From the back cover: The school-wide physical exam has thrown the members of the Host Club for a loop. How can the doctor not discover that Haruhi is a girl?! And once the female customers learn the truth, Haruhi can kiss her job goodbye. But then life at the club will be unbearably boring if she leaves! So the guys wrack their brains for a solution... Review: This volume … [Read more...] about Ouran High School Host Club 2 by Bisco Hatori: A-
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Pretty Guardian Sailormoon 10 (Japanese, 2nd ed.) – Naoko Takeuchi: B+
Book description: The second edition of Sailormoon manga reworked some of the Acts, resulting in a slightly different numbering scheme. This volume contains Acts 45-49 of the new system, which correspond to the end of Act 39 through Act 42 (volumes 14 and 15) of the original publication. After Saturn awoke and gave the other outer senshi their new sailor crystals, they join … [Read more...] about Pretty Guardian Sailormoon 10 (Japanese, 2nd ed.) – Naoko Takeuchi: B+
Hikaru no Go 7 by Yumi Hotta and Takeshi Obata: A
From the back cover: Hikaru is horrified to find that he's losing all of his games at the insei school! The Young Lions Tournament is just three months away, and the insei who qualify will play against rookie pros, including Akira. Hikaru sees his chance to impress his rival, but can he turn his losing streak around in time? Review: It's hard to articulate why I love this … [Read more...] about Hikaru no Go 7 by Yumi Hotta and Takeshi Obata: A
Blue by Kiriko Nananan: A
From the inside flap: Kayako Kirishima and Masami Endo are about to discover that their recent friendship is turning into obsessive love. But when today's hopes and yesterday's dreams meet tomorrow's problems, will they be able to continue? Review: Blue is a one-volume title in nice binding and printed on glossy paper that happens to cost $24. I read it in the store today, … [Read more...] about Blue by Kiriko Nananan: A
InuYasha 26 by Rumiko Takahashi: B+
From the back cover: Inuyasha and friends encounter a strange mountain with mystical powers. The mountain is so sacred Kirara, Kikyo and Shippo can't even set foot on it! Meanwhile, the Army of Seven have resurrected their final member and now seek revenge on those responsible for their original deaths. Elsewhere Sesshoumaru is in pursuit of Kohaku when he too is refuted by … [Read more...] about InuYasha 26 by Rumiko Takahashi: B+