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Great 1st Manga, 22 Aug 2006
I bought the Shaman King novel because I had heard about the anime from my friends at school. I read the first few novels and then I got Sky Television and had a chance to watch the anime. I soon realised that the manga is a lot better. It is more mature (aimed at a teen audience) and the dialogue is uncut, as is the fight scenes. Bottom line is buy the manga, forget the TV show, you won't be disappointed. Worth it, 13 Jul 2005
I suggets that all Shaman King Lovers buy these manga titles becaue they are far better than the anime because it inculdes more stories that are not in the anime and the fight scenes and uncut with all the action you need that you don't get in the anime. Really Good!!!!!!!!!!, 13 Jul 2005
I suggets that all Shaman King Lovers buy these manga titles becaue they are far better than the anime because it inculdes more stories that are not in the anime and the fight scenes and uncut with all the action you need that you don't get in the anime. A really really good manga, 25 Jul 2004
I am a huge fan of the anime Shaman King, and if you are too, you should get this book! Shaman King is basically about a boy named Yoh Asakura, and his battles as he fights to become Shaman King in the Shaman King tournament. This book is the introduction to his adventures. Here we are introduced to the characters. This is the first manga book i bought and it's was worth the money!
Its good really really really good, 27 Nov 2003
Every one who is a fan of manga should buy this book. Shaman King is a must have in my opinion. The artwork is highly detailed but not too much so you don't lose yourself when reading. I found when reading this that my eyes just flowed from frame to frame with ease. The narrative isn't overly complicated, although at first you will be a tad confused, but that’s the same with anything you read. The way the first volume is set out is very cleaver. The first half of the book basically introduces to the main characters and explains the basics how a shaman is a shaman. Then the second half is character and story development. Trust me by the end of this book you will want the next volume. The characters are deep and not two-dimensional ones that i have found in previous manga i have read. Another reason to by this book is so you can find all the little references to other manga-ki and anime.
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Customer Reviews
Great 1st Manga, 22 Aug 2006
I bought the Shaman King novel because I had heard about the anime from my friends at school. I read the first few novels and then I got Sky Television and had a chance to watch the anime. I soon realised that the manga is a lot better. It is more mature (aimed at a teen audience) and the dialogue is uncut, as is the fight scenes. Bottom line is buy the manga, forget the TV show, you won't be disappointed. Worth it, 13 Jul 2005
I suggets that all Shaman King Lovers buy these manga titles becaue they are far better than the anime because it inculdes more stories that are not in the anime and the fight scenes and uncut with all the action you need that you don't get in the anime. Really Good!!!!!!!!!!, 13 Jul 2005
I suggets that all Shaman King Lovers buy these manga titles becaue they are far better than the anime because it inculdes more stories that are not in the anime and the fight scenes and uncut with all the action you need that you don't get in the anime. A really really good manga, 25 Jul 2004
I am a huge fan of the anime Shaman King, and if you are too, you should get this book! Shaman King is basically about a boy named Yoh Asakura, and his battles as he fights to become Shaman King in the Shaman King tournament. This book is the introduction to his adventures. Here we are introduced to the characters. This is the first manga book i bought and it's was worth the money!
Its good really really really good, 27 Nov 2003
Every one who is a fan of manga should buy this book. Shaman King is a must have in my opinion. The artwork is highly detailed but not too much so you don't lose yourself when reading. I found when reading this that my eyes just flowed from frame to frame with ease. The narrative isn't overly complicated, although at first you will be a tad confused, but that’s the same with anything you read. The way the first volume is set out is very cleaver. The first half of the book basically introduces to the main characters and explains the basics how a shaman is a shaman. Then the second half is character and story development. Trust me by the end of this book you will want the next volume. The characters are deep and not two-dimensional ones that i have found in previous manga i have read. Another reason to by this book is so you can find all the little references to other manga-ki and anime.
Different, inspiring and kewl!, 24 Apr 2008
This is the first in Junko Mizuno's uniquely styled take on the classic fairy tale, her "Fractured Fairtales." Her vibrantly coloured illustrations, are full of cuteness, grotesque things, psychedelic swirls and black humour. You first notice the bright, pink girly, unique artwork. Then on closer examination you notice that the subject matter can quite horrid really, with plenty of bizarre nudity! For instance, its not Cinderalla's glass slipper that's lost, but her eyeball! Cinderalla and her family are all zombies! The Prince is sick and on permanent IV support ! It draws you in to its crazy world and you will never see anything quite like it! Great for fans of mad Japanese fashion and any odd manga things! I love the colours and the bonus features. The interview at the back of the book is fab and informative too. Truly unique and fascinating! Try her other books too! Excellent inspiration for budding designers...
Have a look!
:), 06 Feb 2005
Great book. I got it because of the whole free postage over a certain ammount though. So basically it cost me a few pounds, rather than the actual price. I'd suggest the real price s a leeetle steep, but much cheaper than buying it from a shop. I've seen it being sold for about £10.
On the book itself, a very unusual take on Cinderella, where the ugly sisters are zombies!
Junko Mizuno's illustrations are amazing! Definately get this book if you are a fan of her work!
A Warning, 29 Jul 2004
I decided against having ordered this book before I received it but as the order had already been processed I had to wait for it to be delivered. I thought I might as well take a look at it just in case it really was worth £7.81 and although it was nice enough for one read I've decided that there are better ways I could have spent the money. It's a short book which took me say, a couple of hours to read at the most and although something could said for it being so engaging I have read manga that's even more addictive. There's nothing really spectacular or thought-provoking about the story and because it keeps the basic format of the fairy-tale I could always tell what was going to happen. But I'm getting distracted - I need to get onto the purpose of this review, which is what the title refers to. This book isÉ How shall I say it? 'Rather amble bosomed.' It involves several girls with large breasts and few clothes, which made it very embarrassing for me to read. It's confusing as to who it's aimed it - from some pages you could take it as being a porn version of the original tale, yet there were also strong romantic aspects to it which were also rather boring for me and there are even some cute and (relatively) innocent sidekicks which I found to be more endearing than the main characters. There's still more that I could go into, but to put it simply this is an all right little book with some nice illustrational touches (Cinderalla's art-nouveau hair is always beautiful) but it certainly isn't for everyone. If you're a teenage girl with a tolerance of Japanese weirdness and a liking for gothic grotesqueness then this is probably perfect for you. If you're a boy with assuming parents who only just started with manga then you might want to give it a miss.
Excellent opener to the fractured fairytales trilogy, 23 Jan 2004
Junko Mizuno is one of the most original in terms of style, manga artist, she draws her characters with amazing long, Technicolor hair styles, voluptuous bodies and long eyelashed eyes. The beauty is then added to by giving each of her characters a slight air of difference, be it that they clean their houses topless, wish to be zombies in order to find true love and make their evil step sisters bras. This is exactly what you can expect from Mizuno’s Cinderalla the fairy tale gone wrong. It is the first in mizuno’s trilogy of ‘fractured fairytales’ and possibly the best of the three (Hansel and Gretel and the mermaid princess finishing the collection). The book is put together beautifully, with each panel in full colour with some illustrations having their own full page. Mizuno actually re inked and drew some sections for this version, and the result is fantastic, it even has old comic book style paper to add to the authenticity of a comic book tale. As well as the tale of Cinderalla, the book includes some mock advertisements relating to the main story and three extra short stories ‘How Caroline became a glutton’, ‘Papa’s professional cooking’ and a storyboard for the princes video ‘of course we all know’, and if that wasn’t enough there is a lengthy interview with Mizuno talking about her influences and style and a sheet of stickers. This is a fantastic book that offers more than one story with brilliant artwork by an upcoming popular Japanese artist.
Worth far more than they charge., 04 Dec 2003
About the story itself, and Junko Mizuno's artwork, I'll leave the other reviewers to speak. I was disappointed on opening the package to see how thin the book was. "Bah," thought I, "'tis but a few pages long!" Then I opened it. The paper is really thin, which means it's desceptively long. The art is gorgeous, full-colour throughout. As well as the 107-page story itself, the book contains stickers (on the last page), a form for buying models of the characters, a 6-page interview with Junko Mizuno, a 13-page short story about one of the characters, a couple of other 2-page spreads, and a few fake ads that are relevant to the story. It's FULL colour - even the inside of the front and back covers. This is the American version of the book, printed in Canada. Inside the back cover, it says "This American edition of Cinderalla is a new version of the work as well as a translation. In addition to reversing the artwork herself, the artist also recoloured or in some cases redrew or redesigned the artwork. Finally, the paper stock of this graphic novel was especially selected by the artist to match the color and tone schemes to create a nostalgic "American comicbook" effect." She outdid herself. There is the occasional unavoidable lefthanded grip, where you'd have to totally change the layout to get someone to be righthanded. But other than that, it's all but impossible to tell that the book was flipped. A huge difference from the wild visual inconsistencies in Gunsmith Cats, for instance. To be really picky, though, there's a calendar on the wall in the short story, that has the number "12" unflipped :P Yeah, I know, that's way too picky. I cannot overstate how overjoyed I am with this purchase. It was everything I expected from Viz' preview pages, and then about five times more.
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Customer Reviews
Great 1st Manga, 22 Aug 2006
I bought the Shaman King novel because I had heard about the anime from my friends at school. I read the first few novels and then I got Sky Television and had a chance to watch the anime. I soon realised that the manga is a lot better. It is more mature (aimed at a teen audience) and the dialogue is uncut, as is the fight scenes. Bottom line is buy the manga, forget the TV show, you won't be disappointed. Worth it, 13 Jul 2005
I suggets that all Shaman King Lovers buy these manga titles becaue they are far better than the anime because it inculdes more stories that are not in the anime and the fight scenes and uncut with all the action you need that you don't get in the anime. Really Good!!!!!!!!!!, 13 Jul 2005
I suggets that all Shaman King Lovers buy these manga titles becaue they are far better than the anime because it inculdes more stories that are not in the anime and the fight scenes and uncut with all the action you need that you don't get in the anime. A really really good manga, 25 Jul 2004
I am a huge fan of the anime Shaman King, and if you are too, you should get this book! Shaman King is basically about a boy named Yoh Asakura, and his battles as he fights to become Shaman King in the Shaman King tournament. This book is the introduction to his adventures. Here we are introduced to the characters. This is the first manga book i bought and it's was worth the money!
Its good really really really good, 27 Nov 2003
Every one who is a fan of manga should buy this book. Shaman King is a must have in my opinion. The artwork is highly detailed but not too much so you don't lose yourself when reading. I found when reading this that my eyes just flowed from frame to frame with ease. The narrative isn't overly complicated, although at first you will be a tad confused, but that’s the same with anything you read. The way the first volume is set out is very cleaver. The first half of the book basically introduces to the main characters and explains the basics how a shaman is a shaman. Then the second half is character and story development. Trust me by the end of this book you will want the next volume. The characters are deep and not two-dimensional ones that i have found in previous manga i have read. Another reason to by this book is so you can find all the little references to other manga-ki and anime.
Different, inspiring and kewl!, 24 Apr 2008
This is the first in Junko Mizuno's uniquely styled take on the classic fairy tale, her "Fractured Fairtales." Her vibrantly coloured illustrations, are full of cuteness, grotesque things, psychedelic swirls and black humour. You first notice the bright, pink girly, unique artwork. Then on closer examination you notice that the subject matter can quite horrid really, with plenty of bizarre nudity! For instance, its not Cinderalla's glass slipper that's lost, but her eyeball! Cinderalla and her family are all zombies! The Prince is sick and on permanent IV support ! It draws you in to its crazy world and you will never see anything quite like it! Great for fans of mad Japanese fashion and any odd manga things! I love the colours and the bonus features. The interview at the back of the book is fab and informative too. Truly unique and fascinating! Try her other books too! Excellent inspiration for budding designers...
Have a look!
:), 06 Feb 2005
Great book. I got it because of the whole free postage over a certain ammount though. So basically it cost me a few pounds, rather than the actual price. I'd suggest the real price s a leeetle steep, but much cheaper than buying it from a shop. I've seen it being sold for about £10.
On the book itself, a very unusual take on Cinderella, where the ugly sisters are zombies!
Junko Mizuno's illustrations are amazing! Definately get this book if you are a fan of her work!
A Warning, 29 Jul 2004
I decided against having ordered this book before I received it but as the order had already been processed I had to wait for it to be delivered. I thought I might as well take a look at it just in case it really was worth £7.81 and although it was nice enough for one read I've decided that there are better ways I could have spent the money. It's a short book which took me say, a couple of hours to read at the most and although something could said for it being so engaging I have read manga that's even more addictive. There's nothing really spectacular or thought-provoking about the story and because it keeps the basic format of the fairy-tale I could always tell what was going to happen. But I'm getting distracted - I need to get onto the purpose of this review, which is what the title refers to. This book isÉ How shall I say it? 'Rather amble bosomed.' It involves several girls with large breasts and few clothes, which made it very embarrassing for me to read. It's confusing as to who it's aimed it - from some pages you could take it as being a porn version of the original tale, yet there were also strong romantic aspects to it which were also rather boring for me and there are even some cute and (relatively) innocent sidekicks which I found to be more endearing than the main characters. There's still more that I could go into, but to put it simply this is an all right little book with some nice illustrational touches (Cinderalla's art-nouveau hair is always beautiful) but it certainly isn't for everyone. If you're a teenage girl with a tolerance of Japanese weirdness and a liking for gothic grotesqueness then this is probably perfect for you. If you're a boy with assuming parents who only just started with manga then you might want to give it a miss.
Excellent opener to the fractured fairytales trilogy, 23 Jan 2004
Junko Mizuno is one of the most original in terms of style, manga artist, she draws her characters with amazing long, Technicolor hair styles, voluptuous bodies and long eyelashed eyes. The beauty is then added to by giving each of her characters a slight air of difference, be it that they clean their houses topless, wish to be zombies in order to find true love and make their evil step sisters bras. This is exactly what you can expect from Mizuno’s Cinderalla the fairy tale gone wrong. It is the first in mizuno’s trilogy of ‘fractured fairytales’ and possibly the best of the three (Hansel and Gretel and the mermaid princess finishing the collection). The book is put together beautifully, with each panel in full colour with some illustrations having their own full page. Mizuno actually re inked and drew some sections for this version, and the result is fantastic, it even has old comic book style paper to add to the authenticity of a comic book tale. As well as the tale of Cinderalla, the book includes some mock advertisements relating to the main story and three extra short stories ‘How Caroline became a glutton’, ‘Papa’s professional cooking’ and a storyboard for the princes video ‘of course we all know’, and if that wasn’t enough there is a lengthy interview with Mizuno talking about her influences and style and a sheet of stickers. This is a fantastic book that offers more than one story with brilliant artwork by an upcoming popular Japanese artist.
Worth far more than they charge., 04 Dec 2003
About the story itself, and Junko Mizuno's artwork, I'll leave the other reviewers to speak. I was disappointed on opening the package to see how thin the book was. "Bah," thought I, "'tis but a few pages long!" Then I opened it. The paper is really thin, which means it's desceptively long. The art is gorgeous, full-colour throughout. As well as the 107-page story itself, the book contains stickers (on the last page), a form for buying models of the characters, a 6-page interview with Junko Mizuno, a 13-page short story about one of the characters, a couple of other 2-page spreads, and a few fake ads that are relevant to the story. It's FULL colour - even the inside of the front and back covers. This is the American version of the book, printed in Canada. Inside the back cover, it says "This American edition of Cinderalla is a new version of the work as well as a translation. In addition to reversing the artwork herself, the artist also recoloured or in some cases redrew or redesigned the artwork. Finally, the paper stock of this graphic novel was especially selected by the artist to match the color and tone schemes to create a nostalgic "American comicbook" effect." She outdid herself. There is the occasional unavoidable lefthanded grip, where you'd have to totally change the layout to get someone to be righthanded. But other than that, it's all but impossible to tell that the book was flipped. A huge difference from the wild visual inconsistencies in Gunsmith Cats, for instance. To be really picky, though, there's a calendar on the wall in the short story, that has the number "12" unflipped :P Yeah, I know, that's way too picky. I cannot overstate how overjoyed I am with this purchase. It was everything I expected from Viz' preview pages, and then about five times more.
Yu-gi-oh Manga Vol 1, 29 Mar 2005
After watching the dubbed US anime shown on Saturday/Sunday mornings(GMTV Kids), like myself, you are suprised when you first read this manga. The first of the series of books by Kazuki Takahashi reads from right to left in the traditional manga format. It tells the story of how Yugi became friends with Jonouchi, Honda and Anzu (Joey, Tristen and Tea) and how he managed to unlock the mystery of the Millenium puzzle. However Yugi is a bit of a pushover, so he gets bullied easily but thats when the secret of the puzzle kicks in. Rated teen for vilance, strong language and older children content. If you haven't read manga before, you may want to read other authentic manga before this one to know what they are like, but this is a great buy and I strongly advise any big Yu-gi-oh fans to buy this manga!
better than the anime, 01 Dec 2004
This series of manga gives you exciting stories involving Yugi and his friends that you'd NEVER see on TV (last time I checked, knife games, smoking and cursing wasn't allowed on the kid's channels ^^) and it's generally FAR more interesting than it's anime counterpart because it doesn't threaten to put you to sleep with mind-numbingly boring duels that last for hours ^^.
So even if you don't like the TV show it's worth checking this out-theres a world of difference!
It's very funny (Jounouchi & Honda are way more lovable than "Joey" and "Tristan") and the cute side storyline with Anzu ("Tea") falling for Yami's voice when he saves her means that girls can enjoy this just as much as boys! ^^
Great book, and great value too.
The Ultimate Yugioh! fan!, 12 Oct 2004
Its a good book for elder yugioh fans.If you're not that interested in yugioh dont buy it.Its a fully english book which reads from right to left and opens from the left side.Its kind of like a big comic book with lots of pictures and speach bubbles.Along the way there is a few puzzles as well.Its all in black and white too.
Its rated t for teens. Overall its a good book which I enjoyed reading.If you find it good Im sure you'll want to purchase the whole collection!It shows you different endings to the Anime series and the bits you did'nt see!Please enjoy!
The millenium puzzle, 09 Nov 2003
This is the first volume of the famous manga created by Kazuki Takahashi. In this book we meet little Yugi, we see how he solved the millenium puzzle and we follow on his adventures, while he makes new friends. When Yugi is in trouble, Yami Yugi, Yugi's dark personality, appears and solves the situation. Dont lose it.
Very entertaining, 22 Jun 2003
I bought this book expecting to find it was another book filled with nothing but writing (which is usually what a book is supposed to have).
But this is way cooler than any normal book. It's a 200-page-filled book of 5 or 6 long stories all about Yugi and all his friends told to you in a large comic book. The pictures are very well drawn and it's in black & white. Each story is told to you using speech bubbles to tell you what each character is saying and the pictures in the book show you everything that's happening. The stories in the book tell you all about how Yugi made friends with Joey, Tristan & Tea. You can share in all the exciting and cool stories of what Yugi and his friends got up to before we met them for the first time in episode one of the Anime cartoons on TV. There's a wilder side to Yami (Yugi's spirit in his Millenium puzzle) in the comic stories but he's still a good guy like in the cartoons. The comic stories also proves that Tea really does have a crush on Yami and Yugi fancies her too...kissy kissy. :o)
Even better, you also get to read and see the true story as to how Yami really saved Tea's life (the comic story is completely a different version to the cartoon series). I believe this is a very entertaining and interesting book to read for all ages. So, I guess all I can say is...I really think all Yu-gi-oh fans should buy this book. Your collection won't be complete without it...
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Customer Reviews
Great 1st Manga, 22 Aug 2006
I bought the Shaman King novel because I had heard about the anime from my friends at school. I read the first few novels and then I got Sky Television and had a chance to watch the anime. I soon realised that the manga is a lot better. It is more mature (aimed at a teen audience) and the dialogue is uncut, as is the fight scenes. Bottom line is buy the manga, forget the TV show, you won't be disappointed. Worth it, 13 Jul 2005
I suggets that all Shaman King Lovers buy these manga titles becaue they are far better than the anime because it inculdes more stories that are not in the anime and the fight scenes and uncut with all the action you need that you don't get in the anime. Really Good!!!!!!!!!!, 13 Jul 2005
I suggets that all Shaman King Lovers buy these manga titles becaue they are far better than the anime because it inculdes more stories that are not in the anime and the fight scenes and uncut with all the action you need that you don't get in the anime. A really really good manga, 25 Jul 2004
I am a huge fan of the anime Shaman King, and if you are too, you should get this book! Shaman King is basically about a boy named Yoh Asakura, and his battles as he fights to become Shaman King in the Shaman King tournament. This book is the introduction to his adventures. Here we are introduced to the characters. This is the first manga book i bought and it's was worth the money!
Its good really really really good, 27 Nov 2003
Every one who is a fan of manga should buy this book. Shaman King is a must have in my opinion. The artwork is highly detailed but not too much so you don't lose yourself when reading. I found when reading this that my eyes just flowed from frame to frame with ease. The narrative isn't overly complicated, although at first you will be a tad confused, but that’s the same with anything you read. The way the first volume is set out is very cleaver. The first half of the book basically introduces to the main characters and explains the basics how a shaman is a shaman. Then the second half is character and story development. Trust me by the end of this book you will want the next volume. The characters are deep and not two-dimensional ones that i have found in previous manga i have read. Another reason to by this book is so you can find all the little references to other manga-ki and anime.
Different, inspiring and kewl!, 24 Apr 2008
This is the first in Junko Mizuno's uniquely styled take on the classic fairy tale, her "Fractured Fairtales." Her vibrantly coloured illustrations, are full of cuteness, grotesque things, psychedelic swirls and black humour. You first notice the bright, pink girly, unique artwork. Then on closer examination you notice that the subject matter can quite horrid really, with plenty of bizarre nudity! For instance, its not Cinderalla's glass slipper that's lost, but her eyeball! Cinderalla and her family are all zombies! The Prince is sick and on permanent IV support ! It draws you in to its crazy world and you will never see anything quite like it! Great for fans of mad Japanese fashion and any odd manga things! I love the colours and the bonus features. The interview at the back of the book is fab and informative too. Truly unique and fascinating! Try her other books too! Excellent inspiration for budding designers...
Have a look!
:), 06 Feb 2005
Great book. I got it because of the whole free postage over a certain ammount though. So basically it cost me a few pounds, rather than the actual price. I'd suggest the real price s a leeetle steep, but much cheaper than buying it from a shop. I've seen it being sold for about £10.
On the book itself, a very unusual take on Cinderella, where the ugly sisters are zombies!
Junko Mizuno's illustrations are amazing! Definately get this book if you are a fan of her work!
A Warning, 29 Jul 2004
I decided against having ordered this book before I received it but as the order had already been processed I had to wait for it to be delivered. I thought I might as well take a look at it just in case it really was worth £7.81 and although it was nice enough for one read I've decided that there are better ways I could have spent the money. It's a short book which took me say, a couple of hours to read at the most and although something could said for it being so engaging I have read manga that's even more addictive. There's nothing really spectacular or thought-provoking about the story and because it keeps the basic format of the fairy-tale I could always tell what was going to happen. But I'm getting distracted - I need to get onto the purpose of this review, which is what the title refers to. This book isÉ How shall I say it? 'Rather amble bosomed.' It involves several girls with large breasts and few clothes, which made it very embarrassing for me to read. It's confusing as to who it's aimed it - from some pages you could take it as being a porn version of the original tale, yet there were also strong romantic aspects to it which were also rather boring for me and there are even some cute and (relatively) innocent sidekicks which I found to be more endearing than the main characters. There's still more that I could go into, but to put it simply this is an all right little book with some nice illustrational touches (Cinderalla's art-nouveau hair is always beautiful) but it certainly isn't for everyone. If you're a teenage girl with a tolerance of Japanese weirdness and a liking for gothic grotesqueness then this is probably perfect for you. If you're a boy with assuming parents who only just started with manga then you might want to give it a miss.
Excellent opener to the fractured fairytales trilogy, 23 Jan 2004
Junko Mizuno is one of the most original in terms of style, manga artist, she draws her characters with amazing long, Technicolor hair styles, voluptuous bodies and long eyelashed eyes. The beauty is then added to by giving each of her characters a slight air of difference, be it that they clean their houses topless, wish to be zombies in order to find true love and make their evil step sisters bras. This is exactly what you can expect from Mizuno’s Cinderalla the fairy tale gone wrong. It is the first in mizuno’s trilogy of ‘fractured fairytales’ and possibly the best of the three (Hansel and Gretel and the mermaid princess finishing the collection). The book is put together beautifully, with each panel in full colour with some illustrations having their own full page. Mizuno actually re inked and drew some sections for this version, and the result is fantastic, it even has old comic book style paper to add to the authenticity of a comic book tale. As well as the tale of Cinderalla, the book includes some mock advertisements relating to the main story and three extra short stories ‘How Caroline became a glutton’, ‘Papa’s professional cooking’ and a storyboard for the princes video ‘of course we all know’, and if that wasn’t enough there is a lengthy interview with Mizuno talking about her influences and style and a sheet of stickers. This is a fantastic book that offers more than one story with brilliant artwork by an upcoming popular Japanese artist.
Worth far more than they charge., 04 Dec 2003
About the story itself, and Junko Mizuno's artwork, I'll leave the other reviewers to speak. I was disappointed on opening the package to see how thin the book was. "Bah," thought I, "'tis but a few pages long!" Then I opened it. The paper is really thin, which means it's desceptively long. The art is gorgeous, full-colour throughout. As well as the 107-page story itself, the book contains stickers (on the last page), a form for buying models of the characters, a 6-page interview with Junko Mizuno, a 13-page short story about one of the characters, a couple of other 2-page spreads, and a few fake ads that are relevant to the story. It's FULL colour - even the inside of the front and back covers. This is the American version of the book, printed in Canada. Inside the back cover, it says "This American edition of Cinderalla is a new version of the work as well as a translation. In addition to reversing the artwork herself, the artist also recoloured or in some cases redrew or redesigned the artwork. Finally, the paper stock of this graphic novel was especially selected by the artist to match the color and tone schemes to create a nostalgic "American comicbook" effect." She outdid herself. There is the occasional unavoidable lefthanded grip, where you'd have to totally change the layout to get someone to be righthanded. But other than that, it's all but impossible to tell that the book was flipped. A huge difference from the wild visual inconsistencies in Gunsmith Cats, for instance. To be really picky, though, there's a calendar on the wall in the short story, that has the number "12" unflipped :P Yeah, I know, that's way too picky. I cannot overstate how overjoyed I am with this purchase. It was everything I expected from Viz' preview pages, and then about five times more.
Yu-gi-oh Manga Vol 1, 29 Mar 2005
After watching the dubbed US anime shown on Saturday/Sunday mornings(GMTV Kids), like myself, you are suprised when you first read this manga. The first of the series of books by Kazuki Takahashi reads from right to left in the traditional manga format. It tells the story of how Yugi became friends with Jonouchi, Honda and Anzu (Joey, Tristen and Tea) and how he managed to unlock the mystery of the Millenium puzzle. However Yugi is a bit of a pushover, so he gets bullied easily but thats when the secret of the puzzle kicks in. Rated teen for vilance, strong language and older children content. If you haven't read manga before, you may want to read other authentic manga before this one to know what they are like, but this is a great buy and I strongly advise any big Yu-gi-oh fans to buy this manga!
better than the anime, 01 Dec 2004
This series of manga gives you exciting stories involving Yugi and his friends that you'd NEVER see on TV (last time I checked, knife games, smoking and cursing wasn't allowed on the kid's channels ^^) and it's generally FAR more interesting than it's anime counterpart because it doesn't threaten to put you to sleep with mind-numbingly boring duels that last for hours ^^.
So even if you don't like the TV show it's worth checking this out-theres a world of difference!
It's very funny (Jounouchi & Honda are way more lovable than "Joey" and "Tristan") and the cute side storyline with Anzu ("Tea") falling for Yami's voice when he saves her means that girls can enjoy this just as much as boys! ^^
Great book, and great value too.
The Ultimate Yugioh! fan!, 12 Oct 2004
Its a good book for elder yugioh fans.If you're not that interested in yugioh dont buy it.Its a fully english book which reads from right to left and opens from the left side.Its kind of like a big comic book with lots of pictures and speach bubbles.Along the way there is a few puzzles as well.Its all in black and white too.
Its rated t for teens. Overall its a good book which I enjoyed reading.If you find it good Im sure you'll want to purchase the whole collection!It shows you different endings to the Anime series and the bits you did'nt see!Please enjoy!
The millenium puzzle, 09 Nov 2003
This is the first volume of the famous manga created by Kazuki Takahashi. In this book we meet little Yugi, we see how he solved the millenium puzzle and we follow on his adventures, while he makes new friends. When Yugi is in trouble, Yami Yugi, Yugi's dark personality, appears and solves the situation. Dont lose it.
Very entertaining, 22 Jun 2003
I bought this book expecting to find it was another book filled with nothing but writing (which is usually what a book is supposed to have).
But this is way cooler than any normal book. It's a 200-page-filled book of 5 or 6 long stories all about Yugi and all his friends told to you in a large comic book. The pictures are very well drawn and it's in black & white. Each story is told to you using speech bubbles to tell you what each character is saying and the pictures in the book show you everything that's happening. The stories in the book tell you all about how Yugi made friends with Joey, Tristan & Tea. You can share in all the exciting and cool stories of what Yugi and his friends got up to before we met them for the first time in episode one of the Anime cartoons on TV. There's a wilder side to Yami (Yugi's spirit in his Millenium puzzle) in the comic stories but he's still a good guy like in the cartoons. The comic stories also proves that Tea really does have a crush on Yami and Yugi fancies her too...kissy kissy. :o)
Even better, you also get to read and see the true story as to how Yami really saved Tea's life (the comic story is completely a different version to the cartoon series). I believe this is a very entertaining and interesting book to read for all ages. So, I guess all I can say is...I really think all Yu-gi-oh fans should buy this book. Your collection won't be complete without it...
Yay, another great Inuyasha volume., 13 Mar 2005
An appearance from Inuyasha's brother, Sesshoumaru! That's always good! I got this volume because of that, as Inuyasha and Seshhoumaru meet and clash again.
Mentioned at the back of this volume is:
"The demon Naraku, more powerful than ever, continues to manipulate Inu-Yasha and his cohorts with his illusions. Even worse, the priestess Kikyo seems to be working with this mysterious demon! Could things get any worse? Well, yes...when Inu-Yasha's brother, Sessho-Maru returns..."
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Customer Reviews
Great 1st Manga, 22 Aug 2006
I bought the Shaman King novel because I had heard about the anime from my friends at school. I read the first few novels and then I got Sky Television and had a chance to watch the anime. I soon realised that the manga is a lot better. It is more mature (aimed at a teen audience) and the dialogue is uncut, as is the fight scenes. Bottom line is buy the manga, forget the TV show, you won't be disappointed. Worth it, 13 Jul 2005
I suggets that all Shaman King Lovers buy these manga titles becaue they are far better than the anime because it inculdes more stories that are not in the anime and the fight scenes and uncut with all the action you need that you don't get in the anime. Really Good!!!!!!!!!!, 13 Jul 2005
I suggets that all Shaman King Lovers buy these manga titles becaue they are far better than the anime because it inculdes more stories that are not in the anime and the fight scenes and uncut with all the action you need that you don't get in the anime. A really really good manga, 25 Jul 2004
I am a huge fan of the anime Shaman King, and if you are too, you should get this book! Shaman King is basically about a boy named Yoh Asakura, and his battles as he fights to become Shaman King in the Shaman King tournament. This book is the introduction to his adventures. Here we are introduced to the characters. This is the first manga book i bought and it's was worth the money!
Its good really really really good, 27 Nov 2003
Every one who is a fan of manga should buy this book. Shaman King is a must have in my opinion. The artwork is highly detailed but not too much so you don't lose yourself when reading. I found when reading this that my eyes just flowed from frame to frame with ease. The narrative isn't overly complicated, although at first you will be a tad confused, but that’s the same with anything you read. The way the first volume is set out is very cleaver. The first half of the book basically introduces to the main characters and explains the basics how a shaman is a shaman. Then the second half is character and story development. Trust me by the end of this book you will want the next volume. The characters are deep and not two-dimensional ones that i have found in previous manga i have read. Another reason to by this book is so you can find all the little references to other manga-ki and anime.
Different, inspiring and kewl!, 24 Apr 2008
This is the first in Junko Mizuno's uniquely styled take on the classic fairy tale, her "Fractured Fairtales." Her vibrantly coloured illustrations, are full of cuteness, grotesque things, psychedelic swirls and black humour. You first notice the bright, pink girly, unique artwork. Then on closer examination you notice that the subject matter can quite horrid really, with plenty of bizarre nudity! For instance, its not Cinderalla's glass slipper that's lost, but her eyeball! Cinderalla and her family are all zombies! The Prince is sick and on permanent IV support ! It draws you in to its crazy world and you will never see anything quite like it! Great for fans of mad Japanese fashion and any odd manga things! I love the colours and the bonus features. The interview at the back of the book is fab and informative too. Truly unique and fascinating! Try her other books too! Excellent inspiration for budding designers...
Have a look!
:), 06 Feb 2005
Great book. I got it because of the whole free postage over a certain ammount though. So basically it cost me a few pounds, rather than the actual price. I'd suggest the real price s a leeetle steep, but much cheaper than buying it from a shop. I've seen it being sold for about £10.
On the book itself, a very unusual take on Cinderella, where the ugly sisters are zombies!
Junko Mizuno's illustrations are amazing! Definately get this book if you are a fan of her work!
A Warning, 29 Jul 2004
I decided against having ordered this book before I received it but as the order had already been processed I had to wait for it to be delivered. I thought I might as well take a look at it just in case it really was worth £7.81 and although it was nice enough for one read I've decided that there are better ways I could have spent the money. It's a short book which took me say, a couple of hours to read at the most and although something could said for it being so engaging I have read manga that's even more addictive. There's nothing really spectacular or thought-provoking about the story and because it keeps the basic format of the fairy-tale I could always tell what was going to happen. But I'm getting distracted - I need to get onto the purpose of this review, which is what the title refers to. This book isÉ How shall I say it? 'Rather amble bosomed.' It involves several girls with large breasts and few clothes, which made it very embarrassing for me to read. It's confusing as to who it's aimed it - from some pages you could take it as being a porn version of the original tale, yet there were also strong romantic aspects to it which were also rather boring for me and there are even some cute and (relatively) innocent sidekicks which I found to be more endearing than the main characters. There's still more that I could go into, but to put it simply this is an all right little book with some nice illustrational touches (Cinderalla's art-nouveau hair is always beautiful) but it certainly isn't for everyone. If you're a teenage girl with a tolerance of Japanese weirdness and a liking for gothic grotesqueness then this is probably perfect for you. If you're a boy with assuming parents who only just started with manga then you might want to give it a miss.
Excellent opener to the fractured fairytales trilogy, 23 Jan 2004
Junko Mizuno is one of the most original in terms of style, manga artist, she draws her characters with amazing long, Technicolor hair styles, voluptuous bodies and long eyelashed eyes. The beauty is then added to by giving each of her characters a slight air of difference, be it that they clean their houses topless, wish to be zombies in order to find true love and make their evil step sisters bras. This is exactly what you can expect from Mizuno’s Cinderalla the fairy tale gone wrong. It is the first in mizuno’s trilogy of ‘fractured fairytales’ and possibly the best of the three (Hansel and Gretel and the mermaid princess finishing the collection). The book is put together beautifully, with each panel in full colour with some illustrations having their own full page. Mizuno actually re inked and drew some sections for this version, and the result is fantastic, it even has old comic book style paper to add to the authenticity of a comic book tale. As well as the tale of Cinderalla, the book includes some mock advertisements relating to the main story and three extra short stories ‘How Caroline became a glutton’, ‘Papa’s professional cooking’ and a storyboard for the princes video ‘of course we all know’, and if that wasn’t enough there is a lengthy interview with Mizuno talking about her influences and style and a sheet of stickers. This is a fantastic book that offers more than one story with brilliant artwork by an upcoming popular Japanese artist.
Worth far more than they charge., 04 Dec 2003
About the story itself, and Junko Mizuno's artwork, I'll leave the other reviewers to speak. I was disappointed on opening the package to see how thin the book was. "Bah," thought I, "'tis but a few pages long!" Then I opened it. The paper is really thin, which means it's desceptively long. The art is gorgeous, full-colour throughout. As well as the 107-page story itself, the book contains stickers (on the last page), a form for buying models of the characters, a 6-page interview with Junko Mizuno, a 13-page short story about one of the characters, a couple of other 2-page spreads, and a few fake ads that are relevant to the story. It's FULL colour - even the inside of the front and back covers. This is the American version of the book, printed in Canada. Inside the back cover, it says "This American edition of Cinderalla is a new version of the work as well as a translation. In addition to reversing the artwork herself, the artist also recoloured or in some cases redrew or redesigned the artwork. Finally, the paper stock of this graphic novel was especially selected by the artist to match the color and tone schemes to create a nostalgic "American comicbook" effect." She outdid herself. There is the occasional unavoidable lefthanded grip, where you'd have to totally change the layout to get someone to be righthanded. But other than that, it's all but impossible to tell that the book was flipped. A huge difference from the wild visual inconsistencies in Gunsmith Cats, for instance. To be really picky, though, there's a calendar on the wall in the short story, that has the number "12" unflipped :P Yeah, I know, that's way too picky. I cannot overstate how overjoyed I am with this purchase. It was everything I expected from Viz' preview pages, and then about five times more.
Yu-gi-oh Manga Vol 1, 29 Mar 2005
After watching the dubbed US anime shown on Saturday/Sunday mornings(GMTV Kids), like myself, you are suprised when you first read this manga. The first of the series of books by Kazuki Takahashi reads from right to left in the traditional manga format. It tells the story of how Yugi became friends with Jonouchi, Honda and Anzu (Joey, Tristen and Tea) and how he managed to unlock the mystery of the Millenium puzzle. However Yugi is a bit of a pushover, so he gets bullied easily but thats when the secret of the puzzle kicks in. Rated teen for vilance, strong language and older children content. If you haven't read manga before, you may want to read other authentic manga before this one to know what they are like, but this is a great buy and I strongly advise any big Yu-gi-oh fans to buy this manga!
better than the anime, 01 Dec 2004
This series of manga gives you exciting stories involving Yugi and his friends that you'd NEVER see on TV (last time I checked, knife games, smoking and cursing wasn't allowed on the kid's channels ^^) and it's generally FAR more interesting than it's anime counterpart because it doesn't threaten to put you to sleep with mind-numbingly boring duels that last for hours ^^.
So even if you don't like the TV show it's worth checking this out-theres a world of difference!
It's very funny (Jounouchi & Honda are way more lovable than "Joey" and "Tristan") and the cute side storyline with Anzu ("Tea") falling for Yami's voice when he saves her means that girls can enjoy this just as much as boys! ^^
Great book, and great value too.
The Ultimate Yugioh! fan!, 12 Oct 2004
Its a good book for elder yugioh fans.If you're not that interested in yugioh dont buy it.Its a fully english book which reads from right to left and opens from the left side.Its kind of like a big comic book with lots of pictures and speach bubbles.Along the way there is a few puzzles as well.Its all in black and white too.
Its rated t for teens. Overall its a good book which I enjoyed reading.If you find it good Im sure you'll want to purchase the whole collection!It shows you different endings to the Anime series and the bits you did'nt see!Please enjoy!
The millenium puzzle, 09 Nov 2003
This is the first volume of the famous manga created by Kazuki Takahashi. In this book we meet little Yugi, we see how he solved the millenium puzzle and we follow on his adventures, while he makes new friends. When Yugi is in trouble, Yami Yugi, Yugi's dark personality, appears and solves the situation. Dont lose it.
Very entertaining, 22 Jun 2003
I bought this book expecting to find it was another book filled with nothing but writing (which is usually what a book is supposed to have).
But this is way cooler than any normal book. It's a 200-page-filled book of 5 or 6 long stories all about Yugi and all his friends told to you in a large comic book. The pictures are very well drawn and it's in black & white. Each story is told to you using speech bubbles to tell you what each character is saying and the pictures in the book show you everything that's happening. The stories in the book tell you all about how Yugi made friends with Joey, Tristan & Tea. You can share in all the exciting and cool stories of what Yugi and his friends got up to before we met them for the first time in episode one of the Anime cartoons on TV. There's a wilder side to Yami (Yugi's spirit in his Millenium puzzle) in the comic stories but he's still a good guy like in the cartoons. The comic stories also proves that Tea really does have a crush on Yami and Yugi fancies her too...kissy kissy. :o)
Even better, you also get to read and see the true story as to how Yami really saved Tea's life (the comic story is completely a different version to the cartoon series). I believe this is a very entertaining and interesting book to read for all ages. So, I guess all I can say is...I really think all Yu-gi-oh fans should buy this book. Your collection won't be complete without it...
Yay, another great Inuyasha volume., 13 Mar 2005
An appearance from Inuyasha's brother, Sesshoumaru! That's always good! I got this volume because of that, as Inuyasha and Seshhoumaru meet and clash again.
Mentioned at the back of this volume is:
"The demon Naraku, more powerful than ever, continues to manipulate Inu-Yasha and his cohorts with his illusions. Even worse, the priestess Kikyo seems to be working with this mysterious demon! Could things get any worse? Well, yes...when Inu-Yasha's brother, Sessho-Maru returns..."
Awesome, 24 Mar 2003
These series of comics are along the wandering samurai, ronin genre. Much like the Lone Wolf and cub series but with subtle differences. Inoe here focuses much on the sword fights with bueatiful closeups on the faces of the characters and fantastic landscapes. The artwork is immpecable and marries with the narrative well. My only complaint is that not much story is delivered in a single graphic novel and youll be wanting more at the end !!!
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Customer Reviews
Great 1st Manga, 22 Aug 2006
I bought the Shaman King novel because I had heard about the anime from my friends at school. I read the first few novels and then I got Sky Television and had a chance to watch the anime. I soon realised that the manga is a lot better. It is more mature (aimed at a teen audience) and the dialogue is uncut, as is the fight scenes. Bottom line is buy the manga, forget the TV show, you won't be disappointed. Worth it, 13 Jul 2005
I suggets that all Shaman King Lovers buy these manga titles becaue they are far better than the anime because it inculdes more stories that are not in the anime and the fight scenes and uncut with all the action you need that you don't get in the anime. Really Good!!!!!!!!!!, 13 Jul 2005
I suggets that all Shaman King Lovers buy these manga titles becaue they are far better than the anime because it inculdes more stories that are not in the anime and the fight scenes and uncut with all the action you need that you don't get in the anime. A really really good manga, 25 Jul 2004
I am a huge fan of the anime Shaman King, and if you are too, you should get this book! Shaman King is basically about a boy named Yoh Asakura, and his battles as he fights to become Shaman King in the Shaman King tournament. This book is the introduction to his adventures. Here we are introduced to the characters. This is the first manga book i bought and it's was worth the money!
Its good really really really good, 27 Nov 2003
Every one who is a fan of manga should buy this book. Shaman King is a must have in my opinion. The artwork is highly detailed but not too much so you don't lose yourself when reading. I found when reading this that my eyes just flowed from frame to frame with ease. The narrative isn't overly complicated, although at first you will be a tad confused, but that’s the same with anything you read. The way the first volume is set out is very cleaver. The first half of the book basically introduces to the main characters and explains the basics how a shaman is a shaman. Then the second half is character and story development. Trust me by the end of this book you will want the next volume. The characters are deep and not two-dimensional ones that i have found in previous manga i have read. Another reason to by this book is so you can find all the little references to other manga-ki and anime.
Different, inspiring and kewl!, 24 Apr 2008
This is the first in Junko Mizuno's uniquely styled take on the classic fairy tale, her "Fractured Fairtales." Her vibrantly coloured illustrations, are full of cuteness, grotesque things, psychedelic swirls and black humour. You first notice the bright, pink girly, unique artwork. Then on closer examination you notice that the subject matter can quite horrid really, with plenty of bizarre nudity! For instance, its not Cinderalla's glass slipper that's lost, but her eyeball! Cinderalla and her family are all zombies! The Prince is sick and on permanent IV support ! It draws you in to its crazy world and you will never see anything quite like it! Great for fans of mad Japanese fashion and any odd manga things! I love the colours and the bonus features. The interview at the back of the book is fab and informative too. Truly unique and fascinating! Try her other books too! Excellent inspiration for budding designers...
Have a look!
:), 06 Feb 2005
Great book. I got it because of the whole free postage over a certain ammount though. So basically it cost me a few pounds, rather than the actual price. I'd suggest the real price s a leeetle steep, but much cheaper than buying it from a shop. I've seen it being sold for about £10.
On the book itself, a very unusual take on Cinderella, where the ugly sisters are zombies!
Junko Mizuno's illustrations are amazing! Definately get this book if you are a fan of her work!
A Warning, 29 Jul 2004
I decided against having ordered this book before I received it but as the order had already been processed I had to wait for it to be delivered. I thought I might as well take a look at it just in case it really was worth £7.81 and although it was nice enough for one read I've decided that there are better ways I could have spent the money. It's a short book which took me say, a couple of hours to read at the most and although something could said for it being so engaging I have read manga that's even more addictive. There's nothing really spectacular or thought-provoking about the story and because it keeps the basic format of the fairy-tale I could always tell what was going to happen. But I'm getting distracted - I need to get onto the purpose of this review, which is what the title refers to. This book isÉ How shall I say it? 'Rather amble bosomed.' It involves several girls with large breasts and few clothes, which made it very embarrassing for me to read. It's confusing as to who it's aimed it - from some pages you could take it as being a porn version of the original tale, yet there were also strong romantic aspects to it which were also rather boring for me and there are even some cute and (relatively) innocent sidekicks which I found to be more endearing than the main characters. There's still more that I could go into, but to put it simply this is an all right little book with some nice illustrational touches (Cinderalla's art-nouveau hair is always beautiful) but it certainly isn't for everyone. If you're a teenage girl with a tolerance of Japanese weirdness and a liking for gothic grotesqueness then this is probably perfect for you. If you're a boy with assuming parents who only just started with manga then you might want to give it a miss.
Excellent opener to the fractured fairytales trilogy, 23 Jan 2004
Junko Mizuno is one of the most original in terms of style, manga artist, she draws her characters with amazing long, Technicolor hair styles, voluptuous bodies and long eyelashed eyes. The beauty is then added to by giving each of her characters a slight air of difference, be it that they clean their houses topless, wish to be zombies in order to find true love and make their evil step sisters bras. This is exactly what you can expect from Mizuno’s Cinderalla the fairy tale gone wrong. It is the first in mizuno’s trilogy of ‘fractured fairytales’ and possibly the best of the three (Hansel and Gretel and the mermaid princess finishing the collection). The book is put together beautifully, with each panel in full colour with some illustrations having their own full page. Mizuno actually re inked and drew some sections for this version, and the result is fantastic, it even has old comic book style paper to add to the authenticity of a comic book tale. As well as the tale of Cinderalla, the book includes some mock advertisements relating to the main story and three extra short stories ‘How Caroline became a glutton’, ‘Papa’s professional cooking’ and a storyboard for the princes video ‘of course we all know’, and if that wasn’t enough there is a lengthy interview with Mizuno talking about her influences and style and a sheet of stickers. This is a fantastic book that offers more than one story with brilliant artwork by an upcoming popular Japanese artist.
Worth far more than they charge., 04 Dec 2003
About the story itself, and Junko Mizuno's artwork, I'll leave the other reviewers to speak. I was disappointed on opening the package to see how thin the book was. "Bah," thought I, "'tis but a few pages long!" Then I opened it. The paper is really thin, which means it's desceptively long. The art is gorgeous, full-colour throughout. As well as the 107-page story itself, the book contains stickers (on the last page), a form for buying models of the characters, a 6-page interview with Junko Mizuno, a 13-page short story about one of the characters, a couple of other 2-page spreads, and a few fake ads that are relevant to the story. It's FULL colour - even the inside of the front and back covers. This is the American version of the book, printed in Canada. Inside the back cover, it says "This American edition of Cinderalla is a new version of the work as well as a translation. In addition to reversing the artwork herself, the artist also recoloured or in some cases redrew or redesigned the artwork. Finally, the paper stock of this graphic novel was especially selected by the artist to match the color and tone schemes to create a nostalgic "American comicbook" effect." She outdid herself. There is the occasional unavoidable lefthanded grip, where you'd have to totally change the layout to get someone to be righthanded. But other than that, it's all but impossible to tell that the book was flipped. A huge difference from the wild visual inconsistencies in Gunsmith Cats, for instance. To be really picky, though, there's a calendar on the wall in the short story, that has the number "12" unflipped :P Yeah, I know, that's way too picky. I cannot overstate how overjoyed I am with this purchase. It was everything I expected from Viz' preview pages, and then about five times more.
Yu-gi-oh Manga Vol 1, 29 Mar 2005
After watching the dubbed US anime shown on Saturday/Sunday mornings(GMTV Kids), like myself, you are suprised when you first read this manga. The first of the series of books by Kazuki Takahashi reads from right to left in the traditional manga format. It tells the story of how Yugi became friends with Jonouchi, Honda and Anzu (Joey, Tristen and Tea) and how he managed to unlock the mystery of the Millenium puzzle. However Yugi is a bit of a pushover, so he gets bullied easily but thats when the secret of the puzzle kicks in. Rated teen for vilance, strong language and older children content. If you haven't read manga before, you may want to read other authentic manga before this one to know what they are like, but this is a great buy and I strongly advise any big Yu-gi-oh fans to buy this manga!
better than the anime, 01 Dec 2004
This series of manga gives you exciting stories involving Yugi and his friends that you'd NEVER see on TV (last time I checked, knife games, smoking and cursing wasn't allowed on the kid's channels ^^) and it's generally FAR more interesting than it's anime counterpart because it doesn't threaten to put you to sleep with mind-numbingly boring duels that last for hours ^^.
So even if you don't like the TV show it's worth checking this out-theres a world of difference!
It's very funny (Jounouchi & Honda are way more lovable than "Joey" and "Tristan") and the cute side storyline with Anzu ("Tea") falling for Yami's voice when he saves her means that girls can enjoy this just as much as boys! ^^
Great book, and great value too.
The Ultimate Yugioh! fan!, 12 Oct 2004
Its a good book for elder yugioh fans.If you're not that interested in yugioh dont buy it.Its a fully english book which reads from right to left and opens from the left side.Its kind of like a big comic book with lots of pictures and speach bubbles.Along the way there is a few puzzles as well.Its all in black and white too.
Its rated t for teens. Overall its a good book which I enjoyed reading.If you find it good Im sure you'll want to purchase the whole collection!It shows you different endings to the Anime series and the bits you did'nt see!Please enjoy!
The millenium puzzle, 09 Nov 2003
This is the first volume of the famous manga created by Kazuki Takahashi. In this book we meet little Yugi, we see how he solved the millenium puzzle and we follow on his adventures, while he makes new friends. When Yugi is in trouble, Yami Yugi, Yugi's dark personality, appears and solves the situation. Dont lose it.
Very entertaining, 22 Jun 2003
I bought this book expecting to find it was another book filled with nothing but writing (which is usually what a book is supposed to have).
But this is way cooler than any normal book. It's a 200-page-filled book of 5 or 6 long stories all about Yugi and all his friends told to you in a large comic book. The pictures are very well drawn and it's in black & white. Each story is told to you using speech bubbles to tell you what each character is saying and the pictures in the book show you everything that's happening. The stories in the book tell you all about how Yugi made friends with Joey, Tristan & Tea. You can share in all the exciting and cool stories of what Yugi and his friends got up to before we met them for the first time in episode one of the Anime cartoons on TV. There's a wilder side to Yami (Yugi's spirit in his Millenium puzzle) in the comic stories but he's still a good guy like in the cartoons. The comic stories also proves that Tea really does have a crush on Yami and Yugi fancies her too...kissy kissy. :o)
Even better, you also get to read and see the true story as to how Yami really saved Tea's life (the comic story is completely a different version to the cartoon series). I believe this is a very entertaining and interesting book to read for all ages. So, I guess all I can say is...I really think all Yu-gi-oh fans should buy this book. Your collection won't be complete without it...
Yay, another great Inuyasha volume., 13 Mar 2005
An appearance from Inuyasha's brother, Sesshoumaru! That's always good! I got this volume because of that, as Inuyasha and Seshhoumaru meet and clash again.
Mentioned at the back of this volume is:
"The demon Naraku, more powerful than ever, continues to manipulate Inu-Yasha and his cohorts with his illusions. Even worse, the priestess Kikyo seems to be working with this mysterious demon! Could things get any worse? Well, yes...when Inu-Yasha's brother, Sessho-Maru returns..."
Awesome, 24 Mar 2003
These series of comics are along the wandering samurai, ronin genre. Much like the Lone Wolf and cub series but with subtle differences. Inoe here focuses much on the sword fights with bueatiful closeups on the faces of the characters and fantastic landscapes. The artwork is immpecable and marries with the narrative well. My only complaint is that not much story is delivered in a single graphic novel and youll be wanting more at the end !!!
Second tale in Mizuno's bizarre fairytale trilogy, 23 Jan 2004
Hansel and Gretel is the second comic in the trilogy of Junko Mizuno’s ‘fractured fairytales’ series. In this book we see the traditional story of Hansel and Gretel transformed into Mizuno’s own bizarre interpretation, where townspeople suddenly go missing, Hansel has to wear a tin can over his mouth to curb his extremely loud voice and a huge monster needs to be beaten at the end. All of this crazy action happens in full colour illustrations on authentic style comic book paper. The tale is a fantastic adaptation the classic fairytale with the children going to rescue their mother and father and instead of one little gingerbread house there is a whole ‘foodland’. The drawings in this book are superb and add to the twisted story through their cute/grotesque nature. As well as the main story there are a few extras included, Gretel and Marilyn paper dolls, a sort storyboard called ‘Mina’ and a sheet of stickers. This really is a great book if you are a fan of Mizuno or are simply interested in manga artists, make sure to get the other two Mizuno fairytales if you only own this one as each is an amazing story with great artwork.
Cinderalla vs Gretel, 07 Nov 2003
Very short input from me. Not as good as Cinderalla I'm afraid, it lacked some of the darker deeper touches, but very good nonetheless, I would have been extremely impressed if it had been the first book of hers I had read.
hehe, 08 Oct 2003
The book loses a star because the price is far too high considering it's a very short book. However, it's really worth a look. This story is mad. Gretel is a sword-wielding Japanese schoolgirl, Hansel must wear a tin can over his mouth as his loud voice is known to destroy things, and their dad has an eye disorder which means he sees the colour pink as invisible (told you it was mad). They keep a giant pig in their garden for the locals to cut pork steaks off. One day, all the townspeople disappear and it's down to Hansel and Gretel to go and save them. It's very funny, very original, the art is beautiful - it's just far too expensive considering its length. Oh, it also comes with paper dolls and stickers.
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Customer Reviews
Great 1st Manga, 22 Aug 2006
I bought the Shaman King novel because I had heard about the anime from my friends at school. I read the first few novels and then I got Sky Television and had a chance to watch the anime. I soon realised that the manga is a lot better. It is more mature (aimed at a teen audience) and the dialogue is uncut, as is the fight scenes. Bottom line is buy the manga, forget the TV show, you won't be disappointed. Worth it, 13 Jul 2005
I suggets that all Shaman King Lovers buy these manga titles becaue they are far better than the anime because it inculdes more stories that are not in the anime and the fight scenes and uncut with all the action you need that you don't get in the anime. Really Good!!!!!!!!!!, 13 Jul 2005
I suggets that all Shaman King Lovers buy these manga titles becaue they are far better than the anime because it inculdes more stories that are not in the anime and the fight scenes and uncut with all the action you need that you don't get in the anime. A really really good manga, 25 Jul 2004
I am a huge fan of the anime Shaman King, and if you are too, you should get this book! Shaman King is basically about a boy named Yoh Asakura, and his battles as he fights to become Shaman King in the Shaman King tournament. This book is the introduction to his adventures. Here we are introduced to the characters. This is the first manga book i bought and it's was worth the money!
Its good really really really good, 27 Nov 2003
Every one who is a fan of manga should buy this book. Shaman King is a must have in my opinion. The artwork is highly detailed but not too much so you don't lose yourself when reading. I found when reading this that my eyes just flowed from frame to frame with ease. The narrative isn't overly complicated, although at first you will be a tad confused, but that’s the same with anything you read. The way the first volume is set out is very cleaver. The first half of the book basically introduces to the main characters and explains the basics how a shaman is a shaman. Then the second half is character and story development. Trust me by the end of this book you will want the next volume. The characters are deep and not two-dimensional ones that i have found in previous manga i have read. Another reason to by this book is so you can find all the little references to other manga-ki and anime.
Different, inspiring and kewl!, 24 Apr 2008
This is the first in Junko Mizuno's uniquely styled take on the classic fairy tale, her "Fractured Fairtales." Her vibrantly coloured illustrations, are full of cuteness, grotesque things, psychedelic swirls and black humour. You first notice the bright, pink girly, unique artwork. Then on closer examination you notice that the subject matter can quite horrid really, with plenty of bizarre nudity! For instance, its not Cinderalla's glass slipper that's lost, but her eyeball! Cinderalla and her family are all zombies! The Prince is sick and on permanent IV support ! It draws you in to its crazy world and you will never see anything quite like it! Great for fans of mad Japanese fashion and any odd manga things! I love the colours and the bonus features. The interview at the back of the book is fab and informative too. Truly unique and fascinating! Try her other books too! Excellent inspiration for budding designers...
Have a look!
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Great book. I got it because of the whole free postage over a certain ammount though. So basically it cost me a few pounds, rather than the actual price. I'd suggest the real price s a leeetle steep, but much cheaper than buying it from a shop. I've seen it being sold for about £10.
On the book itself, a very unusual take on Cinderella, where the ugly sisters are zombies!
Junko Mizuno's illustrations are amazing! Definately get this book if you are a fan of her work!
A Warning, 29 Jul 2004
I decided against having ordered this book before I received it but as the order had already been processed I had to wait for it to be delivered. I thought I might as well take a look at it just in case it really was worth £7.81 and although it was nice enough for one read I've decided that there are better ways I could have spent the money. It's a short book which took me say, a couple of hours to read at the most and although something could said for it being so engaging I have read manga that's even more addictive. There's nothing really spectacular or thought-provoking about the story and because it keeps the basic format of the fairy-tale I could always tell what was going to happen. But I'm getting distracted - I need to get onto the purpose of this review, which is what the title refers to. This book isÉ How shall I say it? 'Rather amble bosomed.' It involves several girls with large breasts and few clothes, which made it very embarrassing for me to read. It's confusing as to who it's aimed it - from some pages you could take it as being a porn version of the original tale, yet there were also strong romantic aspects to it which were also rather boring for me and there are even some cute and (relatively) innocent sidekicks which I found to be more endearing than the main characters. There's still more that I could go into, but to put it simply this is an all right little book with some nice illustrational touches (Cinderalla's art-nouveau hair is always beautiful) but it certainly isn't for everyone. If you're a teenage girl with a tolerance of Japanese weirdness and a liking for gothic grotesqueness then this is probably perfect for you. If you're a boy with assuming parents who only just started with manga then you might want to give it a miss.
Excellent opener to the fractured fairytales trilogy, 23 Jan 2004
Junko Mizuno is one of the most original in terms of style, manga artist, she draws her characters with amazing long, Technicolor hair styles, voluptuous bodies and long eyelashed eyes. The beauty is then added to by giving each of her characters a slight air of difference, be it that they clean their houses topless, wish to be zombies in order to find true love and make their evil step sisters bras. This is exactly what you can expect from Mizuno’s Cinderalla the fairy tale gone wrong. It is the first in mizuno’s trilogy of ‘fractured fairytales’ and possibly the best of the three (Hansel and Gretel and the mermaid princess finishing the collection). The book is put together beautifully, with each panel in full colour with some illustrations having their own full page. Mizuno actually re inked and drew some sections for this version, and the result is fantastic, it even has old comic book style paper to add to the authenticity of a comic book tale. As well as the tale of Cinderalla, the book includes some mock advertisements relating to the main story and three extra short stories ‘How Caroline became a glutton’, ‘Papa’s professional cooking’ and a storyboard for the princes video ‘of course we all know’, and if that wasn’t enough there is a lengthy interview with Mizuno talking about her influences and style and a sheet of stickers. This is a fantastic book that offers more than one story with brilliant artwork by an upcoming popular Japanese artist.
Worth far more than they charge., 04 Dec 2003
About the story itself, and Junko Mizuno's artwork, I'll leave the other reviewers to speak. I was disappointed on opening the package to see how thin the book was. "Bah," thought I, "'tis but a few pages long!" Then I opened it. The paper is really thin, which means it's desceptively long. The art is gorgeous, full-colour throughout. As well as the 107-page story itself, the book contains stickers (on the last page), a form for buying models of the characters, a 6-page interview with Junko Mizuno, a 13-page short story about one of the characters, a couple of other 2-page spreads, and a few fake ads that are relevant to the story. It's FULL colour - even the inside of the front and back covers. This is the American version of the book, printed in Canada. Inside the back cover, it says "This American edition of Cinderalla is a new version of the work as well as a translation. In addition to reversing the artwork herself, the artist also recoloured or in some cases redrew or redesigned the artwork. Finally, the paper stock of this graphic novel was especially selected by the artist to match the color and tone schemes to create a nostalgic "American comicbook" effect." She outdid herself. There is the occasional unavoidable lefthanded grip, where you'd have to totally change the layout to get someone to be righthanded. But other than that, it's all but impossible to tell that the book was flipped. A huge difference from the wild visual inconsistencies in Gunsmith Cats, for instance. To be really picky, though, there's a calendar on the wall in the short story, that has the number "12" unflipped :P Yeah, I know, that's way too picky. I cannot overstate how overjoyed I am with this purchase. It was everything I expected from Viz' preview pages, and then about five times more.
Yu-gi-oh Manga Vol 1, 29 Mar 2005
After watching the dubbed US anime shown on Saturday/Sunday mornings(GMTV Kids), like myself, you are suprised when you first read this manga. The first of the series of books by Kazuki Takahashi reads from right to left in the traditional manga format. It tells the story of how Yugi became friends with Jonouchi, Honda and Anzu (Joey, Tristen and Tea) and how he managed to unlock the mystery of the Millenium puzzle. However Yugi is a bit of a pushover, so he gets bullied easily but thats when the secret of the puzzle kicks in. Rated teen for vilance, strong language and older children content. If you haven't read manga before, you may want to read other authentic manga before this one to know what they are like, but this is a great buy and I strongly advise any big Yu-gi-oh fans to buy this manga!
better than the anime, 01 Dec 2004
This series of manga gives you exciting stories involving Yugi and his friends that you'd NEVER see on TV (last time I checked, knife games, smoking and cursing wasn't allowed on the kid's channels ^^) and it's generally FAR more interesting than it's anime counterpart because it doesn't threaten to put you to sleep with mind-numbingly boring duels that last for hours ^^.
So even if you don't like the TV show it's worth checking this out-theres a world of difference!
It's very funny (Jounouchi & Honda are way more lovable than "Joey" and "Tristan") and the cute side storyline with Anzu ("Tea") falling for Yami's voice when he saves her means that girls can enjoy this just as much as boys! ^^
Great book, and great value too.
The Ultimate Yugioh! fan!, 12 Oct 2004
Its a good book for elder yugioh fans.If you're not that interested in yugioh dont buy it.Its a fully english book which reads from right to left and opens from the left side.Its kind of like a big comic book with lots of pictures and speach bubbles.Along the way there is a few puzzles as well.Its all in black and white too.
Its rated t for teens. Overall its a good book which I enjoyed reading.If you find it good Im sure you'll want to purchase the whole collection!It shows you different endings to the Anime series and the bits you did'nt see!Please enjoy!
The millenium puzzle, 09 Nov 2003
This is the first volume of the famous manga created by Kazuki Takahashi. In this book we meet little Yugi, we see how he solved the millenium puzzle and we follow on his adventures, while he makes new friends. When Yugi is in trouble, Yami Yugi, Yugi's dark personality, appears and solves the situation. Dont lose it.
Very entertaining, 22 Jun 2003
I bought this book expecting to find it was another book filled with nothing but writing (which is usually what a book is supposed to have).
But this is way cooler than any normal book. It's a 200-page-filled book of 5 or 6 long stories all about Yugi and all his friends told to you in a large comic book. The pictures are very well drawn and it's in black & white. Each story is told to you using speech bubbles to tell you what each character is saying and the pictures in the book show you everything that's happening. The stories in the book tell you all about how Yugi made friends with Joey, Tristan & Tea. You can share in all the exciting and cool stories of what Yugi and his friends got up to before we met them for the first time in episode one of the Anime cartoons on TV. There's a wilder side to Yami (Yugi's spirit in his Millenium puzzle) in the comic stories but he's still a good guy like in the cartoons. The comic stories also proves that Tea really does have a crush on Yami and Yugi fancies her too...kissy kissy. :o)
Even better, you also get to read and see the true story as to how Yami really saved Tea's life (the comic story is completely a different version to the cartoon series). I believe this is a very entertaining and interesting book to read for all ages. So, I guess all I can say is...I really think all Yu-gi-oh fans should buy this book. Your collection won't be complete without it...
Yay, another great Inuyasha volume., 13 Mar 2005
An appearance from Inuyasha's brother, Sesshoumaru! That's always good! I got this volume because of that, as Inuyasha and Seshhoumaru meet and clash again.
Mentioned at the back of this volume is:
"The demon Naraku, more powerful than ever, continues to manipulate Inu-Yasha and his cohorts with his illusions. Even worse, the priestess Kikyo seems to be working with this mysterious demon! Could things get any worse? Well, yes...when Inu-Yasha's brother, Sessho-Maru returns..."
Awesome, 24 Mar 2003
These series of comics are along the wandering samurai, ronin genre. Much like the Lone Wolf and cub series but with subtle differences. Inoe here focuses much on the sword fights with bueatiful closeups on the faces of the characters and fantastic landscapes. The artwork is immpecable and marries with the narrative well. My only complaint is that not much story is delivered in a single graphic novel and youll be wanting more at the end !!!
Second tale in Mizuno's bizarre fairytale trilogy, 23 Jan 2004
Hansel and Gretel is the second comic in the trilogy of Junko Mizuno’s ‘fractured fairytales’ series. In this book we see the traditional story of Hansel and Gretel transformed into Mizuno’s own bizarre interpretation, where townspeople suddenly go missing, Hansel has to wear a tin can over his mouth to curb his extremely loud voice and a huge monster needs to be beaten at the end. All of this crazy action happens in full colour illustrations on authentic style comic book paper. The tale is a fantastic adaptation the classic fairytale with the children going to rescue their mother and father and instead of one little gingerbread house there is a whole ‘foodland’. The drawings in this book are superb and add to the twisted story through their cute/grotesque nature. As well as the main story there are a few extras included, Gretel and Marilyn paper dolls, a sort storyboard called ‘Mina’ and a sheet of stickers. This really is a great book if you are a fan of Mizuno or are simply interested in manga artists, make sure to get the other two Mizuno fairytales if you only own this one as each is an amazing story with great artwork.
Cinderalla vs Gretel, 07 Nov 2003
Very short input from me. Not as good as Cinderalla I'm afraid, it lacked some of the darker deeper touches, but very good nonetheless, I would have been extremely impressed if it had been the first book of hers I had read.
hehe, 08 Oct 2003
The book loses a star because the price is far too high considering it's a very short book. However, it's really worth a look. This story is mad. Gretel is a sword-wielding Japanese schoolgirl, Hansel must wear a tin can over his mouth as his loud voice is known to destroy things, and their dad has an eye disorder which means he sees the colour pink as invisible (told you it was mad). They keep a giant pig in their garden for the locals to cut pork steaks off. One day, all the townspeople disappear and it's down to Hansel and Gretel to go and save them. It's very funny, very original, the art is beautiful - it's just far too expensive considering its length. Oh, it also comes with paper dolls and stickers.
Brilliant!!!!!, 07 Mar 2006
I wouldn't advise reading the dragonball z series without reading the dragonball series first, you would miss out on some important points, that if you didn't know will confuse you when reading z. The books are amazing, but you will have to learn to read books backwards. Not like 'frount to back is this' but the book opens from the 'back cover'. This is becuase the books are japaniese translated and if the pictures are mirriored then the quality isn't as good. Goku comes back to kame house with his son 'gohan' after being married, and meets his brother. His brother wants him to join him in taking over the universe but goku knows better. Refusing this offer his brother snatches gohan and if goku doesn't agree then he will kill gohan. Goku's brother is much more powerful than him and goku is suck with a big decision...
wow, yipee, great, masterpiece, genius etc., 26 Jan 2006
This manga comic is so good I can't even think of a word to describe it. It takes a bit of getting used to (reading backwards). After about the 7th or 8th page you do get used to it. It makes the dragonball series a hell of a lot easier to understand, it tells you more of the storyline that funimation didn't. Only problem is that it turns you into a manga addict (like me hehe)
Enter Son Gokou, 27 Dec 2003
An excellent graphic novel that introduces Dragonball in its entirity, contains superb drawings by the original artists and a direct Japanese translation, uncut, replaced not with toned down American script but with the English equlivilent. Because the book is presented in the traditional Japanese style, i.e. reversed, it is difficult to become used to reading the novel in reverse however minutes into the story it becomes second nature. I reccomend this title for those that are interested in Dragonball Z but haven't sat down and watched the animation. Presented in a different way, the original story will capture reader's imaginations as the author had intended. A must read for manga/animé fans.
FUNimation, eat your heart out, 14 Sep 2001
Im a huge DBZ fan, but you get so much out of the manga which was censored in the american dub. It is so much more respectful to the characters and yo learn so much more about them. It's really funny, but I think it is much more suited to older children and adults.
Brilliant manga., 21 Dec 2000
I love the drawings and the lines they don't use in the series. Gohan is much sweeter in the comics too. It follows the series story line but it's funny to see the way Toriyama drew DragonballZ. As he created Dragonball I wasn't surprised how good he drew the older characters in DragonballZ.(Did he create that too?)As I already have the single backwards comics from the US I don't really need the compilation, no matter.I like it anyway and I recommened it for anyone.
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Great 1st Manga, 22 Aug 2006
I bought the Shaman King novel because I had heard about the anime from my friends at school. I read the first few novels and then I got Sky Television and had a chance to watch the anime. I soon realised that the manga is a lot better. It is more mature (aimed at a teen audience) and the dialogue is uncut, as is the f | | |