Book description: Hyakkimaru and Dororo continue to travel the land, protecting ungrateful villagers from demons and collecting missing body parts along the way. An encounter with a former mentor causes Hyakkimaru to reexamine his goals, however, and start considering what he wants to do with his life after the last of the demons has been defeated. Review: I really liked this … [Read more...] about Dororo 2 by Osamu Tezuka: A-
Shounen
Bleach 23 by Tite Kubo: C
From the back cover: The Arrancars, Hollows that have attained Soul Reaper-like powers, have descended on Karakura Town. Led by Grimmjow Jeagerjaques, they plan to eliminate anyone who poses a threat to them. And their deadly hunt doesn't stop with Ichigo and the Soul Reapers—the Arrancars are after anyone with even a trace of spiritual powers! Review: Pardon me a moment … [Read more...] about Bleach 23 by Tite Kubo: C
Hikaru no Go 12 by Yumi Hotta and Takeshi Obata: A-
From the back cover: Hikaru's career as a professional go player begins! In his first game, he must face veteran player Toya Meijin, none other than Akira's father. But to Sai, this round is personal. Then Sai attempts to teach a cheating go player a lesson he'll never forget... Will Hikaru's ghostly master do him proud or make him look like an amateur? Review: Parts of … [Read more...] about Hikaru no Go 12 by Yumi Hotta and Takeshi Obata: A-
Dororo 1 by Osamu Tezuka: B
Book description: Dororo is Tezuka's classic thriller manga featuring a youth who has been robbed of 48 body parts by devils, and his epic struggle against a host of demons to get them back. Daigo Kagemitsu, who works for a samurai general in Japan's Warring States period, promises to offer body parts of his unborn baby to 48 devils in exchange for complete domination of the … [Read more...] about Dororo 1 by Osamu Tezuka: B
Tsubasa RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE 17 by CLAMP: A-
Book description: One of the travelers is about to die, and the only way to keep that from happening is to make a deal with Yuuko the witch. The price has lasting repercussions for the others—one must be responsible for the saved life while another is sent out into the inhospitable ruins of Tokyo on a quest... alone. Review: It's not a surprise that when CLAMP does shounen, … [Read more...] about Tsubasa RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE 17 by CLAMP: A-