Taylor’s Top Three

Teen AniManga club member Taylor, a student at Waverly High School, shares her top three favorite Manga titles. Do you agree that these are awesome? Tell us what your favorites are!

Taylor’s Top Three

Dragon Ball by Akira Toriyama

If you liked Dragon Ball Z, then you will love Dragon Ball. The story is based around Goku’s childhood, how he met Kirlin and the perverted Sensei Kame, and all the other DBZ characters. Goku is an innocent little boy that knows nothing about the world’s evils, and he tries to befriend all. His innocence is adorable, but if you make him angry he might just fight you to the death. Though he may be gullible and young, he’s the strongest fighter around. If you like humor and action, then you’ll like this Manga. -Taylor

InuYasha by Rumiko Takahashi

This Manga focuses around a half-dog demon named InuYasha who wants to be a full demon. He uses a magical jewel to get his wish. Pinned to a tree by his human lover before she dies, she is reincarnated by a modern day girl named Kagome. The girl’s grandfather tells her stories about the past, but she never truly listens to him. One day while Kagome is looking for her cat, she gets kidnapped into the past by a demon that wants the jewel she has. But once InuYasha smells her sent, he wants to kill her to take the jewel. Kagome has a spell put on InuYasha so he won’t attack her. By saying, “Sit boy,” he instantly falls to the ground. When the jewel gets stolen by a demon bird, Kagome uses a bow and arrow to shoot the bird. Not only does the demon bird die, but the jewel breaks, and pieces fly all over Japan. Now an angry InuYasha and Kagome have to search for the jewel shards, but who will they meet along the way? Read it to find out. If you like action, battles, a lot of humor, and a little romance then you should read this book.  -Taylor

Her Majesty’s Dog by Mick Takeuchi

This Manga is about an odd high school girl named Amane who is a misfit. Amane harbors the power of tongue and is a psychic which helps her fight off the dead and other evil entities. But she doesn’t do this alone; she has a dog guardian Hyoue that transforms into the hottest guy in high school. The only way Hyoue can get the energy to fight off the demons is when Amane kisses him. Secretly Hyoue loves Amane, but he can never tell her the way he feels or else he will get paired with another psychic or even killed. There are other characters in the story that make it more interesting, but you’ll have to read to find out! If you like action, fights, quarrels, humor, high school, and a little romance then this is a great read.  -Taylor

Teen AniManga Club (Grades 6-12 only)
Wednesday, April 8
4-5 pm
If you like Japanese anime this club is for you. We meet once a month to discuss our favorite Manga and anime, watch anime videos and DVDs and share original drawings. For more information, call Zandra at 517-367-6314.