Dragon Eye

(Volume 1)

by
Kairi Fujiyama

Del Rey, June 2007, 231 pp.
ISBN: 0-345-49665-2

Genre: Comics
Subgenres: Manga / Fighting
Reviewed: 11/12/2007

Reviewed by: Conan Tigard

Book Cover

Manga Page

Dragon Eye manga page

 

Synopsis

Ten years have passed since a spontaneously generated virus swept the word. This "D" virus infects the host and transforms them into murderous monsters known as "Dracules." During the 10 years that followed, known as the Dracule War period, 67% of the world's population died. Some humans were not affected by the virus and rose up to fight against the monsters.

Forty years after the war ended, an anti-Dracule organization was created and formed VIUS, Epidemic Preventing City System. Laila Mikami hopes that she can qualify to become a member of VIUS. During their first test, she is partnered with Issa Kazuma, a boy who doesn't seem to be paying attention. He proves her wrong when he notices that the Dracules are level 3 and he declares that he is an enlistment exam inspector.

After the battle, Issa appoints Laiki to Squad Zero, in which he is captain. This squad is known to be Dangerous, Difficult and Distinguished. Now, they just have to build up the rest of their team, as they are currently the only two members.

Dragon Eye: Volume 1 is written and drawn by Kairi Fujiyama. This story was Translated and Adapted by Mari Morimoto and Lettered by North Market Street Graphics. This manga book has the following Missions (chapters): 

Mission One: The Man With the Dragon Eye

Mission Two: Squad Zero, Deployed

Mission Three: The Mysterious Wooden Box

There are also some sections in the book for: A) Honorifics Explained, B) Extras, C) Translation Notes, and D) Preview of Dragon Eye: Volume 2, although the preview is in Japanese. The book reads from right to left and back to front, just like a book from Japan. This manga book is intended for readers ages 13 and up.

 

Review

I found Dragon Eye: Volume 1 to be a totally cool manga book. I loved the artwork by Kairi Fujiyama and his storywriting is excellent also. To me, this is kind of a Buffy the Vampire Slayer kind of book. The Dracules look kind of like vampires, and I love any book about killing vamps.

The main character, Issa Kazuma, has a great amount of power. On his forehead is the Dragon Eye, which he covers most of the time with his long bangs. We don't know a lot about the Dragon Eye yet, except that it gives Issa a ton of power. He is a wonderful main character and I cannot wait to learn more about him.

As the squad grows, the other characters that join are also very intriguing, making the reading of this book highly enjoyable. Hey, this just might be my favorite new action, manga series that Del Rey Manga is publishing. Keep graphic novels like this coming out and everyone will soon be reading manga books. I loved it.

Overall, Dragon Eye: Volume 1 is a wonderful beginning to a new series that promises a ton of action and interesting characters. I am so excited, I cannot wait to see what happens in Dragon Eye: Volume 2.

I rated this book a 9 out of 10.

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2007