Book description: Miaka Yuuki is an ordinary junior-high student who is suddenly whisked away into the world of a book, The Universe of the Four Gods. In a land reminiscent of ancient China, she becomes the priestess of the god Suzaku, and is charged with finding all seven of her Celestial-Warrior protectors, including dashing mercenary Tamahome and wannabe empress Nuriko. … [Read more...] about Fushigi Yûgi 1 by Yuu Watase: B+
Comics
The Prince of Tennis 14 by Takeshi Konomi: B+
From the back cover: As more intra-squad games are played to determine the starting lineup, fellow Seishun Academy players Kunimitsu Tezuka and Sadaharu Inui duke it out for a slot. But the disparity in their skills becomes evident when everyone realizes that Tezuka has not budged since he delivered his serve. Meanwhile, Coach Banda of Yamabuki Junior High offers team captain … [Read more...] about The Prince of Tennis 14 by Takeshi Konomi: B+
Rurouni Kenshin 28 by Nobuhiro Watsuki: A
From the back cover: As the feared assassin of the Bakumatsu, Himura Kenshin killed in the name of the new era. As the rurouni of Meiji, he wielded a sakabato to protect those who couldn't protect themselves, all along holding true to his vow to never take another life. Now Kenshin's fight with Enishi has entered its final stage, as has his quest for atonement. Will another … [Read more...] about Rurouni Kenshin 28 by Nobuhiro Watsuki: A
Ouran High School Host Club 2 by Bisco Hatori: A-
From the back cover: The school-wide physical exam has thrown the members of the Host Club for a loop. How can the doctor not discover that Haruhi is a girl?! And once the female customers learn the truth, Haruhi can kiss her job goodbye. But then life at the club will be unbearably boring if she leaves! So the guys wrack their brains for a solution... Review: This volume … [Read more...] about Ouran High School Host Club 2 by Bisco Hatori: A-
Pretty Guardian Sailormoon 10 (Japanese, 2nd ed.) – Naoko Takeuchi: B+
Book description: The second edition of Sailormoon manga reworked some of the Acts, resulting in a slightly different numbering scheme. This volume contains Acts 45-49 of the new system, which correspond to the end of Act 39 through Act 42 (volumes 14 and 15) of the original publication. After Saturn awoke and gave the other outer senshi their new sailor crystals, they join … [Read more...] about Pretty Guardian Sailormoon 10 (Japanese, 2nd ed.) – Naoko Takeuchi: B+