Amefurashi
- Creator
- Atsushi Suzumi
- Genre
- comedy anime and manga · action anime and manga
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• Type — manga • Author — Atsushi Suzumi • Publisher — Kodansha • Publisher En — Del Rey Manga • Magazine — Monthly Shōnen Sirius • First — 2006 • Last — 2007 • Volumes — 2 Amefurashi: The Rain Goddess is a manga by Atsushi Suzumi. It was first serialized in Monthly Shōnen Sirius in Japan from 2006 to 2007 and was licensed by Del Rey Manga in North America.
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Plot
Gimmy, an ordinary teenager, is living in a desert town where water is scarce and survival depends on the blessings of a rain goddess. His life changes when his younger twin siblings suddenly disappear, prompting him to search for them across the harsh landscape. During his search, Gimmy encounters Sora, the town's rain goddess, known as an "amefurashi", who is responsible for summoning rain through a sacred tree. Despite her divine role, Sora behaves like a normal, spirited girl, forming a bond with Gimmy as she helps him in his search. However, their journey is complicated by the appearance of another goddess, Ciel, who seeks to seize Sora's sacred tree in order to control the rain for herself.
Reception
"While I have hope that a future volume will make use of the story's potential, the first volume is, unfortunately, unremarkable." – Thomas Zoth, Mania. "The visual storytelling shows off the mangaka's strengths nicely, though the story itself lacks the same depth of skill." – Melinda Beasi, Pop Culture Shock. "A charismatic lead character and a healthy dose of magic give this series its sparkle, but the poor story execution drags it down to a C+." – Carlo Santos, Anime News Network. "This is not great work, but the making of this manga was certainly inspired." – Leroy Douresseaux, Comic Book Bin. "Amefurashi is a fun adventure and the art style has the trademarks of Atsushi Suzumi's love for girls in various costumes." – Holly Ellingwood, Active Anime. "Interesting characters, a unique setting and the beginning of a grand adventure and struggle provide a strong initial effort." – Dan Polley, Comics Village.
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- 1.Anime News Network. Del Rey Gets Moyashimon, Amefurashi, Maid War Chronicles (Update 2). 27 September 2009.
- 2.Kodansha. KC+.
- 3.Suzumi, Atsushi. Amefurashi 1: The Rain Goddess. 2009. 978-0345512482.
- 4.Kodansha. KC+.
- 5.Campbell, Scott. Amefurashi – The Rain Goddess Vol. 2. Active Anime. 2 December 2009.
- 6.Suzumi, Atsushi. Amefurashi 2: The Rain Goddess. 2009. 978-0345512499.
- 7.Zoth, Thomas. Amefurashi Vol. #01. Mania. Demand Media. 20 December 2009.
- 8.Beasi, Melinda. Amefurashi: The Rain Goddess, Vol. 1. Pop Culture Shock. 28 July 2009.
- 9.Santos, Carlo. Oh My Rain Goddess!: Right Turn Only!!. Anime News Network. 21 July 2009.
- 10.Douresseaux, Leroy. Amefurashi: The Rain Goddess Volume 1. Comic Book Bin. Toon Doctor Inc. 9 July 2009.
- 11.Ellingwood, Holly. Amefurashi: The Rain Goddess Vol. 1. Active Anime. 14 July 2009.
- 12.Polley, Dan. AmeFurashi: The Rain Goddess Volume 1. Comics Village. 11 August 2009.
Bibliography printed in the source article · 7
- Beasi, Melinda. Manga Minis, 12/7/09: Amefurashi: The Rain Goddess, Vol. 2. Pop Culture Shock. 7 December 2009.
- Carlson, Johanna Draper. Amefurashi: The Rain Goddess Book 1. Manga Worth Reading. 9 July 2009.
- Polley, Dan. AmeFurashi: The Rain Goddess Volume 2. Comics Village. 16 December 2009.
- Santos, Carlo. Three-For-One Piece: Right Turn Only!!. Anime News Network. 8 December 2009.
- Yadao, Jason S. From the Pile: Amefurashi vol. 1. Honolulu Star-Advertiser. Dennis Francis. 5 August 2009.
- Yau, Linda. Manga Review: Amefurashi. The Journal of the Lincoln Heights Literary Society Miscellanea and Ephemeron. 8 March 2010.
- Zoth, Thomas. Amefurashi Vol. #02. Mania. Demand Media. 25 December 2009.
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