Vassalord
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is a shōjo
manga series written and illustrated by Nanae Chrono. It is currently serialized in Comic Blade Avarus
, since March 30, 2006. It is licensed for an English language
release in North America by Tokyopop
. The manga series was adapted into a series of four drama CDs.
for the Vatican
, while his master Johnny enjoys a playboy lifestyle. While fighting crimes involving vampires, Charley struggles to control his lust for blood and for Johnny, while Johnny (previously known as Addie before becoming a vampire) delights in seducing his servant and attempts to deal with issues from his own past. Johnny cares about Charley (also known as Cherry and Chris), and the feelings don't seem to be one-sided.
released a series of four drama CDs based on Vassalord. The first, Vassalord: Drama CD Act I was released in Japan on August 8, 2005. Act II was released March 21, 2007, Act III on October 24, 2007, and the final CD, Act IV, was released on May 23, 2008.
Charley is voiced by Ryotaro Okiayu
and Rayflo is voiced by Keiji Fujiwara
's Deb Aoki commended Vassalord for its "fast-paced action", "plot twists", and the characters' complex chemistry with one another. Mania.com's Danielle Van Gorder criticises the manga for its "over-the-top love-hate relationship
between the protagonists" but she also commends the manga for its character designs. A reviewer at Pop Shock Culture criticises the manga for being cliché
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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 series written and illustrated by Nanae Chrono. It is currently serialized in Comic Blade Avarus
Comic Blade Avarus
is a Japanese shōjo manga magazine published by Mag Garden. The first issue was released on September 15, 2007, which replaced Comic Blade Masamune a few months ago after ending publication. The magazine was formerly titled Monthly Comic Blade Avarus before it was renamed in September 2010...
, since March 30, 2006. It is licensed for an 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...
release in North America by Tokyopop
Tokyopop
Tokyopop, styled TOKYOPOP, and formerly known as Mixx, is a distributor, licensor, and publisher of anime, manga, manhwa, and Western manga-style works. The existing German publishing division produces German translations of licensed Japanese properties and original English-language manga, as well...
. The manga series was adapted into a series of four drama CDs.
Plot
Vampires Charles J. Chrishunds (Charley) and Johnny Rayflo have a strange relationship. Charley is a cyborg vampire mix, and a vampire hunterVampire hunter
A vampire hunter or vampire slayer is a character in folklore and fiction who specializes in finding and destroying vampires, and sometimes other supernatural creatures....
for the Vatican
Holy See
The Holy See is the episcopal jurisdiction of the Catholic Church in Rome, in which its Bishop is commonly known as the Pope. It is the preeminent episcopal see of the Catholic Church, forming the central government of the Church. As such, diplomatically, and in other spheres the Holy See acts and...
, while his master Johnny enjoys a playboy lifestyle. While fighting crimes involving vampires, Charley struggles to control his lust for blood and for Johnny, while Johnny (previously known as Addie before becoming a vampire) delights in seducing his servant and attempts to deal with issues from his own past. Johnny cares about Charley (also known as Cherry and Chris), and the feelings don't seem to be one-sided.
Manga
Drama CDs
Frontier WorksFrontier Works
is a Japanese company specializing in the creation and distribution of media related to anime, such as producing OVAs, radio dramas, drama CDs, anime soundtracks, or other related products...
released a series of four drama CDs based on Vassalord. The first, Vassalord: Drama CD Act I was released in Japan on August 8, 2005. Act II was released March 21, 2007, Act III on October 24, 2007, and the final CD, Act IV, was released on May 23, 2008.
Charley is voiced by Ryotaro Okiayu
Ryotaro Okiayu
is a Japanese voice actor, who was born in Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture, and raised in Osaka, Osaka Prefecture. He has been active since 1989, and is currently affiliated with Aoni Production....
and Rayflo is voiced by Keiji Fujiwara
Keiji Fujiwara
is a Japanese voice actor from the Tokyo Metropolitan area who is affiliated with Air Agengy.His best known projects include Crayon Shin-chan as Hiroshi Nohara, Eureka Seven as Holland, Fullmetal Alchemist as Lieutenant-Colonel Hughes, Zoids: Chaotic Century as Irvine, Final Fantasy VII Advent...
Reception
About.comAbout.com
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's Deb Aoki commended Vassalord for its "fast-paced action", "plot twists", and the characters' complex chemistry with one another. Mania.com's Danielle Van Gorder criticises the manga for its "over-the-top love-hate relationship
Love-hate relationship
A love–hate relationship is an interpersonal relationship involving simultaneous or alternating emotions of love and hate. This relationship does not have to be of a romantic nature, and may be instead of a sibling one...
between the protagonists" but she also commends the manga for its character designs. A reviewer at Pop Shock Culture criticises the manga for being cliché
Cliché
A cliché or cliche is an expression, idea, or element of an artistic work which has been overused to the point of losing its original meaning or effect, especially when at some earlier time it was considered meaningful or novel. In phraseology, the term has taken on a more technical meaning,...
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