Created in 1991 by Yukito Kishiro, Battle Angel utterly shreds most manga in terms of character development and story. The plot is rather grim, involving plenty of bloody action, and at other times allows brighter moments to shine. Told through artwork that is superb in every last detail, it's set in something of a post-apocalyptic Earth where the lines between human and machine are blurred by the titular character Alita, a female cyborg who is dug out of a scrap pile by Doctor Daisuke Ido, and from then on fights to remember her true identity through the use of Panzer Kunst, a lost martial art.
Currently, it's split into two series, the first of which can be read here.
After you've read (from left to right) the first volume, you can continue the rest of the series here.
The second series and ongoing continuation, Last Order, can be read (from right to left)here.
These are pictures along with some of my favorite moments in the story, just to give you a better sense of how awesome this manga is.
1) Alita: Yeah, she's pretty hot.
2) Just because she's a cyborg doesn't mean she can't dress normal.
3) I LOVE this.
4) Alita entering her first second league Motorball match.
5) A detailed cover image in color.
6) In a word: amazing!
7) Don't expect Alita to be very forgiving if you make her angry...
8) This guy...well, I'd rather not spoil it. Badass design though.
9) Some of Alita's enemies are truly gigantic and beastly.
10) Sometimes the fights are crazy brutal...
11) ...and sometimes the fights are hilarious.
12) But most times, the fights are truly epic.
13) Of course, I had to show you more than just fight scenes.
14) In order to give you an idea how gritty the world they live in is.
15) This is just too funny and insane not to include.
16) Tiphares, sky city of legend.
17) But believe me, Tiphares isn't such a great place.
18) The Scrapyard, a rotting city beneath Tiphares.
19) A depressing view of the Scrapyard, honestly.
20) Hold still.
21) Destruction!
22) Owned.
Finally, I'd like for you readers to check out this cool CG video of the Motorball sport from Battle Angel.
YouTube - Gunnm Motorball CGI Animation
Oh, I totally forgot to mention that in the near future, a live action film adaptation will be made for Battle Angel, directed by James Cameron.
Hopefully I've convinced someone to read the manga. It's not a treat to miss out!
Currently, it's split into two series, the first of which can be read here.
After you've read (from left to right) the first volume, you can continue the rest of the series here.
The second series and ongoing continuation, Last Order, can be read (from right to left)here.
These are pictures along with some of my favorite moments in the story, just to give you a better sense of how awesome this manga is.
1) Alita: Yeah, she's pretty hot.
2) Just because she's a cyborg doesn't mean she can't dress normal.
3) I LOVE this.
4) Alita entering her first second league Motorball match.
5) A detailed cover image in color.
6) In a word: amazing!
7) Don't expect Alita to be very forgiving if you make her angry...
8) This guy...well, I'd rather not spoil it. Badass design though.
9) Some of Alita's enemies are truly gigantic and beastly.
10) Sometimes the fights are crazy brutal...
11) ...and sometimes the fights are hilarious.
12) But most times, the fights are truly epic.
13) Of course, I had to show you more than just fight scenes.
14) In order to give you an idea how gritty the world they live in is.
15) This is just too funny and insane not to include.
16) Tiphares, sky city of legend.
17) But believe me, Tiphares isn't such a great place.
18) The Scrapyard, a rotting city beneath Tiphares.
19) A depressing view of the Scrapyard, honestly.
20) Hold still.
21) Destruction!
22) Owned.
Finally, I'd like for you readers to check out this cool CG video of the Motorball sport from Battle Angel.
YouTube - Gunnm Motorball CGI Animation
Oh, I totally forgot to mention that in the near future, a live action film adaptation will be made for Battle Angel, directed by James Cameron.
Hopefully I've convinced someone to read the manga. It's not a treat to miss out!
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