From the back cover: A curfew law has been passed by Kyoto to suppress the rebellion. Sarasa's ally Ageha seeks to destroy King Ukon's senior officials, while Asagi, the real Blue King, gains Sarasa's trust and leads a daring assault. But while Sarasa and her forces are gaining ground, their enemies' secret plan could turn the tide against them! Review: What an exciting … [Read more...] about Basara 20 by Yumi Tamura: A
Gender Hijinks
Hana-Kimi 21 by Hisaya Nakajo: B+
From the back cover: Love is in the air at Osaka High School—bittersweet and true, as Nakao confesses his feelings for Minami, and Noe receives a Valentine's Day chocolate from a girl. While the whole gang goes to the bowling alley, Mizuki finds some time alone with Sano. How much longer can she pretend to be a boy? How much longer can she hide who she is... and who she … [Read more...] about Hana-Kimi 21 by Hisaya Nakajo: B+
Hana-Kimi 20 by Hisaya Nakajo: B
From the back cover: Nakatsu's mom is in town, and she has plans for her son: she wants him to go home after graduation to take care of the family business! Will Nakatsu give up his dreams of becoming a star soccer player? Meanwhile, another student at Osaka High School prepares to put his heart on the line. Nakao confesses his love to upperclassman Minami... but can Minami … [Read more...] about Hana-Kimi 20 by Hisaya Nakajo: B
Hana-Kimi 19 by Hisaya Nakajo: C
From the back cover: This is what it's all been building up to... Shin, Izumi, and Kagurazaka* compete against one another in the high jump! Then, Sekime gets his own moment in the spotlight when his classmates see him with a strange girl. But if we're talking "strange," she doesn't even begin to compare to the woman who comes onto campus and sweeps an embarrassed Nakatsu off … [Read more...] about Hana-Kimi 19 by Hisaya Nakajo: C
Hana-Kimi 18 by Hisaya Nakajo: B-
From the back cover: Under his father's disapproving eyes, Sano faces his own brother in a high-jump competition! Then, a schoolwide treasure hunt turns into a grudge match between Kayashima and his self-proclaimed rival, Modoru the onmyouji, a traditional Japanese occultist. Will psychic powers or black magic prevail? But Modoru has something else on his side: the power of … [Read more...] about Hana-Kimi 18 by Hisaya Nakajo: B-