is a Japanese
manga
are comics or graphic novels originating from Japan. Most manga conform to a style developed in Japan in the late 19th century, and the form has a long history in earlier Japanese art. The term is used in Japan to refer to both comics ...
adaptation by Nini of the 14th century novel ''
Romance of the Three Kingdoms
''Romance of the Three Kingdoms'' () is a 14th-century historical novel attributed to Luo Guanzhong. It is set in the turbulent years towards the end of the Han dynasty and the Three Kingdoms period in Chinese history, starting in 184 AD and ...
'' by
Luo Guanzhong
Luo Ben (c. 1330–1400, or c.1280–1360), better known by his courtesy name Guanzhong (Mandarin pronunciation: ), was a Chinese novelist who lived during the Ming dynasty. He is also known by his pseudonym Huhai Sanren (). Luo Guanzhon ...
. It was published in
Comic Blade Masamune and was licensed by
Tokyopop
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.
Volumes
''Dragon Sister!'' was published in
Mag Garden
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''
Comic Blade Masamune'' magazine from December 10, 2002 to July 30, 2008 and was collected into six volumes in Japan from July 2004 to October 2008.
published the series in
Taiwan
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from August 2005 to December 2008. Tokyopop published two volumes in
English in April and August 2008.
Reception
"The manga Dragon Sister! has an immediately engaging sense of fun and adventure. That it is overflowing with attractive women certainly doesn’t hurt, that the women are intelligent and effective fighters and war leaders makes it all the more irresistible." — Holly Ellingwood, activeAnime.
"If you're attracted to the image of the cute girl in the suggestive outfit on the cover, you're going to be happy with the character designs and the artwork throughout the book itself. If, however, you're looking for a different take on one of history's most-told tales, this is certainly a worthy title to check out." — A. E. Sparrow, IGN.
"The beginning chapters are too strong for the book to be an outright failure; but for the book to turn away from its strengths the way it does can make for more frustrating reading than something that's simply dull." — Ben Leary, Mania.
"Strictly for the fanservice crowd; others are advised to look elsewhere for more enlightened tales of female empowerment." — Katherine Dacey, Pop Culture Shock.
See also
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List of media adaptations of Romance of the Three Kingdoms
The following is a list of media adaptations of Luo Guanzhong's 14th century novel ''Romance of the Three Kingdoms'', one of the Four Great Classical Novels of Chinese literature. The story has been adapted in numerous forms, including films, tele ...
References
External links
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Manga based on novels
Mag Garden manga
Shōnen manga
Tokyopop titles
Works based on Romance of the Three Kingdoms