Product Description

Rain catches Machika as they both fall and land safely on a snowy plain. The two are found in the snow by the doctor who healed Machika in Volume 1 and gave her Kiki. The doctor brings them inside 600 year old ruins, "Methuselah's hometown, the Angel's Graveyard" where he is performing research. Freya is preserved perfectly in the ice, and Rain sets her violin down at her feet. Rain keeps silent, despite Machika's pleas to let her in the know. Rain finally opens up a little to Machika as the two attempt to sleep, admitting to Machika that he suffers when he's with her since it makes him remember what sadness is. As he dreams, his past is finally revealed. His childhood was during a time of war, and this is a primary influence between his upbringing, particularly regarding the existence of God. Rain's transformation to immortality is outlined as is Yuca's own immortality. Yuca is continuously reborn and his constant "rebirth" has made him tired. He wants to kill all of mankind so that he can die. He makes a bet with Rain, if Rain can still believe in humanity then he must continuously kill Yuca everytime he(Yuca) is reborn. Otherwise Yuca will keep trying to destroy the world. As the story of Rain's past ends, Machika stands in front of the frozen Freya crying. Also in this volume is an extra chapter concerning Machika's youth.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #367227 in Books
• Published on: 2004-10-05
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 208 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.