Sexy Voice and Robo
by Iou Kuroda
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Author: Iou KurodaIllustrator: Iou Kuroda
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2005-07-05
ISBN: 159116916X
Number of pages: 400
Publisher: VIZ Media LLC
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Book Review: The wonderful world of Iou Kuroda
Summary: 5 Stars
Sexy Voice and Robo is a grand celebration of the possibilities of Japanese graphic fiction. Released to virtually no fanfare during a time when titles like Fruits Basket and Fullmetal Alchemist were breaking sales records, Sexy Voice is a breath of fresh air to say the least.
The initial premise is hardly original: Nico, a crafty teenager with ambitions of changing the lives of people around her, is taken under the wing of an aging yakuza to solve mysteries with her bumbling henchman Robo. Under this deceivingly simple guise Iou Kuroda has crafted one an unforgettable portrait of modern Japan. Each of the thirteen stories is a masterful exploration of modern day Japan, with characters ranging from a disillusioned businessman to a manipulative lover to an amnesiac assassin. The world in which the characters inhabit comes off completely natural, yet has a sort of modern mysticism to it due in large part to Kuroda's wonderfully organic art.
Just as important as the world of Sexy Voice and Robo are the central characters. Nico is a fascinating protagonist, equal parts sly and heroic. Her relationship with Robo is also a high point, with its playful twist on the standard manga romance. It's almost impossible not to root for Nico as she attempts to touch the lives of the people around her. Her development throughout the story reads like a natural maturation of a girl her age.
To put it bluntly, Sexy Voice is unlike anything you've ever read and while it may not be selling anywhere near the top of the charts, it's probobly the best manga of 2005. FAns of more conventional series may want to steer clear, but anyone interested in brilliant, award-winning (the Media Arts Award)needs to look no further. Do yourself a favor and let Iou Kuroda take you on a ride into his imagination.
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