Card no Ou-sama
Tateno Makoto
- Mangaka
- Tateno Makoto
- First published
- 1998
- Status
- Completed
- Original language
- Japanese
- Genres
- Action · Fantasy
- Content rating
- Safe
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Card no Ou-sama, or The King of Cards, is a manga series authored and illustrated by Tateno Makoto, serialized during the early 2000s. The narrative centers on a high school student named Chitose who discovers a hidden talent for a competitive card game, weaving themes of social dynamics and personal growth typical of the shojo genre. The series reflects the height of the hobby-gaming trend in Japanese manga, where competitive games served as central metaphors for character development.
Tateno Makoto approached the character designs with a focus on emotive, fluid line work characteristic of her established style in the manga industry. The series was designed to appeal to readers interested in the intersection of high school life and high-stakes strategy, blending traditional character-driven drama with the visual complexity of illustrated card mechanics. It remains a notable entry in Makoto's bibliography, recognized for its specific niche appeal within the broader landscape of early 2000s manga.
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