Maoh: Juvenile Remix Volume 7 cover image is courtesy of Anime Castle Books.

Rated “T+” for “Older Teen”

Inukai believes that rapid modernization threatens the city of Nekota, so he has proclaimed himself an “agent of justice” and has stood up to oppose that progress.  His vigilante group, known as Grasshopper, protects Nekota’s citizens from a rising wave of crime and also from the machinations of greedy businessmen.  But is Inukai a devil in disguise?  Blessed (or cursed) with the ability to make people say out loud what he is thinking, Ando may be the only person who can stop Inukai

As Maoh: Juvenile Remix, Vol. 7 begins, Ando barely survives his battle with the bartender.  Ando stumbles towards his final showdown with Inukai, but before he can find him, he must learn the location of the much-anticipated Grasshopper Action Meeting.  Later, Ando’s brother, Junya takes on the challenge and confronts the assassin, Semi.

THE LOWDOWN: I’ve compared Maoh: Juvenile Remix to 20th Century Boys.  While Maoh’s narrative isn’t nearly as complex, as involved, or have as many characters as Naoki Urasawa’s incredible series, Maoh is still a gripping conspiracy thriller.  Creator Megumi Osuga is relentless in her pursuit of her readers’ imaginations, and it shows in a story that is both an intriguing genre piece and smart social commentary.

POSSIBLE AUDIENCE:  Readers who like political action with a touch of sci-fi will enjoy Maoh: Juvenile Remix.

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