APR063373
(W) Narumi Seto (A/CA) Narumi Seto
972 A.D.-Kyoto, the capital of ancient Japan: The city has become a corrupt center filled with ubiquitous samurai and onmyoji, who care only about gaining political power. Facing uncontrollable famine and widespread disease, the Imperial Court sends the famous samurai Minamoto no Raiko to recover the legendary gem, the Magatama, which is said to hold the power to save the world. When Raiko falls ill, his youngest sister, Hikaru, decides to make the journey in his place!
Key Selling Points:
LEAD TOKYOPOP title
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The anime is from the same studio that produced the acclaimed Ghost in the Shell
Based on the popular and long-running anime DVD series now available in the U.S.from Anime Works.
Merchandise including baseball caps, t-shirts and messenger bags are already on sale, demonstrating the advance interest in the manga
Anime News Network wrote that the anime had "great artistry overall"
Similar in storyline to Mulan, a popular Disney movie
In Shops: Jun 28, 2006
SRP: $9.99
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