Product Description

Few in the world know the identity of the immortal Methuselah Rain who tries to lay low from those out to try to kill him. The 14-year-old Machika knows what he looks like from her grandfather, the Grim Reaper Zol, who never succeeded in killing Rain. Upon Machika's grandfather's death, she vows to avenge his death by defeating the Methuselah. As Machika attacks Rain while he's playing a violin (later found out to belong to a love of Rain's from 600 years ago, Freya) other would-be assassins pounce - an assault that ends with Rain saving Machika's life. This only makes Machika more determined to defeat and kill Rain, even though (both being alone in the world) they seem to enjoy each other's company. While searching for Rain with her new three-eyed, rabbit eared, cat companion, Kiki, Machika meets Ayla Ulfan. In the meantime, a mysterious lady known as Sharem awakens from a block of ice-an "immortal angel" frozen for 600 years. Machika dressed as a boy escorts Ayla to an auction of the once-again captured Rain, and despite losing in a fight with that same Sharem for Rain, she and Rain are able to escape. Ayla leads Machika and Rain to the compound of the survivors of a kingdom whose king, Yakoh, was assassinated. Ayla is one of the survivors as well, the lover of the king, and hopes to bring him back to life thanks to Rain. Just then, Sharem and her young assistants, Eury and Jilleena, arrive at the compound to prevent the revival of Yakoh, whom they killed for "getting in the way of their work." In the end, Ayla decides to bury Yakoh and "live" on without him. Shortly before parting with Ayla, Rain tries to leave Machika again following an attack by the Angel monster awakened earlier by Sharem. Machika however refuses to quit following Rain, promising to be his "Reaper."

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #329420 in Books
• Published on: 2004-06-19
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 232 pages

Customer Reviews

Totally awesome!
I'm not a fan of action-oriented manga, but THIS one surprised the crapola outta me. It had just the right balance of action, humour and drama to make it very compelling. The main characters are engaging right from the get-go, and the supporting cast add their own touch to the story. What's great is that we know right from the beginning that the main character has a terrible burden to bear, but the author doesn't reveal much, all the while managing to spin some great yarn! Can't wait to read volume 2!

PS: I'M A GARDEN TREE!! Totally classic...

GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(...) this is one of the best manga I have read, my first was kill me, kiss me which is great as well, but this one surpassed my expectations, great artwork and some valuable sayings, I advise anyone to read it!

Absolutely Superb
Immortal Rain was the very first Manga book that I have ever read.At first, reading a manga book can be quite confusing because of the right-to-left reading pattern. Once you get the hang of it these books become very enjoyable. I found Immortal Rain to be absolutely wonderful. What Can I say about it? It has the elements that many look for in a good book. It has action, drama and even some comical moments! It contains a well put together story-line and talented artwork.
Rain Jewlitt is 624 is an immortal man known as Methuselah, whose only possession is a violin that he plays so badly that the heavens cry. Rain is much like an eternally young hippie. He is being hunted by people who either want to collect the bounty on his head or study him and unlock the secrets of his immortality. Machika Balfaltin, an energetic, tomboyish 14-year-old girl is one of his pursuers who just wants him dead. Upon the death of her grandfather,she sets out to kill Methuselah, the one bounty her assassin grandfather, Zol the Grim Reaper, couldn't kill. Instead, however, Machika ends up being saved by Rain repeatedly from other aspiring bounty hunters attacking them both. This seems to form the bonds of the ultimate odd couple.
Meteor Methuselah (as it is called in Japan) is a great read for teens and adults of all ages.