10 Oct 2006

The Cain Saga Vol 1 Shojo Manga


Billed as a "wonderful introduction to shojo manga for the uninitiated" (IGN)

Cain C. Hargreaves is a cursed count with a unique interst, he collects poisons, as his family has done for many generations before him. However his strange obsession has led him to solve crimes a series of crimes in 19th century England, crimes which appears follow him wherever he goes.

The crimes he solves all seem to point to one organization as the culprit, Delilah. As Cain runs into Jezebel Disraeli, Delilah's representative, he comes to learn that the organization was founded by none other than his own father, who until now was beleived to be quite dead. Fueled by a reawakened hatred for his father, Cain tries to do everything in his power to help the victims of Delilah's evil-doings.

Five gripping stories of love, friendship and betrayal - "Forgotten Juliet," "Branded Bibi," "The Youths Who Stopped Time," "Double," and "The Death of Cleo" - comprise this poignant first installment of Kaori Yuki's atmospheric epic.

Age 18+ 192 pages, Black and White, 5" X 7.5"
Shojo Manga: Shojo manga tends to have female protagonists of an age close to the target audience. The stories can be composed of any genre, romance, fantasy, sci-fi, action, drama, comedy. The focus is comparatively greater on emotions or interpersonal relationships when compared to shonen manga. In fact, shojo titles are often character rather than plot driven. Also Known as Shoujo and Shôjo.

Shojo Manga on Wikipedia
Review from IGN

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