I have been reading and collecting Rave Master since it came out.
My favorite thing about this series is the character development and story flow. Not to mention Hiro Mashima is a great artist (look at the assortment of characters).
Does anyone else read Rave Master?

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Years of Released: 1999
Status: Completed
Author: Mashima Hiro
Artist: Mashima Hiro
Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Romance, Shounen

Summary
The Continent of Song is in chaos. The sinister secret society known as Demon Card is using the power of Dark Bring to destroy everything in their path. The only things capable of stopping Dark Bring are the Rave stones. Unfortunately, the Rave Stones were scattered around the globe in an explosion 50 years ago, so now they must be collected by the Rave Master in order to stop Dark Bring once and for all. This new task has been given to Haru Glory; a sixteen-year-old boy from Garage Island. The World's fate now rests on the new, young Rave Master.


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I have two volumes of the manga. It's pretty good, if a little weird sometimes haha

I like the fact Hiro Mashima dosen't make it too serious (that kills good titles).

Oh Rave Master! I love that series! I have all the manga but the anime once brought to America was sooooo edited and cut that it sucked. The Japanese version rocks!

I only have 1-14 I hear 15 and 16 are out and 17's on the way... (no money!!). I love it though!

My favorite character is Musica (because he is an Alchemist who controls silver).

My favorite character is Haru!

My favorite character is... either Plue or Elie!

So what makes Rave Master stand out to you? For me it's the character design, I draw a lot like Hiro Mashima!

I like the characters, and the fact that it's very original, you know, with all the weirdo creatures hanging around like Plue and Griff.

yeah, it is pretty orginal/ I like that also

I like the fact that [as with most manga] the characters really grow on you after awhile. I also like how it flows the flow is what really gets me into it, Hiro Mashima, really knows what he's doing with Rave Master.

I like the character's personalities! The personalities really make you feel like your watching something in reality unfold!

yeah, the personalities are great.

Does anyone know how many volumes are out in Japan as of now? I think it's around 22 or so.

There are 32 volumes out in Japan as of now!

Oh thanks! I can't believe there are already 32 volumes!

On the subject of volumes, does anyone know how many Rave Master will have? I hear it's supposed to be forty.

I don't think the number is planned yet. I suppose it will keep going.

Yeah, I think Crazy_Lil_Melon is right. As far as I know the end for Rave Master isn't planned yet.

Thanks, I wanted to know for awhile now. So does anyone have a favorite quote from the series?

Hmmn... Favorite quote?



"I am darkness!" - Doryu

Oh I know one! "This is kind of nice." - Musica

I read the first chapter at Borders one day. Its good.

Wow, the first chapter... I haven't read that in ages!

I think I need to re-read the series! I don't remember much of the first few books (except important parts!).

Yeah, that happens with me too! I read a manga with a lot of volumes and start to lose track of what has happened!

So does anyone know where to find information about volumes that have already been realesed in Japan? (I need it in english).

I used to know a good site... But I can't find it you could always try and google it!

Okay I'll try and find out using google, and if anyone knows a site just post it!

yeah i read it. its ok. nice balance of humor and action.

I think Groove Adventure Rave vol. 33 released and now is close to vol. 34. I collected them from 1 - 33 already!!

Wow.. I didn't know this thread existed... Rave Master's cool... an original adventure story. A nice manga to past ur time. (read the ending and sadly disappointed by it on how PLAIN it is)