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Drifting Dragons 1

By Taku Kuwabara
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Drifting Dragons 1 by Taku Kuwabara is a captivating graphic novel that plunges readers into the adventurous world of the airship Quin Zaza. The crew hunts and catches dragons to harvest their meat, utilising it for sustenance and commerce. As they sail through the skies, facing challenges and seeking out dragon hunts, the characters grow through their encounters and adventures. This visually striking tale combines fantasy with the thrill of aerial expeditions.
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You might enjoy this graphic novel if you're captivated by a world of adventure and fantasy, featuring airship crews hunting dragons for their valuable resources. It's perfect for those who appreciate rich artistic detail, imaginative storytelling, and a unique blend of action and culinary intrigue.

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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...

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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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INFORMATION

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

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Taku Kuwabara debuted in 2014 with afterschool detective story Tokkabu! Drifting Dragons is Kuwabara's first manga published in English.

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