Ikki Tousen...
I like strong female characters, so naturally, Ikki Tousen attracted my attention...
Let's see... We have ancient warriors reincarnated in the bodies of school children and fighting to dominate the school. The concept is a bit thin, but, I stuck with it through one volume anyway. Ikki Tousen revives that hated "9" symbol used in Blue Seed. It's mildly entertaining, but, not something that I feel an overwhelming need to have more of. As a general rule, I'm not a big fan of the schoolyard battleground genre on anime. There's violence, some blood, but, overall it's quite tame. I gave Ikki Tousen a 1 out of 5.
Volume 1
Legendary Fighter
Once again blood flows in the streets of Kanto. The eternal fate that has been handed down for over 1800 years is now being fought by ancient warriors who have been reincarnated into the students of the seven top schools.
One such student, Hakufu Sonsaku, arrives on the scene and is rumored to be the legendary Shou-Haou (The one who is said to be the one to defeat many in battle). But can this blonde air-head with the overly-endowed assets actually be the legendary Shou-Haou?
Volume 2
Historic Battles
After her defeat by the honorable Taishigi, Hakufu takes it upon herself to fight even harder to reach the top. Even as the tournament's battles rage on, the head of each school plots to defeat the others by manipulating their pawns into battling each other. Will Hakufu become an unwitting tool, or will she be able to control the warrior spirit growing inside her?
Volume 3
Water Wars
Wet T-shirt Battle! Concerned for her daughter, Hakufu's well being, Goei subtly sets into motion her plans to free her daughter. She cheers on Hakufu's opponent Kakouton as well as arranges for a deep mountain trip to visit Chokou, the caretaker of a hot springs training ground. Even Ryomou and Ryofu learn a little more of themselves at this place. Training there is difficult, but what better way to relax afterwards than to visit the local pool?
Volume 4
Fighting Fate
The mortal battle between Hakufu and Ukitsu has begun. A fight that will determine the future of all the fighters. Can Hakufu break the 800 year cycle? Or is death truly their fate. How can these stupid girls even try to fight their own fate?
Let's see... We have ancient warriors reincarnated in the bodies of school children and fighting to dominate the school. The concept is a bit thin, but, I stuck with it through one volume anyway. Ikki Tousen revives that hated "9" symbol used in Blue Seed. It's mildly entertaining, but, not something that I feel an overwhelming need to have more of. As a general rule, I'm not a big fan of the schoolyard battleground genre on anime. There's violence, some blood, but, overall it's quite tame. I gave Ikki Tousen a 1 out of 5.
