History Manga / SoulRescue

%% : Toi seems to have some kind of sword-slash-energy-bow that can also be an [[WhipItGood energy-whip]]. Notable because he's the only one who seems to use any kind of weapon; everyone else prefers KiManipulation or GoodOldFisticuffs.

%% * WeaponOfChoice: Toi seems to have some kind of sword-slash-energy-bow that can also be an [[WhipItGood energy-whip]]. Notable because he's the only one who seems to use any kind of weapon; everyone else prefers KiManipulation or GoodOldFisticuffs.

%% * IAmWhatIAm: Lulu's attitude, despite [[IllGirl her blindness]] and the [[LonersAreFreaks prejudice]] of the townsfolk; Kaito ''tries'' to think this way, but [[InternalizedCategorism hasn't quite succeeded]].

''Soul Rescue'' is a two-volume action/adventure/drama {{shoujo}} {{manga}} starring angels, demons, and co-starring [[BunnyEarsLawyer God]]. Written and illustrated by Aya Kanno (who also created ''Manga/RequiemOfTheRoseKing'' and ''Manga/{{Otomen}}''), it was serialized in ''Magazine/HanaToYume'' from 2001 to 2002.

Licensed and published in English by {{Creator/Tokyopop}}, ''Soul Rescue'' is perpetually incomplete.

''Soul Rescue'' is a two-volume action/adventure/drama {{shoujo}} {{manga}} starring angels, demons, and co-starring [[BunnyEarsLawyer God]]. Written and illustrated by Aya Kanno, it was serialized in ''Magazine/HanaToYume'' from 2001 to 2002.

The mangaka, Creator/AyaKanno, is best known for ''Manga/RequiemOfTheRoseKing'' and ''Manga/{{Otomen}}''. Licensed and published in English by {{Creator/Tokyopop}}, ''Soul Rescue'' is perpetually incomplete.

This power is called "[[TitleDrop Soul Rescue]]."''

''Soul Rescue'' is a two-volume action/adventure/drama {{shoujo}} {{manga}} starring angels, demons, and co-starring [[BunnyEarsLawyer God]].

The mangaka, Creator/AyaKanno, is best known for ''Manga/RequiemOfTheRoseKing'' and ''Manga/{{Otomen}}. Licensed and published in English by {{Creator/Tokyopop}}, ''Soul Rescue'' is perpetually incomplete.

The mangaka, Creator/AyaKanno, is best known for her ''Manga/RequiemOfTheRoseKing''. Licensed and published in English by {{Creator/Tokyopop}}, ''Soul Rescue'' is perpetually incomplete.

The mangaka, Aya Kanno, is best known for her serialized works in the Japanese ''Magazine/HanaToYume'' manga anthology; her best-known work in English is ''Manga/{{Otomen}}''. Licensed and published in English by {{Creator/Tokyopop}}, ''Soul Rescue'' is perpetually incomplete.

* AFriendInNeed: Kaito shows up at [[JustInTime exactly the right time]] to fight alongside Renji in the final chapter. Also a FriendshipMoment.
* AloneInACrowd: All of Kaito's flashbacks, making a visual point with one dark-haired angel amidst a sea of pale hair.

* [[BeingPersonalIsntProfessional Being Personal Isn't Professional]]: Standard for angels, it seems: They don't need friends because they have their duty to God. God Himself, though, seems to want to change that.
* BigDamnHeroes: Standard M.O. for our heroes.

* CelibateHero: Renji and Kaito, with a dash of ObliviousToLove in the former's case. Angels aren't allowed to love period, but it's debatable as to whether or not they separate romantic and affectionate feelings.

* CutShort: The entire series, due to {{Cancellation}}.
* DaysOfFuturePast: It's implied that the series takes place AfterTheEnd ("In the distant future, there is a world carving out a new history for itself..."), possibly accounting for Heaven's advanced technology compared to the rest of the world's medieval tech-level.

* EmotionSuppression: How Kaito lived before the manga begins.

* FarEast: The Asian-style country - heavily Japanese - visited in Volume 2.
* FeudEpisode: Interestingly, it's implied that Renji and Kaito ''have no real idea what friendship '''is''''', as angels and demons don't form such bonds. When they [[AccidentalInnuendo get back together]], they're apparently the first angelic friends ''ever''. And yes, there is HoYay fodder aplenty.
** It's commented on after Kaito comes back: Vinny says that Renji's bond with Kaito makes him seem not angelic or demonic, but ''human''.
* FireForgedFriends: A facet of Renji and Kaito's warming up to each other and becoming BashBrothers.
* FlashStep: Kaito seems to favor these.

* GenkiGirl: Sakura from Volume Two fits this nicely.
* GoodSmokingEvilSmoking: Toi of the demon duo smokes near-constantly.
* [[SheIsNotMyGirlfriend He Is Not My Friend]]
* HeterosexualLifePartners: It seems as if ''[[WordOfGod God Himself]]'' [[ShipperOnDeck expects Renji and Kaito to turn out this way]].

* HighSchoolAU: An official one in the {{omake}} pages: Kaito is the StudentCouncilPresident (complete with glasses), Renji is the [[{{Delinquents}} Delinquent]], ect.
* HotBlooded: Renji, any time there's an excuse. Contrast Kaito maintaining his cool [[TranquilFury even in battle]].
* IAmWhatIAm: Lulu's attitude, despite [[IllGirl her blindness]] and the [[LonersAreFreaks prejudice]] of the townsfolk; Kaito ''tries'' to think this way, but [[InternalizedCategorism hasn't quite succeeded]].
* KiManipulation: Standard for both demons and angels, particularly the EnergyBall.
* LightIsGood: All angels have fair hair and light-colored eyes... [[DarkIsNotEvil except Kaito]].
* LooksLikeCesare: Vinny the demon, complete with [[ExcessiveEvilEyeshadow Excessively Evil]] {{Guyliner}}.
* [[LostLoveMontage Lost Friendship Montage]]: After they split up, Kaito has a panel of this.

* RedOniBlueOni: Renji's the Red Oni, Kaito's the Blue Oni. Textbook case.

* TheConscience: Kaito's job, and the reason why he's chosen as Renji's escort. Well, that and to remind Renji that [[YouAreBetterThanYouThinkYouAre he really can save people]].
* {{Tsundere}}: Kaito is a somewhat surprising non-romantic version at the very end of Volume Two; he blushes when Renji indirectly calls them friends, then recovers with a barrage of insults.

* WeaponOfChoice: Toi seems to have some kind of sword-slash-energy-bow that can also be an [[WhipItGood energy-whip]]. Notable because he's the only one who seems to use any kind of weapon; everyone else prefers KiManipulation or GoodOldFisticuffs.

* HighSchoolAU: An official one in the {{omake}} pages: Kaito is the StudentCouncilPresident (complete with {{Megane}}), Renji is the [[{{Delinquents}} Delinquent]], ect.

* BaddieFlattery: Whenever Renji fights Vinny, the latter won't [[FoeYay shut up]] about [[InLoveWithYourCarnage the former's impressive skills]].

* NotSoDifferent: Renji's BloodKnight tendencies draw comparisons, sometimes explicit, with the demons he fights.

* KiAttacks: Standard for both demons and angels, particularly the EnergyBall.

* WeaponOfChoice: Toi seems to have some kind of sword-slash-energy-bow that can also be an [[WhipItGood energy-whip]]. Notable because he's the only one who seems to use any kind of weapon; everyone else prefers KiAttacks or GoodOldFisticuffs.

The mangaka, Aya Kanno, is best known for her serialized works in the Japanese ''Magazine/HanaToTume'' manga anthology; her best-known work in English is ''Manga/{{Otomen}}''. Licensed and published in English by {{Creator/Tokyopop}}, ''Soul Rescue'' is perpetually incomplete.

The mangaka, Aya Kanno, is best known for her serialized works in the Japanese ''Hana to Yume'' manga anthology; her best-known work in English is ''Manga/{{Otomen}}''. Licensed and published in English by {{Creator/Tokyopop}}, ''Soul Rescue'' is perpetually incomplete.

The mangaka, Aya Kanno, is best known for her serialized works in the Japanese ''Hana to Yume'' manga anthology; her best-known work in English is ''Manga/{{Otomen}}''. Licensed and published in English by {{TOKYOPOP}}, ''Soul Rescue'' is perpetually incomplete.

The mangaka, Aya Kanno, is best known for her serialized works in the Japanese ''Hana to Yume'' manga anthology; her best-known work in English is ''{{Otomen}}''. Licensed and published in English by {{TOKYOPOP}}, ''Soul Rescue'' is perpetually incomplete.

* WhiteHairedPrettyBoy: Renji, though it may be silver, to contrast Kaito's black hair.

* WhiteHairedPrettyBoy: Renji, though it may be silver, to contrast Kaito's hair being ShinyMidnightBlack.

* CelibateHero: Renji and Kaito, with a dash of ObliviousToLove in the former's case. Angels aren't allowed to love period, but it's [[YourMileageMayVary debatable]] as to whether or not they separate romantic and affectionate feelings.

-->-- God

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[[caption-width-right:236: Our heroes.]]

In another world and time, the angel Renji is infamous for his [[BloodKnight violent nature]]; though Heaven's most accomplished warrior, he has no interest in an angel's duty of tending to Mankind. To fix this glaring flaw in his personality, God Himself [[RedemptionQuest exiles Renji from Earth]] until Renji has 'rescued' ten thousand human souls. To facilitate this, Renji is given the [[TitleDrop Soul Rescue]]: An ability to negate the darkness in a person's soul that happens to be focused [[IntimateHealing through his lips]]. Renji's also given a babysitter, the Elite Angel Kaito, whose straitlaced demeanor clashes with Renji's personality. And with that the pair is sent to Earth to commence their journey.

* TheConscience: Kaito's job, and the reason why he's chosen as Renji's escort. Well, that and to remind Renji that [[YouAreBetterThanYouThinkYouAre he really can save people, after all]].

* WeaponOfChoice: Toi seems to have some kind of sword-slash-energy-bow that can also be an [[WhipItGood energy-whip]]. Notable because he's the only one who seems to use any kind of weapon; everyone else prefers KiAttacks or GoodOldFisticuffs...

* FarewellMyFriend: Interestingly, it's implied that Renji and Kaito ''have no real idea what friendship '''is''''', as angels and demons don't form such bonds. When they [[AccidentalInnuendo get back together]], they're apparently the first angelic friends ''ever''. And yes, there is HoYay fodder aplenty.