Kamudo [manga]. Volume 1 / story and art by Akirda Himekawa ; translation, David Evelyn ; lettering, Sara Linsley.
Before humans claimed their place in history, the skybound paradise of Hinoaruchi was ruled by demi-beings under the watch of Ryujinkyo's demi-dragons. Now, as prophecy foretells a turbulent new age, will the birth of Kamuna, the first human child, bring disaster or salvation? In the utopian nation of Ryujinkyo, Kamuna--a boy born with the form of a human and the left hand of a dragon--grapples with his identity in a society that both questions and fears his existence. As he begins his training in the ancient art of ryuken, his determination to prove himself fuels a growing rivalry with the fierce demi-dragon Gindu. Meanwhile, tensions simmer beneath the surface as factions outside Ryujinkyo grow restless, seeking to control the divine pulse that sustains the land...
Record details
- ISBN: 1974757803
- ISBN: 9781974757800
- Physical Description: 195 pages : chiefly illustrations ; 21 cm
- Edition: VIZ Originals edition.
- Publisher: San Francisco, CA : VIZ Media, LLC, 2025
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- Manga format; reads from back to front, right to left.
- Target Audience Note:
- Teen.
- Language Note:
- In English, translated from the Japanese.
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Available copies
- 9 of 18 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Madison County Public Library.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 18 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hot Springs Library | YA 741.5 HIM KAM1 (Text) | 30229101315579 | Young Adult Graphic Novel | Available | - |
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Summary:
Before humans claimed their place in history, the skybound paradise of Hinoaruchi was ruled by demi-beings under the watch of Ryujinkyo's demi-dragons. Now, as prophecy foretells a turbulent new age, will the birth of Kamuna, the first human child, bring disaster or salvation? In the utopian nation of Ryujinkyo, Kamuna--a boy born with the form of a human and the left hand of a dragon--grapples with his identity in a society that both questions and fears his existence. As he begins his training in the ancient art of ryuken, his determination to prove himself fuels a growing rivalry with the fierce demi-dragon Gindu. Meanwhile, tensions simmer beneath the surface as factions outside Ryujinkyo grow restless, seeking to control the divine pulse that sustains the land...
