Tired of tackling the epic One Piece in three-volume chunks, I decided to do something new and review the entirety of the Water Seven arc—comprising volumes 32 through 45—at once. If you've never read the series, this isn't the place to start, but man, is it ever worth waiting for! Typically, the drama in One Piece comes from some sort of ongoing conflict the crew discovers … [Read more...] about One Piece 32-45 by Eiichiro Oda: A
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Tidbits: Sports Manga for the Win!
Welcome to another installment of Tidbits! This time I turn my attention to sports manga, a genre for which I nurture an inexplicable adoration. First up is Crimson Hero, a shoujo tale that attempts to balance volleyball and romance, followed by six early volumes of Eyeshield 21 and four later ones from The Prince of Tennis, in which the Seishun Academy tennis team finally … [Read more...] about Tidbits: Sports Manga for the Win!
Genkaku Picasso 1 by Usamaru Furuya: B-
From the back cover: Having cheated death, Hikari Hamura must save himself by using his artistic abilities to help others. Hikari Hamura, nicknamed Picasso because of his natural artistic abilities, survived a horrible accident, but his friend Chiaki wasn't so lucky. Suddenly, Chiaki appears in front of him and tells him in order to keep living he must help the people around … [Read more...] about Genkaku Picasso 1 by Usamaru Furuya: B-
Tidbits: Four from Yen Press
It's time again for Tidbits, and the focus this time is on some recent and/or upcoming releases from Yen Press! First up is the second volume of Higurashi When They Cry: Beyond Midnight Arc, followed by the ninth and final volume of Moon Boy, the fourth installment of Time and Again, and the ninth volume of Yotsuba&!. Enjoy! Higurashi When They Cry: Beyond Midnight Arc 2 … [Read more...] about Tidbits: Four from Yen Press
Cross Game 1 by Mitsuru Adachi: A-
When the first volume of Cross Game arrived at my house, I'm pretty sure my exact words were, "Eee!" Happily, I liked it every bit as I thought I would. The back cover really says it best: “Cross Game is a moving drama that is heartfelt and true, yet in the brilliant hands of manga artist Mitsuru Adachi, delightfully flows with a light and amusing touch. The series centers … [Read more...] about Cross Game 1 by Mitsuru Adachi: A-