“What is the difference between me and humans?” asks Odette, android creation of Professor Yoshizawa, two weeks into her existence. It’s a question that continues to puzzle her and one day, after seeing some schoolgirls on TV, she stuns the professor by telling him she wants to go to high school. The principal takes some convincing, and Odette’s required to keep her true nature … [Read more...] about Karakuri Odette 1 by Julietta Suzuki: B+
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Oh! My Brother 1 by Ken Saito: B-
Masago Kamoguchi is a normal girl: normal looks, normal grades, and normal athletic ability. But normal isn’t good enough for Masago when she’s constantly being compared to her older brother, Shiro, who is smart, good-looking, popular, and someone who draws people to him wherever he goes. As the story begins, Shiro is leading the student council in preparations for the school’s … [Read more...] about Oh! My Brother 1 by Ken Saito: B-
Comic 7 by Ha SiHyun: B
The series that began with a heroine determined to learn more about the art of creating manhwa has now completed its transformation into a high school romance drama. Rather than reference Alice Song’s career goals in any way, this volume is full of sports festivals and love confessions. On the heels of a particularly nasty fight, Alice and Patrick, the boy she loves, are … [Read more...] about Comic 7 by Ha SiHyun: B
Comic 1-6 by Ha SiHyun: B
When a friend of amateur manhwa-ga Alice Song enters Alice's story in a contest, she ends up taking third prize. Upon meeting with the publisher, she runs into an old student teacher (now working as an editor) who takes her to meet one of her favorite creators, Saturn Kang. Saturn turns out to be a rather arrogant high school boy who wants none of Alice's help, even though he's … [Read more...] about Comic 1-6 by Ha SiHyun: B
Bleach 29 by Tite Kubo: B-
From the back cover: Ichigo and his friends knew invading Hueco Mundo wouldn't be easy, but even the lesser Arrancars are pushing them to their limits! Can Ichigo, Uryuu and Chad find the inner strength to overcome the first line of attack, or will Orihime be stuck in Hueco Mundo forever?! Review: When you get right down to it, nobody does anything in this volume but fight. … [Read more...] about Bleach 29 by Tite Kubo: B-