The Explosive Return of Gunsmith Cats Burst
Dark Horse Comics has decided to shake up the manga world with news that has left more than one person speechless: the return of Gunsmith Cats Burst! 🎉 This direct sequel to the acclaimed Gunsmith Cats arrives in a special collector's edition, divided into two omnibus volumes that promise to be as voluminous as they are entertaining. The first, with its 476 pages, will arrive on December 16, 2025, while the second, with 496 pages, will follow on March 17, 2026. But it's not just a reprint; it's a renewed version with new translations, lettering, and touch-ups by Studio Cutie, because who said letters couldn't tell stories?
A Manga with an Action Movie Flavor
Gunsmith Cats is not just any manga. Created by Kenichi Sonoda, this animator decided to mix his Japanese roots with Western action cinema, resulting in a unique work. The story follows Rally Vincent, a young woman who runs a gun shop in Chicago and, in her free time (if it can be called that), works as a bounty hunter. Alongside her partner Minnie May, she faces off against mobsters, traffickers, and all kinds of criminals. Despite the violence, the tone remains entertaining and full of charisma, thanks to characters so lively that you almost expect them to jump off the page.
From Paper to Screen and Back
The popularity of Gunsmith Cats didn't stay on the pages. In the nineties, OLM produced a three-episode animation that captivated many with its fast-paced rhythm and fidelity to the original design. Later, AnimEigo managed to fund a Blu-ray version through Kickstarter, a campaign that was not only successful but revived enthusiasm for this series. Even its related work, Riding Bean, received the same treatment, confirming that Sonoda's style still has loyal followers.
Although the manga is traditionally hand-drawn, its visual style has inspired many 3D artists. In forums and online communities, you can find projects that recreate scenes and characters from Gunsmith Cats using programs like Blender, 3ds Max, or ZBrush. The dynamism of the poses, American muscle cars, and detailed weapons are fertile ground for practicing modeling, texturing, and animation. In fact, those who have tried to recreate the Shelby GT500 that Rally drives know well that it's not enough to just apply a couple of PBR materials; you have to capture that attitude. 🚗
Did We Really Want More?
So yes, Gunsmith Cats Burst is back, this time with all the honors it deserves. New editions, modern touch-ups, careful translation... Everything seems perfect. But, to be honest, did we really want more? Or, as any cult fan would say, wasn't it more fun when only a few knew about its existence? 😏
Because, at the end of the day, what we really want is more action, more adventures, and above all, more excuses not to leave the house and keep reading manga. Right?