Ratman (manga)
| Ratman | |
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Cover of the first volume of Ratman. | |
| ラットマン (Rattoman) | |
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| Genre | Action, Comedy, Romance, School life, Sci-fi |
| Manga | |
| Written by | Sekihiko Inui |
| Published by | Kadokawa Shoten |
| Demographic | Shōnen |
| Magazine | Shōnen Ace |
| Original run | August, 2007 – June 26, 2013 |
| Volumes | 12 |
Ratman (ラットマン Rattoman) is a Japanese shōnen manga written and illustrated by Sekihiko Inui. The series follows the story of Shuto Katsuragi, a wanna be hero, who tries to save his friend, but ends up becoming the "villain" Ratman.
Ratman was serialized in the Japanese magazine Shōnen Ace, published by Kadokawa Shoten from August 2007 to June 2013. Kadokawa Shoten compiled its chapters into twelve tankōbon bound volumes.
Ratman was published in America by Tokyopop,[1] but production ceased after volume 4.
Plot
Taking place in the day and age of heroes, technological advancements in recent years has allowed corporations to design all sorts of heroes, igniting widespread public interest. The corporate appeal of these mascots led to the arrival of these so-called "commercial heroes".
Shuto Katsuragi a short 15-year-old who has caught the " hero fever", has forever dreamed of becoming a hero. Nonetheless he is outspoken and a righteous young individual. His wish does come true, but not quite in the way he expects.
Kidnapped, by an "evil" organization, Shuto is tricked into wearing a watch which gives him superhuman abilities.
He proceeds to become an anti-hero while using his Ratman's identity.
Main Characters
- Shuto Katsuragi (葛城 修斗 Katsuragi Shūto) / Ratman (ラットマン Rattoman)
- Mirea Mizushima (水島 ミレア Mizushima Mirea)
- Rio Kizaki (姫崎 梨緖 Kizaki Rio)
Jackal Society
- Crea Mizushima (水島 クレア Mizushima Kurea)
- Jacky Combatants (戦闘員ジャッキー Sentōin Jakkī)
- Gengo Mizushima (Mizushima Gengo)
Hero's Association
- Shouichirou Kizaki (姫崎 翔一郎 Kizaki Shoōichirō)
- Saeki (佐伯 Saeki) / Ankaiser
- Taishi Hosokawa (細川 大志 Hosokawa Taishi) / Fatman (ファットマン Rattoman)
S Security
- Hijiri Midou (御堂聖 Midō Hijiri) / Kreios
- Shiki Kazamori / Unchain
Media
Manga
The manga series Ratman is written and illustrated by Sekihiko Inui. Ratman was serialized in the Japanese magazine Shōnen Ace, and has been published by Kadokawa Shoten from August 2007 to June 2013. Kadokawa Shoten compiled its chapters into twelve bound volumes.
References
- ↑ "Viz Media Adds Girls Bravo, Ratman Manga Digitally". Anime News Network. March 3, 2015. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
External links
- Ratman (manga) (manga) at Anime News Network's encyclopedia