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Azumanga Daioh 2 by Kiyohiko Azuma: B-

August 31, 2008 by Michelle Smith 3 Comments

From the back cover: The second hilarious volume of Azumanga Daioh takes Chiyo and the girls from end-of-first-year hijinks into the general silliness of their second year. Includes two special edition comic segments: "Osaka's Half Day" and "A Day in the Life of Chiyo-chan!" Review: This volume was pretty much exactly the same as the first volume, except some of the cuteness … [Read more...] about Azumanga Daioh 2 by Kiyohiko Azuma: B-

Rolling 1 by Ji-Sang Sin and Geo: C

August 30, 2008 by Michelle Smith 1 Comment

It’s not difficult to get admitted to Bright Free High School. They’ll take anyone, even other schools’ rejects, and theoretically whip them into shape with strict rules that exceed even the military’s notions of discipline. This volume introduces the four students and one freeloader who are sharing a dorm room. Episodic adventures ensue. I’ve seen this kind of premise before, … [Read more...] about Rolling 1 by Ji-Sang Sin and Geo: C

Love*Com 8 by Aya Nakahara: B+

August 30, 2008 by Michelle Smith Leave a Comment

Risa and Ôtani are finally going out, but she’s uncertain about how she’s supposed to act around him now. She’s got this preconceived notion of what a girlfriend should be, and internally beats herself up each time she fails to live up to that ideal. It helps some when Ôtani sets aside his natural reticence and introduces her to people as his girlfriend, but he still hasn’t … [Read more...] about Love*Com 8 by Aya Nakahara: B+

7SEEDS 5 (Japanese) by Yumi Tamura: B+

August 28, 2008 by Michelle Smith 1 Comment

Book description: With the rest of Team Summer B settled nearby the shelter at Mt. Yufudake in Kyushu, Arashi and Natsu decide to journey to Kanto to see what has become of their homes and families. Joined by Semimaru, they soon encounter Team Autumn, who were released three years ago and who have built a secure village. The only problem is that a tyrannical couple treats the … [Read more...] about 7SEEDS 5 (Japanese) by Yumi Tamura: B+

7SEEDS 4 (Japanese) by Yumi Tamura: A-

August 28, 2008 by Michelle Smith Leave a Comment

Book description: It's been confirmed that the desolate land is indeed Japan, though the teams still don't know what happened or what year it is. Team Spring—having lost their guide, Yanagi—travels to Mt. Fuji to look for another of the stockpiles, only to find that the volcano has erupted and is no longer there. Just as their hope is flagging, Hana notices some manmade signs … [Read more...] about 7SEEDS 4 (Japanese) by Yumi Tamura: A-

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