Venus in Love is a cozy shojo romance that seems to firmly belong in the era of titles like Marmalade Boy, except without as much angst. College students Suzuna Ashihara and Eichi Uozumi have been friends and neighbors for couple of years now. They both started off liking the same guy, but have gradually begun to realize that they might actually fancy each other instead. And … [Read more...] about Venus in Love 5 by Yuki Nakaji: B
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Venus in Love 4 by Yuki Nakaji: B+
From the back cover: Suzuna began her college career by competing with Eichi for Fukami's affection. Now that she's decided she might like Eichi in a special way, newcomer Yuki entangles them in another boy-girl-boy love triangle. Then family tensions come to the forefront; first Eichi's younger brother comes to town, then Hinako worries about keeping a secret from her … [Read more...] about Venus in Love 4 by Yuki Nakaji: B+
Time Stranger Kyoko 3 by Arina Tanemura: C
From the back cover: Kyoko Suomi is the princess of Earth in the 30th century. She lives among the commoners, unwilling to reveal her true identity and ascend the throne. The king will allow Kyoko to live as she pleases if she can revive her twin sister Ui, who has been trapped in time since birth. Kyoko has found all but one telepath and is near awakening her sister. However, … [Read more...] about Time Stranger Kyoko 3 by Arina Tanemura: C
Phantom Dream 1 by Natsuki Takaya: C
As a Fruits Basket fan, whenever I was confronted with a survey on what manga I would like to see licensed, I always included the two series Natsuki Takaya wrote before her big hit—Genei Musou and Tsubasa wo Motsu Mono. And when TOKYOPOP announced it would be releasing them (as Phantom Dream and Tsubasa: Those With Wings, respectively), I was thrilled. I did all this without … [Read more...] about Phantom Dream 1 by Natsuki Takaya: C
Monster 4 by Naoki Urasawa: B+
From the back cover: Johan is a cold and calculating killer with a mysterious past, and brilliant Dr. Kenzo Tenma is the only one who can stop him! Conspiracy and serial murder open the door to a compelling, intricately woven plot in this masterpiece manga thriller. As Tenma uncovers more about the infamous 511 Kinderheim orphanage, Johan's twin sister Anna sets out on her own … [Read more...] about Monster 4 by Naoki Urasawa: B+