Galaxy Angel was published in English by Broccoli Books from March 3, 2004, to April 25, 2005.
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An intelligent blue-haired girl who loves cosplay, particularly wearing full body costumes but will never, ever be seen by her friends while wearing them (unless its work-related). Her family is wealthy and she sometimes comes off snobbish (and has a crue...
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A blonde, vain beauty usually featured in a red Chinese dress with remarkable physical strength and mastery of martial arts. Her predominant yet ultimately futile obsession is attempting to snag rich (and preferably handsome) men, which rarely appear in t...
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At 13, Vanilla H is the youngest of the Galaxy Angels. A very stoic girl, she hardly ever shows any emotion and speaks in a deadpan voice. She is always seen wearing a headgear featuring a red gem on top, possibly a mark of her family or religion. She als...
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Tact is defined by three things: his carefree attitude, his empathic nature and his sharp mind. While on the surface appearing to be unreliable and lazy, he is actually a highly competent strategist and tactician.Because of his carefree persona and his sl...
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Milfeulle Sakuraba is a young girl of 17 who often exhibits great cheerfulness and altruism, not to mention luck. She first worked as a waitress at a beach side cafe before joining the military. Highly skilled in cooking, she prepares meals and snacks for...
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A frank, big-chested, husky-voiced, boyish redhead in a stylized military uniform complete with hat and monocle. Her hobby is collecting firearms and other weapons, and is a strong believer in applied force to many situations. She is scared of and allergi...
Ok, first things first, unlike most anime that are based on manga adaptations, this manga has NOTHING to do with the anime. It's a more serious take on what is otherwise a cutesy comedic TV show. In fact, it’s mostly based on the visual novel "Project G.A." and some elements from its sequel "Moonlit Lovers."
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The story itself isn't overly original. Eonia captures the moon goddess Shatoyarn and aims to take over the White Moon. It falls upon the Angel Brigade to stop him at all costs while simultaneously dealing with their new commander, whom they don’t trust. The catch here is that the happier the Angels are, the better their Emblem Frames perform in battle against Eonia. Thus, it’s the commander’s job to make them happy, even if it means making them fall in love with him.
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The art (all drawn by Kanan) is absolutely stunning. Whether or not you find it amazing might be subjective, but I personally thought it was incredible.
Character -
I believe the main characters of the Angel Brigade are the best part of this manga. They may not seem special if you just happen to stumble upon the manga, but if you’ve watched all four seasons of the anime, these characters will definitely grow on you. Seeing their more serious and depressing sides in the manga will intrigue readers who have followed the series. There’s Milfeulle, the cheerful girl who loves cooking and has extreme luck; Ranpha, the tsundere-type character interested in romance and fortune telling; Mint, the mind reader who easily distrusts people; Forte, the gun enthusiast; Vanilla, your typical kuudere who barely does much besides having a few short moments to remind you she exists; Chitose, who comes later in the series and has a more serious role in the sequel Beta (and is probably the most interesting character); and finally, Takuto, who initially seems like a pervert and a slacker but has an air of trustworthiness about him.
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If you’re a longtime Galaxy Angel fan like I was, reading this manga with its serious storyline feels refreshing, maybe even a dream come true. However, for the average manga reader, it might not hold much appeal beyond the adorable book covers. Also, keep in mind that the sequel is more entertaining than this one, but it’s not worth going through five books just to get there. So yeah, if you really want to dive into this manga, watch all four seasons of the anime first.
7/10