From the back cover: Ichigo and the Soul Reapers wage a furious battle against the Arrancars who are attacking Karakura Town. But this enemy is unlike anything they have ever fought before, and these aren't even the strongest of the Arrancars! If Ichigo and his friends can barely face them, how can they hope to fight off the elite Arrancar warriors, the dreaded … [Read more...] about Bleach 24 by Tite Kubo: B-
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Short Program by Mitsuru Adachi: A-
From the back cover: The comic-book short story is one of the most difficult areas of storytelling, but Adachi handles the challenge with deceptive ease. His low-key approach belies the power of the emotions his characters portray. The resolution of Adachi's stories are logical, dramatic, true-to-life, and completely unpredictable. Span the range of human relationships in … [Read more...] about Short Program by Mitsuru Adachi: A-
Classical Medley 1 by Sanae Kana: C-
There are two magical orbs in the Classical Kingdom, one a ball of light and the other a sphere of darkness. The power of the latter has been sealed away since being abused by a king of yore, and a ceremony to renew the seal is required every 100 years. The ceremony goes wrong, and the current king winds up possessed by dark powers while Alto, protagonist of indeterminate … [Read more...] about Classical Medley 1 by Sanae Kana: C-
InuYasha 34 by Rumiko Takahashi: B+
From the back cover: Inuyasha and the gang follow a trail of rumors that lead to a "living mountain." Naraku has awoken the mountain from its 200-year slumber and stolen its sacred stone. The "living mountain" then gives a gift to Inuyasha and his group to help them in retrieving the stone. But what could Naraku be hoping to achieve? Review: There's an Eddie Izzard routine … [Read more...] about InuYasha 34 by Rumiko Takahashi: B+
Slam Dunk 1 by Takehiko Inoue: B
Sakuragi has never been a hit with girls. In fact, in three years of junior high he amassed an impressive fifty rejections! Now in his first year of high school, he once again believes he’s met the girl of his dreams. Haruko loves athletes, and basketball in particular, so to win her affections, Sakuragi becomes determined to join the school team. This aim is complicated by … [Read more...] about Slam Dunk 1 by Takehiko Inoue: B