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Rave  
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Description
The Continent of Song is in chaos. The sinister secret society known as Demon Card is using the power of Dark Bring to destroy everything in their path. The only things capable of stopping Dark Bring are the Rave stones. Unfortunately, the Rave Stones were scattered around the globe in an explosion 50 years ago, so now they must be collected by the Rave Master in order to stop Dark Bring once and for all. This new task has been given to Haru Glory; a sixteen-year-old boy from Garage Island. The World's fate now rests on the new, young Rave Master.

Type
Manga

Related Series
Fairy Tail x Rave (Spin-Off)
Rave: Plue no Inu Nikki (Spin-Off)

Associated Names
Рэйв Мастер
レイヴ
圣石小子
레이브
Groove Adventure Rave
Rave Groove Adventure
Rave Master
The Groove Adventure Rave

Groups Scanlating
ATM
Atlantis Scanlations
Choco
Dragon Guard
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Latest Release(s)
v.28 c.234-235 by Shinhou & anabella (1435d ago)
v.28 c.230-233 by Shinhou & anabella (1437d ago)
v.28 c.228-229 by Shinhou & anabella (1438d ago)
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Status in Country of Origin
35 Volumes (Complete)

Completely Scanlated?
Yes

Anime Start/End Chapter
Starts at Vol 1, Chap 1
Ends at Vol 12, Chap 95

User Reviews
N/A

Forum
5 topics, 35 posts
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User Rating
Average: 8.4 / 10.0 (741 votes)
Bayesian Average: 8.34 / 10.0
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Last Updated
March 30th 2013, 5:09pm PST

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Genre
Action  Adventure  Comedy  Drama  Fantasy  Romance  Shounen  Supernatural 
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Author(s)
MASHIMA Hiro

Artist(s)
MASHIMA Hiro

Year
1999

Original Publisher
Kodansha

Serialized In (magazine)
Weekly Shonen Magazine (Kodansha)

Licensed (in English)
Yes

English Publisher
Kodansha USA (1 Omnibus - Complete; Volumes 33-35)
TokyoPop (32 Volumes - Defunct/Kodansha Continues)

Activity Stats (vs. other series)
Weekly Pos #745 increased(+112)
Monthly Pos #999 decreased(-366)
3 Month Pos #696 increased(+14)
6 Month Pos #586 decreased(-259)

List Stats
On 1402 reading lists
On 822 wish lists
On 1628 completed lists
On 176 unfinished lists
On 276 custom lists

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Forum Posts
A simple question. (spoilers) 344 days, 12 hours, 48 minutes ago
yay. Rave Master is finished. 909 days, 12 hours, 13 minutes ago
How big is the romance? 1443 days, 21 hours, 29 minutes ago
What's happened in Rave Master lately. 1446 days, 9 hours, 38 minutes ago
Rave 1607 days, 11 hours, 53 minutes ago

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 statisfying ending   
Rating: N/A
by caitnap
February 10th, 2012, 4:13am
one of the few manga that actually has good ending, I am often frustrated by how author seems to have problem with ending.

I actually prefer a short battle scene and more story,so this is actually perfect.
those that have battle scene goes on for chapter making me begging it to quickly finish and get on with the story is tiring me and making me lazy to read.
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 A great Shounen   
Rating: 9.2 / 10.0
by sirsosss
August 23rd, 2011, 3:36pm
It was a wonderful read, a very long one too. The manga is quite slow paced. I find it boring from time to time, but nevertheless, it all serves as a good build up to a great climax and a decent ending. I thought the ending could've been a bit more grand, but it was still pretty good, no complain about that. The characters development was decent, not so much the main characters though. The romance was the initial reason why i read this manga, and i have to say, after the first 100 chapters, i was quite frustrated since there was no romance development at all. Now, after over 200 chapters, the romance between the main characters started to pick up the pace a bit. It is one of the manga's main theme, but for many reasons, it feels more like a bonus. It developed very slowly, but it was definitely well developed and believable. The actions were pretty good too. I'm sure glad it didn't drag on forever like bleach or naruto. I guess this is probably one of the best "typical shounen" out there.
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 Great story, bad battle scene   
Rating: 9.0 / 10.0
by Hyoukami
November 30th, 2010, 8:57am
Overall, Rave have a great plot. When I discovered the meaning of the scattered puzzled and traps that showed up in the earlier chapters, I even felt like I've been struck by lightning. This manga make you felt like you know the plot, but you'll be amazed by the really well and unpredictable planed story line. The only downside that make this manga less enjoyable are the battle scene. In the earlier chapters, it is good. But as the story progress, the battle became annoying (sometimes a battle against boss can be finished by only one swing of sword). Overall, the story is really epic except the annoying battle.
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 A Light Hearted Marvel   
Rating: 8.8 / 10.0
by KennEH!
July 8th, 2007, 7:13pm
This is a very fun read. I really like Mashima's artwork. Fight scenes are awesome. The universe created is over the top and done very well. Very original Manga (can't understand how people say this is a copy of DBZ). The story does start out weak, but does pick up and get much better. Same thing with with the art. Pick this one if your a fantasy or action reader.

... Last updated on July 30th, 2008, 6:58pm
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 Made Me Cry...   
Rating: 10.0 / 10.0
by Sakubi
December 1st, 2012, 12:12am
This was a really nice manga, one of the few Shounen, if any, that I actually stayed up all night to read. Scratch that, read whenever possible WITHIN my school time.

The beginning, as most manga, isn't heart-racing, but rather a bit curious. You would generally read into it more, wondering who this "old guy" is and such. Rave does, I'll admit, take some time to really get pumping; but once it does, you might as well say goodbye to your social life.

The characters are basically what you'd expect, at the beginning, of any Shounen manga. But what I like about Rave is that, this all changes once you get to the midway point.
You like the side characters.
You love the enemies.
You ADORE the main characters.

Now, I never cry when watching anime or reading manga with the exception of two pieces.
One being Clannad, and the other being this.

The deaths were so heartbreaking that I wanted to curl up into my bed and give up on humanity.
I didn't even realize I was crying, I was just tearing up when
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Seighart died, and you realized that he was the skeleton you saw earlier that was protecting Resha Valentine's grave.


I really recommend this manga for anyone that's beginning the transition from shoujo to shounen. As well as for anyone who's looking for a good pulse-racing and heart-tugging tale.

The ending, though, is a main highlight of the story. Most shounen have a tendency to...*cough cough* end abruptly and make you want to bang your head in disbelief because you didn't realize it was over until the first comment you see is: "I CAN'T BELIEVE IT ENDED!"
But Rave was definitely one of the best concluded Shounen manga that I've read, and I've several.
It' ends all the loose ends you could conjure up. Closes all wounds.
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Makes you miss Seighart even more, and want to see his wonderful face ;A;
. And, the best part for me, is that the small side-omake actually coincides with the real story at the end, closing with a funny short.

So, in conclusion, I highly recommend this manga. Hiro Mashima really did his best here, and I hope he continues in Fairy Tail, another great piece by him.

... Last updated on December 1st, 2012, 12:18am
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 Epic story   
Rating: 10.0 / 10.0
by iguy bin
November 24th, 2010, 8:31pm
This manga is awsome... Even through i expect the ending, it still bringing heart touching story. The story is so deep. I truly enjoy every part of this story. IS make me cry a few time when the true reveal.... Such awsome story with awsome ending.... It still one of the best manga i ever read.
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 kinda naive but still good   
Rating: N/A
by chinesegirl1212
May 31st, 2009, 3:37pm
It's a really good series, one of my favorite actally. I love the characters, the plot, the ending, etc. The only problem is that it's really kind of naive and too light-hearted. The heros are smarter than the villains most of the time, so it doesn't really seem dramatic when they win. But that's really the only problem for me. It's a very good story overall.
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 really now   
Rating: 9.0 / 10.0
by spoon
March 4th, 2007, 1:44pm
I didnt like the anime at all!

the manga has it points when I hate it. but sinces its a manga you can just turn the page haha

I really like how the plot has turned out and the art isnt bad. its pretty decent actually. its thorough.

Ares6 is an idiot. DBZ is the ugliest stupidest thing I have ever seen. right next to Deathnote. but thats just my opinion.
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 very satisfying ending   
Rating: 6.5 / 10.0
by westsiders2
November 12th, 2009, 3:45pm
lets be honest this manga doesn't have the best structure nor the best character development and it does get annoying at some point due to too much emphasis on friendship. (though not to the extent of yugioh)
this manga redeems itself with a spectacular ending which is pretty satisfying. The art is pretty good and clear.
this manga is not the best manga, it drags, lacks in some areas but if you get through it the ending almost justifies the means.
it very satisfying

... Last updated on November 12th, 2009, 3:46pm
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 Quite an emotional manga   
Rating: 8.5 / 10.0
by goddessofdeath
June 30th, 2009, 2:06pm
For readers that wants a shonen with a touch of fantasy, you come to the right manga page.

Personally I love the manga. At the beginning, it is quite bumpy but this is Hiro Mashima's first manga so I can't blame him for a shaky start. But the story does grow and the adventures are filled with hilarious tales and wonderful character development and relationship.

Later on the story, there are several points where it gets dramatic. Since I'm an emotional person, I have cry on those occassions.

But I see some plotholes in this manga, but they're quite minor in my opinion. Though there is one plot hole that bothers me.

I would rate this manga 7/10, it gets a 8.5 since it was the mangaka first attempt.

... Last updated on June 30th, 2009, 2:07pm
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