From the back cover: Hikaru is horrified to find that he's losing all of his games at the insei school! The Young Lions Tournament is just three months away, and the insei who qualify will play against rookie pros, including Akira. Hikaru sees his chance to impress his rival, but can he turn his losing streak around in time? Review: It's hard to articulate why I love this … [Read more...] about Hikaru no Go 7 by Yumi Hotta and Takeshi Obata: A
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Rurouni Kenshin 27 by Nobuhiro Watsuki: B-
From the back cover: Kenshin and his comrades have finally discovered the location of Enishi's island compound. Woo Heishin, Enishi's mysterious second-in-command, meets them on the beach and brings his deadly bodyguards, the Su-shin or the "Four Stars," to serve as a welcoming committee. Part of the gang dives into combats with Woo's warriors as Kenshin prepares himself for … [Read more...] about Rurouni Kenshin 27 by Nobuhiro Watsuki: B-
Rurouni Kenshin 26 by Nobuhiro Watsuki: C+
From the back cover: If there's one thing tough-as-nails street brawler—and ex-Sekiho Army cadet—Sagara Sanosuke can't stand, it's hypocritical, loudmouthed braggarts who talk the talk but are incapable of walking the walk. Finding himsef in the middle of a provincial squabble between an old man and the local yakuza, Sano returns to his old "fight merchant" ways and agrees to … [Read more...] about Rurouni Kenshin 26 by Nobuhiro Watsuki: C+
The Prince of Tennis 13 by Takeshi Konomi: B
From the back cover: Seishun Academy is in the finals of the District Preliminaries and the only player standing in their way is mean, violent, and ill-tempered Jin Akutsu of Yamabuki Junior High! Ryoma desperately needs to toughen up mentally, as Jin has figured out a way to punish him with his powerful shots. Meanwhile, Seishun holds more intra-squad games, and this time … [Read more...] about The Prince of Tennis 13 by Takeshi Konomi: B