KamiKaze - New Manga from TOKYOPOP

Written by Satoshi Shiki (Riot) and produced by TOKYOPOP, KamiKaze is the story of Misao, our unsuspecting heroine who is actually the Girl of Water, one of 5 Kegai no Tami - an ancient clan representing the forces of nature. 3 of the Kegai (Fire, Wind and Void) want to use Misao's blood to release the legendary 88 beasts who have been imprisoned for over 1000 years. Only Kamuro, the Man of Earth, wants to save Misao and protect the world from the wrath of the 88 beasts.

Ishigami Kamuro - Your KamiKaze Hero

Ishigami Kamuro is a talented and skilled warrior who, for reasons unknown decides to protect the Girl of Water from the other three Kegai. He finds her in the body of Misao Mikogami, an average and unsuspecting high-school girl with no memory of her past and no knowledge of her impending danger. After reminder Misao of her ancient yet powerful history, he offers her the opportunity to go with him and fight against the three Kegai no Tami. Misao agrees.

Kamuro was born with a stone in his hand, an interesting abnormalty that he claims improves his fighting skills. His weapon of choice is a katana. Although his instincts are good, he is outmatched by Higa, the Man of Fire who ultimately takes Misao away.

Misao Mikogami - Your KamiKaze Heroine

An orphan living with nuns, Misao Mikogami is your everyday high-school student with no memory of her ancient past. Lost in the human world, she has no knowledge of her powers until Ishigami Kamuro (the Man of Earth) finds her and gives her the scoop. She can join up with him, he tells her, or stay and take her chances with the other three Kegai no Tami who are convinced that their destiny is to unleash the 88 Beasts. Unfortunately, they must spill Misao's blood to be successful.

Misao (wisely) chooses to join forces with Kamuro and the battle begins.

Genre

Adventure, Shonen, Supernatural/Magical, Horror

Rating

KamiKaze is rated "T" (teenager) for violence, bloody images, language and nudity.