Recast
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is a six-volume Korean manhwa
series written and illustrated by Seung-Hui Kye and originally published in South Korea by Daewon C.I. from November 15, 2003 to November 15, 2004. The series was licensed in English by Tokyopop
, who released the first volume on November 7, 2006, and volume 6 on June 10, 2008. The series has also been licensed in German by Tokyopop Germany, and in French by Tokebi.
said that the first volume will only appeal to sword-and-sorcery fans who are hard up for some entertainment. Leroy Douresseaux of Comic Book Bin said that the art resembles American art and that he likes the artwork. A.E. Sparrow of IGN
compares volume 1 favorably with Harry Potter
, stating "[i]f you ... can't wait for Rowling to finish the final Potter book, Recast might be worth your time".
Manhwa
Manhwa is the general Korean term for comics and print cartoons . Outside of Korea, the term usually refers specifically to South Korean comics. The term, along with manga, is a cognate of the Chinese manhua...
series written and illustrated by Seung-Hui Kye and originally published in South Korea by Daewon C.I. from November 15, 2003 to November 15, 2004. The series was licensed in English by Tokyopop
Tokyopop
Tokyopop, styled TOKYOPOP, and formerly known as Mixx, is a distributor, licensor, and publisher of anime, manga, manhwa, and Western manga-style works. The existing German publishing division produces German translations of licensed Japanese properties and original English-language manga, as well...
, who released the first volume on November 7, 2006, and volume 6 on June 10, 2008. The series has also been licensed in German by Tokyopop Germany, and in French by Tokebi.
Plot
The main character is JD who is not an ordinary child. He is a "Recast", meaning that he was created from someone's life force, and in this case that person being his "Grandpa". Before his Grandpa Grifford used up a big chunk of his own life force, he was an immortal, handsome, and powerful magician. JD has a weapon that can change into anything that he can imagine it to be. Throughout the series, he is pursued by bounty hunters.Worlds
There are six worlds in all, with different creatures living in each one. The series primarily deals with three of the six worlds. Each of the worlds exist as a realm connected by waterways and transports. Gods and demons live in the Fourth World. Mankind lives in the Fifth World. Controlled by the Fourth World, evil soldiers called puppets live in the Sixth World. JD's Grandpa moved from the Fourth World to the Fifth World.Volume list
Reception
Carl Kimlinger of Anime News NetworkAnime News Network
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said that the first volume will only appeal to sword-and-sorcery fans who are hard up for some entertainment. Leroy Douresseaux of Comic Book Bin said that the art resembles American art and that he likes the artwork. A.E. Sparrow of IGN
IGN
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compares volume 1 favorably with Harry Potter
Harry Potter
Harry Potter is a series of seven fantasy novels written by the British author J. K. Rowling. The books chronicle the adventures of the adolescent wizard Harry Potter and his best friends Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger, all of whom are students at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry...
, stating "[i]f you ... can't wait for Rowling to finish the final Potter book, Recast might be worth your time".