Story by Tsuneo Takano
Art by Takeshi Obata (he did Death Note as well)
Distributor: Shonen Jump by Viz
I picked this up after reading a review in one of my anime magazines. I have always loved stuff with dragons and this seemed to be the adult version of the game/anime called Blue Dragon which my son enjoys. I got the first volume and ready enjoyed the story. I must say however that there is lots of fan service and some adult humor, so be ready.
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What we have is a normal good guys on a quest to get rid of the evil. Ral meets several other like minded individuals in this quest and they start saving people and killing shadows.
The first 3 volumes are exceptional and keep you wanting more and more. The action and art is great with plenty of fun along the way. I was amazed by how Ral was looked down on, but had the analytical mind of a seasoned tactician. I was however disappointed with the speed of how quickly the story ended. I think the final book rushed way to fast through to end of the story. I would of enjoyed a bit more story. Other than that, it was a great read!
Looks like Western fantasy in a manga format.
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