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-
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Venus in Love 3 by Yuki Nakaji: B
From the back cover: Suzuna's had her heart set on Fukami but she's been afraid to tell him her true feelings. Now Fukami's out with another girl, and they seem to be turning into a steady couple. Suzuna finds herself spending more time with their mutual friend Eichi and a surprising development leaves the two of them with confused feelings about each other. Just when Suzuna … [Read more...] about Venus in Love 3 by Yuki Nakaji: B
xxxHOLiC 12 by CLAMP: B+
From the back cover: Lately Kimihiro Watanuki's dreams have been pleasant escapes that have given him the chance to talk to his new friend Haruki Doumeki. But now he's falling asleep a lot—and starting to think his entire life with the witch Yuuko might be taking place in some kind of dreamworld. Then one night his dream is visited by a pretty princess named … [Read more...] about xxxHOLiC 12 by CLAMP: B+
Sand Chronicles 2 by Hinako Ashihara: A
From the back cover: Just when Ann has adjusted to life in the countryside—and even has a boyfriend!—her father invites her to live with him in Tokyo. Now she must choose between a father she hardly knows and a young man she is just beginning to know. But she soon discovers that they aren't the only ones vying for her affections! Review: In a recent post on his blog, David … [Read more...] about Sand Chronicles 2 by Hinako Ashihara: A
Maison Ikkoku 8 by Rumiko Takahashi: B
From the back cover: Godai's eavesdropping causes him to misunderstand Kyoko's words—again. This time, it's during Kyoko's visit to her former husband's graveside. A new wide-eyed tenant, Nozomu Nikaido, moves into room No. 2 and quickly causes trouble for the other Maison Ikkoku residents, especially Godai in his pursuit of Kyoko. Review: I was looking forward to Nozomu's … [Read more...] about Maison Ikkoku 8 by Rumiko Takahashi: B