[Book 7] Karneval volume 01, by Mikanagi Touya
Title: Karneval
Volume: 01 (chapters 1-6)
Author: Mikanagi Touya
Genres: Action, Adventure, Fantasy, Comedy
Themes: Fighting, special abilities, monsters/criminals
Book details: Manga, aprox. 195 pages
My Rating: 5/5
Baka-Updates Manga Summary:
Nai searches for someone important to him, with only an abandoned bracelet as a clue. Gareki steals and pick-pockets to get by from day to day. The two meet in a strange mansion where they are set-up, and soon become wanted criminals by military security operatives. When Nai and Gareki find themselves desperate in a hopeless predicament, they encounter none other than the country's most powerful defense organization - "Circus"!!
My Review:
It was hard not to be drawn to this art style. It walks a line between cutesy and gorgeous! And Nai is adorable, and we meet him first. By the time I got to the cool Gareki, it was a done deal.
As for the story...very intriguing, especially Karoku and Nai's story.
One of the best things is the characters though. I love them all! Circus is hilarious and brilliant.
Nai's naivety lends to many amusing moments, and Gareki, despite trying to maintain his cool and badass attitude, has his own funny moments. XP
Yogi of the circus is one of my favorite characters. He's the biggest comic relief, and he makes everything awesome (and sparkly, haha)!
...Oh, and you cannot forget the sheep! Hilarious little things, for being computers.
I can't wait to read more of this fabulous manga.