Manga University's Manga Tarot (Cards Plus Guidebook) [Paperback]

Saori Takarai (Author, Artist)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 29, 2009

Whether it's a question of love or money, Manga University's Manga Tarot has the answer! This original deck of 78 cards features the instantly recognizable manga artwork of Saori Takarai, author of Manga Moods and Manga Sisters.

Whether this is your very first Tarot deck or the latest addition to a treasured collection, the adorable illustrations will capture your imagination and provide endless hours of fortunetelling fun.

However you use them, Manga University's Manga Tarot will surely bring you happiness and good fortune!

Includes a guidebook with information from the renowned Psychic Jada about the cards and their readings.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

ABOUT THE ARTIST: If Saori Takarai were a Tarot card, she'd be The Magician.

From the delightful expression of Manga Moods to the sweetness of Manga Sisters, her illustrations have cast a spell over art lovers throughout the world.

The task of creating a Tarot deck represented a bold new challenge for the young artist, and she rose to the occasion, reinterpreting the imagery of ancient cards and infusing them with the freshness of manga.

Manga University's Manga Tarot is not just a work of art -- it is Takarai working her magic.

ABOUT THE PSYCHIC: For decades, Psychic Jada has put her clairvoyant powers to work for a small, elite group of clients. An internationally recognized Tarot reader, she is often consulted by researchers and scholars seeking insight into the arcane world of extrasensory divination.

Manga University was privileged to have worked with Psychic Jada on validating the divinatory properites of the Manga Tarot, and it was with great honor that the deck received her blessing.

Product Details

• Paperback: 64 pages
• Publisher: Japanime Co. Ltd. (April 29, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 4921205248
• ISBN-13: 978-4921205249
• Product Dimensions: 6.6 x 5.6 x 1.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #276,849 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great for collectors and readers, November 8, 2009

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A. Fakhoori - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Manga University's Manga Tarot (Cards Plus Guidebook) (Paperback)

The art for this Manga Tarot is adorable. The illustrations also match their symbolic meanings. In the Major Arcana, some characters appear in multiple cards (ex. The Magician is actually The Fool grown up) which adds depth to the "story" of the deck, and also helps with reading. The guide that comes with the book is also good, providing keywords and info for the Majors, and a paragraph of info on all the Minors. Also included are a number of spreads and ideas for making your own.

For the Minors, the Ace and Faces are illustrated, but the rest of the pips are not. If you're a reader who enjoys the freedom that unillustrated pips give, you will certainly love this deck. However, if you simply want this deck to collect, the illustrated cards are nice enough to make up for the unillustrated cards.

If you enjoy cute art, collect, or read, you should definitely pick up this deck.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Nice, if you like cute manga, September 19, 2009

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This review is from: Manga University's Manga Tarot (Cards Plus Guidebook) (Paperback)

I just love the artwork on this deck. It is in the Japanese Anime-Manga style (like a cartoon or comic book style) and is 100% overflowing with cuteness. This deck does use pips for the 2 to 10 numbers of the minor arcana. That seems to be standard practice for Manga artwork tarot decks, so I it doesn't disappoint me.

Physically, the cards are larger than I expected. They measure ~5" x 3.25" which is a bit larger than normal size. The book that comes with the deck is well done. Over 60 pages with bios of the artist, Saori Takarai, and Psychic Jada who worked with the artist. The book includes interpretations for the cards and a number of spreads to use. It even provides suggestions for making your own spreads.

It says that Ms. Takarai has drawn "Manga Moods" and "Manga Sisters". I love her drawings for "The Fool" and "The Magician". They combine the tarot and manga very well. These cards use much of the standard tarot card symbolism on the majors, aces and face cards. That is a nice bonus if you want to read with them.

I have not read with this deck. I mainly bought it for the Manga artwork. I don't see the minor cards missing meaningful artwork as a big problem if you wanted to use the deck for readings. It is a fun deck that will not be offensive to anyone. The cartoon characters are fun to look at and also have tarot meaning behind them. While not everyone is going to like this deck, and it might be too cute for many people, I am glad to have this Manga tarot deck in my collection.

My box cover looked different. See my photo.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Eh..., November 22, 2009

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Jay Bartels "Manga Lover" (Camp Victory, Iraq) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Manga University's Manga Tarot (Cards Plus Guidebook) (Paperback)

Ok. So I bought this deck because I thought i would like it more than my old one. Part of Tarot is connecting witht the deck you use. I also thought it would be a more Unisex deck. Not really. The back is shades of pink and the pictures are real shojo. I'd recommend these cards for girls anday of the week but not so much for us guys. The quality of the cards and the guidebook and cards are outstading though. So, I will try to get past the fault and make these cards my own.