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www.worldanimeclub.com Cage of Eden Manga Plus By Jezreel Cabalonga Synopsis Cage of Eden starts off with the class of Sengoku Akira (main protagonist), on the way home from an overseas field trip on a plane with a collective 334 passengers. However what started as a normal trip home for our protagonists turns sour when they crash to what they believe to be the middle of the ocean, but instead of the ocean, they find themselves separated on a mysterious island filled with extinct animals. The story gets darker as they start to realize that the island has more dangers than they assumed, and their first priority should be to simply survive rather than to get off said island. The rather unique dangers the characters face, along with the tinge of mystery piques your interest straight from the start, making you anticipate more. As you read along it never disappoints, giving new thrills and mystery with every turn of a page. Information Length: 21 Volumes, 185 Chapters Status: Finished Genre(s): Action, Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Psychological, Ecchi, Romance, Shounen Characters Akira Sengoku, usually regarded as a troublemaker, was forced to face harsh reality when he woke up after the plane crash separated from his companions other than the ‘genius’ Shirou Mariya, and the flight attendant Kanako Oomori. He shows the ability to lead and strength to survive early on, with his first goal to find his childhood friend, Akagami Rion. This is changed once he encounters others and realizes that he can’t leave them behind, so he resolves to find a way for everyone to survive. Kouichi Yarai, seen as a delinquent by most people, isn’t bothered by the dangers of the island and seems to have no trouble with it as he thinks of it more of a ‘life without boredom. His constant companion is their sensei, someone who believes in Yarai and seems to completely trust him. She eventually breaks through to him and as the story goes on, he’s seen to be someone who won’t let those around him to die. Conclusion Overall, I have to say Cage of Eden is one the best manga I’ve read, so if you’re asking me to rate it, it’s 10 out of 10. I don’t recommend it if you tend to be uncomfortable with blood and character deaths. I’d say this is best for those who like thrills/ adventure/mystery and it’s absolutely NOT for kiddies. Anime Reign | Issue 2 | 2013 Page 45