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[[File:SorcererHunters_TVTropes.jpg|frame|They were called Sorcerer Hunters.]]
[[File:SorcererHunters_TVTropes.jpg|frame|They were called Sorcerer Hunters.]]


A 13-volume manga written by [[Satoru Akahori]] with art by Ray Omishi, which was adapted into a 26-episode anime TV series and 3-part OAV. The series also spawned various video games and radio dramas.
A 13-volume manga written by [[Satoru Akahori]] with art by Ray Omishi, which was adapted into a 26-episode anime TV series and 3-part OAV. The series also spawned various video games and radio dramas.


The Spooner Continent is ruled by "Sorcerers", a [[Witch Species]] which rules over the [[Muggles|"Parsoners"]] as a noble class. With their magical powers, they can exploit the Parsoners virtually at will. However, the are rumors of those who will punish any Sorcerers who abuse their powers and harm the innocent - a mysterious band of five teenagers, the "Sorcerer Hunters".
The Spooner Continent is ruled by "Sorcerers", a [[Witch Species]] which rules over the [[Muggles|"Parsoners"]] as a noble class. With their magical powers, they can exploit the Parsoners virtually at will. However, the are rumors of those who will punish any Sorcerers who abuse their powers and harm the innocent - a mysterious band of five teenagers, the "Sorcerer Hunters".
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Meanwhile, [[Casanova Wannabe]] swordsman Carrot Glace, his [[Bishounen]] little brother Marron, [[Clingy Jealous Girl|Clingy Jealous]] [[Action Girl]] Chocolate Misu and her [[Unlucky Childhood Friend]] [[Shrinking Violet]] little sister Tira, and borderline [[Hard Gay]] muscleman Gateau Mocha [[Walking the Earth|Walk The Earth]]... and you can see where this is going, can't you.
Meanwhile, [[Casanova Wannabe]] swordsman Carrot Glace, his [[Bishounen]] little brother Marron, [[Clingy Jealous Girl|Clingy Jealous]] [[Action Girl]] Chocolate Misu and her [[Unlucky Childhood Friend]] [[Shrinking Violet]] little sister Tira, and borderline [[Hard Gay]] muscleman Gateau Mocha [[Walking the Earth|Walk The Earth]]... and you can see where this is going, can't you.


From the creator of ''[[Saber Marionette J]]'', ''[[Kashimashi: Girl Meets Girl]]'', and ''[[Maze Megaburst Space]]''.
From the creator of ''[[Saber Marionette J]]'', ''[[Kashimashi: Girl Meets Girl]]'', and ''[[Maze Megaburst Space]]''.
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** Apricot's maiden name is ''Anzu'', which is Japanese for...apricot. So her name is basically Apricot Apricot. Double [[Edible Theme Naming]]!
** Apricot's maiden name is ''Anzu'', which is Japanese for...apricot. So her name is basically Apricot Apricot. Double [[Edible Theme Naming]]!
* [[Expy]]: The artist notes in the manga that Eclair's initial appearance is deliberately based on a certain female fighting game character, who is clearly Cammy from ''[[Street Fighter]]''. Not only that, but Eclair's brother Gateau is said to have been designed in the image of Guile. The artist also notes the village elder's similarity to Yoda of ''[[Star Wars]]''.
* [[Expy]]: The artist notes in the manga that Eclair's initial appearance is deliberately based on a certain female fighting game character, who is clearly Cammy from ''[[Street Fighter]]''. Not only that, but Eclair's brother Gateau is said to have been designed in the image of Guile. The artist also notes the village elder's similarity to Yoda of ''[[Star Wars]]''.
** You can also spot ''tons'' of Expy Extras in the background of various manga panels, especially in the beach episodes, and [[Cosplay|Cosplays]] of characters from [[Samurai Shodown]], ''[[Darkstalkers]]'', [[Urusei Yatsura]] and [[Super Dimension Fortress Macross]], amongst others. In the 'Iron Chef' chapter, most of the cast of [[Angelique]] seems to be in attendance.
** You can also spot ''tons'' of Expy Extras in the background of various manga panels, especially in the beach episodes, and [[Cosplay|Cosplays]] of characters from [[Samurai Shodown]], ''[[Darkstalkers]]'', [[Urusei Yatsura]] and [[Super Dimension Fortress Macross]], amongst others. In the 'Iron Chef' chapter, most of the cast of [[Angelique]] seems to be in attendance.
* [[Face Heel Turn]] -> [[Heel Face Turn]]: Eclair, Gateau's younger sister in the manga.
* [[Face Heel Turn]] -> [[Heel Face Turn]]: Eclair, Gateau's younger sister in the manga.
** Plus a vanilla [[Face Heel Turn]] in the backstory {{spoiler|Sacher Torte, who later does a bit of a turn again, but unfortunately [[Redemption Equals Death]]}} and numerous [[Heel Face Turn]] examples {{spoiler|Sirius, the village elder and his lover}}.
** Plus a vanilla [[Face Heel Turn]] in the backstory {{spoiler|Sacher Torte, who later does a bit of a turn again, but unfortunately [[Redemption Equals Death]]}} and numerous [[Heel Face Turn]] examples {{spoiler|Sirius, the village elder and his lover}}.
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* [[Meganekko]]: Tira, outside the battlefield.
* [[Meganekko]]: Tira, outside the battlefield.
* [[Megumi Hayashibara]]: Tira. Also sings in the OP, ''What's Up Guys?''
* [[Megumi Hayashibara]]: Tira. Also sings in the OP, ''What's Up Guys?''
* [[Miniature Senior Citizens]]
* [[Miniature Senior Citizens]]
* [[New Powers as the Plot Demands]]
* [[New Powers as the Plot Demands]]
* [[No Fourth Wall]]: Happens constantly, but especially courtesy of Potei and his butler. The most blatant example is a chapter near the middle of the manga where Carrot thinks the series is ending, and proceeds to promise all his teammates their ideal endings. An author [[Cameo]] jumps in just in time to ruin the ensuing Carrot/Marron [[Ho Yay]], and explain that Carrot got the chapter title wrong.
* [[No Fourth Wall]]: Happens constantly, but especially courtesy of Potei and his butler. The most blatant example is a chapter near the middle of the manga where Carrot thinks the series is ending, and proceeds to promise all his teammates their ideal endings. An author [[Cameo]] jumps in just in time to ruin the ensuing Carrot/Marron [[Ho Yay]], and explain that Carrot got the chapter title wrong.
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* [[Princess Curls]]: Big Mama. Quite amusing, since {{spoiler|she actually does turn to ''be'' a princess.}}
* [[Princess Curls]]: Big Mama. Quite amusing, since {{spoiler|she actually does turn to ''be'' a princess.}}
* [[Razor Floss]]: Chocolat's favorite weapon, also used by Tira ina slightly different form.
* [[Razor Floss]]: Chocolat's favorite weapon, also used by Tira ina slightly different form.
* [[Sealed Inside a Person Shaped Can]]: {{spoiler|Carrot has the "God of Destruction" sealed within him.}}
* [[Sealed Inside a Person-Shaped Can]]: {{spoiler|Carrot has the "God of Destruction" sealed within him.}}
* [[Shapeshifter Guilt Trip]]
* [[Shapeshifter Guilt Trip]]
* [[Shrinking Violet]]: Tira in "normal" mode.
* [[Shrinking Violet]]: Tira in "normal" mode.
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Latest revision as of 07:03, 11 April 2017

They were called Sorcerer Hunters.

A 13-volume manga written by Satoru Akahori with art by Ray Omishi, which was adapted into a 26-episode anime TV series and 3-part OAV. The series also spawned various video games and radio dramas.

The Spooner Continent is ruled by "Sorcerers", a Witch Species which rules over the "Parsoners" as a noble class. With their magical powers, they can exploit the Parsoners virtually at will. However, the are rumors of those who will punish any Sorcerers who abuse their powers and harm the innocent - a mysterious band of five teenagers, the "Sorcerer Hunters".

Meanwhile, Casanova Wannabe swordsman Carrot Glace, his Bishounen little brother Marron, Clingy Jealous Action Girl Chocolate Misu and her Unlucky Childhood Friend Shrinking Violet little sister Tira, and borderline Hard Gay muscleman Gateau Mocha Walk The Earth... and you can see where this is going, can't you.

From the creator of Saber Marionette J, Kashimashi: Girl Meets Girl, and Maze Megaburst Space.

Tropes used in Sorcerer Hunters include:
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