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-
Ouran High School Host Club 8 by Bisco Hatori: A-
From the back cover: The first-years in Class 1-A are taking part in a test of courage, where the loser will receive the dubious honor of being dubbed "Best of Cowards." Kazukiyo Souga, the class president and a fraidy-cat at heart, is happy to be on a team with the levelheaded Haruhi, but will he be able to stomach the antics of his other teammates—the twins Hikaru and Kaoru … [Read more...] about Ouran High School Host Club 8 by Bisco Hatori: A-