Shonen Jump

From the back cover: Naruto, Sasuke and Sakura have passed the final test to become junior ninja—but now the real challenge begins. Tired of menial tasks, the young ninja ask for a tougher assignment, and find themselves—together with their teacher, Kakashi—bodyguarding a cranky old man from the Land of the Waves. But Tazuna the bridgebuilder is in more danger than anyone … [Read more...] about Naruto 2 by Masashi Kishimoto: B

From the back cover: Shou Kazamatsuri and his pals finally hit the magic number 11 and that means they're ready for high-kicking, goal-to-goal soccer action. Unfortunately, Team Josui's first game is against the powerhouse private school, Musashinomori. Shou's crew may have boundless pluck and enthusiasm but do they have the talent to compete with last season's reigning … [Read more...] about Whistle! 2 by Daisuke Higuchi: A-

From the back cover: Banned from his school's soccer team for being too short, Shou Kazamatsuri decides there's only one thing left to do: switch schools! But even a change in scenery doesn't help the David Beckham wannabe. On campus, he is mistakenly introduced to everyone as a hotshot star athlete. When the truth is revealed, Shou drops out of school to practice on his … [Read more...] about Whistle! 1 by Daisuke Higuchi: A-

From the back cover: In another world, ninja are the ultimate power—and in the village of Konohagakure live the stealthiest ninja in the world. But twelve years ago Konohagakure was attacked by a fearsome threat—a nine-tailed fox demon which claimed the life of the Hokage, the village champion. Today, peace has returned, and a troublemaking orphan named Uzumaki Naruto is … [Read more...] about Naruto 1 by Masashi Kishimoto: C+