Battle Vixens, Vol. 3

By Yuji Shiozaki and 

Book Overview

Hakufu defeats Taishiji in their one-on-one battle, and Taishiji ends up in the hospital, where the doctors say he'll never fight again. While everyone else is collecting jewels from defeated opponents in order to enter the upcoming tournament, Hakufu feels guilty for what she did to Taishiji, and doesn't feel up to it. Koukin runs into trouble as he tries to collect enough jewels for himself and Hakufu.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1591827450
• ISBN13: 9781591827450
• Release Date: August 2004
• Publisher: TokyoPop
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.41 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.0" x 7.5"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher

Customer Reviews

Too Much Fun

A friend suggested I read this series. I had not read much Manga and did not know if I would like it. LOVED IT. If you are a DC Comics reader you may know Keith Giffen. He wrote the English Dialogue for this series. I did not know that at the time I read it, but found that out when I read 'Manga : The Complete Guide' a massive compilation of about 700 reviews of various types of Manga. The writeing style is rather self aware and makes fun of the 'fan service' in a fun way. The story is very much a 'Buffy the Vampire' - type of storyline about a Girl who finds out that she is something much more powerful than she thought and must learn to deal with that and deal with the people that would do her harm. It's a fun series, with interesting characters and is a great starting point for americans to make that jump to a new format. There are also 2 anime series based on this called Ikkitousen and Ikkitousen : Dragon's Destiny.

A manga that needs understanding.

For those that are truly confused in the story line. You should probably actually research the Romance of the Three Kingdoms. It is quite interesting that a manga is actually based with fan service, as well as historical relevance. This is absolutely a great manga series to read. I still collect because of its historical relevence, and Hakafu :3. To actually understand this series you have to read into a bit more. This series is unique to its type; a manga based with history, and fan service smothered on top of it. If you guys wanted an in depth series try Gunslinger Girl which I reccomend to anyone that enjoys espioniage stuff, and futuristic stuff. Battle Vixen, or Ikki Tousen is a wonderful series that I reccomend to those that enjoy combat babes, and comedy on the side. The story isn't met to be handled with serious thought, but rather handled in a light mood. So quit over analyzing stuff you fellow nerds and geeks, and you fan boys. Hakafu Sonsaku is a unique character which I thouroughly enjoy, not because of her character design, but her personality. She may be a ditz, but her determination to become stronger, and fight the strongest no matter who it is absolutely beautiful. This is the greatest series to read, but an enjoyable series to just sit down and enjoy. Once again, if you guys want an in depth story line, stay far away from this. I still don't understand how people get confused over this manga. Just don't skip a book XD. I did that once... never again!

Ikki Tousen in easy to carry manga!

During the era of the Three Kingdoms in China many heroes tried to unite the land and failed. Their spirits came to rest in jewels, called Magatamas, which fills their owners with the lust for battle. They fight to become Ikki Tousen : One Warrior with the Power of one Thousand. Hakufu Sonsaku, a busty, beautiful girl is one such student and this manga follows her as she enters a new school and the new world of wild combat and weird rules. After seeing the anime I had to see the manga. Pretty much covers the first few episodes of the anime (or the anime is based on the first volume of the manga). DOES have a nice sidestory and comments from the author. So if you have the anime, you don't need this unless you get it used or really are a fan of the artwork. Hubba-hubba!

hot book

When I read this book I thought the fighting was cool and I also thought the girls were hot. Most of the time when Hakufu is fighting her shirt usually rips open and it shows her chest but not the you know what. Other than that great book.