From the back cover: Hikaru's career as a professional go player begins! In his first game, he must face veteran player Toya Meijin, none other than Akira's father. But to Sai, this round is personal. Then Sai attempts to teach a cheating go player a lesson he'll never forget... Will Hikaru's ghostly master do him proud or make him look like an amateur? Review: Parts of … [Read more...] about Hikaru no Go 12 by Yumi Hotta and Takeshi Obata: A-
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Skip Beat! 12 by Yoshiki Nakamura: A-
From the back cover: Kyoko's determination to help Ren continues as she lends a friendly ear—in her chicken suit. Ren opens up and confides in Chicken Bo, but is Kyoko really ready to deal with his lovelorn confession? To make matters worse, Ren's been given an ultimatum by the LME president, and if he can't act right by the end of the week, he's out on his ear! Review: I … [Read more...] about Skip Beat! 12 by Yoshiki Nakamura: A-
Skip Beat! 11 by Yoshiki Nakamura: A-
From the back cover: There's trouble on the Tsukigomori set, and surprisingly it's not Kyoko's fault. Ren is having difficulty acting the part of a love-struck suitor since he's never really been in love before. Stressed by his sudden acting impotence, Ren goes MIA. Kyoko is determined to help her friend, and joins forces with Ren's manager. But as Ren sees the two of them … [Read more...] about Skip Beat! 11 by Yoshiki Nakamura: A-
Skip Beat! 10 by Yoshiki Nakamura: B+
From the back cover: Kyoko's been scouted for a role in this year's most anticipated drama, a remake of the classic Tsukigomori. But shades of the past threaten to stifle the production as Kyoko struggles to get into the character of Mio, a young woman with a severely scarred face. Ms. Iizuka, the actress who played the original Mio, is now playing Kyoko's mother, and has … [Read more...] about Skip Beat! 10 by Yoshiki Nakamura: B+
Skip Beat! 9 by Yoshiki Nakamura: B+
From the back cover: Kyoko's big chance is finally here! Her performance in Sho's promo clip impressed some important people, and now she's been asked to act in the year's most anticipated drama! But Ren is the leading man and the character Kyoko is supposed to play is dangerous and scary! Can Kyoko overcome her fear of Ren and her shame about her demons, or will this chance … [Read more...] about Skip Beat! 9 by Yoshiki Nakamura: B+