For our second joint venture at The Hooded Utilitarian, MJ and I take a look at the sci-fi shoujo classic, Please Save My Earth. Summarizing a series this long is a daunting undertaking, but MJ does an admirable job: "Please Save My Earth is a 21-volume soft sci-fi epic about seven Japanese children (six teenagers and one elementary school student) who discover that they are … [Read more...] about Please Save My Earth at The Hooded Utilitarian
Right Here, Right Now! 1-2 by Souya Himawari
This time travel historical romance is actually a lot more rational than one would expect. Unfortunately, the romance is the least successful element of the story. You can find my review for BL Bookrack here. Review copies provided by the publisher. … [Read more...] about Right Here, Right Now! 1-2 by Souya Himawari
Crimson Snow by Hori Tomoki
I reviewed Crimson Snow, a BL short story collection from BLU Manga, for this month's BL Bookrack column. Despite the yakuza connection, the three-part title story is quiet and compelling and well worth the price of admission all on its own. You can find that review here. … [Read more...] about Crimson Snow by Hori Tomoki
TOKYOPOP Is Shutting Down
It's with a heavy heart that I direct you to this piece at The Beat, which reports that TOKYOPOP is shutting down at the end of May. I have a feeling the worst of the sadness is yet to come, as I start to fully process which beloved series will be left in limbo. Rather than dwell on that depressing thought, I figured I'd outline what is left on TOKYOPOP's production calendar … [Read more...] about TOKYOPOP Is Shutting Down
Tidbits: Shonen Jumpin’ Jehosaphat
Sometimes I just crave some shounen manga! Here, then, are a few short reviews of some shounen I have lately read: the third volume of Bakuman。, the 31st through 34th of Bleach, the second of Genkaku Picasso, and the thirteenth through fifteenth of Slam Dunk. All are fairly recent releases and all published under VIZ's Shonen Jump imprint; Bakuman。 and Genkaku Picasso also have … [Read more...] about Tidbits: Shonen Jumpin’ Jehosaphat