History Manga / RuinExplorers

* {{Catgirl}}: Fam. Although the manga suggests Fam is a were-''[[NuttySquirrel squirrel]]''.

* EverythingsNuttierWithSquirrels: Per [[AllThereInTheManual supplementary materials]], Fam is actually a were-''squirrel''.

* [[{{Wicca}} Wiccan]]: Fam is referred to as one and can talk to spirits.

''Ruin Explorers'' is a manga written by Kunihiko Tanaka, who also made character designs for VideoGame/{{Xenogears}} and [VideoGame/{{Xenosaga}} Episode 1; it was made into a 4 episode OAV by ANIMATE and Ajia-do. It covers the exploits of Fam and Ihrie as [[ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin they explore ruins]] and search for the [[MacGuffin Ultimate Power.]]

''Ruin Explorers'' is a manga written by {{Kunihiko Tanaka}}, who also made character designs for VideoGame/{{Xenogears}} and [[VideoGame/{{Xenosaga}} Xenosaga Episode 1]]; it was made into a 4 episode OAV by {{ANIMATE}} and {{Ajia-do}}. It covers the exploits of Fam and Ihrie as [[ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin they explore ruins]] and search for the [[MacGuffin Ultimate Power]].


Compare with {{Anime/Slayers}} and in less degree, with ''Anime/QueensBlade'', being the SpiritualSuccessor of sorts, since both titles were published by Hobby Japan.

* ActionGirl: Ihrie, Fam, and Rasha are all adventurers, who make their living by exploring ancient ruins in search of treasure and relics they can either use, or sell. Though the series begins with them seeking the fabled [[MacGuffin "Ultimate Power".]]

* AlmostDeadGuy: A slightly disturbing example when Lyle [[spoiler:returns to his DoomedHometown: a man is kept alive by Ruguduroll's sorcery just long enough to tell Lyle what happened, and then falls apart into dust]].

* BigDamnHeroes: When the party defeats [[EvilSorcerer Ruguduroll]].

* AerithAndBob
* AffablyEvil: Ruguduroll

* BadassAdorable: Fam.

* HiddenBuxom: Ihrie usually wears an oversized breastplate and shoulder armor, so Miguel mistakes her for a boy when he first sees her. But when one of his sword swings splits her armor, he gets an eyeful of cleavage as her beasts nearly slip out of her [[ClothingDamage torn shirt.]]

* NoblewomansLaugh: Oh my goodness, Rasha.

* {{Revenge}}: Why Lyle seeks Ruguduroll.

* XMarksTheHero: Irhie has an X-shaped scar on her left cheek.

Compare with {{Anime/Slayers}} and in less degree, with ''QueensBlade'', being the SpiritualSuccessor of sorts, since both titles were published by Hobby Japan.

* TheRival: Fam and Rasha both fall for Lyle and compete for his affections. Except neither has a chance with him since he's [[spoiler: faithful to his deceased fiance]].

* TheRival: Rasha becomes this to Fam, where Lyle's affections are concerned.

* RivalsTeamUp: The two treasure hunter groups do this.
* SamusIsAGirl: Miguel fails to realize he's fighting a girl, until he vertically splits Ihrie's chesplate and her shirt underneath it; revealing her cleavage, as her breasts almost slip out.

** Additionally, when Miguel accidentally reveals Ihrie's female attributes, he shouts the catchphrase of [[JohnnyBravo a certain other muscle-bound boaster]].

* HiddenBuxom: Ihrie usually wears an oversized breastplate and shoulder armor, so Lyle mistakes her for a boy when he first sees her. But when one of his sword swings splits her armor, he gets an eyeful of cleavage as her beasts nearly slip out of her [[ClothingDamage torn shirt.]]

* SamusIsAGirl: Lyle fails to realize he's fighting a girl, until he vertically splits Ihrie's chesplate and her shirt underneath it; revealing her cleavage, as her breasts almost slip out.

* {{OAV}}

* UselessUsefulSpell: A flashback in the first episode reveals Ihrie studied one of her master's forbidden spells against his wishes. The spell itself is useless in most cases, since all it's good for is [[spoiler: temporarily lifting magic barriers, regardless how strong the enchantment]]. However, it eventually proves to be invaluable [[InvincibleVillain against Rugudurull.]]

* InvincibleVillain: No matter how powerful the attack, or spell used against him, Rugudurull is impervious to all harm, thanks to enchantment he cast upon himself to prolong his life. [[spoiler: However, Ihrie knows [[UselessUsefulSpell the one spell that can bypass it]], making it possible to hurt him]].

* ActionGirl: Ihrie, Fam, and Rasha are all adventurers, who make their living by exploring ancient ruins in search of treasure and relics they can either use, or sell. Though the series begins with them seeking the fabled [[TheMacGuffin "Ultimate Power".]]

* ACupAngst: Miguel actually mistakes Ihrie for a boy; this sets her off so much that she (successfully) beats him up, despite the fact that he just one hit KO'd an armored knight and ([[TheMunchausen claims he]]) could subdue fifty calvarymen at once.
* ActionGirl: Pretty much every girl.

* BerserkButton: Don't even suggest that Ihrie remotely ''looks'' like a boy. Seriously, don't.

* SealedGoodInACan: [[spoiler: Sargus]]

* {{Stripperiffic}}: Apparently, Fam doesn't believe she needs pants (or shoes, for that matter) since she has fur. Not that anyone [[UnusuallyUninterestingSight seems to care]] that she runs around in nothing but a {loincloth}} and a thong - likely because she's underaged[[note]]Fam is only 14[[/note]].

* SwordAndSorcerer: Miguel and Rasha are a textbook duo: he wields the blade, she casts spells.

* [[TimeCompressionMontage Time Passage]][=/=]TrainingMontage: Seen in episode three, where it takes them weeks to sail to Rugudorull's island. During that time, we see Ihrie and Lyle[[BoxingLessonsForSuperman taking swordsmanship lessons]] from Miguel. While Rasha puts Fam to work in the ship's galley, where she's shown teaching her how to cook.

* HiddenBuxom: Ihrie

* LittleBitBeastly
* MacGuffin: The Ultimate Power, the [[spoiler:Sword of Sargus]]

* TheFellowshipHasEnded: Strongly implied at the end of the series.

* {{Stripperiffic}}: Apparently, Fam doesn't believe she needs pants (or shoes, for that matter) since she has fur. And [[UnusuallyUninterestingSight no one bats an eyelash]] at the fact she runs around in nothing but a thong and a {{loincloth}}.

* GreenEyedMonster

* PlatonicLifePartners: Miguel and Rasha's partnership is based [[StrictlyProfessionalRelationship strictly on business only.]] Though they ''do'' seem to care about each other, as friends.

* MedievalEuropeanFantasy: The art style and setting of ''Ruin Explorers'' is much like that of ''[[LightNovel/TheSlayers Slayers.]]''

* PlatonicLifePartners: Miguel and Rasha's partnership is based [[StrictlyProfessionalRelationship strictly on business only.]] Though they ''do'' seem to care about each other, as friends.

* MedievalEuropeanFantasy: The art style and setting of ''Ruin Explorers'' is much like that of ''[[Anime/TheSlayers Slayers.]]''

* PlatonicLifePartners: Miguel and Rasha's partnership is based [[StrictlyProfessionalRelationship strictly on business only.]] Though they ''do'' seem to care about each other, as friends.

* MedievalEuropeanFantasy

* PlatonicLifePartners: Miguel and Rasha's partnership is based [[StrictlyProfessionalRelationship strictly on business only.]] Though they ''do'' seem to care about each other, as friends.

* RhymesOnADime: Fam, Rasha and, to a lesser extent, Ihrie (due to her curse). In their world, all spells require an incantations that's spoken in rhyme.

* BadassAdorable: Fam - although some translations say she's a were-''[[EverythingIsNuttierWithSquirrels squirrel]]''.

* BadassAdorable: Fam

* {{Catgirl}}: Fam