By Naoko Takeuchi | Published by Kodansha Comics | Squee There are few things in this world that can literally make me do “the dance of squee,” but the arrival of the first volumes of Codename: Sailor V and Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon at my house definitely did the trick. My husband can bear witness. I’ve read Codename: Sailor V before (back in 2003), but that was with … [Read more...] about Codename: Sailor V, Vol. 1
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Arata: The Legend, Vols. 1-6
By Yuu Watase | Published by VIZ Media As a fan of Yuu Watase's shoujo classic, Fushigi Yûgi, I expected that I would like Arata: The Legend, her first shounen series. Turns out, I had underestimated my enjoyment: I really like it! The story begins in a world known as Amawakuni, where the child-like princess is preparing to yield the thrown to her successor after reigning … [Read more...] about Arata: The Legend, Vols. 1-6
Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season Eight, Vol. 7
By Brad Meltzer, et al. | Published by Dark Horse When I write a review, I do my best to articulate what I liked and didn't like as clearly as possible. When one is a passionate fan of something, however—as I undoubtedly and unabashedly am of Buffy the Vampire Slayer—such clarity becomes more difficult to achieve. I will do my best to explain my aversion to the "Twilight" … [Read more...] about Buffy the Vampire Slayer Season Eight, Vol. 7
Ekiben Hitoritabi, Vol. 1
By Jun Hayase | Published by Futabasha | Available in English at JManga Even if JManga didn't offer anything else to interest me, I think I would still love them forever for introducing me to Ekiben Hitoritabi. (The ekiben in the title refers to the boxed meals sold at train stations throughout Japan, while hitoritabi means "a trip undertaken alone.") Ekiben Hitoritabi … [Read more...] about Ekiben Hitoritabi, Vol. 1
Flower of Life, Vols. 1-4
By Fumi Yoshinaga | Published by Digital Manga Publishing When Fumi Yoshinaga sets a series in high school, you just know that she’s not going to do it like anybody else. Harutaro Hanazono is beginning his first year of high school thirteen months behind schedule due to a bout of leukemia. The manga begins as he introduces himself to his new classmates in a manner that … [Read more...] about Flower of Life, Vols. 1-4