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THX · 2007-06-21, 21:00

Could someone recommend me a few mangas? I would like to read something along the lines of Berserk and Claymore. Dark fantasy setting with a good story to back it up. Thanks!

Furuno · 2007-06-21, 21:53

Hoshin Engi (is this the right title?) - fantasy story with a quite lot of bloodshed...
Vagabond - samurai story

kayos · 2007-06-21, 22:11

Blade of the Immortal, if you don't mind an immortal samurai protecting a girl who's seeking revenge against a clan of rebel samurai and every other badasses that appears along the way.

THX · 2007-06-22, 21:25

Thanks for the suggestions. Does anyone have others to suggest? As I've already read Vagabond and Blade of the Immortal, I liked both -though not to the same degree as berserk and claymore.

G. Zeus · 2007-06-23, 00:32

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Hoshin Engi (is this the right title?)

Full name being "Senkai-den Hōshin Engi", occasionally spelled as "Houshin". A.K.A. "Soul Hunter". And as the English title implies, yes, lot's of people die with full-scale wars being waged several times throughout the series. At 23 volumes, it's kinda long but not as overstretched as Naruto or Bleach.

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The manga was inspired by a series of novels by Tsutomu Ano, which were in turn based on the ancient Chinese novel Fengshen Yanyi. The story involves the legendary history of China, in particular the last members of the In (Yin Dynasty) and the plot to overthrow them.

Somewhat similar, Shin Angyo Onshi is based on Korean legends and perhaps some real historical events as well.
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After the disappearance of the kingdom of Jushin, the power-hungry governors bring terror to the defenseless villagers. Only one of the secret agents of that kingdom is left, the Angyo Onshi named Mun-Su. Together with his bodyguard Mon-Ryong, he travels the country to protect the oppressed and punish the tyrants. Much of the story mixes Korean legends and historical truths.

BlueJar · 2007-06-24, 02:32

...thinking...I really enjoyed Hellsing. It has a different take on Stroker's Dracula. It is both dark and has hints of romantic episodes. I enjoy the manga better than either of the anime adaptations. Hope it helps!

Z0MBR0 · 2007-06-25, 00:25

BLAME! its a good dark bizarre anime with a lot stuff blowing up and pretty weird sci fi characters
Eden Its an Endless World its so good...such a good story so far..it pretty much has everything violence, nudity, blood, guts, gun fights, the list goes on...i highly recommend this manga

G. Zeus · 2007-06-25, 05:01

Strictly speaking, Blame!'s cyberpunk, not fantasy. But what the hell, you could give it a shot anyway. Good luck trying to figure out the story though, it requires more brain cells than most action titles since it's seinen, not shounen.

Bonta Kun · 2007-06-25, 12:31

I will recommend Samurai Deeper Kyo, just don't watch the anime, as it sucks, but the manga rocks

THX · 2007-06-25, 17:03

Thanks for the suggestions guys. I will check them out.

2007-06-21, 21:00	Link #1
THX Member Join Date: May 2004	Manga Suggestions? Could someone recommend me a few mangas? I would like to read something along the lines of Berserk and Claymore. Dark fantasy setting with a good story to back it up. Thanks!

2007-06-21, 21:53	Link #2
Furuno Fuwaaa~~~ IT Support Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Indonesia Age: 34	Hoshin Engi (is this the right title?) - fantasy story with a quite lot of bloodshed... Vagabond - samurai story __________________ Check my Blog / Thread / Twitter for some random stuffs... Last edited by Furuno; 2007-06-21 at 22:13. Reason: Addition

2007-06-25, 05:01	Link #8
G. Zeus Cafe Alpha customer Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Manila Age: 37	Strictly speaking, Blame!'s cyberpunk, not fantasy. But what the hell, you could give it a shot anyway. Good luck trying to figure out the story though, it requires more brain cells than most action titles since it's seinen, not shounen. __________________ Yokohama Kaidashi Kikou <º))))><.¸.•´¯`•.¸reviews¸.•´¯`•.¸links¸.•´¯`•.¸.><((((º>

2007-06-25, 12:31	Link #9
Bonta Kun Know who you are Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Resides within the depths of Ned infested Glasgow	I will recommend Samurai Deeper Kyo, just don't watch the anime, as it sucks, but the manga rocks __________________

2007-06-21, 22:11	Link #3
kayos Banned Join Date: Feb 2006	Blade of the Immortal, if you don't mind an immortal samurai protecting a girl who's seeking revenge against a clan of rebel samurai and every other badasses that appears along the way.

2007-06-22, 21:25	Link #4
THX Member Join Date: May 2004	Thanks for the suggestions. Does anyone have others to suggest? As I've already read Vagabond and Blade of the Immortal, I liked both -though not to the same degree as berserk and claymore.

2007-06-24, 02:32	Link #6
BlueJar Piggy Out there? Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: InPiggy Age: 37	...thinking...I really enjoyed Hellsing. It has a different take on Stroker's Dracula. It is both dark and has hints of romantic episodes. I enjoy the manga better than either of the anime adaptations. Hope it helps!

2007-06-25, 00:25	Link #7
Z0MBR0 ♪♪♪♪♪♪♪ Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: A place with pirates. Age: 36	BLAME! its a good dark bizarre anime with a lot stuff blowing up and pretty weird sci fi characters Eden Its an Endless World its so good...such a good story so far..it pretty much has everything violence, nudity, blood, guts, gun fights, the list goes on...i highly recommend this manga

2007-06-25, 17:03	Link #10
THX Member Join Date: May 2004	Thanks for the suggestions guys. I will check them out.