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“General Rain refuses to fight as small Sunkwoll faces invasion by powerful Zarmine in Murgenia.”
Rain
レイン
7.64
2,287 rank · 12,927 readers · 141 favorites
Shounen
Action
Adventure
Fantasy
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Synopsis
General Rain refuses to fight as small Sunkwoll faces invasion by powerful Zarmine in Murgenia.
The continent Murgenia, where they master swordsmanship and magic: The small country Sunkwoll is in a tight spot because it's under attack of the great country Zarmine. But the general, Rain, who's reputed to be an exceptionally gifted swordsman, is against the war and won't enter the battle. But how is one supposed to wage a war like this anyway? (Source: Storm in Heaven)
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Community consensus
Derived from 6 sampled reviews
7.3
/10
What 6 readers settled on.
100%
recommend
Score distribution
median 7.5
mode 7
σ 1.25
Agreement
Mostly aligned
σ 1.25 · some divergence
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Not enough recommend signal yet
Score over time
↓ 0.67
Running avg · Apr 2011 → Feb 2023
Snap verdicts
· shortest highly-rated reviews
- 7 “The art is awesome, the characters are highly likeable, and the battle sequences are very well-executed. While the story follows a predictable, cliché path, it remains an enjoyable experience for...”
- 7 “I love this manga for its emotionally vulnerable protagonist, exceptional female character designs, and a narrative that evolves from a simple premise into a complex political drama with meaningful...”
- 8 “Rain is a surprisingly enjoyable quick read that features charming, simple art and genuinely hilarious moments that make it stand out. While the story relies heavily on kingdom-war stereotypes and...”
Verbosity
Short · 50%
Medium · 50%
Long · 0%
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A Manga Publication
- Published Nov 2008 – ongoing
- Source Manga media type
- Ref. BS-M11065 catalog