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Rave Master, known in Japan as Groove Adventure Rave is an anime and manga series by Hiro Mashima.

The manga, first published in Japan by Kodansha, consists of 24 issues. The anime consists of 51 episodes, which were broadcasted on TBS from October 13, 2001 to September 28, 2002. The show premiered on Cartoon Network in the United States under the title Rave Master on May 1, 2004.

The story begins in the year 0000 when the 'Dark Bring' threatened the world, a Rave Master approaches it and manages to slice it in half with his sword, little did he know that he did not completely destroyed the Dark Bring and a huge explosion known as the 'Overdrve' destroyed one-tenth of the world. And after that, the Holy Bring or 'Rave' was seperated and flew to then four corners of the world.

50 years has passed. Haru Glory, a young teenager living on the peaceful island of Gallage, was passing his time fishing. He stumbles upon a wierd creature which has a small white body, small dot-like eyes and a huge 'drill-like' nose. He named it Shabutaro at first until he bumps into Siva, the Rave master who attempted the destroy the 'Dark Bring' 50 years ago, saw the creature and called it 'Plue'. Haru was confused why Siva called him that. The latter explained that 'Plue' was actually his companion and also a Rave warrior.

Soon, a member from Demon Card found Siva and demanded him to hand over Rave. Siva refused and tried to retaliate by using Rave's power. Unfortunately, it failed and Siva was shot by the enemy's gun. Siva gave Haru the Holy Bring and told him to run away. Haru refused and with Rave in his hand he punches the Demon Card member, causing an explosion upon impact while sending of the enemy into the air. After the enemy was defeated, Siva was shocked by what he saw and made a conclusion, Haru was actually the Rave Master's Successor. Hence, Haru decides to search for the other pieces of Rave to defeat the Dark Bring which hidden itself for the past 50 years. And from here, his journey begins.

TOKYOPOP publishes the anime and manga in English in the United States. Rave Master first aired on the Toonami programming block of Cartoon Network in North America, but recently was transfered to Miguzi's Saturday evening envening slot.

Cast

Heroes

• Haru Glory
• Elie
• Harmolio Musica
• Plue
• Griff
• Gale Glory
• Jade

Shadow Guard/Demon Card

• Gale King
• Lucia King
• Shuda
• Reina

Others

• Sieghart
• Let
• Cattelya Glory
• Sakura Glory
• Siva

Notable Figures

• Tessho Genda - Japanese voice of King
• Ayako Kawasumi - Japanese voice of Elie
• Tom Kenny - English voice actor of Griff.
• Masami Kikuchi - Japanese voice actor of Sieghart.
• Shotaro Morikubo - Japanese voice actor of Muscia
• Tomokazu Seki - Japanese voice actor of Haru.
• Toshihiko Seki - Japanese voice of Shuuda