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Red Data Girl...

I was intrigued by Red Data Girl, so, I picked up the series...
Izumiko is a fifteen year old outcast who was raised in seclusion at an ancient shrine hidden deep within the forest. This mysterious teenager destroys any electrical device she attempts to use, and her painful shyness has left her with few, if any, friends. Her world begins to evolve after enrolling in Houjou Academy, a school home to students of supernatural origins. Accompanied by her fated guardian, the brooding monk-in-training Miyuki, Izumiko soon discovers the shocking truth about herself: she is a vessel for the spirt of a powerful and vengeful goddess from a time long since passed.

As her bond with Miyuki grows stronger, the spirit lurking within Izumiko begins to awaken. Can this fragile beauty learn to control her newfound power - or will the secret she carries make her the enemy of all mankind?
In Red Data Girl, we follow the exploits of Izumiko, as she discovers that her body is host to a being of great power and is forced into a partnership with Miyuki, a monk-in-training with a bad attitude. As the story unfolds, it becomes clear that many people surrounding Izumiko know more than Izumiko does about her unique situation. The series plods along with Izumiko and Miyuki reluctantly staying together, but, as dark forces begin to focus on Izumiko, Miyuki begins to take more interest in looking after Izumiko.

There are no naughty bits or even fan service in Red Data Girl. Aside from a few minor cuts, there is no bloodshed or gore in the series. The story is a bit convoluted, but, after building to a wonderful climax, comes to a somewhat anti-climactic conclusion. Red Data Girl is beautifully rendered with plenty of scenic landscapes and some eye candy in the form of a nine-headed dragon. The great being is somewhat understated when she chooses to make herself known, but, she evokes a sense of raw power, lurking just under the surface, every time she makes an appearance, even when she choose to not demonstrate her power.

Red Data Girl was an intriguing series that managed to hold my interest throughout, but, in my humble opinion, seemed to lose steam near the end, leading to a somewhat disappointing conclusion. Even though, I had some issues with the series, I would still give Red Data Girl a 3 out of 5.