Angelic Layer Manga Volume 1

12-year-old Misaki is beginning school in Tokyo. Upon arriving in Tokyo she spots a competition being broadcast called Angelic Layer - the latest high tech battle game fought by using dolls (Angels). Enchanted with one of the Angels she sees fighting, Misaki is inspired to create her own Angel and it leads her on an adventure that she never even dreamed was possible before coming to Tokyo! Now Misaki has entered the tournament with her doll Hikaru, and together they plan to take the sport by storm!

Twelve-year-old Misaki Suzuhara, becomes engrossed in the game Angelic Layer, in which contestants must raise and train their own Angels to compete in tournaments.