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  • Kamikaze Kaito Jeanne


    Rating:
    4
    Image of Kamikaze Kaito Jeanne, Vol. 1
    Author / Artist: 
    Arina Tanemura
    Publisher: 
    CMX
    Volumes: 
    7 (complete)

    By day, Kusakabe Maron is an ordinary high school girl with more than her share of problems. But by night, she is Kamikaze Kaitou Jeanne, reincarnation of Joan of Arc! Her mission? Hunt down demon possessed paintings and exorcise the evil spirits! But accomplishing this mission puts her in conflict with the authorities who only see her as a mysterious stranger vandalizing works of art. With only the help of angel-in-training Finn, she must survive high school during the day and fight evil by night!

    Kamikaze Kaito Jeanne Volumes 1-7

    Reviewer's Rating: 
    4
    Pull Quote: 
    Kamikaze Kaito Jeanne Volumes 1-7 by by Arina Tanemura (amazon) There’s something about magical girl series that appeal deeply to my inner 12 year old girl. And since there are only so many times one can reread Sailor Moon, I seek out additional manga to read. Kamikaze Kaito Jeanne packs the triple whammy of being about a magical girl phantom thief who happens to be the reincarnation of Jeanne d’Arc. I’m going to write about all seven volumes, so there are spoilers ahead.

    Kamikaze Kaito Jeanne v4

    Reviewer's Rating: 
    0
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    Kamikaze Kaito Jeanne isn’t all about good, clean romantic fun. There’s substance here beyond the cuteness! It’s no wonder that this manga has been so popular and well received by Japanese readers! Sure, the cuteness is contagious, and the artwork by Arina Tanemura is simple and effective, lending a personal charm that coincides with her frequent interruptions in the story. But, Tanemura pulls hard on the heart strings, such as Episode 16, where she makes you laugh and cry within the space of 20 pages. You can tell this is a labor of love from her, and fortunately she has the chops to make her dreams our reality.