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Cyan loves
his master. Cyan is a cat and Kokoro is the boy that owns him. But
Kokoro is sick and must move away to be treated. The mother, feeling
that Cyan would remind Kokoro of happier times, abandons him in the
large apartment building they lived in. While waiting for his mater to
return, the stray cats from the basement (Coon, Char, Rat, and Amesho) wander into his apartment.
These abandoned cats take Cyan under their wing and finally convince him
to remove his collar because his master will not be returning. they
begin his training to teach him how to fight and survive. All of
the Free Collar cats bear the scar around their necks from the collars
that they once wore. It is a sense of pride to them that they no longer
wear their collars. Cyan learns that he is in the middle of the biggest
feline territorial battle in Japan. They end up battling Siam, the
Commander in Chief of the Siam Army that rules over West Ikebukuro. Siam
wants to take over East Ikebukuro also. Years ago, a cat named Wild Cat
made sure that Ikebukuro was a peaceful land for all. But since he
disappeared, the land has been torn asunder. Siam sends General Kline
after the cats of the Free Collar Kingdom because they stand in her way
of expanding her territory into East Ikebukuro. But what nobody realized
is the Cyan is a descendant of Wild Cat and has Wild Cats powers. So,
look out! The battle for Ikebukuro is about to begin!
Free
Collars Kingdom: Volume 1 is a
manga book written and drawn by Takuya Fujima. This book was translated and adapted by
William Flanagan and Lettered by North Market Street Graphics. This book contains
the following Cat Tales (chapters):
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Cat Tale 1: Those Who Wear Free Collars
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Cat Tale 2: Her and the Old Guy's
Situation
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Cat Tale 3: Nyan-Man Love
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Cat Tale 4: Meow of the Heart
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Cat Tale 5: O Holy Night's Caterwaul
There is
also some special extras in the following sections: Author's Note, Honorifics
Explained, Bonus Manga: Free Collars Love Theater 1 & 2, Translation Notes, and a Preview of 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 16 and up.
If you
are a cat lover, Free
Collars Kingdom: Volume 1 is the manga book is the cat's meow. The cats are drawn
to look like people with ears and tails. The story is quite entertaining
and the artwork is beautiful. I do enjoy that Cyan is related to Wild
Cat and may be the key in reuniting both East and West Ikebukuro. We get
to see a glimpse of his powers in the book, so I am really looking
forward to seeing what he can do in future volumes. Cyan has a crush on
Char and does not understand the relationship she has with the old man,
Amesho. He is confused and high emotional. And the villains, boy, are
they ever nasty. How will the cats of Free Collars Kingdom they ever
hope to defeat them? Overall, Free
Collars Kingdom: Volume 1 is a wonderful beginning to a series that
promises to be very entertaining. So, if you love cats and a lot
of action, Free
Collars Kingdom: Volume 1 is the book that you definitely do not
want to miss. As for me, I can't wait to see how Cyan evolves in
Free
Collars Kingdom: Volume 2.
I rated this book an 8½ out of 10. |
