From the back cover: Hikaru faces the preliminary rounds of the pro test, during which he must eliminate not only his classmates at the insei school but also any outsiders who want to take the test. One of them in particular appears to know how to exploit Hikaru's weaknesses, and poor Hikaru seems powerless to stop him. Review: I really like how the passage of time is handled … [Read more...] about Hikaru no Go 8 by Yumi Hotta and Takeshi Obata: A
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Fushigi Yûgi 8 by Yuu Watase: A-
From the back cover: A savage storm shipwrecks Miaka and her Celestial Warriors on a creepy island inhabited by a ruthless matriarchal society that enslaves men! Meanwhile, her former friend Yui and the Seiryu Warriors are within arm's reach of the sacred treasures that Miaka so desperately seeks. Will she arrive too late to summon the god Suzaku and save the nation of … [Read more...] about Fushigi Yûgi 8 by Yuu Watase: A-
Fushigi Yûgi 7 by Yuu Watase: A
From the back cover: Now that the Seiryu Warriors have ruined their attempt to summon the god Suzaku, Miaka and her Celestial Warriors are forced to travel to a frozen northern country in hopes of gathering the sacred treasures that will grant them a second chance. Little do they know that they have made new enemies, ones who will stop at nothing to wreak their … [Read more...] about Fushigi Yûgi 7 by Yuu Watase: A
Fushigi Yûgi 6 by Yuu Watase: A-
From the back cover: Now that she seems to have gathered all seven of her Celestial Warriors, Miaka is ready to summon the god Suzaku, who will grant her three wishes. But Miaka's former best friend, Yui, has become her mortal enemy, and Yui's nefarious general Nakago has a secret plan... Review: I thoroughly enjoyed this volume. Nakago's secret plan comes to fruition and … [Read more...] about Fushigi Yûgi 6 by Yuu Watase: A-
Fushigi Yûgi 5 by Yuu Watase: A-
From the back cover: To save her newly adoptive country of Konan, Miaka must venture into the heart of the enemy's capital. Her mission: to retrieve her true love, Tamahome; outwit the unscrupulous general Nakago; and confront Yui, the girl who was once her best friend but is now her vindictive rival! Review: Things have really started to come together in this volume, making … [Read more...] about Fushigi Yûgi 5 by Yuu Watase: A-