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The six members of the Crimson Field High School girls’ volleyball team have come a long way and are now participating in the Newcomers’ Tournament, an important stepping stone to their ultimate goal, the Spring Tournament. They win their first two rounds handily, but are faced with a tough opponent for the third round. Meanwhile, Nobara and Yushin are still keeping their … [Read more...] about Crimson Hero 10 by Mitsuba Takanashi: B

From the back cover: Just when Nobara is set to play with the Eagles against the men's team at Central Sokai University, Yushin shows up on campus! Has he come to make a play for Nobara? Review: At last! I love seeing good things happen for characters I like, and this volume is immensely satisfying in several important ways. Nobara gets her first taste of victory when the … [Read more...] about Crimson Hero 9 by Mitsuba Takanashi: B+

From the back cover: Coach Shima sends Nobara to train with the men's team at Central Sokai University. However, these college guys have no intention of letting a girl join their practice—unless Nobara can find a way to gain their respect. Review: It took me this long to start to get tired of reading this series, which is probably a compliment. And really, this volume is … [Read more...] about Crimson Hero 8 by Mitsuba Takanashi: B-

From the back cover: Nobara's drive to get the girls' volleyball team ready to qualify for the next Spring Tournament has tensions running high. Have Nobara's dreams finally outgrown those of her teammates? Review: Yay, volleyball once again takes precedence over romance! This volume begins with the girls team in shambles, reeling from yet another defeat, and Ayako telling … [Read more...] about Crimson Hero 7 by Mitsuba Takanashi: B

From the back cover: Haibuki, jealous of Nobara's crush on his teammate, Yushin, finds it hard to concentrate on volleyball, and both boys end up benched during a game. Now their coach has ordered Nobara to stay away from both of them! Review: There are some cute moments in this volume, but mostly it's kind of disappointing, the middle pair of chapters especially. In the first … [Read more...] about Crimson Hero 6 by Mitsuba Takanashi: B-