is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Takaharu Matsumoto, that was published in Shueisha's Ultra Jump magazine from 1997 to 2017.
In September 2016, it is currently being re-released by Wani Books and the manga concluded eleven volumes.
Plot
Following a cataclysm, the earth becomes an immense desert in which the scarcity of drinkable water renders it a valuable commodity. The story centers around Juju, a teenage boy who belongs to one of the gangs which prevail on behalf of the new organizations, and Rael, a girl who will perhaps be able to save humanity.
Characters
Main characters
Juju Meyer
A fourteen-year-old boy who is in a gang in the city near the West Sea. He and his sister, Anna-Marie, are orphans. His father was abusive to his mother (to the point she could no longer walk) and him. As a result, his sister shot and killed him. Juju wishes to bottle up his memories of his family. He does not talk about his sister because she does not remember him. He and sister was taken in by Stipe (leader of a gang). He was taught by Cori under Stipe's command. After he meets Rael on the "Higher Ground", the sacred island, he helps her escape. Throughout the story he obviously cares about Rael a lot and goes looking for her whenever she disappears.
Rael
A beautiful girl who seems to hold some very mysterious secrets/powers and an even crazier past. They meet at the "Higher Ground" the 2nd time. She is red haired and wears chains on her person at all times. She is Master Phillips' adopted daughter and kills without batting an eye. But after meeting Juju she will not kill if Juju asks her. Stating if Juju sides it must be true. In the beginning she could not talk but learns with the help of an old radio. Since her origins lie in the "Tamarix" (a sort of sacred tree), she needs contact with pure water to stay conscious. Apparently it is thought that she harbors inside of her "the Rem", something that seems to invoke fear. She possess super strength and speed and can let a voice out that can be mistaken for a howl which scares dogs away. She also talented with a gun. She has multiple personalities.
Blonie: Blonie is a shy and nervous personality.
Hooper: Hooper, in contrast to Blonie, is horribly sarcastic and an egomaniac.
Quint: Quint is different she needs observation.
East Valley
Yunfa
A country girl from the Eastern (Caren) Valley who has never been to the capital. Everyone calls her Yun. She wears a beanie with a x smile, smiley face and a tag. She saves Juju after he fights Riam when he's trying to get water for Rael. When Juju won against Riam she states she was right to believe in him and she treated his wounds. She starts to like Juju and is often worried about him. She becomes intimidated when she is near Real thought she does not no way. She blushes when Real stated she always be with Juju. She is older than she appears as stated by the Captain asking: You like 'em young? referring to Juju. She responds by re-breaking his nose. In the capital she was disappointed because she was expecting more. She meet up with Juju sister with Yunfa is mistaken for Real. While searching for a doctor for Anna-Marie she is mistaken for Lilith which makes an unaware Juju point a gun at her with her disarmed quickly. To escape Juju leaves her shirt.
Riam
Riam is vicious and deliberately draws out a fight to make her opponent suffer. In East Valley he keep starting fights to the point everyone did what he told them. Also as a result nobody wanted anything to do with Riam. Riam beats the crap out of Juju during the "Ceremony" of East Valley but seeing as how Juju actually beat him in the end, he somewhat holds respect for him. After the fight Riam sight in his right eye diminished and his right leg was broken. He "kidnaps" Juju sister during the funeral of Master Pillips. He can not swim.
Captain
Mainly a comic-relief sort of person. He claims to sell and buy for everything but his own life. He was planning to sell Juju's organs when he saw him wash up shore with Rael. He wears a nose patch because Rael broke his nose. And again when Yufa kicks him.
Robert Phillips or Master/Lord Pillips
Lord Pillips is a direct descendant of Airis. When he adopted Rael is unknown. He is an old man in a wheelchair and wears a ring on each finger. He lived in the Higher Ground with Rael and owned over two thirds of it. He considers Rael his daughter and saw Juju as an amusing and charming guest. Even though Juju entered his home without being invited. He is against the Tamarix Project.