Take Full Metal Alchemist and cross it with Fruits Basket and you get Library Wars. In a country very much like modern day Japan, the government has created the Media Betterment Act to round up and destroy all books with dangerous themes. In retaliation the local governments have empowered libraries to form armed militias and literally fight back to protect the right to read. Iku Kasahara has just joined the Library Forces fresh out of college. But before she can be the first woman to join the elite Library Defense Force, where the best of the best take on the most dangerous missions, she has to pass basic training. But her commanding officer seems like he has it in for her; of course if she could stay awake through library classes that might help...
What Shojo fans will like:
1. an slightly airheaded main character, who tries her best no matter what
2. Iku is looking for her librarian Prince who saved a book from the army years before
3. Teasing and hints of romantic tension abound between Iku and her commanding officer, Dojo
What Shonen fans will like:
1. "Punching the bear" during training
2. Iku learning to fight and fire a gun
3. The Library Defense Force is run like a military
4. Hints of government conspiracy and betrayal
5. And, oh yeah, it's full of action and comedy
This comedic, action-packed title will delight both fans of manga and library fans in general.
A must read!
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