Qwan, Vol. 1 [Paperback]

Aki Shimizu (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 8, 2005 | Series: Qwan (Book 1)

In the mystical lands of ancient China, where magical beings are a part of everyday life, Qwan is a strange boy who can devour demons and absorb their power. However, he's looking for more than a quick bite. Qwan's quest is to find the sutra known as the Essential Arts of Peace, which will ultimately reveal the purpose and truth to his existence!

- Created by Aki Shimizu, artist of Suikoden III, one of Japan's leading manga artists
- Gripping storyline follows an epic Chinese legend
- Will appeal to fans of Samurai Deeper Kyo, Saiyuki and Legend of Chun Hyang

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 7 Up-Readers who love manga will not be disappointed by this new anime graphic novel by the famed Japanese illustrator of Suikoden III (Tokyopop, 2004). This plot involves Qwan, a boy mystic in ancient China who can devour demons and inherit their powers, and who befriends a drifter. Together they begin a magical journey to discover the purpose of Qwan's existence. The story combines the mysticism and action essential in anime novels. It is complete with an ending that will leave teens begging for more. Mature themes make this graphic novel best suited for junior high and up.-Scott La Counte, Anaheim Public Library, CA
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Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: TokyoPop (March 8, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1595325344
• ISBN-13: 978-1595325341
• Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,070,715 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great manga, April 6, 2009

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R. Dyer "MangaFan" (England) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Qwan, Vol. 1 (Paperback)

Qwan is personally my favorate manga I have read (and I have read many). It has an amazing story and great characters.

Qwan is strange boy sent to earth by the Gods, who can eat demons, travels through Eastern Han Dynasty China with his winged companion Teikou, looking for the sutra known as the Essential Arts of Peace which he knows for certain will reveal who he is and what his purpose in life is. But there are other people interested in the sutra, like Yuushi, who will ambush him and try to stop him.

Some characters in Qwan's story were portrayed from real figures in Chinese history. For example, Aman (aka. Cao Cao), Cao Jie, Jou Kai and Chin Ban.

This is an amazing story for those who like fantasy or are intrested in chinese culture. The artwork looks beautifull, though I would rate an age of around 16+ for the violance in later volumes.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars read it, April 1, 2005

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tootie - See all my reviews

This review is from: Qwan, Vol. 1 (Paperback)

the art is great, the storyline is interesting, the main character "Qwan" is cute. And I cant wait untill the second volume comes out.I think it is a must have for your comic collection.