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Battle Royale ![]()
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Description
From Tokyopop:
In the future, random Jr. High School classes are chosen to compete in a game called Battle Royale. The rules: only one student can survive after 3 days on an island or else they all perish. Weapons are handed out and each student is sent out into the field alone and unprepared for the horror that awaits them. The classmates turn upon themselves in a battle for survival, treaties are made and broken, and former friends become foes as the relentless countdown continues. Amid the betrayals and rising body count, two classmates confess their love for each other and swear to survi... More...
In the future, random Jr. High School classes are chosen to compete in a game called Battle Royale. The rules: only one student can survive after 3 days on an island or else they all perish. Weapons are handed out and each student is sent out into the field alone and unprepared for the horror that awaits them. The classmates turn upon themselves in a battle for survival, treaties are made and broken, and former friends become foes as the relentless countdown continues. Amid the betrayals and rising body count, two classmates confess their love for each other and swear to survi... More...
Type
Manga
Related Series
Battle Royale 2: Blitz Royale (Sequel)
Battle Royale (Novel) (Adapted From)
Battle Royale - Tenshitachi no Kokkyou (Side Story)
Battle Royale (Novel) (Adapted From)
Battle Royale - Tenshitachi no Kokkyou (Side Story)
Associated Names
Bataille Royale
Королевская битва
ประจัญบาน
バトル・ロワイアル
大逃杀
大逃殺
배틀 로얄
Королевская битва
ประจัญบาน
バトル・ロワイアル
大逃杀
大逃殺
배틀 로얄
Groups Scanlating
Latest Release(s)
v.9 v2 by Manga-Sketchbook over 18 years ago
v.15 by Manga-Sketchbook over 18 years ago
c.113-115 by Illuminati-Manga over 18 years ago
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v.15 by Manga-Sketchbook over 18 years ago
c.113-115 by Illuminati-Manga over 18 years ago
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Status
in Country of Origin
15 Volumes (Complete)
8 Volumes (Bunkoban, Complete)
8 Volumes (Bunkoban, Complete)
Completely Scanlated?
Yes
Anime Start/End Chapter
N/A
User Reviews
Forum
14 topics, 166 posts
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User Rating
Average: 7.8 / 10.0 (1164 votes)
Bayesian Average: 7.76 / 10.0
Bayesian Average: 7.76 / 10.0
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Last Updated
September 10th 2023, 11:37pm
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Genre
Categories
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Nare no Hate no Bokura
Zettai Fukujuu Purizun
Shingeki no Kyojin - Before the Fall
Recommendations
Author(s)
Artist(s)
Year
2000
Original Publisher
Serialized In (magazine)
Young Champion (Akita Shoten)
Licensed (in English)
Yes
English Publisher
TokyoPop (2003 / 15 Vols; 2007 / 5 Vols - Complete)
Activity Stats (vs. other series)
Weekly Pos #685 
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Monthly Pos #1404
(+60)
3 Month Pos #2119(+301)
6 Month Pos #2483(+558)
Year Pos #3658(+395)
(-1)Monthly Pos #1404
(+60)3 Month Pos #2119
(+301)6 Month Pos #2483
(+558)Year Pos #3658
(+395)List Stats
On 639 reading lists
On 1069 wish lists
On 2798 completed lists
On 175 unfinished lists
On 388 custom lists
On 1069 wish lists
On 2798 completed lists
On 175 unfinished lists
On 388 custom lists
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I'm a BIG BIG BIG fan of the book and this manga is great to some point. The story is GREAT it is the only reason I can't give this manga under 8. The art is not good (maybe 3 or 4 characters are well drawn), too much background story I don't care, destroying Mitsuko character (she's my favorite in the book) and changing some characters death (why?)
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It is gore HELLO the story is about a bunch of kid forced to kill each other. You should'nt just focus on the killing but the psychological aspect of the human nature. Anyway, my recommendation is to read the book, and for lazy ass who think 600 pages is too long, watch the movie!
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It is gore HELLO the story is about a bunch of kid forced to kill each other. You should'nt just focus on the killing but the psychological aspect of the human nature. Anyway, my recommendation is to read the book, and for lazy ass who think 600 pages is too long, watch the movie!
This manga is either for you or not for you. It has really good characters but unless you can stand a diminishing character list and very adult themes i'ld say this is definitly not for you
This manga is like heavy metal music. You are either WAY to into violence and messed up crap, or you find the heavy atmosphere entertaining, but can take it with a sense of humor. I say this meaning, this series is gory, sexual, and way over the top.
This manga is full of nudity, violence, blood and pieces of bodies... and sad stories of course. The story is somehow sick and sad. I just couldnt accept that they killed each other to get out of that crazy game when they r friends. Not only so, every students have a very sad and depressing story ( this is definitely the sadest class on earth... )
this disappointed me after all. At very first chapters, the character design "of the old day" made me sick like hell which marked my negative impression on the series. The review had absorbed me, though, not much of truth. It's that the story was absurd as suspected, ends up not moving, impressive and un predictable as expected. Two final survivals dont deserve it, they played not much for their life, just cluttering tears all around. More, characters' early backgounds are also immature, incomplete, false focus, not enough for me to "feel for them"...at least the artwork add up my critique!
btw, I like the review and gotta a comment on it, "you can see no more than the 2 fluids blood and tear", no, it's 3 and scum counts!
... Last updated on August 27th, 2007, 2:32am
btw, I like the review and gotta a comment on it, "you can see no more than the 2 fluids blood and tear", no, it's 3 and scum counts!
... Last updated on August 27th, 2007, 2:32am
Not for the weak-hearted. This series is full of intense action sequences and sex, narrated by its emotionally distraught characters (who could blame them). The art is realistic and bold; never too afraid to be grotesque or gratuitous. Despite manifold attractions, the simple concept of Darwinism in this novel/manga is what really stands out. Through the program and its characters, we experience the fear, betrayal, trust, and will to survive. Some people may not find the characters credible, but I thought they were fulfilling enough to successfully depict the reactions of one driven to the depths of human limits. It's a modern Lord of the Flies and definitely worth the read.
... Last updated on September 11th, 2007, 9:59pm
... Last updated on September 11th, 2007, 9:59pm
but heck, battle royale really captures the character's emotion, fear, courage, and in the end some face their twisted fate of their moment. If you like thrilling manga, then i suggest Battle Royale.
Hmm yeah it has gore and blood, but its so-so. Crappy story, basicly its about people's pasts, but still couldnt really feel with the characters. So I didnt really care about them. Its just gore and blood nothin more.
i love the expressive art where every pore and every bead of spit are beautifully and grotesquely rendered. the characters are delightful variable mix of shit ass crazy and just barely sane. their actions and their thinking lies between condamnable and commendable, but enjoyable all the same. i gleefully wait for the next axe to drop, for the next bullet to be shot - and feel sad and teary all the same when a good character dies.
the only irksome thing is the whiny, teary, weak main male character, who dont do anything - and somehow made it alive. but oh well.
the only irksome thing is the whiny, teary, weak main male character, who dont do anything - and somehow made it alive. but oh well.
Sex, Violence, and Mayhem. My kind of book to sit down and read. Art is beautiful and grotesque at the same time. Plots have some cool twists. If you've seen the movies, you'll get more of the same except with more blood and more sex.
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