Vampire Game, Volume 1

by JUDAL and Oindrila Mukherjee

Book Overview

In an epic battle, King Phelios defeats the Vampire King Duzell, but both monarchs are mortally wounded. As the two lay dying, Duzell prophesies that the two will meet again after their death, and vows that he will be triumphant. At least half the prophesy is proven true when Duzell is resurrected 100 years later, as a baby wildcat who is rescued and adopted by Ishtar, who just happens to be the great-granddaughter of his nemesis, King Phelios. Ishtar...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1591823692
• ISBN13: 9781591823698
• Release Date: June 2003
• Publisher: TokyoPop
• Length: 193 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.1" x 7.5"
• Age Range: 14 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 9 to 12

Customer Reviews

Who doesn't like cats, vampires, & attractive protagonists?

No one I know, that's for sure. This is manga at its finest. The story has everything it should have: a wacky, humorous edge overlying a more serious and complex plot. The world's history is slowly being realized in this volume, and the characters are already showing glimpses of depth and genuineness. Those who love paranormal fiction/romance, gothic stuff, and urban fantasy will find pure bliss in this volume. And, of course, the stunning artwork is simply icing on the cake. Even if you didn't read a word, you'd be happy looking at the pictures. (Trust me, though--you'll be even happier if you do read it).

Loved It

This book is fun. Fruit juice sucking kitten is the reincarnation of the Vampire King :) The plot so far, King Phelios defeated Vampire King Duzell using a spell that killed them both. King Phelios is of course revered as a Saint by all except the Princess (his great-grandaughter) who says she would gladly kill King Phelios' reincarnation with a spoon :). Enter the kitten Duzzy(Duzell), the princess decides to help her cat Duzzy find King Phelios' reincarnation and kill him. Unfortunately she is not very helpful. The questions swirling in my mind are why did Duzell want to come back? He started the war with the humans because he was sick of living without love. So if he wanted to die I don't get why he was so mad when he got his wish, should be interesting to find out why? When will he shapeshift into some thing besides a male princess? She really doesn't like that, finds it upsetting to see her face on a naked guy. Note:Duzzy can only shape shift into those he has gotten blood from and he can't change sex.

luv it

vampire game is the coolest anime ever. it has romance, horror, fighting and comedy. i'm a huge anime fan and once i read it i just had to share it. my boyfriend nick hates anime but i forced him to read it and he's in love with anime as much as me. this is a great manga for starters or for already anime fans. this manga will get you hooked from the moment you pick it up. if you love gothic vampire mangas or if you just love fighting and cute things, this manga is just for you. if you are a mom buying this for your child and your not into vampires and stuff, well, this manga isn't really as bad as it seems. if it was as bad as it seems then it wouldn't be a comedy. this book is for all ages and you'll love it no matter if your into this stuff or not.-ishtar

Loved it.

This is the best! I didn't expect much from it (I just picked it up at Borders on vacation, one of those buy two get one free things) but I really loved it. Probably my favorite manga I've read thus far. I'll just say this... VAMPIRE CATS ROCK!!! Luv my widdle Duzzy... And Darres...drool...

Tokyopop brings us another winner!

Magic, vampires, cuteness, comedy, shape-shifting, a touch of shounen-ai, and really cool hair -- "Vampire Game," a shoujo manga by Judal. I could just tell you "THIS MANGA ROCKS!!! BUY IT NOWWWW!!!!," and end the review right here, but I won't do that. Some of you may want a more well-rounded synopsis. I'll try to go into a little more detail:Long ago in the land of Pheliosta, there was a titanic battle between the good king Phelios and Duzell, the Vampire King. By battle's end both rulers were mortally wounded, and before they died Duzell promised that in a hundred years both their souls would be reincarnated. When that time came, the Vampire King would exact his revenge on the one that slew him . . .Well, it's a century later, and Duzell's back -- in the form of an adorable, fuzzy, big-eyed wildcat cub. Hardly the proper guise for the Fearsome Lord Of All Vampires. Now he has to figure out how to track Phelios' incarnation, and how to kill him. And when he's adopted by Ishtar, the great-granddaughter of his old enemy, the madness ensues. I bought "Vampire Game" on a whim, and I was surprised at how entertaining it turned out to be. The art's cute. The plot's certainly original; who would've expected the Vampire King to return to battle as a mewling kitten? I didn't, and I'll bet Duzell didn't either. The characterization is solid, from Duzell's grim resignation to his fate, to moody Ishtar's self-indulgent contempt for . . . well, EVERYTHING, to royal guardsman Darres' longsuffering at the hands of Ishtar, with whom he's charged to keep out of trouble. Certain characters and situations leave openings for some intriguing back-story (such as one character's rumored dismissal from an old position due to a "questionable" love affair), and by the end you're already drooling for the next installment.I don't think Judal, the author/artist, is very well-known here in the states, but she deserves recognition for a manga that's already showing great promise with just the first volume. Show her your support by buying this graphic novel! Show publisher Tokyopop your support too; if they know we're buying 'em, they'll keep on translating 'em. Can I say it now? THIS MANGA ROCKS!!! BUY IT NOWWWW!!!!