36 Manabe Johji $@??Fi>y<#(B
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This article is from the Manga FAQ, by Steve Pearl starbuck@cybercomm.net with numerous contributions by others.
36 Manabe Johji $@??Fi>y<#(B
A self-confessed otaku.
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Powerful Mazegohan $@%Q%o%U%k(B$@$^$<$4$O$s(B - published by Byakuya Shobo,
2 volumes @ Y850.
This anthology is a collection of Manabe's earliest work, back when his
drawing style was more like Matsumoto Leiji's. Each volume has a
full-color short story for an opener, and also includes several X-rated
pencil sketches of Kahm, Mian, Khada, and several others. Not suitable for
people under 18.
The Key of Graciale $@%0%i%7%'!<%k$N80(B - published by Hakusensha,
1984-1989, Y880.
A collection of short stories, a few of which were the source material for
Outlanders. The nuclear war story The Last Shelter marks the original
appearance of the character Raisa Vogel.
Capricorn $@%+%W%j%3%s(B - published by Shinshokan, 5 volumes @ Y490.
About the quest of a dragon-girl named Mohna and her human friend Taku
(who is transformed into a huge dragon in mid-series), to save Earth (the
``Capricorn'' of the title) and Moon from colliding when a dimensional
anchor separating the two is misused by the warlord Zolba.
Dora $@%I!<%i(B - serialized on Wings, 1987, Y880.
A collection of short stories, most of which follow the adventures of the
one-eyed female mercenary Khada.
Junk Party $@%8%c%s%/%Q!<%F%#(B - published by Kadokawa Shoten, 1991, Y920.
A schoolgirl gets kidnapped by a bunch of dark-skinned humanoids with
insect wings and antennae, but she makes friends with them, and both races
learn a little about each others' way of life.
Galaxy Warring State Chronicle Rai $@6d2O@o9q72M:EA%i%$(B - currently
serialized on Comp 1991-present, 10 volumes @ Y980, 16 wide-ban volumes @ Y390.
A space opera with a setting reminiscent of Japan's Warring State Era,
following the life and times of the samurai Rai, and the quest of several
spacefaring factions for control of territory and, of course, the Empire.
(It's an interesting mix of feudal Chinese/Japanese custom and space-going
technologies, and several of the warships are reminiscent of biomech
designs from Outlanders.)
Jamka's Great Adventure $@E\Es!*%8%c%`%+$NBgKA81(B - currently serialized on
Wings, 1992-present, 5 volumes @ Y490.
This may be his best work (other than Rai), though Outlanders is pretty
close. It's a pirate adventure, with the required trappings of a beautiful
admiral's daughter who may be the best ship captain chasing Jamuka the
pirate; a princess whose country has been invaded; her loyal retainer, who
starts out as a Samurai until Rai needs to rescue her from a flooding
compartment; A pirate captain who's really pretti ly drawn and likes to
dance, with or without sword; etc. This is a really nice book, because it
has lots of humor and characters that, like Rai & Shion or Kahm-sama and
Tetsuya, you get to really, really like. [MC]
Outlanders $@%"%&%H%i%s%@!<%:(B - published by Hakusensha, 1986-87, 2
wide-ban volumes @ Y1700.
Ten no kamigami-tachi $@E7$N?@!9$?$A(B - serialized on Kadokawa Shoten, 1989,
Y490.
Caravan Kidd $@%-%c%i%P%s!&%-%C%I(B - published by Hakusensha, 1987, 2
wide-ban volumes @ Y1400.
Biba Usagi Kozo $@%S%P!y$&$5$.>.AN(B - serialized on Nora, 1993, 3 volumes @
Y850.
Chuka Ichiban $@Cf2Z0lHV(B - published by Kadokawa Shoten, 1993, Y550.
Dorakuun $B%I%i%/%%!<%s!]N5I1!{!](B - published by Kadokawa Shoten, 1993, 3
volumes @ Y900.
Gosei douji Ran $B8n@1F8;R%i%s(B - published by Kobunsha, Y400, 1995.
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