Juvenile Orion
Encyclopedia
is a trading card game and shōjo
manga
series. A spin-off of the Aquarian Age
franchise, the story revolves around male characters with supernatural powers.
The trading card game was developed and released in Japan by Broccoli Co., Ltd.
The Juvenile Orion manga is written by Sakurako Gokurakuin also known as Ashika Sakura
, and is published in Japan by Square Enix
. The manga was serialized in Monthly Stencil from June 2001 to August 2003. The English language
translation of the manga is published by Broccoli Books.
Mana's re-emergence soon sets off a series of events that alters the lives of Kaname and his best friend, Naoya. Classmates Isshin and Tsukasa, as well as their teacher Tomonori, find themselves drawn in as well. Soon, they all discover that they have a part to play in the "Aquarian Age" - a war that has been secretly raging for thousands of years. Now the future of the world depends on one girl and her destiny.
- 16 years old - Kaname considers himself a typical high school student. He is a little stubborn but straightforward. He lost his parents in an accident when he was younger, and lives with his older sister. He is in the basketball team at school. Faction: Darklore
- 17 years old - Naoya is the only male kin of the Itsuki family, an influential power in the E.G.O. He has telepathic ability, and has the potential to become a strong Mind Breaker. He is outgoing and friendly. Faction: E.G.O
- 18 years old - Isshin is an heir to a Chinese conglomerate, and an expert in Chinese martial arts. His hobbies include motorcycles and basketball, and is in the same basketball team as Kaname. He is very proper and strait-laced. Faction: Arayashiki
- 16 years old - Tsukasa was suffering from amnesia wandering the streets when he was found by Tomonori and now stays with him. He is kind and gentle, but gets depressed easily because of his loss of memory. Faction: Eraser
- 24 years old - Tomonori grew up in a Wiz-Dom orphanage, and used to live alone until he found Tsukasa. He is a math teacher at Seika High. He is a little strict, but is well liked by his students. He is a great cook, but has a low tolerance to alcohol. Faction: Wiz-Dom
- 17 years old - Haruna is Naoya's twin sister. She is bed-ridden and connected to a machine that controls her strong powers. Faction: E.G.O
- Kaoru is a strong Mind Breaker who is interested in Mana for reasons unknown.
- Mizunagi is a cool and calm guy. He is one of the psychic hunters. Faction: E.G.O
- Ama-inu is a hot-blooded psychic who takes enjoyment in killing people. Faction: Darklore
- Kuga is a handsome psychic who is the closest to Kaoru. Faction: Wiz-Dom
- Kasei is a mysterious psychic who doesn't talk much. He carries a long sword on his back. Faction: Arayashiki
. They are:
A 6th faction, Polestar Empire, is introduced in the main Aquarian Age Saga II trading card game and briefly mentioned in the manga.
Shojo
The term refers to manga marketed to a female audience roughly between the ages of 10-18. The name romanizes the Japanese 少女 , literally: "little female". Shōjo manga covers many subjects in a variety of narrative and graphic styles, from historical drama to science fiction — often with a strong...
manga
Manga
Manga is the Japanese word for "comics" and consists of comics and print cartoons . In the West, the term "manga" has been appropriated to refer specifically to comics created in Japan, or by Japanese authors, in the Japanese language and conforming to the style developed in Japan in the late 19th...
series. A spin-off of the Aquarian Age
Aquarian Age TCG
is a Japanese collectible trading card game similar to Magic: The Gathering. It is marketed and produced by Broccoli, which produces games and Anime-related goods.-Aquarian Age:...
franchise, the story revolves around male characters with supernatural powers.
The trading card game was developed and released in Japan by Broccoli Co., Ltd.
Broccoli (company)
is a Japanese media company that publishes manga, anime, and video games through its various subsidiaries.- About :Broccoli is the parent company of Broccoli Music Publishing, Broccoli International USA, and Anime Gamers USA Inc...
The Juvenile Orion manga is written by Sakurako Gokurakuin also known as Ashika Sakura
Ashika Sakura
is a female Japanese manga artist. She is also known in the manga community under the name , under which she is the artist and writer of Juvenile Orion and Sekirei....
, and is published in Japan by Square Enix
Square Enix
is a Japanese video game and publishing company best known for its console role-playing game franchises, which include the Final Fantasy series, the Dragon Quest series, and the action-RPG Kingdom Hearts series...
. The manga was serialized in Monthly Stencil from June 2001 to August 2003. The English language
English language
English is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria...
translation of the manga is published by Broccoli Books.
Plot
The manga follows the story of 16-year-old Mana on an adventure through the Aquarian Age. A sixteen year old girl, Mana returns to her hometown to reunite with her childhood friend after having been gone for seven years. But her friend, Kaname, seems to have changed too while they've been apart.Mana's re-emergence soon sets off a series of events that alters the lives of Kaname and his best friend, Naoya. Classmates Isshin and Tsukasa, as well as their teacher Tomonori, find themselves drawn in as well. Soon, they all discover that they have a part to play in the "Aquarian Age" - a war that has been secretly raging for thousands of years. Now the future of the world depends on one girl and her destiny.
Characters
The characters in the Juvenile Orion series include: - 16 years old - Mana has just transferred to Seika High. Because of her strong need to protect her loved ones, she agrees to participate in the Aquarian Age. She is kind and a hard worker, but can be clutzy at times. She cares deeply for Kaname. Since her parents died, she currently lives with her aunt, who is a writer. She is a strong mind breaker. Her sudden appearance awakens Kaname's dark powers.He avoids her due to this but slowly opens up to her.At the end they become a couple and are recognised thus by everyone.- 16 years old - Kaname considers himself a typical high school student. He is a little stubborn but straightforward. He lost his parents in an accident when he was younger, and lives with his older sister. He is in the basketball team at school. Faction: Darklore
- 17 years old - Naoya is the only male kin of the Itsuki family, an influential power in the E.G.O. He has telepathic ability, and has the potential to become a strong Mind Breaker. He is outgoing and friendly. Faction: E.G.O
- 18 years old - Isshin is an heir to a Chinese conglomerate, and an expert in Chinese martial arts. His hobbies include motorcycles and basketball, and is in the same basketball team as Kaname. He is very proper and strait-laced. Faction: Arayashiki
- 16 years old - Tsukasa was suffering from amnesia wandering the streets when he was found by Tomonori and now stays with him. He is kind and gentle, but gets depressed easily because of his loss of memory. Faction: Eraser
- 24 years old - Tomonori grew up in a Wiz-Dom orphanage, and used to live alone until he found Tsukasa. He is a math teacher at Seika High. He is a little strict, but is well liked by his students. He is a great cook, but has a low tolerance to alcohol. Faction: Wiz-Dom
- 17 years old - Haruna is Naoya's twin sister. She is bed-ridden and connected to a machine that controls her strong powers. Faction: E.G.O
- Kaoru is a strong Mind Breaker who is interested in Mana for reasons unknown.
- Mizunagi is a cool and calm guy. He is one of the psychic hunters. Faction: E.G.O
- Ama-inu is a hot-blooded psychic who takes enjoyment in killing people. Faction: Darklore
- Kuga is a handsome psychic who is the closest to Kaoru. Faction: Wiz-Dom
- Kasei is a mysterious psychic who doesn't talk much. He carries a long sword on his back. Faction: Arayashiki
- Lafayel - Lafayel is a strong psychic who has great resentment towards Tsukasa Amou. He is one of the psychic hunters. Faction: Eraser
Factions
There are five factions in Juvenile Orion and the Aquarian Age TCGAquarian Age TCG
is a Japanese collectible trading card game similar to Magic: The Gathering. It is marketed and produced by Broccoli, which produces games and Anime-related goods.-Aquarian Age:...
. They are:
- E.G.O - Officially named the "Evolutional Girls Organization," they claim to be a new kind of race with special psychic abilities. They rose to unite the other three factions on Earth.
- Jobs: psychic, student, businessman, rock star, athlete, doctor
- Arayashiki - With the power of the gods and nature on their side, they use their own spiritual powers as catalyst for their spells. Arayashiki is the federation that the Eastern spell casters created.
- Jobs: shaman, martial artist, onmyōji, ninja, samurai
- Wiz-Dom - Born in the West. The forbidden art of magic has been passed down through generations despite facing much persecution. This secret organization is created by these magic users is Wiz-Dom.
- Jobs: priest, witch, sorcerer, wizard, pierrot
- Darklore - They are the descendants of various legendary species that ruled the Earth during ancient times.
- Jobs: vampire, werewolf, mermaid/merman, demon
- Eraser - This space crew of aliens suddenly appeared from the outer world. Their merciless attacks on the Earth's four powers earned them the name Eraser.
- Jobs: angels, androids
A 6th faction, Polestar Empire, is introduced in the main Aquarian Age Saga II trading card game and briefly mentioned in the manga.
Further reading
- http://www.mania.com/aquarian-age-juvenile-orion-vol-04_article_81869.html
- http://www.mania.com/aquarian-age-juvinile-orion-vol-05_article_81762.html