Barabanba
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is an erotic manga
created by Go Nagai
. It was originally published by Scola Inc. (a former sub-company of Kodansha
) and serialized
in the magazine Scola from to .
An OVA version loosely based in the manga was released in by Japan Home Video
(prior to the creation of the label Alice Japan
). The animated version has as full name and is one of the first adult-restricted OVA and also the first of Nagai.
A sequel of the manga, featuring the daughter of the original characters, was serialized in the magazine Comic Burger from to , published by Scola Inc. as well, and it was simply called .
of the space that arrives to the Earth
, along with her loyal grandpa Dagota (a 300 year old robot), to escape of the pursuers interested in seizing the reward hanging from her head. Their arrival to the planet, however, was not the most comfortable: the crossing of a dimensional barrier creates an imbalance that transforms her into an attractive and naked girl, while Dagota turns into a small monster with tentacles. As soon as she sets foot on the Earth, she is assaulted by Chuta Banba, an impeded high schooler desperately searching for his "first time", with whom Baraba begins a life dedicated to the most unrestrained hedonism
.
Manga
Manga is the Japanese word for "comics" and consists of comics and print cartoons . In the West, the term "manga" has been appropriated to refer specifically to comics created in Japan, or by Japanese authors, in the Japanese language and conforming to the style developed in Japan in the late 19th...
created by Go Nagai
Go Nagai
, better known by the penname , is a Japanese manga artist and a prolific author of science fiction, fantasy, horror and erotica. He made his professional debut in 1967 with Meakashi Polikichi, but is best known for creating Cutie Honey, Devilman, and Mazinger Z in the 1970s. In 2005, he became a...
. It was originally published by Scola Inc. (a former sub-company of Kodansha
Kodansha
, the largest Japanese publisher, produces the manga magazines Nakayoshi, Afternoon, Evening, and Weekly Shonen Magazine, as well as more literary magazines such as Gunzō, Shūkan Gendai, and the Japanese dictionary Nihongo Daijiten. The company has its headquarters in Bunkyō, Tokyo...
) and serialized
Serial (literature)
In literature, a serial is a publishing format by which a single large work, most often a work of narrative fiction, is presented in contiguous installments—also known as numbers, parts, or fascicles—either issued as separate publications or appearing in sequential issues of a single periodical...
in the magazine Scola from to .
An OVA version loosely based in the manga was released in by Japan Home Video
Japan Home Video
is a Japanese media corporation which produces and distributes film and video products and is also involved in TV programming and game software. It uses the label for its adult video production.-Company history and finances:...
(prior to the creation of the label Alice Japan
Alice Japan
was established on April 4, 1986 as the adult video label for Japan Home Video .-Company information:The early AVs produced by JHV went under the Penguin label, the first title being the 30 minute long softcore Asobinasareya, Tadakurue starring Hidemi Nakajima released May 21, 1984 with...
). The animated version has as full name and is one of the first adult-restricted OVA and also the first of Nagai.
A sequel of the manga, featuring the daughter of the original characters, was serialized in the magazine Comic Burger from to , published by Scola Inc. as well, and it was simply called .
Story of Barabanba (manga)
Baraba is a corsairCorsair
Corsairs were privateers, authorized to conduct raids on shipping of a nation at war with France, on behalf of the French Crown. Seized vessels and cargo were sold at auction, with the corsair captain entitled to a portion of the proceeds...
of the space that arrives to the Earth
Earth
Earth is the third planet from the Sun, and the densest and fifth-largest of the eight planets in the Solar System. It is also the largest of the Solar System's four terrestrial planets...
, along with her loyal grandpa Dagota (a 300 year old robot), to escape of the pursuers interested in seizing the reward hanging from her head. Their arrival to the planet, however, was not the most comfortable: the crossing of a dimensional barrier creates an imbalance that transforms her into an attractive and naked girl, while Dagota turns into a small monster with tentacles. As soon as she sets foot on the Earth, she is assaulted by Chuta Banba, an impeded high schooler desperately searching for his "first time", with whom Baraba begins a life dedicated to the most unrestrained hedonism
Hedonism
Hedonism is a school of thought which argues that pleasure is the only intrinsic good. In very simple terms, a hedonist strives to maximize net pleasure .-Etymology:The name derives from the Greek word for "delight" ....
.
Manga volumes
The manga of Barabanba and Barabanba 2 have been released in tankōbon in the following order:- Barabanba, Kodansha Scola (Scola KC)
Date Vol. ISBN 1984-10-26 1 4091490018 1984-10-26 2 4091490026
- Barabanba 2, Kodansha Scola (Burger KC)
Date Vol. ISBN 1987-12-17 1 4063046133 1988-05-23 2 4063046222
- Barabanba 2, Scola (Burger SC)
Date Vol. ISBN 1988-07-28 1 4882750155 1988-07-28 2 4882750163
- Barabanba, Scola (Burger SC)
Date Vol. ISBN 1990-07-16 Mazoku Hen 4796240578 1990-08-16 Inma Hen 4091490026
Picture book
In a picture book of the OVA was released by Nihonbungeisha under the label Film Comics with ISBN 4537005505. It uses captures from the OVA and has an interview with Go Nagai.External links
- Barabanba at the World of Go Nagai website
- Barabanba at d/visualD/visuald/visual incorporated d/visual incorporated d/visual incorporated (株式会社ディー・ビジュアル） is a Japanese publisher of manga books and anime home video.It was established in October 2002 by Federico Colpi and Kazuhiko Murata....
- Barabanba (OVA) at Alice JapanAlice Japanwas established on April 4, 1986 as the adult video label for Japan Home Video .-Company information:The early AVs produced by JHV went under the Penguin label, the first title being the 30 minute long softcore Asobinasareya, Tadakurue starring Hidemi Nakajima released May 21, 1984 with...