Princess Resurrection, Vol. 1

By Yasunori Mitsunaga

Book Overview

HAVE A NICE AFTERLIFE Werewolves, demons, monsters, vampires. All these ferocious creatures are afraid of the same thing: the beautiful Princess Hime, an awesome warrior who fights off the forces off evil with a chainsaw and a smile. Not only does she look great in a tiara, she has magical powers that allow her to raise the dead. She's a girl on a mission, and with the help of her undead servant and a supercute robot, there's no creature of darkness she can't take down!

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0345496647
• ISBN13: 9780345496645
• Release Date: May 2007
• Publisher: Del Rey
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 7.5" x 0.7" x 5.0"
• Age Range: 16 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 11 and higher

Customer Reviews

Gorgeous art and decent plot

I'm writing this review from the point of view of someone who has read the first few volumes of the series (no spoilers) I opened the manga to the first page and was absolutely smitten with the art, Hime really looks very beautiful in the manga. Now a manga series doesn't HAVE to have a gorgeous art style (for me) but it sure doesn't hurt. I'm probably more lenient on any plot shortcomings if the art makes me swoon. I love stories with vampires, werewolves, and other creepy creatures so any tale that involve those things immediately gets a few extra points with me. I had started Rosario+Vampire because I love those kinds of creatures, but I felt a bit bored by the series by the 2nd volume. This series is pretty good (so far) with regard to introducing all the fun creepy characters that exist in western mythology. I like that a lot of the tales have a bit of a dark twist. There are a couple chapters I particularly like that are a short tales that seem straight out of what you might see in a horror movie. The manga series has an episodic nature to it, there is pretty much one bad guy that is out to kill Hime every few chapters, and as the chapters progress we learn little bits and pieces that are more relelvant to the plot that is moving this entire series. Also Hime has a new creepy weapon in each battle, I'm still not tired of seeing Hime in an awesome pose with her new weapon of choice in each battle. I thought that'd get old quick but I'm still enjoying it. I'm actually curious about what weapons are left for her to use, I've already seen her use almost every common weapon I know. All the characters personalities are pretty typical/cliche choices but it works for each of them without bothering me. Basically this series is better then your average series with absolutely gorgeous art, and as the story progresses I keep getting more and more curious about the veiled main plot that is moving everything. This series has the potential to turn out GREAT in my eyes, but I'll need to follow it because it might also turn the other way and lose my attention.

Great for a Laugh

I haven't seen the anime yet and just picked this title up on a whim. I read Murder Princess vol. 1 and couldn't get through it because it didn't grab my interest enough. This one, on the other hand, was a humorous read at the very least. For those who are into manga series like The Wallflower, Hayate the Combat Butler, Disgaea, and Full Metal Panic! you'll probably enjoy the morbid humor and pure recklessness of Princess Hime and how she treats / neglects / protects / abuses the kid Hiro who is now her blood servant. Within the first chapter or two of the manga you'll already be able to determine whether or not you'll like this series because the level of morbid humor and insanity stays pretty consistent. As far as characterization is concerned from the first reviewer, I would have to concur that they're pretty "average" when you compare them to other zany manga characters. Although I'm certain you'll find yourself quite impressed by Hime's no-nonsense approach to dealing with monsters sent to kill her by her own siblings. If you're looking for something different to read that's amusing and entertaining, Princess Resurrection will not be a disappointment.

Good but...

... not as good as the anime. I saw the anime first at an anime convention and then, realizing there is also an manga, rushed to get the book. Its not often I say this but the anime is much better than the manga. Story - while on his way to his new home (a mansion his sister will be the maid for), Hiro meets the mistress of the mansion. Unfortunatly, he is killed moments after meeting her. To his surprise, he wakes up, restored by the blood of Hime, the mansion mistress who turns out to be the daughter of the King of monsters, making her the monster princess and giving her blood the power to bring people back to life. Now, Hiro is her slave and is forced to protect Hime from her power-hungry siblings because, if she dies, so does he! The anime (called Monster Princess, which I think is a better title) gave the characters much for depth and personality; the manga characters seemed blank and lacking personalities. Other than this, its still a great story line and I will be getting the second book but I highly recommend watching the anime first (by DVD or Net, whichever). The only reason Im not giving this manga three stars is because a friend of mine who did not see the anime read it and said she really liked it, meaning it can be enjoyed without seeing the anime. So, not the best but certainly not horrible. Maybe look into the anime and then into the manga. Your choice. Enjoy it either way!