It’s the 22nd century, and countless wars have left the cities in ruins, the fields withered, and the waters polluted. The rich and elite have access to the finer things while the common folk live in poverty, and things are pretty much controlled by a military regime. In this harsh situation, young Kotobuki took to thieving to survive, but as the story begins, she’s trying to … [Read more...] about Tsubasa: Those with Wings 1 by Natsuki Takaya: C+
Natsuki Takaya
Phantom Dream 1 by Natsuki Takaya: C
As a Fruits Basket fan, whenever I was confronted with a survey on what manga I would like to see licensed, I always included the two series Natsuki Takaya wrote before her big hit—Genei Musou and Tsubasa wo Motsu Mono. And when TOKYOPOP announced it would be releasing them (as Phantom Dream and Tsubasa: Those With Wings, respectively), I was thrilled. I did all this without … [Read more...] about Phantom Dream 1 by Natsuki Takaya: C
Fruits Basket 20 by Natsuki Takaya: A
From the back cover: Kagura and Kazuma hotly discuss Tohru liking Kyou. With Kagura's forceful encouragement, will Tohru be able to muster up the courage to tell Kyou how she feels? Meanwhile, Ren is determined to get her hands on Akito's mystery box—even if it means killing for it! Review: I got a pleasant surprise on Wednesday when I discovered this had been released on … [Read more...] about Fruits Basket 20 by Natsuki Takaya: A
Fruits Basket 19 by Natsuki Takaya: A
From the back cover: As the Fruits Basket saga continues, the relationship between Tohru and Kyou becomes increasingly complicated, especially since most of the members of the Zodiac seem to look down on him. Tohru comes to the realization that if she wants to save Kyou, she'll have to create some sort of trigger to break his curse. But what, if anything, can cure … [Read more...] about Fruits Basket 19 by Natsuki Takaya: A
Fruits Basket 18 by Natsuki Takaya: A
From the back cover: As rumors swirl about Machi trying to kill her little brother, Kakeru figures that the only person who can get the truth out of her is Yuki. But when the two of them visit her, they learn a shocking secret. Later, Motoko wants to tell Yuki her feelings before she graduates and leaves the school—and him—forever. But will their parting be such sweet … [Read more...] about Fruits Basket 18 by Natsuki Takaya: A