Amefurashi

Amefurashi
Cover of the first Japanese volume
アメフラシ
Manga
Written byAtsushi Suzumi
Published byKodansha
English publisherDel Rey Manga
MagazineMonthly Shōnen Sirius
Original run2006 – 2007
Volumes2

Amefurashi: The Rain Goddess (アメフラシ) is a manga by Atsushi Suzumi. It was first serialized in Monthly Shōnen Sirius in Japan from 2006 to 2007 and was licensed by Del Rey Manga in North America.[1]

Plot

Gimmy, an ordinary teenager, is living in a desert town where water is scarce and survival depends on the blessings of a rain goddess. His life changes when his younger twin siblings suddenly disappear, prompting him to search for them across the harsh landscape.

During his search, Gimmy encounters Sora, the town's rain goddess, known as an "amefurashi", who is responsible for summoning rain through a sacred tree. Despite her divine role, Sora behaves like a normal, spirited girl, forming a bond with Gimmy as she helps him in his search. However, their journey is complicated by the appearance of another goddess, Ciel, who seeks to seize Sora's sacred tree in order to control the rain for herself.

Manga

No. Original release date Original ISBN English release date English ISBN
123 January 2007[2]978-4-06-373055-523 June 2009[3][4]978-0-345-51248-2
223 August 2007[5]978-4-06-373082-124 November 2009[6][7]978-0-345-51249-9

Reception

"While I have hope that a future volume will make use of the story’s potential, the first volume is, unfortunately, unremarkable." — Thomas Zoth, Mania.[8] "The visual storytelling shows off the mangaka’s strengths nicely, though the story itself lacks the same depth of skill." — Melinda Beasi, Pop Culture Shock.[9] "A charismatic lead character and a healthy dose of magic give this series its sparkle, but the poor story execution drags it down to a C+." — Carlo Santos, Anime News Network.[10] "This is not great work, but the making of this manga was certainly inspired." — Leroy Douresseaux, Comic Book Bin.[11] "Amefurashi is a fun adventure and the art style has the trademarks of Atsushi Suzumi’s love for girls in various costumes." — Holly Ellingwood, Active Anime.[3] "Interesting characters, a unique setting and the beginning of a grand adventure and struggle provide a strong initial effort." — Dan Polley, Comics Village.[12]

References

  1. ↑ "Del Rey Gets Moyashimon, Amefurashi, Maid War Chronicles (Update 2)". Anime News Network. 27 September 2009. Retrieved 4 December 2013.
  2. ↑ アメフラシ（1）. KC+ (in Japanese). Kodansha.
  3. 1 2 Ellingwood, Holly (14 July 2009). "Amefurashi: The Rain Goddess Vol. 1". Active Anime. Retrieved 27 May 2015.
  4. ↑ Suzumi, Atsushi (2009). Amefurashi 1: The Rain Goddess. ISBN 978-0345512482.
  5. ↑ アメフラシ（2）. KC+ (in Japanese). Kodansha.
  6. ↑ Campbell, Scott (2 December 2009). "Amefurashi – The Rain Goddess Vol. 2". Active Anime. Retrieved 27 May 2015.
  7. ↑ Suzumi, Atsushi (2009). Amefurashi 2: The Rain Goddess. ISBN 978-0345512499.
  8. ↑ Zoth, Thomas (20 December 2009). "Amefurashi Vol. #01". Mania. Santa Monica: Demand Media. Archived from the original on 31 December 2011. Retrieved 18 May 2015.
  9. ↑ Beasi, Melinda (28 July 2009). "Amefurashi: The Rain Goddess, Vol. 1". Pop Culture Shock. Archived from the original on 31 July 2009. Retrieved 18 November 2013.
  10. ↑ Santos, Carlo (21 July 2009). "Oh My Rain Goddess!: Right Turn Only!!". Anime News Network.
  11. ↑ Douresseaux, Leroy (9 July 2009). "Amefurashi: The Rain Goddess Volume 1". Comic Book Bin. Toon Doctor Inc.
  12. ↑ Polley, Dan (11 August 2009). "AmeFurashi: The Rain Goddess Volume 1". Comics Village. Archived from the original on 21 November 2010.

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