Ryu-hime

= Ryu-hime (Dragon Princess) =

Ryū-hime is a webcomic drawn and written by Sindi M. Johnson who goes under pen name Mishi-hime. Since July 2006 it has been hosted by DrunkDuck. It is drawn in a mix of American and Japanese nihongo|shōjo|少女 style. The original title for the work is 伝説の龍姫 (Densetsu no Ryu-hime) which Translates as Legend of Dragon Princess.

Characters

Yune

ユネ　- (the main character)
*Pronounced: (U-Nay)
*Real name: June
*Meaning: 6th month of the yr.
*Birthday: April
*Zodiac Sign: Aries- The Ram
*Height: 5’4
*Hobbies: Walking, Dragons,
*Ambition: To join the legendary dragon knights.
*+ traits: Adventurous, energetic, Pioneering, courageous, persistient
*-traits: complacent, anti-social, quick-tempered, impatient.
*Occupation: Former miko priestess; wanderer.
*Flower: Sakura (Japanese cherry blossom)
*Gemstone: Rose quartz, amethyst
*Weapon: Katana
*Age: 16-17
*Appearance: French gown from her father; Pony tail.

Yuu

玉- (the sidekick)
*Pronounced: (U)
*Real name: Unknown
*Meaning: Chinese Jade
*Birthday: August
*Zodiac Sign: Leo- The Lion
*Height: 4’4
*Hobbies: Idolizing Yune, annoying people
*Ambition: To have a family
*+ traits: Broad-minded and expansive, loyal
*-traits: Pompous, interfering, petulant
*Occupation: Yune’s sidekick.
*Flower: Daisy
*Gemstone: Jadeite
*Weapon: Kicks and Punches
*Age: 11
*Appearance: Short hair, plain dress.

Water Deity

ミレ
*Real name: Mere
*Pronounced: (ME-rrr)
*Meaning: Small; lake, pond, or arm of the sea
*Birthday: Unknown
*Zodiac Sign: Unknown
*Height: 5’0
*Hobbies: Mystic practices, lost magic
*Ambition: To Save the World
*+ traits: Protective and sympathetic
*-traits: Overemotional, touchy
*Occupation: A protector of destiny; Yune’s guide.
*Flower: None
*Gemstone: Coral, Pearl
*Weapon: Magic, Hallucinations
*Age: ?
*Appearance: Wild eyes; wavy hair; long gown; wears pearls.

asuka

サスカ
*Pronounced: (Sah-SSS-Kah)
*Real name: Unknown
*Meaning: Province she was found in
*Birthday: September
*Zodiac Sign: Virgo- The Virgin
*Height: 5’6
*Hobbies: Watching over the other girls
*Ambition: To repay her debt to Akiashi
*+ traits: Modest, shy, reliable, diligent, eloquent
*-traits: Overcritical, obsequious
*Occupation: Akiashi’s Maid, field general.
*Flower: Magnolia
*Gemstone: Sapphire
*Weapon: Bow and Arrow; Poison
*Age:19
*Appearance: Long black hair; laurels; tribal markings.

Akiashi

(Unknown)

ummary

Ryu-hime follows an exiled priestess, named Yune on her quest to join the 'Dragon Knights'. In the first chapter, Yune meets a mysterious water deity and dragon that seem to reveal clues to her destiny. Most of the main characters are women living in a trapped lives. When Yune makes contact with them their lives are changed forever.

References

*http://www.drunkduck.com
*http://www.comixpedia.org/index.php/Ryu-hime

External links

*http://www.drunkduck.com/Ryu_hime
*http://ryuhime.smackjeeves.com/
*http://www.comixpedia.org/index.php/Ryu-hime