Kurohime is a witch-gunslinger, which essentially means that she can shoot magic out of a gun to heal injuries, beef up her own physical defenses, or conjure “witch-beasts” to fight opponents. As the volume begins, she is fighting the Kurohime Punishment Squad, a band of scantily-clad women with a grudge against her. A common enemy forces the women to work together and the … [Read more...] about Kurohime 12 by Masanori • Ookamigumi • Katakura: C+
Supernatural
ZE 1-2 by Yuki Shimizu: B-
When Raizou’s beloved grandmother dies, he leaves the country home where they had lived and moves to the city, where he enrolls in culinary school and takes a job as a live-in housekeeper at a mansion. There, he meets the members of the Mitou family, who wield the word-based power of kotodama, and their kami-sama, human-like creations made from paper who heal the wounds caused … [Read more...] about ZE 1-2 by Yuki Shimizu: B-
InuYasha 36-37 by Rumiko Takahashi: B
Centuries ago, a dog-like half-demon named Inuyasha attempted to steal a powerful gem known as the “Shikon jewel” from a village, but was thwarted by a beautiful priestess, Kikyo, whose enchanted arrow pinned him to a tree. There he remains for fifty years until Kagome—a modern-day high school girl transplanted to the past by means of an enchanted well—frees him because he’s … [Read more...] about InuYasha 36-37 by Rumiko Takahashi: B
InuYasha 35 by Rumiko Takahashi: B-
From the back cover: A new crop of demons is plaguing the land. The more demons are killed, the more humanlike they become. This progression culminates in a battle between the gang and Moryomaru, Hakudoshi's new and fearsome creation. Can Koga and Inuyasha stop their infighting long enough to battle a common enemy? Review: In volume 34, which I reread before starting this one, … [Read more...] about InuYasha 35 by Rumiko Takahashi: B-
Bleach 26 by Tite Kubo: B
From the back cover: Ichigo and all his friends are training like mad, spurred on by the looming threat of Aizen's wicked plans. But while Uryuu and Chad increase their powers, Orihime finds out that she has to sit out the coming fight, leaving her friends without her protection. And Ichigo, despite his intensive training with the Vizards, can't control his Hollowfied self long … [Read more...] about Bleach 26 by Tite Kubo: B