O-Parts Hunter, Vol. 2
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4.7 • 3 Ratings
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Publisher Description
The government of Stea is on the hunt for a pair of rogue O-Parts users.
Armed with a high-class piece of weaponry, this devious pair of
lawbreaking brothers is ready to hit Stea's special squad with
everything they have. Will an even more powerful O.P.T. be able to stop
their violence? Later, Jio's past comes into focus when more is revealed
about the origin of his unique O-Part and the identity of his master: a
powerful wolf named Zero!
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Kishimoto is the younger twin brother of Naruto creator Masashi, so this humorous, surprisingly moving shonen treat is sure to be compared to that manga blockbuster. Luckily, it's enjoyable on its own terms. With his half-white and half-black hair and his one dark and one light eye, hero Jio is the perfect embodiment of conflicted youth: despised by everyone he's ever come into contact with, he's both defiant and fragile and more sinisterly powerful than he knows. As Jio quests for treasure the O-Parts of the title what sets this book apart is the strong emotional resonance, even while surrounded by a tone light enough to go down easy. Kishimoto's artwork is, like his writing, good-natured, concise and expressive (if also somewhat reminiscent of his brother's). Action scenes are a marvel of clarity, and Kishimoto wrings some psychological nuance from well-placed flashbacks. Best of all, this first volume is in and of itself a fully satisfying read. Instead of relying on cliff-hangers to get you to buy another book, Kishimoto depends on another, more difficult-to-achieve effect generating real concern for Jio and his friends, regardless of what comes next.
