Kamen Rider Kuuga Vol. 2

Name: Kamen Rider Kuuga Vol. 2
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781787739567
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By Toshiki Inoue and Shotaro Ishinomori

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Kamen Rider Kuuga Vol. 2 continues the thrilling saga of Yusuke Godai, who transforms into the heroic Kamen Rider to combat mysterious lifeforms terrorising Tokyo. Following a series of brutal attacks, Godai must harness the power of an enigmatic spirit to rescue his friend Sakurano Sawatari and protect the city's inhabitants. This volume deepens the mythos of the franchise, blending action, suspense, and supernatural elements in a story perfect for fans of superheroes and tokusatsu genres.
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This graphic novel is ideal for readers who enjoy superhero adventures, Japanese tokusatsu media, and fans of the Power Rangers series. It suits those who appreciate dynamic action, mythological storytelling, and gripping manga adaptations of classic television series.

Kamen Rider: Kuuga is back for an epic second volume, for the first time in English, with more action, more monsters, and more super heroics! This classic manga is perfect for fans of superheroes, the Power Rangers, and the tokusatsu genre.

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Kamen Rider Kuuga is back for an epic second volume, for the first time in English, with more action, more monsters, and more super heroics! This classic manga is perfect for fans of superheroes, the Power Rangers, and the tokusatsu genre.

'I'll fight to protect everyone's smile!' After the awakening of a mysterious figure on the ruins of Kurogatake, Nagano, several 'Unidentified Lifeforms' appeared in Tokyo and started a wave of mass murders. Kaoru Ichijo, an investigator for the police department, meets young idealist Yusuke Godai and his friend, Sakurano Sawatari, who is kidnapped by one of these strange creatures. To save her, Godai accepts the power given to him by an enigmatic spirit wrapped in bandages. By accepting its power, he transforms and becomes... Kamen Rider!

Kamen Rider Kuuga is an ongoing manga series that adapts the television series of the same name and expands on Kamen Rider lore. It's written by Toshiki Inoue and drawn by Hitotsu Yokoshima, and based on the original concept and story by tokusatsu legend Shotaro Ishinomori. It started its serialization in the magazine Monthly Hero's in 2015.

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?

Critics praise Kamen Rider Kuuga for its compelling action and captivating mythos. CBR.com notes the franchise's growing availability outside Japan, highlighting its significance for global fans. Nerdist applauds the exciting story and dynamic characters, comparing it favourably to contemporary superhero and sci-fi series. Anime News Network remarks on the impressive horror-infused artwork that enhances the mood and suspense.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781787739567

Publisher: Titan Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 24 January 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Titan Comics

Contributors:

Illustrated by Hitotsu Yokoshima

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 137.0mm

Height: 195.0mm

Weight: 369g

Pages: 192

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Fiction Graphic Novels Manga Shotaro Ishinomori Toshiki Inoue

About the Author

Shotaro Ishinomori was a Japanese manga artist who was an influential figure in manga, anime, and tokusatsu, creating several immensely popular long-running series such as Cyborg 009, Himitsu Sentai Gorenger (which would go on to become part of the Super Sentai series), and Kamen Rider. He won the prestigious Shogakukan Manga Award twice, in 1968 for Sabu to Ichi Torimono Hikae and in 1988 for Hotel and Manga Nihon Keizai Nyumon. He passed away in 1998.
Toshiki Inoue is a Japanese screenwriter known for his work on anime and tokusatsu. He has written for many entries in the Kamen Rider series, including the Kamen Rider Kuuga manga adaptation.
Hitotsu Yokoshima is a Japanese manga artist, known mostly for his adaptation of H.G. Well's The War of the Worlds with manga writer Daisuke Ihara and the manga adaptation of Kamen Rider Kuuga with Toshiki Inoue.