From the back cover: There comes a time in every ninja's training when he must put aside his morals and face the truth: ninjas are tools for killing. For Naruto, seeing Sasuke dead, that time is now. Rage awakens the nine-tailed fox spirit within Naruto, giving him the strength to overcome Haku—but can he bring himself to finish the job? As the battle for the Land of the … [Read more...] about Naruto 4 by Masashi Kishimoto: B-
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Naruto 3 by Masashi Kishimoto: B-
From the back cover: Zabuza, the ninja assassin, was stopped from his first try at killing Tazuna the bridge-builder—but Zabuza still lives! While the ninjas recover from their injuries, Kakashi puts Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura on a strict training regimen to protect Tazuna's family—including Tazuna's embittered grandson Inari—and prepare for Zabuza's next attack. But the next … [Read more...] about Naruto 3 by Masashi Kishimoto: B-
Whistle! 3 by Daisuke Higuchi: B+
From the back cover: It's the first game of the season and Josui Junior High is matched up against cross-town rival, Musashinomori. Without question the elite private school has the better soccer players, but Shou Kazamatsuri and the rest of Team Josui are hoping to steal a win with extra hustle and desire. But at halftime it doesn't look too good. The kids from Josui find … [Read more...] about Whistle! 3 by Daisuke Higuchi: B+
Hikaru no Go 9 by Yumi Hotta and Takeshi Obata: A-
From the back cover: Practicing at Go salons is turning out to be more fun than Hikaru thought. But at one salon he meets his match in Suyong Hong, a sullen 12-year-old who is studying for the pro test in his native Korea. By mistake, Hikaru insults Suyong, and now the only way they can settle their differences is by playing a grudge match! Review: This volume picks up where … [Read more...] about Hikaru no Go 9 by Yumi Hotta and Takeshi Obata: A-
Bleach 6 by Tite Kubo: A-
From the back cover: Ichigo Kurosaki may not know this, but the world he lives in is one predicated on balance—between the living and the dead, between everyday life and the Soul Society. Soul Reapers aren't merely fighting Hollows, they are charged with the grand task of equalizing the balance between this life and the next. Naturally, if too much energy is channeled to one … [Read more...] about Bleach 6 by Tite Kubo: A-