Kamichama Karin Volume 3 [Paperback]

Koge-Donbo (Creator)

Book Description

Series: Kamichama Karin

After prancing around in a sumo suit all day, Karin dances the night away with Kirika at a bonfire--much against Kazune's wishes! Blinded by love for her gallant prince, Karin is swept off her feet. But the next day, love turns to lorn when Karin makes a shocking discovery--her magic ring is missing!

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

Superhero comics have often been called adolescent power fantasies that appeal to boys not girls. But consider the heroine of this manga series, whose catchphrase is "I am... God!" Orphaned schoolgirl Karin Hanazono finds emotional solace only in her pet cat. When the cat dies, Karin questions her faith in God. But soon she is befriended by sweet, pretty Himeka and her handsome but bad-tempered cousin, Kazune Kujyou. Karin realizes she is becoming smarter and stronger, and discovers that she can transform into a "goddess." She also discovers the responsibilities of maturity: she cannot change into her goddess form unless she wishes to protect someone. As in many superhero stories (but without their violence), this is a coming-of-age tale whose young hero painfully makes the transition from emotional dependence on her parents and pet to mastering the "powers" within herself. Despite Karin's romantic mooning over Kazune, this book has a strong feminist theme. Not only is Karin angered by Kazune's blatant sexism, but she also derives her "divine" power from her mother's ring. Koge-Donbo (Di Gi Charat) draws characters with typical manga cuteness, although the visual storytelling is sometimes confusing. The target audience of young girls should find this book satisfying. (Oct.)
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From School Library Journal

Grade 5-9–Karin is an orphan living with a not very loving aunt. She is doing poorly in school and has no real friends. After her cat dies, she feels more alone than ever. She meets strangers who help her to become a goddess using the power of her mother's ring and her own inner strength. Together, they fight an enemy, someone trying to steal their powers. Karin is an unusual superhero, at all times very human. However, the manga-style illustrations are a bit confusing and don't always support the story. Inexperienced readers might have a little trouble following the text at times and may not appreciate the art. An additional purchase.–Ronnie Gordon, Brooklyn Public Library, NY
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Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: TokyoPop (March 7, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1595328491
• ISBN-13: 978-1595328496
• Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,100,828 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Kazune and Karin!!, July 23, 2006

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Kamichama Karin Volume 3 (Paperback)

OK, I love this series! Spoilers ahead! This book introduces the weirdest character in any manga I've EVER read: Micchi hate 'im. He introduces him self to the class, and on the way to his seat, hears Karin's name, gives her a kiss on the cheek. He's apparently heard of her before. Then, he hears Kazune's name and gives him a kiss on the lips (a random girl: must..e-mail..everyone!). He then starts flirting with Karin relentlessly, despite the fact that she hates it. Once, he grabs her, despite her protests, and gives Kazune a mysterious look, along the lines of "hey, look, I can hug her. Ha,ha." Could Kazune like Karin? The book ends with him pinning down Kazune, saying that he owes him a favor. Hmm... I love the romantic tension and fights!! ;P

1 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars oh my god is kirika a girl, June 6, 2006

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Kamichama Karin Volume 3 (Paperback)

ok do too resent going over of the 3 book i have a theory that kirika is a girl evidence when karin and himeka are in the osen there is a girl there that karin calls preety but she leaves now if you get a good look at the hair length its the same as kirika's hair evidence number twowhy does kirika always ware a coat and you never see him/her without it. evidense number 3 kirika said he/she came back from the osen now we never saw him in the boys osen. evidens number five she/he says big brother i just dont understand why men- but why does he/she say men and big brother not cousin. evidence number six we see in the side story of karin going back in time that she sees mister glasses man with a clarly girl person saying big brother. now do you belive me.

1 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars meow please check out Kamichama Karin please nya!, May 28, 2006

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Kamichama Karin Volume 3 (Paperback)

after karin trades costumes with himeka she despretly trys to hide from her crush kirika soone kazune finds out and tells her not to go with him that he is a the bad gang with mister glasses man but karin says he is not protecting her crush dispite his warnings he helps her hide from her crush in the sumo suit after kazune and her crush kirika has a small talk, kazune gives karin his bunny type costume and changes into regular clothing him self she puts it on and finds her crush only to later without her knowing kirika takes her ring. sorry im stoping here if you want to find out what happens buy Kamichama Karin no 3 will be seeing you bye.