Sarai, Volume 1 (Paperback)

~ Masahiro Shibata (Author)

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Product Description

In the future, rampant genetic disorders wreak havoc on humankind.Teenagers turn into grotesque monsters when they hit 18, and growing old is no longer a luxury--and only one kind of warrior has the power to stop it! Sarai's got it all. She's a sexy new kind of "peace officer"-a guard maid who can kick butt, clean house, and bring justice to a bleak world. If humanity has one last hope to heal itself and return to normal, Sarai is the catalyst.

From the Publisher

Masahiro Shibata (b. 1949) first broke into the manga scene with `Shirobara no chiru Umi` (`The Ocean of White Roses`). His love for visual entertainment has led him to create other popular series, including `Akai kiba Series: Blue Sonnet` and `Love Syncloid`. He greatly respects and is influenced by the works of Osamu Tezuka and Fujiko Fujio.

Product Details

• Paperback: 194 pages
• Publisher: ComicsOne (April 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1588990710
• ISBN-13: 978-1588990716
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,154,008 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Sci-Fi/Fantasy with a hint of S&M - one of ComicsOne's best!, February 5, 2003

By	Eric J. Kerkove "brave monkey" (Iowa - USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

All of the Sarai books are well written and the art is
second to none. Although the notion of a "warrior maid"
is a bit odd, the entire post-apocolyptic world is as
unique as any manga/comic fan could hope for. Shibata
has created a rich setting with interesting characters
and many thought-provoking stories. Truly one of the
best Japanese graphic novels I've encountered because
of the quality and originality of both the art and
writing. One word of caution: although this is not a
pornographic/hentai title, it is violent and sexually
charged. Aged 17+ only for this one.