In which I cover several new(er) series and a digital one-shot! Daytime Shooting Star, Vol. 1 by Mika Yamamori Fifteen-year-old Suzume Yosano has been going to school with the same kids in her country town for as long as she can remember, but when her dad gets transferred to Bangladesh for work, Suzume ends up transferring to school in Tokyo and living with her uncle. When … [Read more...] about A Variety of VIZ
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My Hero Academia, Vols. 1-19
By Kohei Horikoshi | Published by VIZ Media Reviewing nineteen volumes of a manga at once is a pretty daunting task, but here goes! In a world where 80% of the population possesses superpowers known as “Quirks,” some people turned to villainy while others, officially trained and licensed, embarked upon careers of heroism to thwart them. Izuku Midoriya grew up idolizing … [Read more...] about My Hero Academia, Vols. 1-19
The Ancient Magus’ Bride, Vols. 1-8
By Kore Yamazaki | Published by Seven Seas I’d heard good things about The Ancient Magus’ Bride from my Manga Bookshelf compatriots, but I had also heard about a sad fate befalling some cats, so I steered clear. After reading and really enjoying Kore Yamazaki’s Frau Faust, however, I decided to give AMB a try. I’m glad I did, because it turns out the cat stuff wasn’t a deal … [Read more...] about The Ancient Magus’ Bride, Vols. 1-8
Again!!, Vol. 1
By Mitsurou Kubo | Published by Kodansha Comics Having greatly enjoyed Yuri!!! on Ice, written by Mitsurou Kubo, I’ve been eagerly anticipating the release of some of Kubo’s manga in English. (In addition to Again!! from Kodansha, Vertical Comics has just published the first omnibus of Moteki, which I shall be reviewing within the next week or so.) Happily, Again!! did not … [Read more...] about Again!!, Vol. 1
The Promised Neverland, Vol. 1
Story by Kaiu Shirai, Art by Posuka Demizu | Published by VIZ Media First off: The Promised Neverland is amazing and you should go buy it. I'd heard good things about it, but hadn't expected this degree of exhilarating awesomeness. Secondly: I will do my best to avoid major spoilers, but a few are unavoidably required to describe (and compliment) the plot. Take heed! Emma … [Read more...] about The Promised Neverland, Vol. 1