From the back cover: Kyoko Mogami followed her true love Sho to Tokyo to support him while he made it big as an idol. But he's casting her out now that he's famous! Kyoko won't suffer in silence—she's going to get her sweet revenge by beating Sho in show biz! Kyoko knows she's not plain and uninteresting, no matter what Sho says. With the help of a little makeover, Kyoko's … [Read more...] about Skip Beat! 1 by Yoshiki Nakamura: A-
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Bleach 22 by Tite Kubo: B-
From the back cover: The noose is tightening around Ichigo. His inner Hollow can't wait to consume him, the sinister transfer student has him tapped for a mysterious job, and now powerful new enemies have landed in his hometown to destroy him. Review: So far, this new arc is not off to an auspicious start. Some new villains are introduced, but only the latter pair—they're … [Read more...] about Bleach 22 by Tite Kubo: B-
Maison Ikkoku 1 by Rumiko Takahashi: A-
From the back cover: Travel into Japan's nuttiest apartment house and meet its volatile inhabitants: Kyoko, the beautiful and mysterious new apartment manager; Godai, the exam-addled college student; Mrs. Ichinose, the drunken gossip; Kentaro, her bratty son; Akemi, the boozy bar hostess; and the mooching and peeping Mr. Yotsuya. Funny, touching, and a tad off-kilter, Maison … [Read more...] about Maison Ikkoku 1 by Rumiko Takahashi: A-
Boys Over Flowers 2 by Yoko Kamio: A
From the back cover: Tsukushi continues to fight back against the F4 and protect an old friend who has also been given the infamous "red tag." Rui's old flame returns from France. Can Tsukushi really compete with this "perfect girl"? Meanwhile, Tsukushi's resistance to the F4 seems like it might actually work! Review: I really love this series. Sure, it's over the top … [Read more...] about Boys Over Flowers 2 by Yoko Kamio: A
Tsubasa RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE 12 by CLAMP: B+
From the back cover: All is not well on Piffle World. The magical land's most popular sporting event—a race of lightweight aircraft called dragonflies—seems to have been rigged by one of the contestants. But winning the competition is the only way Princess Sakura and her friends can recover one of the princess's precious and powerful memory feathers. The five friends are … [Read more...] about Tsubasa RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE 12 by CLAMP: B+