Grenadier

Grenadier is the story of Rushuna, a gunslinger stranded in a fantasy land based on feudal Japan, trying to find a way to cross the ocean and return to her own homeland. On the way, she fights injustice wherever she finds it. It’s not an unusual plot for a western, but for the twist that she’s trying to /get back/ to the old west. The characters are not particularly memorable. The two leads, Rushuna and Yachan the samurai get the most development; Rushuna’s vulnerability combined with her top-notch shooting skills and her concern for others is very endearing. Yachan feels like a stock character of thetime, a man with a strong sense of honor, on a training journey to become the greatest samurai. I wish there was more i could say. The art is alright, scratchy in that early-2000s-shonen way. It is very fanservicy with its female characters, focusing heavily especially on Rushuna’s chest and underwear. Personally, i found it off-putting, but at the time that sort of thing was considered a plus, and i’m sure there are still straight men who enjoy these depictions of female characters. Grenadier wasn’t really my cup of tea, but it was a fun read for what it was. if you enjoy adventure stories with plenty of boobs and butt fanservice, this is the manga for you. If you’re looking for something heavy on the story, with strong character development or deep takes on the world it’s in, i would recommend something else.