Legal Drug, Vol. 1
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Customer Review
Not a Kid's Review
Okay, if you promise not to tell, I'm actually fourteen, it's just easier to use this feature. First issue: rating. The Legal Drug series is rated OT for Older Teen or 16+. But it shouldn't be, the only reason that it is, is because of a) a general shounen-ai feel to the whole thing and b) because it does grow progressively worse, but in my opinion, probably shouldn't exceed the T rating. Second issue: Why is it taking so long for them all to come out? Okay, 1/5 of the story is out in volumes 1-3, but the reason it's on a temporary hold is because the magazine which originally published the series got canceled. So, yes, there will be about 12 volumes in the future, so just be patient. Rikuo's and Kazahaya's full stories will be published eventually in English, don't you worry. Third Issue: yaoi. In no way is this series yaoi. For one thing, yaoi is more of a sexual exploit, close to cartoon guy on guy pornography (to give you something...
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Product Description
By day, Kazahaya and Rikuou are two ordinary pharmacists; by night, their boss has them filling special prescriptions for clients with ailments that can't be cured using ordinary elixirs. With cameos from the cast of "Suki," this CLAMP series is a perfect dose of mystery, psychic powers, and those ornately drawn characters the femme-four creators are famous for. Top to learn more
It does make you curious...
First of all, Legal Drug has what strikes me as an unusual layout. The panels are large and spaced further apart than a normal manga. However, this also means the images are blownup, which isn't exactly a reason to be excited, as they are generally plain... there isn't any amazing detail to marvel over. But it's still nice. CLAMP displays its usual storytelling skills of suspense, action, and good-natured, slightly adult fun. To get the best summary of the story, check out Tokyopop's website, but to sum it up the main character, Kazahaya, was found on the streets by a young man his age, Rukio. Rukio works at a pharmacy , where he lives and works with/for a beautiful pharmacist and his "friend". Kazahaya becomes Rukio's roommate and starts working at the pharmacy as well, but takes on strange additonal jobs for money. He seems to dislike Rukio, but they both have psychic powers that are needed for thier commissions. The story was engrossing. Every page made...
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Surprising
I actually recieved Vol 1 of this manga as a gag gift for Christmas. I was amused by the 'pinup' type art that decorated the covers and ridiculous poses the characters occasionally struck. However, when I READ Legal Drug, I was pleasantly surprised. Out of all the manga and manwah I've read, the panel transitions and dialouge of Legal Drug are the most natural and effortless. Even simple, popular items like Fruits Basket have occasionally given me cause to read back in order to understand exactly what's happening in a scene, but Legal Drug was clear, consise, and beautifully drawn. The first few pages set the tone: mystery interspersed with humor and suggestive undertones. The interaction between the two main characters, Kazahaya and Rikuo, is genuinely amusing. Rikuo is the stoic, mysterious one and a great foil for Kazahaya, who(despite his serious appearance on the covers)is very much a 'spaz'. Plus, there are fun little extras to enjoy like a color page, a...
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