From the back cover: Leo Aoi looks like a crazy animal with wild eyes, and he goes berserk whenever he feels threatened or sees blood. That doesn't stop animal lover Yuiko Kubozuka from befriending him, however. In fact, Yuiko is the only person Leo will listen to when he has one of his violent fits... Leo's 18th birthday is around the corner, but celebrating seems … [Read more...] about Beast Master 2 by Kyousuke Motomi: A-
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Itazura Na Kiss 2 by Kaoru Tada: B+
One could easily expend five hundred words or more relaying all the ups and downs contained in this double-sized volume of Itazura Na Kiss, but the most important facts are these: Kotoko and Naoki graduate from high school and move on to attend the same college, where Kotoko’s attempts to fit into Naoki’s world generally meet with embarrassing results. They also share a single, … [Read more...] about Itazura Na Kiss 2 by Kaoru Tada: B+
Honey Hunt 4 by Miki Aihara: B
Despite having no prior interest in acting, Yura Onozuka, the relatively normal daughter of celebrity parents, discovers a talent for it when she resolves to surpass her mother in the dramatic sphere. She has achieved some moderate success pretty quickly, including a spot in a commercial and a supporting role on a new TV drama. Yura’s career is less the focus in this volume … [Read more...] about Honey Hunt 4 by Miki Aihara: B
Oh! My Brother 2 by Ken Saito: B-
It’s been one month since Masago Kamoguchi’s brilliant older brother, Shiro, died and began possessing her. With all of this going on, Masago hasn’t been studying, so when exam time comes around, she allows Shiro to take the tests for her and ends up with a perfect score. Her impressive performance prompts a teacher to encourage her to run for student council, a decision she … [Read more...] about Oh! My Brother 2 by Ken Saito: B-
Happy Cafe 2 by Kou Matsuzuki: C+
From the back cover: When two mysterious young men walk into the café to declare war, Uru's passion gets the best of everyone, and they accept the challenge—with one condition: the loser will have to quit the industry for good. However, just before the contest, Shindo sprains his wrist! And when Uru's mother shows up at Bonheur, will she convince Uru to go back home? Café … [Read more...] about Happy Cafe 2 by Kou Matsuzuki: C+