Graineliers, Vol. 1

I bought this manga based on the creator's previous work, without even reading the synopsis. Her art is really stunning and I don't agree with reviewers who say all the characters look the same. Since I didn't read the synopsis, I didn't know what I was getting into. In the fictional world of this story, people can apparently turn into plant-monsters. Such creatures are treated as a threat to humanity and are destroyed, but in volume 1 we don't meet any such creature. Instead we meet a boy whose father goes mad over the loss of his wife, and locks himself away in a laboratory to work on a secret project. That project ends up being a more efficient plant-monster hybrid. Just before the government breaks into his home to destroy his work and murder (?) him, the man gives his son some seeds from his new hybrid creation and tells him to eat them. The boy does, and falls into a coma. When he wakes two years later, he is a plant-human hybrid, but he looks completely human. He just can't eat, and requires lots of water to survive. At the end of volume 1, due to some DNA testing done in this steampunk-type universe, the government is aware a new mutant exists and they lay a trap to catch him. I loved the art. The characters are interesting, though it's basically just the main character, his father, and his best friend up until the last chapter, where the antagonists and a potential new ally are introduced. I'm curious to see where this story goes. So far the main character hasn't been revealed to possess any sort of powers, yet the government has hatched an elaborate plan to smoke him out. I'm worried about him! I'll keep reading this series.

I came back after her lovely “Ten Count” series. Still beautiful and familiar art (I mean Luca is basically alternate Kurose, let’s admit it lol) and a captivating story thus far. Recommended for returning fans of Rihito Takarai, or new fans to get introduced to her craft! P.S. This isn’t exactly a Yaoi for any of wondering fans out there, but at the same time it doesn’t seem like it particularly needs or has to be one. In fact there are no sign of any romantic hints for any of the characters yet (as far as I can tell between them); but each of said characters are lovable and unique to the story and overall make it very enjoyable. Hope you guys purchase the next volume too and give the artist all the support she deserves!

Is a good book but not as great as I thought it would be. Service and delivery was great

I love this mangaka but also love the story!

Awesome new book by Rihito Takarai. I love the concept behind seeds having magical powers, and this takes it to a whole new level! Loyalty, magic, intrigue, gorgeous artwork, you name it, Graineliers has got it!

It took awhile to get here but besides that everything was great

Love the art style and really big fan of this artist keep on trucking!! I want more! Lol

~3.5 Stars I've only read Takarai's yaoi series, Ten Count, which I enjoyed but I know was met with some issues. This seems to be a very different kind of series, though, and I'm pretty sure it's not labeled yaoi, at least. We're introduced to a dystopian world, where plant seeds are hard to find and illegal to grow on your own, and very expensive. Luca does what he can to make money, even growing some plants and selling them on the blackmarket; he lives with his dad, who he doesn't see much of, and who he knows is doing something bad, but he's not sure what. It all goes downhill very quickly, though, when the police show up and he swallows a seed that makes him black out for two years. This is an intriguing world, though the seed thing is a little weird. The effect it has on Luca, in particular, is very odd. And then we meet this little girl, who might be similarly odd, though she could be a whole different matter as well. I'm very intrigued. I don't feel like we got enough in this volume, and yet there was a lot explained in this volume, and we got to know the characters relatively well. I was a little unsure at first, but I might pick up the next one. I kind of want to know where this goes next. And I do rather like how Takarai develops characters, and the humor put in.

amazing

Rihiro sensei’s work is beautiful and this book is worth the purchase. The cover has a matte finish and the binding is flexble & good quality.

El paquete llego poquito dañado de las esquinas del lomo pero no es como para hacer dramas. La calidad que tiene el manga no es nada especial pero si se agradece que lo puedas conseguir en físico. El inglés que tiene es banstante sencillo d entender asi que no necesitas ser un experto para disfrutar la historia.