Chunchu: The Genocide Fiend Volume 1

Chunchu, the Genocide Fiend #1

by Kim Sung Jae

Chunchu is the story of a young man saved from death by his mother, banished by his people, hunted by his brother, and tortured by the demons within. Living and fighting with a low-born warrior tribe who can never trust him, Chunchu lives a life of blood and violence, every day a struggle to survive. But something mysterious lurks within his cold exterior, something that could be awakened by the touch of a woman.

Genres: Manga, Manhwa, Fantasy, Graphic Novels, Demons

168 pages, Paperback

First published June 25, 2003

Reviews

[Ivan · Rating 4 out of 5]

A Korean manhwa, done in black and white, follows the life of Chunchu, the son of a demon. Tortured by this curse, bringing death wherever he goes, he is trying to break out from that life. But all is not as it seems...

[Jin · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pretty well drawn. Didn’t understand some of the story beats.

[kehau · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting read. As the first of a series, it really introduces a lot of elements that (hopefully) will be touched upon later (nah dah). Beautifully illustrated. A Korean manga (I don't know if that's the right word for it), the art is a mesh of Japanese and American styles--Japanese in form and silhouette, American in shading and layout. I'll be looking for books 2 & 3.

Thanks Michael for lending this book to me. ^_^

[Angi M · Rating 2 out of 5]

Trying to get my anime fix in a new form...It's total cheese-o-rama, but now that I'm done w/ volume 1 I want to know what happens to Chunchu so I'll probably end up looking for v.2!

[Grace · Rating 3 out of 5]

1st read- 4 stars
2nd read- 3 stars

[Astri · Rating 3 out of 5]

Huzzah for gratuitous blood, gore and violence!