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Busou Renkin
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Description
From Viz:
Buso Renkin is the story of teenager Kazuki Muto, who dies trying to save a girl who was being attacked by an eerie monster. The next morning, however, Kazuki is left wondering whether it was all a dream. Lo and behold, the girl, the monster, and his death are all real! The girl, Tokiko Tsumura, was actually trying to slay the homunculus (a beast that can take the form of humans, but whose main source of food is people), but Kazuki got in her way. To revive Kazuki, Tokiko replaces his heart with a "kakugane," an alchemic device that allows him to summon a lance with which to fight the monsters. It turns out that Tokiko is a member of Renkin Kenshi (Alchemist Soldiers), an organization sworn to protect the world from the diabolical creatures. Soon, Kazuki joins Tokiko in her quest to terminate the sinister being that creates and controls the homunculus.
Type
Manga
Related Series
N/A
Associated Names
武装炼金
武装錬金
Armored Alchemist
Arms Alchemy
Buso Renkin
Groups Scanlating
Latest Release(s)
Status in Country of Origin
10 Volumes (Complete)
Completely Scanlated?
Yes
Anime Start/End Chapter
N/A
User Reviews
Busou Renkin by Sparda3011
User Rating
Average: 7.7 / 10.0 (225 votes) Bayesian Average: 7.68 / 10.0
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Last Updated
December 12th 2009, 5:23am PST
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Year
2003
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Serialized In (magazine)
Licensed (in English)
Yes
English Publisher
VIZ Media (10 Volumes - Completed)
Activity Stats (vs. other series)
Weekly Pos # 724  (+100) Monthly Pos # 1279 (+182) 3 Month Pos # 1798  (-36) 6 Month Pos # 1855 (+199)
List Stats
On 618 reading lists On 303 wish lists On 220 completed lists On 76 unfinished lists On 43 custom lists
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| Not what I expected by Jeli on July 30th, 2009, 12:13pm |
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I started reading this because it was by the same mangaka of Rurouni Kenshin, which in my opinion is pretty good. So I expected such from a later manga by the same mangaka. Didn't turn out too well.
Like others have said, I think Watsuki attempted to do a romance comedy. I think it was a failed attempt if you ask me.
The art seems like it changed in this too. Usually you say "Wow, the art has gotten a lot better in these series" but I have to say it got worse. Watsuki started to draw really straight...like everything. The butterfly mask, the faces.
I don't recommend this at all, and it is now on my unfinished list. Might pick it up later just to see how it ends.
Rating: 1 / 10.0 |
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| really? by Philis on June 10th, 2009, 1:26am |
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| i dont see why this manga is so under rated. it has a solid plot, good characters (not much character developement but i dont mind that) and a good ending.......... maybe i cant see the faults idk |
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| Good by Serenity_Alec on April 10th, 2009, 1:22pm |
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I think Busou Renkin is a good series. It has an interesting plot, with very defined characters. I read the whole series and while I think that papillon was kind of childish, I think that the rest of the characters are interesting and deep.
Rating: 8 / 10.0 |
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| disappointing by providence on October 15th, 2008, 10:29pm |
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| I expected more from mangaka of kenshin. The story and characters are so uninspired and cliched. If he didn't want us to compare it to kenshin, he wouldn't put a gigantic scar in the middle of the main heroine's face LMAO. I don't mind girls with scars... just not on the face... not sexy >_< |
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| Eh... by Saexel on July 21st, 2008, 4:17pm |
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| While this series isn't bad, I can't say that it's exceptionally good either. It's really hard to get into the series since there's nothing that really stands out and holds your attention. Bluntly put, it's boring. In the end, I don't think it's anything special. |
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| Cheap read by kanvas on March 11th, 2008, 7:28pm |
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I read it then i stopped after the first volume. Not a very great story, with very weird points here and there, and chuckles are rare. Also, didn't know that this was written by RK's author until very recently, so i gave it a 2nd chance and read another volume but couldn't bare reading it anymore. Not recommended if you have ANYTHING else to read.
Rating: 6 / 10.0 |
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| Its pretty good by manhunter098 on December 21st, 2007, 5:02pm |
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Its not the greatest series I have read so far (I'm currently a bit over halfway done with the current releases, and hope a group takes up up the project again), but its definitely worth reading if you haven't found something amazing to satiate your appetite for manga.
I would typically give something like this a 8.5, but I have to give it an 8 for reasons that would constitute a spoiler warning.
Spoiler (highlight to view) One of the main villains is called Doctor Butterfly...and his mustache looks like a butterfly too.
Rating: 8 / 10.0
... Last updated on December 21st, 2007, 5:31pm |
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| Good read by fiva55 on November 24th, 2007, 8:22am |
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| Well i admit that i am biased, i like shounen with some romance development, so there is no way way i would miss this one. It isnt the most original manga serie, but its a decent one |
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| It's a good shounen manga. by tc-man on August 16th, 2007, 11:14am |
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The Buso Renkin is actually very nice, much better than many has said below. There's action, comedy, drama (later in the manga/anime); it's not boring at all, very entertaining and enjoyable. The character design is quite cool, e.g. Tokiko, Kazuki and Caption Bravo. Also there are some some nice references to other mangas/animes characters (read/watch carefully!). The themes in the manga/anime is quite good too: protecting the one you love, banishment and sacrifice.
What I also like in the manga/anime is the growing love of Tokiko towards Kazuki vice versa. The weapons and the "Kakugane" in the manga/anime are well designed. For those who like the manga, I can recommend the anime which is very close to manga, well at least if you want to enjoy the story via animation/video/audio once again. The voice acting in the Japanese version is great.
As for the less good thing in the manga, well halfway, the manga it's not about hunting down homunculuses anymore (which is not a bad thing really), but about Kazuki becoming a threat to mankind (can't tell more, otherwise it will spoil the story); from here you can see Tokiko cares alot about Kazuki and she want to do everything to help him in no matter what.
Buso Renkin is not a masterpiece, but it really deserves a place in the hearts of manga readers or anime watchers.
Rating: 8.6 / 10.0
... Last updated on August 16th, 2007, 12:13pm |
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| overall by lambda123 on March 30th, 2007, 5:47am |
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i had read it and i found it quite interesting however the way of fighting in this manga kinda bored me. I prefer RK figthing scene. humor part is good and it really entertain me. overall the storyline is great and deep than what you expected and make me wonder what is going to happen next.
Rating: 8 / 10.0 |
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