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In the future, an apocalypse all but destroys the world, making Japan a pretechnological desert wasteland where fierce kings use murder and destruction to keep the terrified peasantry in line. When Tatara, the prophesied "Child of Destiny, " is murdered, his twin sister Sarasa must face the Red King -- and the possibility of yet another apocalypse! The Red King ruthlessly murders Tatara before the horrified eyes of the town. Now it's up to Sarasa to keep everyone from being slaughtered as well. How? By pretending to be her brother and leading the people of her village to safer ground. But how long can she keep up the pretense of being savior of the world?
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Key NotesFor fans of ShoJo titles. From the creator of Chicago, which is highlighted in Animerica Extra. Twenty-six action packed volumes! One of Japan's most popular shojo stories of the 90s. Winner of the 38th Annual Shogakukan Manga Award Priced to collect at $9.95 each.
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Sometimes destiny is a choice.
Born under a prophecy that will liberate and unite Japan, Sarasa has had to take her brother Tatara's place as the Boy of Destiny. Fighting for the oppressed, Sarasa journeys across Japan to gain allies and defeat her enemies--all while keeping her identity a secret
Basara is a post-apocalyptic fantasy adventure series and one of the most popular sh jo manga of the 90s in Japan. It is the story of how a young girl becomes the child of destiny and finds the strength to free her people and seek revenge for the death of her brother.
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In volume one of this award-winning adventure, the Red King ruthlessly murders Tatara before the horrified eyes of the townspeople. Now it's up to Sarasa to keep everyone else from being slaughtered as well. She can do this by pretending to be her brother and leading the people of her village to safer ground. But how long can she keep up the pretense of being savior of the world?