From the back cover: Ichigo Kurosaki has always been able to see ghosts, but this ability doesn't change his life nearly as much as his close encounter with Rukia Kuchiki, a Soul Reaper and member of the mysterious Soul Society. While fighting a Hollow, an evil spirit that preys on humans who display psychic energy, Rukia attempts to lend Ichigo some of her powers so that he … [Read more...] about Bleach 1 by Tite Kubo: B
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Hikaru no Go 8 by Yumi Hotta and Takeshi Obata: A
From the back cover: Hikaru faces the preliminary rounds of the pro test, during which he must eliminate not only his classmates at the insei school but also any outsiders who want to take the test. One of them in particular appears to know how to exploit Hikaru's weaknesses, and poor Hikaru seems powerless to stop him. Review: I really like how the passage of time is handled … [Read more...] about Hikaru no Go 8 by Yumi Hotta and Takeshi Obata: A
The Prince of Tennis 15 by Takeshi Konomi: B
From the back cover: At the Kanto Tournament, the brilliant play of Hyotei Academy's Mukahi and Oshitori drives Seishun's Momo and Eiji to assume the Australian formation, a technique they masterfully pulled off in a previous match. Meanwhile, the Seishun team of Kaidou and Inui walk into a landmine filled with "scud serves" and accurate, aggressive doubles play. But just … [Read more...] about The Prince of Tennis 15 by Takeshi Konomi: B
The Prince of Tennis 14 by Takeshi Konomi: B+
From the back cover: As more intra-squad games are played to determine the starting lineup, fellow Seishun Academy players Kunimitsu Tezuka and Sadaharu Inui duke it out for a slot. But the disparity in their skills becomes evident when everyone realizes that Tezuka has not budged since he delivered his serve. Meanwhile, Coach Banda of Yamabuki Junior High offers team captain … [Read more...] about The Prince of Tennis 14 by Takeshi Konomi: B+
Rurouni Kenshin 28 by Nobuhiro Watsuki: A
From the back cover: As the feared assassin of the Bakumatsu, Himura Kenshin killed in the name of the new era. As the rurouni of Meiji, he wielded a sakabato to protect those who couldn't protect themselves, all along holding true to his vow to never take another life. Now Kenshin's fight with Enishi has entered its final stage, as has his quest for atonement. Will another … [Read more...] about Rurouni Kenshin 28 by Nobuhiro Watsuki: A