From the back cover: If there's one thing tough-as-nails street brawler—and ex-Sekiho Army cadet—Sagara Sanosuke can't stand, it's hypocritical, loudmouthed braggarts who talk the talk but are incapable of walking the walk. Finding himsef in the middle of a provincial squabble between an old man and the local yakuza, Sano returns to his old "fight merchant" ways and agrees to … [Read more...] about Rurouni Kenshin 26 by Nobuhiro Watsuki: C+
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Please Save My Earth 16 by Saki Hiwatari: A
From the back cover: Mokuren's perspective on the moon base tragedy is vastly different from Shion's. Though she seems to be an ethereal goddess, she has her own insecurities and frustrations. She's troubled by her lack of female friends and aggravated by men who are only interested in the rarity and celebrity of her Kiche, the mystical mark of their god, Sarjalim. When she … [Read more...] about Please Save My Earth 16 by Saki Hiwatari: A
InuYasha 25 by Rumiko Takahashi: B
From the "In this volume" blurb: Inuyasha and friends are in for the fight of their lives—again! This time they square off against the accursed Band of Seven—a group of monsters each with their own special brand of killing techniques. Can Inuyasha and his comrades overcome this bloodthirsty band of killers? Review: Firstly, a gripe about "The Story So Far," which appears in … [Read more...] about InuYasha 25 by Rumiko Takahashi: B
Princess Tutu 2 by Mizuo Shinonome et al.: B+
Book description: Ahiru's transformation into Princess Tutu has fulfilled her life-long fantasy, but her charmed new life is not a ballerina's fairytale. Jealousy rules her new magical kingdom, and an envious Princess Kraehe will continue to thwart Ahiru's efforts to win her broken-hearted prince. Princess Tutu will have to toss her tiara aside and become a soldier to fight for … [Read more...] about Princess Tutu 2 by Mizuo Shinonome et al.: B+
Princess Tutu 1 by Mizuo Shinonome et al.: B
Book description: Ahiru loves ballet but is rather clumsy at it. She has a crush on Mytho, but he seems detached and emotionless. A magical pendant from the proprietress of a new shop in town transforms her into Princess Tutu, a graceful ballerina who dances "to guide your heart." She realizes that Mytho's heart has been shattered and that only she can help him find the … [Read more...] about Princess Tutu 1 by Mizuo Shinonome et al.: B