Ryuko Vol. 1 & 2 Boxed Set

Name: Ryuko Vol. 1 & 2 Boxed Set
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781787737280
Price: 69.99 NZD
Availability: InStock

By Eldo Yoshimizu

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Summary

Both volumes of Ryuko are collected in this must-have box set, featuring three exclusive artcards. Follow Ryuko, a tough motorcycle-riding member of the Japanese mafia in the Middle-East, as she clashes with the government and becomes entangled with a mysterious terrorist organisation. When her mother is kidnapped, the stakes become deeply personal. This manga turns the familiar Japanese crime thriller tropes on their head with gripping twists and intense action.
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Ryuko Vol. 1 & 2 Boxed Set

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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

Ideal for fans of manga, crime epics, and espionage thrillers, Ryuko appeals to readers who enjoy fast-paced action, intricate plots, and stylish artistry. Also recommended for those who appreciate hard-boiled seinen manga and international crime stories.

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Both Ryuko Vol. 1 & 2 Boxed Set volumes are now collected into this must-buy box set, complete with three exclusive art cards. A must for manga fans!

Ryuko is a hard-hitting, motorcycle-riding, high-ranking member of the Japanese mafia stationed in the Middle-East. After a fierce battle with the government, she becomes embroiled with a mysterious terrorist organisation. But things become personal for Ryuko when her mother is kidnapped...

Ryuko captures all the tropes and typical elements of a Japanese crime thriller and turns it all on its head!

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Critically acclaimed for its dynamic storytelling and bold illustrations, Ryuko has been praised as a stylish and fast-paced crime thriller. Library Journal highlights its "brilliantly disorienting" action sequences and complex plot, while Publishers Weekly calls it a notable debut from fine artist Eldo Yoshimizu. Reviews commend its explosive plot twists, international intrigue, and moral complexity, making it a standout in the crime and manga genres.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781787737280

Publisher: Titan Books Ltd

Format: Multiple-component retail product

Date Published: 28 September 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Titan Comics

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Weight: 141g

Pages: 496

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About the Author

Eldo Yoshimizuwas born in 1965 in Tokyo. Having specialized in sculpture while studying at the University of Arts in Tokyo, he has installed numerous works in public space - some of them are among the most significant sculptures in Japan. Exhibitions in Japan as well as throughout Asia and in New York prove his international success and led him in 1994 to a scholarship as "Artist in Residence" in New York. In 2003 he realized the work »First Light« for the art and exhibition space of the Louis Vuitton branch in Omotesando. With the feeling of having satisfied his hunger in the field of contemporary fine art, he turned to Gekigaand began to focus on the interplay of object and space in the art of storytelling. He also works as a photographer and as a musician.