Welcome to Love's Lost Refrain, a small media depot of Angelique goodiness. And just what is the aforementioned, exactly? A masterpiece of a Bishounen Classification System that's not even close to being matched by Fushigi Yuugi; for one thing, Angelique is nowhere near as annoying as Miaka. Heh. Anyway, this manga by Kairi Yura spins off the video game series by Koei, and involves two girls- Angelique and her rival Rosalia- each creating and sustaining her own seperate continent. Most successful chick gets to become the queen of the cosmos... or can choose to scamper off with her lovah; primary aid comes in the form of nine 'super-bishounen', each associated with a "Sacrea" (basically fire, water, light, etc.)...
No, it's not as insipid as it sounds.
Actually, it does get somewhat sugary, but a cool and not good for your teeth sugary. Besides, the series is very entertaining and pretty and the characters are all voiced by high profile seiyuu. I kid you not! Anyway, it's serialized in Asuka, so it shouldn't be that far a step away for the CLAMP crowd. Fwee.
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Angelique Limoges, the stereotypically sweet and good-hearted heroine. Not as dumb as she looks. Really! Blonds do get some of the fun, ya know. |
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Rosalia de Catargena, the rival who's not as bitchy as she seems. (Gee, could this be a pattern?). Proud, sharp-witted and has the obligatory Soft Spot (TM). Note the kick-assy violet hair. |
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Julious, Guardian of Light. Takes his responsibilties as "chief" Guardian very seriously. Grave and not given to frivolity; also voiced by Hayami Shou. Doesn't hurt if the stick up his ass was removed once in a while. |
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Clavis, Guardian of Dark. Sombre and melancholy and whatnot. Look at him- that's all the description you need. Really likes Lumi's harp and posing for the obligatory fangirl squeal. |
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Oscar, the Guardian of Flame. Regal and a military man, voice by some Horiuchi Kenyuu. Also a charming playboy who has this odd habit of discomforting Angelique. (I completely understand the poor girl.) |
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Lumiale, the Guardian of Water. Gentle, he's really, really nice. Sings with Tobita Nobuo's vocals. The type who wants people to be happy and all la la la. |
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Luva, Guardian of Earth. The studious kind, library and all; so clean-cut it hurts. Also really, really nice... especially when possessed by evil "Nightmares" and doing evil things. Fwee. Voiced by Seki Toshihiko. |
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Olivie, Guardian of Dreams and Beauty. Also known as the sparkly pink drag queen voiced by Koyasu Takehito. You should see this guy in colour... every girl's dream. Really. |
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Zephel, Guardian of Steel. Ingenius but very quick-tempered. Think formerly frisky Kamui but with an actual functioning brain! ... I'll stop now. |
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Randy, Guardian of Wind. Voiced by the dude who does Tasuki... um, Hayashi Nobutoshi, that's right. Nice, honest, direct... bla bla bla. No angst department here. |
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Marcel, Guardian of Green. He's voiced by Yuuki Hiro- need I say more? Bouncy, happy, hates no one and has a pet bird called "Chupi". The boy scares me. Seriously. |
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Translations are courtesy of Marfisa, and the pencil board thanks to Alison.
tenshi no mirage --- they have the entire discography- someone give them a prize. (You'll understand why if you ever saw all the Angelique CDs released). Also a wonderful site to be introduced to the basics.
forgotten city of rahenna --- great listing and scans of her card and such collection, as well as cosplay and a swankish recount of Japanese events.
angelique holy palace --- another great gallery and basic information type site, with wonderful goodies scattered about. For grabs: the emulator and ROM necessary to play the first installment of the series.
the love-love archives --- most comprehensive english listing and information about dating sims for girls; includes the petition for a stateside Angelique (sign!).
angelique music fantasy --- music for download. Shoo. Go frolic.
