From the back cover: Eiji's life hangs in the balance as factions once again shift and realign. Asahi struggles with her new powers and guilt over what happened in the past, while Tamaki strives to control the continuing outbreak of chaos in the present. And a mysterious new figure emerges to join the battle, but is he an ally or an enemy?! Fruits Basket creator Natsuki … [Read more...] about Phantom Dream 4 by Natsuki Takaya: B-
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Tsubasa: Those with Wings 3 by Natsuki Takaya: B-
After a disappointing start and lackluster middle, Natsuki Takaya finally delivers a mostly satisfying conclusion in this, the final volume of Tsubasa: Those with Wings. We begin with Kotobuki and friends (sans Raimon, who is prohibited from leaving the country by a bomb in his brain) in Japan, where they conveniently meet the Tsubasa’s creator and learn the secrets of its … [Read more...] about Tsubasa: Those with Wings 3 by Natsuki Takaya: B-
Phantom Dream 3 by Natsuki Takaya: B
Once upon a time, a thousand years ago, there was a beautiful woman named Suigekka who used her magical abilities to help the people of Japan. The people feared and misunderstood her, however, and killed her after blaming her for the drought that had descended upon the land. A magician who loved her, Hira, went insane after Suigekka’s death and vowed revenge on humanity. He … [Read more...] about Phantom Dream 3 by Natsuki Takaya: B
Phantom Dream 2 by Natsuki Takaya: B-
From the back cover: Tamaki Otoya is the last in a line of ancient summoners tasked to battle evil forces that threaten mankind. But when the rival Gekka family return to collect the demon sword Tamaki's family stole centuries ago, a devastating secret is revealed! Tamaki is left in such a state of shock that he doesn't even notice his beloved Asahi slipping away to the Gekka … [Read more...] about Phantom Dream 2 by Natsuki Takaya: B-
Tsubasa: Those with Wings 2 by Natsuki Takaya: C+
Oh, if only Tsubasa: Those with Wings were as good as its gorgeous cover suggests! Former thief Kotobuki and her companion/love interest, erstwhile Army officer Raimon, are still searching for Tsubasa, a legend rumored to grant wishes. But first, they must slog through an excruciatingly dull plot about the Army enlisting the help of Raimon’s gun-smuggling foster father to … [Read more...] about Tsubasa: Those with Wings 2 by Natsuki Takaya: C+