From the back cover: Captain Kuro of the Black Cat Pirates was the most feared evil genius on the high seas... until he vanished. Most people believe he's dead, but only his crew knows the truth: Captain Kuro has been lying low in a small seaside village, posing as a mild-mannered butler until the time for pillage is just right. Now that time has come, and the ruthless Black … [Read more...] about One Piece 4 by Eiichiro Oda: B-
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Monkey High! 5 by Shouko Akira: B+
When reserved, intelligent Haruna transferred into a new high school, she never expected to fall for the most chipper and scrawny guy in her class. That’s exactly what happened, though, and she and Macharu have now been dating for a year. In this volume, some difficulties arise in the lead characters’ relationship. It’s not as if they fight in dramatic fashion, but because … [Read more...] about Monkey High! 5 by Shouko Akira: B+
Monkey High! 4 by Shouko Akira: B+
From the back cover: Macharu's best friend Atsu is really starting to fall for Haruna, especially since she's been working at the same place he works and they've been spending more and more time together. With a jealous Macharu waiting and a persistent Atsu pursuing, who is Haruna going to choose in this bizarre love triangle? Review: I think I'm just gonna have to resign … [Read more...] about Monkey High! 4 by Shouko Akira: B+
xxxHOLiC 13 by CLAMP: A-
From the back cover: The medium Kohane-chan has been punched and bruised on national TV, but still her controlling mother is forcing her to go on the air. Now Kimihiro steps between the rebellious young psychic and her raging mother, only to take the beating himself. See the dramatic conclusion of Kohane-chan's story! Review: What a perfect manga to read on a rainy day! The … [Read more...] about xxxHOLiC 13 by CLAMP: A-
Tsubasa: Those with Wings 1 by Natsuki Takaya: C+
It’s the 22nd century, and countless wars have left the cities in ruins, the fields withered, and the waters polluted. The rich and elite have access to the finer things while the common folk live in poverty, and things are pretty much controlled by a military regime. In this harsh situation, young Kotobuki took to thieving to survive, but as the story begins, she’s trying to … [Read more...] about Tsubasa: Those with Wings 1 by Natsuki Takaya: C+