Rosario+Vampire, Vol. 1 (v. 1) (Paperback)

by Akihisa Ikeda (Author)

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Product Description
All-around average teenager Tsukune can't get accepted to any high school save one...but on his first day he finds the rest of the student body doesn't appear average at all. Best of all, the cutest girl on campus can't wait to fling her arms around his neck! Wait a sec' -- are those her teeth around his neck too...? Tsukune's going to have one heck of a hickey when he gets home from Monster High! But does he have a chance in H E double hockey sticks of raising his grades at a school where the turf war isn't between the jocks and the nerds but the vampires and the werewolves?

LESSON ONE: VAMPIRES QUIZ 1 WHAT'S THE BEST COURSE OF ACTION WHEN A PERT CLASSMATE ATTEMPTS TO SNACK ON YOUR JUGULAR?

a. Run for your life and the sanctity of your soul

b. Invite her out for a strawberry soda, heavy on the syrup

c. Scream like a boy and hide in the principal's office

d. Let her have a few sips while you check out her spectacular quadriceps

About the Author
Akihisa Ikeda was born in 1977 in Miyazaki. He debuted as a mangaka with the four-volume magical warrior fantasy series Kiruto in 1999, which was serialized in Monthly Shonen Jump. Rosario+Vampire first ran in Monthly Shonen Jump, in March 2002. In Japan, Rosario+Vampire is also available as a drama CD. In 2008, the story is scheduled to be made into an anime.

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: VIZ Media LLC; Shonen Jump Advanced Manga Ed edition (June 3, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1421519038
• ISBN-13: 978-1421519036
• Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #20,264 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Rosario + Vampire is a must for manga fans!, June 24, 2008

By	Kyote Weregard (pineville, kentucky United States) - See all my reviews

Rosario + Vampire is an excellent mix of comedy, suspense, high school angst and just a touch of romance. I say just a touch because although love and friendship is the major theme running behind each story the two main characters can never get close enough to actually admit their love for each other as all the supporting cast of girls are also in love with Tskune.

The series has great artwork, suspenseful stories, comedy and a bevy of beautiful girls all after the main character who is the only human in a school full of monsters. All in all a great manga and a great addition to any collection.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Twisty yet Fun Beginning., September 11, 2008

By	Carol Nichols "Otaku moe!" (USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

My third favorite Shonen Jump romance! I love the fact that Tsukune is human, as it creates the proof that Moka really loves him despite her past. It's tender, intense, a little short, but funny in a cute kind of way... My favorite character is Kurumu. She is like Satsuki from Strawberry 100%. Her race is cool and matches her wily and devious nature almost perfectly. It's nice how she is loyal to him after he spares him. Though something tells me she won't like him when she finds out he is really a human boy...

Rosario + Vampire is a little on the ecchi side, but it is more romance and comedy than anything. A cool story in and out.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Highly Recommended, June 6, 2008

By	Aiquirion "Leslie,T" (Newyork, USA) - See all my reviews

This manga has a real bite to it. After the first few pages I just wanted to sank my teeth in it and not let go. With a bit of comedy, drama, and action,this takes an average (human) guy "Tsukune Aono" highschool life to a totally new direction. At first when I saw this voulme(s)being featured and reviewed on a cover of a popular manga magazine I was a bit skeptical, but when I read the preview scene. I just knew this was one manga I had to no matter what. But hey, maybe its just me. Don't just take my word for it. Buy it yourself or better yet have a friend buy it borrow it and then if it's to your liking , buy and if it isn't well at least your friend bought it out of it his own pocket, right!(Uh, just joking, I think,heh heh heh,no really don't do it that would really be taking advantage of trust.Sorry I'm getting sidetracked here,anyway)! You could either believe in what I'm writing or don't,Frankly i don't care. But as for me I give Rosario+Vampire and its author a two thumbs up and a high recommendation.