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Maison Ikkoku 3 by Rumiko Takahashi: A

March 2, 2008 by Michelle Smith Leave a Comment

From the back cover: Kyoko's meddling parents plot to get their daughter to give up her independence and move back home. Yusaku meets his (sort of) girlfriend's overzealous folks and then ends up on a never-ending visit to his own parents' house. Review: I think Maison Ikkoku must be the manga equivalent of crack. It's especially addictive when there's more of a linked story … [Read more...] about Maison Ikkoku 3 by Rumiko Takahashi: A

Maison Ikkoku 2 by Rumiko Takahashi: A

March 1, 2008 by Michelle Smith Leave a Comment

From the back cover: Kyoko and Godai start dating—other people. She goes out with her handsome tennis instructor, Shun Mitaka, while he reluctantly dates Kozue, a former coworker. The two finally arrange to go on a date together, but a mix-up leads them to end up at different restaurants! Review: I'm not really a big fan of comic misunderstandings in general, and I seldom … [Read more...] about Maison Ikkoku 2 by Rumiko Takahashi: A

Maison Ikkoku 1 by Rumiko Takahashi: A-

January 25, 2008 by Michelle Smith Leave a Comment

From the back cover: Travel into Japan's nuttiest apartment house and meet its volatile inhabitants: Kyoko, the beautiful and mysterious new apartment manager; Godai, the exam-addled college student; Mrs. Ichinose, the drunken gossip; Kentaro, her bratty son; Akemi, the boozy bar hostess; and the mooching and peeping Mr. Yotsuya. Funny, touching, and a tad off-kilter, Maison … [Read more...] about Maison Ikkoku 1 by Rumiko Takahashi: A-

The Last Uniform 2 by Mera Hakamada: C+

December 24, 2007 by Michelle Smith 1 Comment

From the back cover: They might be in an all-girls dormitory, but their days are still brimming with feelings of love. For Ai and Fuuko, Beniko and Tsumugi, and even Kisaragi and Anzu, it seems that just about everyone at the Tsubakigaoka Girls' Dorm has a crush on someone else. Whether sleeping in the same futon or modeling nude for artistic purposes, it seems like no one is … [Read more...] about The Last Uniform 2 by Mera Hakamada: C+

xxxHOLiC 10 by CLAMP: A+

December 14, 2007 by Michelle Smith 1 Comment

From the back cover: Months ago, when Kimihiro Watanuki became the indentured servant of the witch Yuuko Ichihara, Yuuko warned Kimihiro about his attraction to cute young Himawari-chan. But he refused to listen. How could his pretty classmate possibly pose any kind of danger? At last the secret is revealed... and with near-fatal results. Review: This was a great volume. … [Read more...] about xxxHOLiC 10 by CLAMP: A+

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