By Mitsurou Kubo | Published by Kodansha Comics Having greatly enjoyed Yuri!!! on Ice, written by Mitsurou Kubo, I’ve been eagerly anticipating the release of some of Kubo’s manga in English. (In addition to Again!! from Kodansha, Vertical Comics has just published the first omnibus of Moteki, which I shall be reviewing within the next week or so.) Happily, Again!! did not … [Read more...] about Again!!, Vol. 1
Lovesick Ellie, Vols. 1-3
By Fujimomo | Published digitally by Kodansha Comics I admit that I was initially attracted to Lovesick Ellie because of the covers, which are adorable. My favorite is the third, because it perfectly captures Ohmi-kun's personality. So, imagine you're an awkward boy who doesn't express himself well, only you've been born exceedingly handsome. You're placed on a pedestal, … [Read more...] about Lovesick Ellie, Vols. 1-3
Beasts of Abigaile, Vols. 1-2
By Spica Aoki | Published by Seven Seas After having been bullied in school back home in Japan, Tsukishiro Nina comes to live with her uncle in the tiny principality of Ruberia, famous for its roses. Outwardly, it's an affluent place, but Nina soon learns—after being bitten by a luga and taking on some of their characteristics—that wolf-like people known as luga serve as … [Read more...] about Beasts of Abigaile, Vols. 1-2
The Promised Neverland, Vol. 1
Story by Kaiu Shirai, Art by Posuka Demizu | Published by VIZ Media First off: The Promised Neverland is amazing and you should go buy it. I'd heard good things about it, but hadn't expected this degree of exhilarating awesomeness. Secondly: I will do my best to avoid major spoilers, but a few are unavoidably required to describe (and compliment) the plot. Take heed! Emma … [Read more...] about The Promised Neverland, Vol. 1
Frau Faust, Vols. 1-2
By Kore Yamazaki | Published by Kodansha Comics I had heard good things about Frau Faust and figured I would probably like it too, but I wasn't prepared for the “OMG, I love this!” feeling that overtook me after the first dozen pages or so. I loved it so much, in fact, that the first seven volumes of Yamazaki's other published-in-English series, The Ancient Magus' Bride, are … [Read more...] about Frau Faust, Vols. 1-2