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GunSmith Cats

Alternative Titles

Japanese: GUN SMITH CATS
English: Gunsmith Cats
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Information

Type: Manga
Volumes: 8
Chapters: 75
Status: Finished
Published: Dec 25, 1990 to Apr 25, 1997
Genres: Action Action, Adventure Adventure, Drama Drama
Themes: Detective Detective, Racing Racing
Demographic: Seinen Seinen
Serialization: Afternoon
Authors: Sonoda, Kenichi (Story & Art)

Statistics

Score: 7.751 (scored by 38023,802 users)
1 indicates a weighted score.
Ranked: #15122
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Popularity: #1517
Members: 13,978
Favorites: 489

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Volumes: /8
Chapters: /75

Synopsis

On the dangerous streets of Chicago, Rally Vincent not only runs a gun shop under the name GunSmith Cats, but also lives on the edge of the law as a bounty hunter. With razor-sharp shooting skills and driving finesse worthy of the most thrilling Hollywood chases, Rally plunges into a world of ruthless mobsters and powerful criminals with scores to settle that put her life on the line. Every mission tests her limits, but it's the moral dilemmas that threaten to break her own code.

Fortunately, Rally isn't alone. Beside her is a group of loyal companions, including Minnie-May Hopkins: an explosives expert whose turbulent past contrasts with her energetic personality and sharp humor, complementing the pragmatic Rally. Along with trusted allies like Becky and Roy, these bonds go beyond the professional, offering her stability in a world where any mistake can cost everything.

GunSmith Cats isn't just raw adrenaline and intense shootouts; it's a meticulous portrayal of firearms and muscle cars, each depicted with obsessive precision and details, along with a great selection and variety. Kenichi Sonoda crafts a gripping tale of crime and friendship, packed with explosive action reminiscent of classic action films, but balancing harsh realities with heart. In a world where morality is blurred, sometimes the only thing left is to trust your trigger—and the ones who have your back.

[Written by cymogus]

Background

GunSmith Cats received a 4 volume aizouban reprint from July 22, 2005 and October 21, 2005.

The series was published in English by Dark Horse; initially in individual monthly chapter issues from May 1, 1995 to August 15, 2001, in 9 volumes from October 1, 1996 to February 13, 2002, and in 4 omnibus volumes following the aizouban reprint from March 14, 2007 to December 19, 2007. The series also began serialization in the British magazine Manga Mafia starting September 1996. The Dark Horse release retained the original Japanese right to left reading format, and removed certain scenes with sexual content with the approval of Kenichi Sonoda.

Characters

Coleman, Roy
Supporting
Bonnie
Supporting
Brown, Misty
Supporting
Gray
Supporting
Jody
Supporting

Reviews

Feb 1, 2009
The Blues Brothers is an influence on Gunsmith Cats. The author says so in the preface to volume 1 published by Dark Horse. The author is also a gun-nut, fully recreating in the manga the details of pistols, revolvers, shotguns, machine-guns, grenades and any kind of bullet-proof clothing you can think of.

Gunsmith Cats begins by dropping us straight into a gunfight unceremoniously. Observe a cop getting shot, bodies rushing past, gun-hand POV, shooters sliding across floors, windows shattering and then it’s over as soon as it began. We get a close-up of the manga's first weapon, an S&W M-19, and even ...
Nov 5, 2020
This has got to be the most American manga I've ever seen. To get into Kenichi Sonoda's head, just know that he loves three things. Cars, guns and women. He draws all three in glorious detail, from the grille of a sports car, the slide of a handgun or...you know what, I'll let your imagination finish that sentence.

Our heroines here are Irene "Rally" Vincent and her partner Minnie May Hopkins. Bounty hunters, gun shop owners, and destroyers of anything that ain't nailed down. We see car chases, running gun battles, murder mysteries, explosions (that's May's bag, baby), and every criminal ...
Feb 28, 2022
“Gun oil and Gun-powder are my favorite fragrances.”

Author Kenichi Sonoda is a gun enthusiast, and Gunsmith Cats is a gun-nut’s absolute dream written by one. The story took place in Chicago, Illinois, around the 80s - 90s and was influenced by the 1980s comedy, action film “The Blues Brothers.” Following the duo of smiting gals: Rally - our main gal, Minnie May - her partner in their day job as gunsmiths, and their side-job as bounty hunters in Chicago’s underbelly.

The manga focuses on three things: guns, girls, and cars.

Starting with the girls, our pistol packin’ momma, and main girl - Irene “Rally” ...

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