Flame of Recca, Volume 22
Nobuyuki Anzai
Flame of Recca, Volume 22
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Nobuyuki Anzai
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
Recca Hanabishi isn’t just a regular teenager—he can control fire like a real ninja! But when a mysterious woman appears with secrets that could change everything, Recca faces challenges hotter than any flame. Can he save his friend Yanagi before darkness snuffs out her soul?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This manga volume continues the story of Recca, a teen with ninja powers who must confront new mysterious threats to protect his friend Yanagi. It features fantasy action with themes of friendship and bravery, suitable for teens 13 and up due to some intense battle scenes and supernatural elements. Parents should note the presence of fantasy violence typical for this genre.
Why we rated Flame of Recca, Volume 22 9MP
Flame of Recca, Volume 22 is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 190 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Flame of Recca, Volume 22 works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Flame of Recca, Volume 22 as 9MP ("Moderate — Physical") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from physical peril — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the moderate intensity score.
Thematically, Flame of Recca, Volume 22 explores fantasy world-building, adventure, friendship, coming of age, and graphic novels-manga — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 13+ range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about fantasy world-building, adventure, friendship.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers who get easily upset by emotional or moderately dark scenes — the conflict here is real, not just background flavor.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9MP — Moderate — PhysicalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781421508931
- Pages
- 190
- Publisher
- VIZ Media LLC
- Published
- February 13, 2007
- Type
- Fiction