinary, but of unparamounted excellance (That means it's the best.). Check out This series, Then check out the rest of Rumiko Takahashi's series. Ranma 1/2, Maison Ikkoku, One Pound Gospel.
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Summary: This book is sweet and intense. Not meant for kids
Review: In Inu-Yasha: A Feudal Fairy Tale, Vol.4 there are two main stories. First Inu-Yasha, and Kagome take on the Thunder brothers. Hanten and Manten. This deadly dynamic duo have taken five pieces of the Shikon Jewel, and are killing both humans and other demons trying to find more Shikon Shards to increase thier powers. This leads to the most deadly and intense battle Kagome and Inu-Yasha have ever fought, as they recieve some "help" by a young fox demon who's father who was killed by the thunder brothers. In the second touching story arc: Kagome is taking summer school sans Inu-Yasha when she encounters a vengeful ghost of a bitter young girl. She died in a fire that she inadvertantly caused after a fight with her family. Now this ghost wants to kill her younger brother (who is recovering in the hospital), because her mom saved him but didn't know she was home, therefore didn't save her. Kagome sets out to bring peace to this young spirit before her bitterness sends her to hell. If these stories sound dark, intense and mature..., your right, they are. Takahashi's trademark wackiness and romance is definately there, but it takes a back seat in this series to the intensity and maturity of the series. The scene where Kagome helps the young spirit find peace is beautiful and the only reason I didn't cry is because I'm a guy, and a prideful one too. If your looking for a good gift for someone who has a taste for something a little out of the ordinary, but of unparamounted excellance (That means it's the best.). Check out This series, Then check out the rest of Rumiko Takahashi's series. Ranma 1/2, Maison Ikkoku, One Pound Gospel.
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