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GetBackers 13 by Yuya Aoki and Rando Ayamine: C

July 10, 2006 by Michelle Smith 3 Comments

From the back cover: Ban, Shido, and Emishi make their plans for rescuing Ginji... and for retrieving the limbs of the Venus! Meanwhile, Ginji talks to Miss hela about her hatred of the Venus de Milo and her plans to destroy its mystique by reattaching its arms! The final battles begin with everyone facing off and the secret behind the seven Mirokus is revealed! Review: It's … [Read more...] about GetBackers 13 by Yuya Aoki and Rando Ayamine: C

The Prince of Tennis 14 by Takeshi Konomi: B+

July 1, 2006 by Michelle Smith Leave a Comment

From the back cover: As more intra-squad games are played to determine the starting lineup, fellow Seishun Academy players Kunimitsu Tezuka and Sadaharu Inui duke it out for a slot. But the disparity in their skills becomes evident when everyone realizes that Tezuka has not budged since he delivered his serve. Meanwhile, Coach Banda of Yamabuki Junior High offers team captain … [Read more...] about The Prince of Tennis 14 by Takeshi Konomi: B+

Rurouni Kenshin 28 by Nobuhiro Watsuki: A

June 30, 2006 by Michelle Smith Leave a Comment

From the back cover: As the feared assassin of the Bakumatsu, Himura Kenshin killed in the name of the new era. As the rurouni of Meiji, he wielded a sakabato to protect those who couldn't protect themselves, all along holding true to his vow to never take another life. Now Kenshin's fight with Enishi has entered its final stage, as has his quest for atonement. Will another … [Read more...] about Rurouni Kenshin 28 by Nobuhiro Watsuki: A

Hikaru no Go 7 by Yumi Hotta and Takeshi Obata: A

June 24, 2006 by Michelle Smith Leave a Comment

From the back cover: Hikaru is horrified to find that he's losing all of his games at the insei school! The Young Lions Tournament is just three months away, and the insei who qualify will play against rookie pros, including Akira. Hikaru sees his chance to impress his rival, but can he turn his losing streak around in time? Review: It's hard to articulate why I love this … [Read more...] about Hikaru no Go 7 by Yumi Hotta and Takeshi Obata: A

InuYasha 26 by Rumiko Takahashi: B+

June 17, 2006 by Michelle Smith Leave a Comment

From the back cover: Inuyasha and friends encounter a strange mountain with mystical powers. The mountain is so sacred Kirara, Kikyo and Shippo can't even set foot on it! Meanwhile, the Army of Seven have resurrected their final member and now seek revenge on those responsible for their original deaths. Elsewhere Sesshoumaru is in pursuit of Kohaku when he too is refuted by … [Read more...] about InuYasha 26 by Rumiko Takahashi: B+

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