Project Arms, Vol. 2: Egrigori [Paperback]

Kyoichi Nanatsuki (Author)

Book Description

Series: Project Arms | Publication Date: October 1, 2003

Containing all the best elements of sci-fi, spy fiction, and conspiracy theory stories, Project Arms is about kids whose arms transform into grotesquely deformed superweapons. In this volume, just when Ryo and Hayato learn that the third ARMs kid is Takashi Tomoe — the new transfer student at their school — the mysterious Egrigori organization deploys precocious twins Jeff and Al Bowen to go after them. Using their hi-tech cyborg goons Plus and Minus, the deceptively innocent-looking Bowens plan a merciless assault on Ryo's school. The only way the ARMs kids will survive is by working together — but Hayato's a hot-headed lone wolf and Takashi just wants to hide.

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About the Author

Minagawa's collaborator Hiroshi Takashige wrote the story of SPRIGGAN, Minagawa handles both the writing and drawing duties for ARMS, with story concept assistance from a friend, writer Kyoichi Nanatsuki. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: VIZ Media LLC; Original edition (October 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1591160588
• ISBN-13: 978-1591160588
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,142,572 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 Awesome action, good story ..., December 29, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Project Arms, Vol. 1: The First Revelation: The Awakening (Paperback)

This is a very solid, action-packed manga ... the characters are pretty good, they are interesting to see interact. The story keeps you guessing with the intervention of the military, and the truth behind the Arms and the nano-technology. Good stuff.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A stand-out manga that becomes addictive., March 23, 2005

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Abdul Sanchez (NJ) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Project Arms, Vol. 1: The First Revelation: The Awakening (Paperback)

Okay, let's suppose you're walking to school one morning, feeling perfectly fine despite the fact that you know you're heading to hours of boredom, when a kid you've never even seen before tells you he wants to kill you. The kid reveals his arm, and it transforms into a lethal killing scythe. What do you do? Welcome to the world of Ryo Takatsuki, as displayed in Project Arms, Vol.1.
A secret organization, Egrigori, is pursuing Ryo Takatsuki and three other kids with certain superweapons for arms, called (get ready), ARMS!!! In the first volume you get a heavy dosage of action, cunning fight scenes, and an addictive plot. It's a very solid story that contains many aspects of mastery.
The only thing that subtracts from the rating is that, other than the action and fighting scenes, the characters are drawn to look more like sketches, although you can clearly tell one from the other. Keep in mind- this manga is hard to find. If you happen to see it at Borders or some other book store, BUY IT! You may not see it again for awhile!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Addictive entertainment, April 14, 2004

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Matthew (Martinez, GA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Project Arms, Vol. 3 (Paperback)

This book continues the addictive "Project Arms" series. This book is even better than the two before with lots of action and intrigue. I hope you enjoy it as much as I have-- I just can't stop reading this series.