There is a liberal use of chibi characters when they are frustrated or overly excited. But the illustrations and story don't take themselves completely seriously. There are several 2-page spreads that are even more stunning in this enlarged edition. CLAMP is known for their dark, heavy eyes and elaborate costuming. The illustrations of this story are highly detailed. вЂ‹The rich world of Cefiro is the main star of the story so far. The supporting cast is presented with a very surface-level characterization. By the end of this first volume, you have a basic sense that Hikaru is loyal and strong-willed, that Umi is delicate and fast-acting, and that Fuu is logical and caring. The first volume lacks a bit in character building, but through the side comments and actions of the main three, we get a little bit of a sense of who they are. The world of Cefiro plays much like a Japanese RPG, so the structure of fetch-quests is something very familiar to many. Rayearth is not a drawn-out story, and this first volume has a lot of information and world building packed into 200 pages. The three find out from Presea, the weapon maker, that they will need to adventure to obtain materials for their individual weapons, and all of this will culminate in awakening the Rune Gods in order to save Emeraude and Cefiro.Д¬LAMP is a group of female writers known for their succinct storylines and fast-paced plots. Clef bestows upon them magical armor and points them in the direction of a weapon-maker, just before he is overtaken by evil minions. They are rescued by a sorcerer, Guru Clef, who explains to them that the Pillar of Cefiro, the kidnapped Princess Emeraude, has summoned them to the world to become the legendary Magic Knights and save them all. These three ladies careen through the sky of a land that is very clearly not Japan. Three girls - Hikaru, Fuu, and Umi - from separate schools are singled out and pulled into a magical realm known as Cefiro (previously published as Cephiro). We then join several schools on a field trip to Tokyo Tower. They are rescued by a sorcerer, Guru Clef, wh Read more graphic novel reviews at Rayearth begins with a mysterious young girl praying for the Magic Knights to save her world. Read more graphic novel reviews at Rayearth begins with a mysterious young girl praying for the Magic Knights to save her world.

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