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Harlem Beat #01

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I was always interested in viewing Harlem Beat, but I never got around to it being young and a new emerging anime fan through the Sailor Moon genre, I spent all of my money or Rayearth and Ranma. Now...7 years later, I must say, manga on a much more realistic level, such as this, is like a breath of fresh air. I got interested in Harlem Beat through reading Rebound in my local library. Since I had already gone so far into Rebound, I decided that I wanted to get back at it's roots and look into Harlem Beat, and I must say, this series keeps me smiling. We know in real life that there's not always a happy ending and the guy doesn't always get the girl or vice versa. The very reason for me why romantic comics get quite boring after a while and feel like a waste of money. Harlem Beat seems to parallel life on a lot of aspects. Me and my sister find Harlem Beat quite inspriring to the point where we quote it. I think it's one of the best series to look into, unless your preference is more towards super powers and romance. In addition to being funny, and having a variety of well developed characters, it can teach you some good lessons to apply to life.

For the most part, Harlem Beat's your average manga. It features Nate Torres, a semi-nerdy kid with a heart of gold,not exactly original, but it puts a smile on your face. Anyway, Nate sucks at hoops, but thanks to some motivation from his old friend Miz, and determination, he doesn't quit like all the other hobbies he's given up immediately. The one real problem with this book is the dialogue. In several parts, it's not believable, which rips you out of the story. Still, it's an enjoyable book, and the story gets better with the next few volumes. Plus it's the cheapest manga you'll find, so why not give it a try?

I may be female, sports-deprived, and perhaps 'too old for comics', but I'm enjoying this series. As cheesy and overly-earnest as it can be, Beat's sports-driven storyline is both hilarious and intense as long as one is willing (like any seasoned manga reader) to suspend one's disbelief. Nishiyama's art is exceptional: confident, and with a great sense of movement, it shows a good eye for a game I never had much interest in (basketball, for the clueless). You can ACTUALLY tell characters apart by facial and body types. Similarly, the characters themselves are distinct in personality--not due to the portrayal of common manga stereotypes but through genuinely unique and realistic individual traits. Female characters are strong, though few. And the storyline isn't bad: sports loser sets out to become a winner, learns many lessons, meets many friends/opponents, perfects innate abilities, etc etc. Okay, it sounds unoriginal, but it's ably and entertainingly done. There are many slips in the translation and flopping, but nothing serious. All in all, Harlem Beat is diverting and makes you laugh; what more could one ask?

On my country, this comic has it's own place in the heart of me and my pals. Even though I read some critical text that says it just not worth in this page, I know it's worth it. Natte soon will be going strong. And I already buy and read volume 1 until 27. I think it will be ended at volume 29, and I am really sad about that. The art work getting better through the timeand personally, I am never see something more like it. The story line will be better, and It is the best manga you'll ever read. Just buy it because it is funny, entertaining and it is all you wanted

Yuriko Nishiyama is a wonderful artist and the story line goes past street hoops and learning to play the game. It's a tell of how a "loser" learns how to make his dreams come true with the help of the most unlikliest of freinds and though his own will. The translation isn't the best but thats what happens when pages are turned and words change, but if you just look at it with humor you can figure it out. If you want a positive story I greatly recomend Harlem Beat.

It is the best b-ball comic I've ever read and I praise the author, Yuriko Nishiyama for it. I have the whole set, 25 bks, and stilling waiting for more. I hope there is a website on Harlem Beat. The boys are very handsome and the girls are very pretty. I only wish the publishing is much faster.

I would recommend this series to anyone in a heartbeat. It's got wonderful characters, great artwork, and a great story. There is the downfall of missing a few volumes of the original story though. Harlem Beat ends and Rebound continues the story, but a few volumes inbetween were thrown out in the English editions. But, other than that, it is such a wonderful series! Almost all the volumes I bought here on Amazon were in good condition. Some had library markings, but even that didn't bother me for a chance to own this series!

I first read it in the library because I was so bored. I just happen to pick it. It stunned me right away. I have watch the animation of Slam Dunk, I thought Slam Dunk is the best. But now I am not sure about it. Harlem Beat is so cool. If u luv basket ball, better get Harlem Beat( and Slam Dunk, it's also a great one.)

This manga has an original plotline of a young high school boy struggling with our all-time favorite sport, basketball. It's a rather cute story and makes you want more after reading the first volume. The art is not great, but I have seen recent volumes, and the art has improved greatly.

Although very similar to the anime, Slam Dunk, Harlem Beat brings it to another level. Nate Torres is a teen who discovers Street Basketball. And with a cast of misfits, learns to love the game. Intense, suspensful situations gives this graphic novel its' appeal. And later volumes just enhances it even more.