Mao, Vol. 1

(Received a copy for a honest review)

This (to me) is a manga that is very similar to Inuyasha, but it doesn't have a reincarnated presist and scared jewell. The art work is good, the plot and story are there but since it is only the first volume it lacks. There are many aspects that lack but I am sure will be covered in later volumes. I would recommend this for ages 10 to 13 to read. There is blood so trigger warning if that is not up your alley.


Now, Nanoka loses her mom and dad in sinkhole that appears out of no where. Someone or something evil is behind that event.
We then see her complaining about her morning shake that she drinks because her grandparents believe she is frail and weak..
Next she is chased by yokai (praying mantis creature) Mao appears and saves her and heals her.
Next she starts to feel weird and questions herself, looks for Mao finds him then time travels to 1923 (not through a well like inuyasha).

So yeah, modern day inuyasha. Decent.

Rating: 4 leaves out of 5
Characters: 4/5
Cover: 4/5
Story: 4/5
Writing: 4/5
Genre: Historical Fiction/Fantasy/Shonen
Type: Manga
Worth?: Yeah

I really haven't read any of her work. I was introduced to her when I began Inuyasha way back in the early 2000s. It had first came to the US. I loved it and it held close to my heart. So I thought to give this manga a go.

I liked it enough. It feels familiar and I like the characters. The story is paced nicely and I can't wait to read the second volume.