From the back cover: Don Krieg's evil pirate armada attempts to hijack the oceangoing restaurant Baratie, but the pirate-cooks put up a fierce resistance—until Krieg reveals one of the greatest secret weapons in his arsenal: Invincible Pearl! When sous-chef Sanji steps into the fray, it turns out that he and Chef Zeff have some unfinished business concerning the loss of the … [Read more...] about One Piece 7 by Eiichiro Oda: B
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Case Closed 3 by Gosho Aoyama: B+
From the back cover: Jimmy, Rachel and Richard take a vacation aboard a cruise ship, but little do they know that the patriarch of the wealthy Hatamoto family is about to be murdered. With the perpetrator still aboard, can you figure out whodunit before Conan does!? Review: I actually quite liked both cases in this volume, which is good, because as the first chapter started … [Read more...] about Case Closed 3 by Gosho Aoyama: B+
InuYasha 36-37 by Rumiko Takahashi: B
Centuries ago, a dog-like half-demon named Inuyasha attempted to steal a powerful gem known as the “Shikon jewel” from a village, but was thwarted by a beautiful priestess, Kikyo, whose enchanted arrow pinned him to a tree. There he remains for fifty years until Kagome—a modern-day high school girl transplanted to the past by means of an enchanted well—frees him because he’s … [Read more...] about InuYasha 36-37 by Rumiko Takahashi: B
InuYasha 35 by Rumiko Takahashi: B-
From the back cover: A new crop of demons is plaguing the land. The more demons are killed, the more humanlike they become. This progression culminates in a battle between the gang and Moryomaru, Hakudoshi's new and fearsome creation. Can Koga and Inuyasha stop their infighting long enough to battle a common enemy? Review: In volume 34, which I reread before starting this one, … [Read more...] about InuYasha 35 by Rumiko Takahashi: B-
One Piece 6 by Eiichiro Oda: B+
From the back cover: Luffy's pirates thought they were just stopping in for a quick bite... but now Luffy's been made a busboy on Baratie, the oceangoing restaurant, and it turns out some of the worst-mannered pirates on the Grand Line are just dying for a meal. Always one to look on the bright side, Luffy sets his sights on Sanji, the smart-talking, skirt-chasing assistant … [Read more...] about One Piece 6 by Eiichiro Oda: B+