Pet shop of horrors

[Spilled Milk]

ok i got the first one of this and I love it! its really good. has anyone else read this? also ive seen that only seven are out? is that true? the calender on tokyopop is kinda confusing. I saw that comic party wasnt out yet but then it was at the store. so its kinda hard to figure out.

[Tyrdium]

Ah, I read part of it in one of the Tokyopop samplers I got at AnimeBoston. It's actually pretty decent, but I don't think I'd spend my money on it yet... I have other series I want to get first...

[kagome_rocks]

what is this manga about? it sounds like it makes fun of animals! :(

[Tyrdium]

It's about this little petshop in Chinatown that sells... exotic animals with a strong contract... It's pretty hard to explain, so I'd suggest you read it for yourself.

[TwinchaosX]

kagome_rocks are you by any chance part of PEDA?Just kidding

[LadySage]

Originally posted by TwinchaosX
kagome_rocks are you by any chance part of PEDA?

It's PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals), and organization that I loathe about as much as I hate Hummers. (Trust me, that's a lot).

Originally posted by kagome_rocks
what is this manga about? it sounds like it makes fun of animals! :(

Don't make assumptions based on titles, especially in the anime world. Pet Shop of Horrors doesn't make fun of animals, it just includes some particularly horrific legendary animals, like the basilisk.

Anyway, I like Petshop of Horrors quite a lot (as does my little brother). It's very creepy and atmospheric, and D is a fascinating character. Not to mention as a shounen-ai fangirl, the impending romance between D and Leo is very fun.

[eternal_lostboy]

Very cool stuff.The relationship between the petshop owner and the cop is hilarious. As for the release calender thingie, I'm pretty sure there's at least 7 out.

[kagome_rocks]

Originally posted by TwinchaosX
kagome_rocks are you by any chance part of PEDA?Just kidding


no, i dont even know what that is.

[TwinchaosX]

PETA sorry about the spelling error

[Dark_Kard]

lol
oh... PETA...
lol
i thought it was.... n/m

Introduction
In a smoke-filled alley in Chinatown lies Count D's Pet Shop, but the pets sold here aren't your everyday variety. The mysterious Count D sells 'Love and Dreams' in the form of magical creatures. But the prevailing rule is 'buyer beware,' as each pet comes with a contract. Break the terms and Count D won't be held accountable for what happens.

In the tradition of The Twilight Zone and Tales from the Crypt, each volume of Pet Shop of Horrors collects four stories of terror and wonder, each involving a different creature ('pet'). Connecting the tales is the continuing story of Leon, an American cop who has linked D's shop to a series of seemingly unrelated bizarre deaths. The manga series has also spawned an anime show (from Madhouse) which has been released here in the U.S. by Urban Vision.
This Introduction was taken off by tokyopop's offical site
If you wish to see a short manga review http://www.tokyopop.com/dbpages/mangawindow.php?previewimageid=1670 (read right to left)

[Tyrdium]

Yep, that's it. The sampler has this human/rabbit combination thing (I think) go insane because it has a piece of candy or something... It was strange, but surprisingly decent...

[silan]

This is one of my favorite series. D is an awesome character, at times cute and at others almost evil... which makes for a fascinating and mysterious combination. The artwork's easy on the eyes and can get pretty elaborate in some areas.

As for the release dates, I believe that volume 7 comes out next month... I think on July 8th, but I could be wrong about the exact date. The first six are out, though, and they are all great. I'd really recommend this title; it's a lot of fun.

I'd also recommend the anime, if you want to check that out. It was what introduced me into this series and really spurred on my interest in anime. Basically the anime takes four different stories straight from the manga and animates them; it does a nice job, the animation is good, and it really captures a lot of the essence of the show. It's a nice way to try out this title, and it's a bargain too, since it's all collected onto one dvd.

[D'sTheMan]

I have all te ones out in AMerica. Up to 6, i believe. I havent read any other manga like it, and its a little out there, but thats what makes it so sweet! Good series, keep collecting it!

[Zaphire]

Yep. We're up to 6 and I just got it. I love this series. D is SO awesome and his clothes rock as well. He has beautiful clothes. I might wear some of Orcot's crazy shirts too. :P
Anyway,you should definitely get more of the series. It's well worth it.

[Spilled Milk]

Im planning on saving my money so i can just buy all thats out at once. other wise im gonna get the second one and be all anxious and bug my dad to take me to the bookstore for the third one and than the fourth well ya get it. once i bought a manga liked it and the same day begged my dad to take me to the bookstore and i got the next three in the series. I am to impatient. gotta work on that. lol.

[Tyrdium]

Nah, don't wait and buy them all at once. Buy as many as you can whenever they go on sale, and you'll save money in the long run.

[kagome_rocks]

well from hearing all the stuff about it, it sounds pretty good, maybe i should check it out!!!

[RainyRainy]

Yes. I did read it. The story creative and engaging. But....Count D is very feminine (who is a guy)........ -.-''
Perhaps because the author is a female, you know, females tend to do things like that.

[DarkKanti]

I read it. It seems pretty good so far.

I really like the story.

[Spilled Milk]

Yes Kagome Rocks you should check it out! or I will come to your house and force you to read it muwahaha (i do know were you live) Yeah Count D is very feminine but he is just so cute and fun!

[Tyrdium]

You know, I haven't seen kagome_rocks around in a while... What happened to her?

[Heaven]

I was kind of scared by the first chapters. But then I really liked it...oops gotta add that to my siggy. How many books are in the series?

[silan]

Ten.


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[Zirilan]

I read the first issue last week. I like it, I'm gonna continue reading it.

[silan]

Resurrection! It's ALIVE!

Apparently, among other anime live action adaptations, they're making a LA Petshop of Horrors movie!

...... I honestly can't picture it.

Source. (http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/article.php?id=8963)