Flame of Recca is a shonen manga that any anime fan can easily find a favorite in. Although it has a rather typical boy's manga style and plot, the characters are still amusing and the storyline is different enough to where it's not quite overused. The setting takes place in everyday hectic Japan and during the life of the main character, Recca Hanabishi. An eccentric and highly confident character, Recca is a soul model of what most every young boy wants to be. Recca has an uncanny skill for combat, and prides himself to become an actual urban Ninja of his time. But if you have read Naruto, this kind of ninja is much different.
After meeting a girl with the unique ability to heal wounds, Recca announces his plans to have her be his master and states that he will always protect her. Yet Yanagi's power also attracts much less noble motives from other characters, and Recca finds he may have chosen an unpleasant full time job. But because of Recca's positive and upbeat attitude, no foe can really get him down, nor to stay down! Along the way, Recca and Yanagi come across more odd and quirky characters to join his fighting force, including the tomboyish Fuko, the gorilla like Domon, the feminine and fan service oriented Tokiya, and then the newest addition, the deceptively powerful (as well as extremely short) Koaru. As a team of fight hungry teenagers, they all join in the fun and potential danger of the battling world. At this point, it is hard to ignore the seeming influence of another popular series, "Yu Yu Hakasho," but it does not deter a manga fan from enjoying the series.
Nobuyuki Anzai's plot, creative characters, and stunning art all combine to make Flame of Recca. So if you are a fan of Shonen Jump, or manga period, this series is an entertaining read.
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