Shonen Jump

From the back cover: Everybody has a dream, and for junior high school student Shou Kazamatsuri, that dream is simple: he wants to get off the bench and play soccer. An inspiration to everyone he meets, the indefatigable spark plug won't quit until he becomes the best soccer player he can be! But soccer is a team sport and that means Shou must also work extra hard at being … [Read more...] about Whistle! 5 by Daisuke Higuchi: B

From the back cover: After playing an incredible and inspirational match against their cross-town rivals, the gang at Josui Junior High is now fielding queries from players who want to join their team. One of these hopefuls is Yuki Kojima, the team's pretty manager. She's not only cute and sweet but she's also an awesome soccer player, to boot. Slowly but surely, Shou is … [Read more...] about Whistle! 4 by Daisuke Higuchi: B

From the back cover: There comes a time in every ninja's training when he must put aside his morals and face the truth: ninjas are tools for killing. For Naruto, seeing Sasuke dead, that time is now. Rage awakens the nine-tailed fox spirit within Naruto, giving him the strength to overcome Haku—but can he bring himself to finish the job? As the battle for the Land of the … [Read more...] about Naruto 4 by Masashi Kishimoto: B-

From the back cover: Zabuza, the ninja assassin, was stopped from his first try at killing Tazuna the bridge-builder—but Zabuza still lives! While the ninjas recover from their injuries, Kakashi puts Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura on a strict training regimen to protect Tazuna's family—including Tazuna's embittered grandson Inari—and prepare for Zabuza's next attack. But the next … [Read more...] about Naruto 3 by Masashi Kishimoto: B-

From the back cover: It's the first game of the season and Josui Junior High is matched up against cross-town rival, Musashinomori. Without question the elite private school has the better soccer players, but Shou Kazamatsuri and the rest of Team Josui are hoping to steal a win with extra hustle and desire. But at halftime it doesn't look too good. The kids from Josui find … [Read more...] about Whistle! 3 by Daisuke Higuchi: B+