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Drifting Dragons 1
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A new fantasy manga in the tradition of Hayao Miyazaki and Studio Ghibli.
Take to the skies with the scrappy crew of the airship Quin Zaza, as they hunt the fantastical giants that rule the skies of their world... DRAGONS!
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Drifting Dragons 1
LIFE IN THE CLOUDS
Mika is a draker on the airship Quin Zaza. He earns his livelihood hunting the whales of the sky—dragons! The beautiful beasts are flying treasure troves, providing food and materials, and the Quin Zaza is among the last draking vessels. Mika's not just a talented hunter; he's also a gourmand with a refined palate and a taste for the exotic. Between his duties aboard the ship, his ambitions as an eater, and his new job training the rookie dragon hunter Takita, Mika's days are never boring. But even with the lively crew of the Quin Zaza as his family, the nomadic life of a draker can be lonely and dangerous...
A Great Graphic Novels for Teens selection by the Young Adult Library Services Association!
Take to the skies with the scrappy crew of the airship Quin Zaza, as they hunt the fantastical giants that rule their world... DRAGONS!
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Drifting Dragons 1 by Taku Kuwabara is often praised for its stunning artwork and intriguing world-building. Reviewers usually highlight the imaginative take on dragon hunting and the beautiful detail in both the airships and creatures. Some readers compare its storyline to a combination of culinary exploration and adventure, though responses to the narrative pacing can be mixed.
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ISBN: 9781632368904
Publisher: Kodansha America, Inc
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 17 December 2019
Country: United States
Imprint: Kodansha Comics
Illustration: 1 Illustrations
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 146.0mm
Height: 208.0mm
Weight: 300g
Pages: 1
About the Author
Taku Kuwabara debuted in 2014 with afterschool detective story Tokkabu! Drifting Dragons is Kuwabara's first manga published in English.
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