From the back cover: How can Godai and Kyoko ever be alone when the motley crew at Maison Ikkoku are always inviting themselves to every get-together and social event? When the two finally have some one-on-one time, their housemates' gossip and meddling leads them to learn the hard way that home is where the heart is! Review: I didn't like this volume quite as much as the … [Read more...] about Maison Ikkoku 4 by Rumiko Takahashi: B+
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Hana-Kimi 23 by Hisaya Nakajo: C
From the back cover: Mizuki's secret is exposed... and her days at Osaka High School are numbered. Can she keep the friends she made as a boy... and does she have a future with Sano after graduation? The flowers of youth are scattered to the winds in the bittersweet final volume of Hana-Kimi! Review: It's... over! Thank God. Nakajo seemed to really be phoning it in for these … [Read more...] about Hana-Kimi 23 by Hisaya Nakajo: C
Honey and Clover 1 by Chica Umino: A-
From the back cover: Takemoto, a sophomore art student in Tokyo, thinks his greatest worries in life are finding ways to eat more meat and getting to class on time. But with friends like his, life is never going to be that tame. Review: This series reminds me of Maison Ikkoku in a couple of ways. The main character is kind of a regular dude, and lives with an assortment of … [Read more...] about Honey and Clover 1 by Chica Umino: A-
NANA 4 by Ai Yazawa: A
From the back cover: Nana K.'s perfect Tokyo life is crumbling around her. She can't keep a job, she can't keep any money, and now it looks like she can't even keep her boyfriend! But luckily, a tasty nugget of gossip about Nana O.'s past love life helps Nana K. keep her mind off her own troubles. If she can play the role of cupid for her best friend, can Nana K. get closer … [Read more...] about NANA 4 by Ai Yazawa: A
NANA 3 by Ai Yazawa: A+
From the back cover: Things are slowly coming together for Nana Osaki. The guitarist and drummer from her old band have joined her in Tokyo and she's finally found a ripping new bass player to replace Ren Honjo. The Black Stones are back and they're ready to kick some ass. Nana Komatsu, however, can't shake her old nemesis, the Demon Lord. She's stuck in a dead-end job and … [Read more...] about NANA 3 by Ai Yazawa: A+