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Gimmick!, Volume 1 (Gimmick! #1)
Kohei Nagase, a genius when it comes to makeup and special effects. He uses his skills to expertly disguise people from the press, criminals, or anyone wanting to do them harm.
Things get rolling for Kohei and his stuntman sidekick Shingo when a sexy young starlet asks for their help in ditching her sleazy manager. Later, Kohei is commissioned to replace some zombies at a l
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Published
June 10th 2008
by VIZ Media LLC
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Gimmick! revolves around one of the most basic concepts of modern Manga: a protagonist does one thing, and does it well. Kohei Nagase is not a spots professional, nor a ninja, nor a super-spy. He is a special effects artist. Specifically, he focuses on make-up effects, although he tries his hand in pyrotechnics and other sleight of theatre...
His buddy/sidekick Kannakuzi is similarly talented, although as a professional movie stunt man. So, what miraculous feats one cannot perform is sure to have...more
His buddy/sidekick Kannakuzi is similarly talented, although as a professional movie stunt man. So, what miraculous feats one cannot perform is sure to have...more
An interesting premise: Kohei Nagase is a makeup and special effects master who helps people in need: trouble with the law? hiding out from an abusive ex? fanatical fan won't leave you alone? Studio Gimmick is here to help! A little bit serious and a whole lot silly this first volume ends on a cliff hanger (I hate that!) as one of Kohei's creations is co-opted by bad guys.
I wish the hero weren't such a perv. It's a cheap joke, and I think the series really can stand on its own merits. All the background information about special effects and make-up tricks is pretty fascinating. The art is also really well-done.
2.5 stars
This manga was about Nagase Kohei, who works as special effects artist and gets into predicaments (and such)
Its a really funny series, the first was of course one of the best to read, I would recommend this series to anyone and everyone, I hope everyone gets to reading this really awesome book, and all the others in the series.
Its a really funny series, the first was of course one of the best to read, I would recommend this series to anyone and everyone, I hope everyone gets to reading this really awesome book, and all the others in the series.
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Yōzaburō Kanari (金成 陽三郎) is a Japanese manga story writer, best known for creating the Kindaichi Case Files series.
He made his debut in 1991 with manga Chōzunō Silver Wolf (illustrated by Masashi Asaki).
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He made his debut in 1991 with manga Chōzunō Silver Wolf (illustrated by Masashi Asaki).
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