From the back cover: Practicing at Go salons is turning out to be more fun than Hikaru thought. But at one salon he meets his match in Suyong Hong, a sullen 12-year-old who is studying for the pro test in his native Korea. By mistake, Hikaru insults Suyong, and now the only way they can settle their differences is by playing a grudge match! Review: This volume picks up where … [Read more...] about Hikaru no Go 9 by Yumi Hotta and Takeshi Obata: A-
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Bleach 6 by Tite Kubo: A-
From the back cover: Ichigo Kurosaki may not know this, but the world he lives in is one predicated on balance—between the living and the dead, between everyday life and the Soul Society. Soul Reapers aren't merely fighting Hollows, they are charged with the grand task of equalizing the balance between this life and the next. Naturally, if too much energy is channeled to one … [Read more...] about Bleach 6 by Tite Kubo: A-
Bleach 5 by Tite Kubo: B+
From the back cover: Ichigo Kurosaki thought that Soul Reapers were the only ones hunting Hollows, but he was wrong. Enter Uryuu Ishida, a Quincy, and possibly the last member of a powerful clan that died out over 200 years ago. Unlike Soul Reapers who strive to cleanse Hollows of their sins and send them to the Soul Society, Quincies adopt a more direct approach—they kill … [Read more...] about Bleach 5 by Tite Kubo: B+
Bleach 4 by Tite Kubo: B
From the back cover: A new reality-show craze is sweeping the nation, garnering legions of screaming fans. But this program comes with a supernatural twist—the host, a media-savvy spiritualist, travels to local hotspots and performs exorcisms, live on national TV! Surly Soul Reaper Ichigo Kurosaki has his doubts about this primetime prima donna, and his assumptions are about … [Read more...] about Bleach 4 by Tite Kubo: B
Bleach 3 by Tite Kubo: B+
From the back cover: It's the anniversary of Ichigo's mother's death, and the entire Kurosaki clan, along with former Soul Reaper Rukia Kuchiki, head to the cemetery to pay their respects. Sleeping demons rarely ever stay still and pretty soon Ichigo confronts the Grand Fisher, the Hollow that may be responsible for his mother's demise. Review: Ichigo's fight with the Grand … [Read more...] about Bleach 3 by Tite Kubo: B+