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Train Heartnet and Sven Vollfied are sweepers whose job brings them anywhere and everywhere... leading a carefree lifestyle, the two partners never fail to reel in the bad guys once they've got their target set. Bigger problems, however, start to threaten the peace, especially when old ghosts refuse to rest. It turns out that there are people still looking out for the Black Cat, an infamous assassin whose very name was held in as much terror as the coming of the night. | |||||||||
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The world’s largest luxury ship 'Blue Heaven' saves a wrecked ship out at sea. At the captain’s command, the ship is searched, and 2 male survivors are rescued. On the ship, there are signs of horrible bloodshed. One of the rescued men, of unknown nationality, loses himself among the ship’s passengers and starts randomly slaughtering the patrons and staff. What is his motive?! | |||||||||
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It is the year 2038. A police state, scheming politicians, religious sects, revolutionaries and a secret scientific project all combines to produce an explosive mixture in Neo-Tokyo. The rival groups all have their eyes on one prize: control of Akira, a boy of such destructive psychic ability that he has been held in cryogenic "custody" for over 30 years. A coup is planned, but there is a wild card in play - the psychic Tetsuo, an impetuous young biker - who releases Akira and so forces all the groups to make their move. The result is massive destruction and the end of the rule of law. The "Great Tokyo Empire" is created, headed by Akira but ruled by Tetsuo. Akira alarms the world with tremendous powers unknown to present-day mankind. With their weapons and missiles useless the balance of power is threatened, and so plans are made to "neutralize" the threat. But in the sprawling ruins of Neo-Tokyo the outside world is forgotten as a prophecy is fulfilled and individuals seek to settle private, deadly scores. | |||||||||
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In the future, random Jr. High School classes are chosen to compete in a game called Battle Royale. The rules: only one student can survive after 3 days on an island or else they all perish. Weapons are handed out and each student is sent out into the field alone and unprepared for the horror that awaits them.The classmates turn upon themselves in a battle for survival, treaties are made and broken, and former friends become foes as the relentless countdown continues.Amid the betrayals and rising body count, two classmates confess their love for each other and swear to survive this deadly game together. | |||||||||
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20th Century Boys is a drama mystery set in both 1970s and an alternate future version (Although not Sci-Fi style future) of Japan. It takes place over these two time zones and tells the story of a group of people it falls upon to save the world. This manga is certainly one of the most intriguing i've read for some time, with some excellent mysteries that keep you guessing right till the final plot twist. As with all of Urasawa's mangas you quickly end up feeling for the characters because unlike in many manga, they are based in reality. This results in you genuinely feeling emotionally involved with them as their fates unfold adminst extraordinary events. Initially I wondered how the initial plot device of saving the world from the evil 'friend's' plans could possibly last past 10 volumes. This is to the merit of the series though, it just goes to show to what extent the plot subtly unfolds. The artwork is of an excellent quality throughout with some truly impressive and detailed final panels. The level of emotion involved in the characters faces and the ease of which the plot could be followed through the frames was brilliant and almost movie-esque at times. The translation is also good for the series with the translator explaining many aspects of japanese culture which the uninitiated might not know at first and also explaining at times why he has chosen or decided to change particular uses of phrases throughout. I wholeheartedly recommend the series to anyone who likes character and plot based manga with a mystery element. It's not recommended for people who like a lot of action to take place in their manga. | |||||||||
