Alien Nine: Book Two [Paperback]

Hitoshi Tomizawa (Author, Artist)

Book Description

Series: Alien Nine | Publication Date: July 9, 2003

It's the second semester and Yuri is handling the pressure of being in the Alien Party a little better now. Things are way more dangerous and the Aliens just keep dropping from the skies! Just why is the school sending sixth graders to fight vicious alien monsters?!

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Central Park Media (July 9, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1586648926
• ISBN-13: 978-1586648923
• Product Dimensions: 7.5 x 6.4 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,902,564 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Frustrated by the Alien Nine anime's ending? Pick this up., February 7, 2004

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"genericbadass" (San Diego, California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Alien Nine: Book Two (Paperback)

What many people neglect to notice is that the anime was merely an interpretation of the manga; not an animated version of it. Because of this, many think the story ended where the anime did, but is not the case. The anime ends right in the middle of book two, which happens to be one heck of a cliffhanger, leaving many new viewers confused (and even angry). This review was written to clear that up for those who recently watched it.

The first two graphic novels can be grouped in this manner:

-The introduction and the growing friendship
-The trials of each girl

The third is most likely about protecting Yuri, but assumptions is a no-no in a review. During book two, Tomizawa starts giving depth to each of the girls, their emotions and fears being the highlights of the novel.

The art style is Tomizawa's usual-- big ears, no noses, that sort of thing. However, the amount of detail that went into some of the more critical scenes is amazing, and definitely gives the surroundings more liveliness.

As for story, it goes almost without saying that it's full of metaphors, symbols, and plot twists. And like usual, leaves you with more questions than answers. If you're someone who's a sucker for instant gratification, you should probably pick up all three at once.

Book two isn't perfect, however. Since Tomizawa intended to have Alien Nine be without a target audience, he ended up alienating both the younger and older crowds. It feels too kiddy for adults, since the characters are all pre-teens schoolgirls who are drawn cutely. It's also too graphic for children, as partial (but drawn vaguely) mutilation and nudity are in a few pages.

If you can look beyond the cute exterior (or embrace it), you'll find a wonderfully deep science fiction manga that continues the surprisingly twisted story of Alien Nine. It's a must if you want to understand the anime's ending.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I am a hypnotist. I tell you READ THIS NOW!!!, March 6, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Alien Nine: Book Two (Paperback)

The other review of this book says it all, but why can't I say what I want? ^__^
This manga series is a masterpiece. It's deep and cool at the same time. Now, when I say deep, I don't mean like Serial Experiment Lain or something, you really don't have to pay atteantion to know what's happening and/or get the feel of things. It's super-mondo-cool!
The second installment of the series picks up around where the anime OAV (the DVD) lets off. I won't tell you what happens or where exactly it picks up, read it for yourself! :P
(emoticons are stupid, but funny.)
Read it. Read it now. I don't see you buying and reading it! NOW!