From the back cover: Akio's family is tragically cursed. His bloodline has fallen prey to a mysterious, fatal disease. When Akio's own health starts failing, he desperately summons the spirit of a strange, protective beast... or is he a ravenous wolf-man? In order to survive, Akio must trust his very life to a monster who enjoys nothing more than feasting on poisoned blood... … [Read more...] about A Strange and Mystifying Story 1 by Tsuta Suzuki: B-
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Ikigami: The Ultimate Limit 1-2 by Motoro Mase: B
From the back cover: Dear Citizen: Thank you for your loyalty. You've no doubt noticed that the world is a troubled place. People are apathetic, lazy, unmotivated. You've probably asked yourself WHY ISN'T ANYTHING BEING DONE TO STOP THIS SYSTEMATIC DECLINE? Rest assured that measures are being taken. Beginning immediately, we will randomly select a different citizen each day … [Read more...] about Ikigami: The Ultimate Limit 1-2 by Motoro Mase: B
Boys Over Flowers 28 by Yoko Kamio: B+
From the back cover: Tsukushi's friend Yuki is still fixated on Sojiro*, a member of the F4. While struggling to understand him she immerses herself in a mysterious event from his past. Meanwhile, spies continue to track Tsukushi and Tsukasa's every move. The two of them will have to take some outlandish steps to outsmart the snoops and get some "alone time!" * The back cover … [Read more...] about Boys Over Flowers 28 by Yoko Kamio: B+
Boys Over Flowers 27 by Yoko Kamio: B+
From the back cover: Tsukushi makes a shocking announcement at a party! Then her parents move into a tiny apartment, forcing Tsukushi and her brother to get their own place—next door to someone she knows. And Tsukushi's friend Yuki is becoming increasingly infatuated with Sojiro, one of the F4. Is she willing to compromise herself for what she thinks he wants?! Review: So many … [Read more...] about Boys Over Flowers 27 by Yoko Kamio: B+
One Piece 12 by Eiichiro Oda: B+
From the back cover: Luffy narrowly escapes being executed by his old nemeses Lady Alvira and Buggy the Clown, but now he has the Navy hot on his trail. Leading the hunt is the relentless Captain Smoker, a man who has never let a pirate escape from his jurisdiction! Review: There's no other way to describe this volume than "ridiculously fun." Where else will your heroes battle … [Read more...] about One Piece 12 by Eiichiro Oda: B+