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GetBackers 15 by Yuya Aoki and Rando Ayamine: B

September 19, 2006 by Michelle Smith Leave a Comment

From the back cover: Ginji and Ban are back on the trail of some missing kids and the Divine Design card game that lured them away. When the GetBackers infiltrate the game company's headquarters, Ban faces off against a powerful foe who's playing for keeps with a stacked deck! But when a bewitching beauty shows up, will she steal Ginji's heart?! Review: The sudden bursts of … [Read more...] about GetBackers 15 by Yuya Aoki and Rando Ayamine: B

Ouran High School Host Club 5 by Bisco Hatori: A

September 15, 2006 by Michelle Smith Leave a Comment

From the back cover: Haruhi's top ranking falls and she is in jeopardy of losing her scholarship at Ouran. Each member of the Host Club scrambles to become her tutor, but Haruhi picks a female student, Ayame, to help her. Haruhi's time is now spent with Ayame, who can't stand Tamaki. Can Tamaki charm his way into Ayame's good graces so the Host Club can spend time with their … [Read more...] about Ouran High School Host Club 5 by Bisco Hatori: A

The Prince of Tennis 15 by Takeshi Konomi: B

September 13, 2006 by Michelle Smith Leave a Comment

From the back cover: At the Kanto Tournament, the brilliant play of Hyotei Academy's Mukahi and Oshitori drives Seishun's Momo and Eiji to assume the Australian formation, a technique they masterfully pulled off in a previous match. Meanwhile, the Seishun team of Kaidou and Inui walk into a landmine filled with "scud serves" and accurate, aggressive doubles play. But just … [Read more...] about The Prince of Tennis 15 by Takeshi Konomi: B

Beauty is the Beast 4 by Tomo Matsumoto: A

September 12, 2006 by Michelle Smith Leave a Comment

From the back cover: As winter sets in at the dorms and the boys hog all the electricity to heat their rooms, Shimonuki continues his quest to win Eimi's heart. She agrees to a date, but they both end up confessing to Wanibuchi. Because despite Wanibuchi's commitment to another woman, Eimi can't stop loving him. So what will she do if Wanibuchi goes through with his plans to … [Read more...] about Beauty is the Beast 4 by Tomo Matsumoto: A

Monster 2 by Naoki Urasawa: A+

September 9, 2006 by Michelle Smith Leave a Comment

From the back cover: Tenma springs to action when he discovers that Johan, the boy whose life he saved nine years ago, has grown up to become a serial murderer. But when Tenma finds out that Johan has strong inside connections with government officials, he realizes that this monster is far more powerful than he could have ever imagined. Review: The second volume in this series … [Read more...] about Monster 2 by Naoki Urasawa: A+

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