Juni taisen : zodiac war. 1 / manga by Akira Akatsuki ; based on the novel by Nisiosin ; translation, Nathan A. Collins ; lettering, Mark McMurray ; retouch, James Gaubatz.
Edition:
Shonen Jump Manga edition.
Publisher:
Viz Media,
Copyright Date:
2018
Description:
166 pages : chiefly illustrations (some color) ; 19 cm
Pages ordered from right to left. First published in Japan in 2017 by Shueisha Inc., Tokyo.
Summary:
"Every 12 years, 12 fighters take the form of the Chinese zodiac and engage in a battle royale. With their strength and mysterious powers, they fight to the death and the sole survivor is granted the ultimate prizeany wish. Eleven of the twelve fighters have gathered, and everyone awaits the final contenderBoar. She is strong, confident and a favorite to win the twelfth Zodiac War. However, this time, the rules have changed! The battle is limited to an abandoned city and all of the contestants are forced to ingest a deadly poison. Monkey tries to call a truce, but before she can the floor explodes, scattering all the fighters. Despite the chaos, one things for sureonly one will remain standing."-- cover page 4.
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