Title: Cyborg 009

Genre: Sci-fi

Creator: Shotaru Ishinimori

Publisher: Tokyopop, limited to 8 volumes

Summary: Nine people from different countries are kidnapped by an underground organization called Black Ghost and turned into cyborgs in order to become perfect killing machines. But they rebel and are hunted by Black Ghost.

The Good:Lots of action with a plot that keeps you guessing.

The Bad: The "old school" art style can take some getting used to.

Offensive Material: Light violence and some stereotypically drawn characters. The introduction states that Ishinimori was not conforming to stereotypes, but was instead turning them around.

Overall: If you like the anime, I strongly suggest you check out the manga as well. This series is loaded with action and suspense.

My Review: 3.0 (out of 4)Age Rating: B (Borderline. Parental Guidance suggested.)

Note: There's also an anime DVD of this manga distributed by Columbia-Tristar. Ishinimori also created Kikaider and Kamen Rider, which we know as Masked Rider