Despite having no prior interest in acting, Yura Onozuka, the relatively normal daughter of celebrity parents, discovers a talent for it when she resolves to surpass her mother in the dramatic sphere. She has achieved some moderate success pretty quickly, including a spot in a commercial and a supporting role on a new TV drama. Yura’s career is less the focus in this volume … [Read more...] about Honey Hunt 4 by Miki Aihara: B
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VIZ Release Schedule Updated Through January 2011
The Simon and Schuster website has been updated with information with listings for VIZ manga releases extending through January 2011. Along with many volumes (and cover art!) for continuing series, several debuts appear as well. I think most of these have been announced, but it's nice to see it made official anyway. Grand Guignol Orchestra by Kaori Yuki — October 5, … [Read more...] about VIZ Release Schedule Updated Through January 2011
Adolf 3: The Half-Aryan by Osamu Tezuka: A
From the back cover: Now that the documents revealing Hitler's secret have apparently been destroyed, it seems Japanese reporter Sohei Toge's ordeal is over. But it turns out the Gestapo, not to mention the Japanese police, are still after him! Miss Ogi, his murdered brother's dedicated school teacher, may be Sohei's only hope! What does she know about the fate of those … [Read more...] about Adolf 3: The Half-Aryan by Osamu Tezuka: A
Cheeky Angel 14-15 by Hiroyuki Nishimori: B-
The Ideal Woman competition proposed by Megumi’s self-appointed rival, Keiko, continues into volume fourteen. Megumi and Genzo, who have been partnered up for the contest, begin the volume by finishing off a random thug who’d threatened them, and successfully make it to the inn that serves as their goal for the day. After a random chapter in which Keiko and Megumi attempt to … [Read more...] about Cheeky Angel 14-15 by Hiroyuki Nishimori: B-
Black Cat 9-11 by Kentaro Yabuki: B+
I'm at somewhat of a loss to explain how Black Cat manages to be so incredibly appealing, but these three volumes were a real pleasure to read and left me wanting to devour more of the series as soon as possible. Volume nine begins in the middle of a confrontation between Cerberus, a trio of elite members of the Chronos Numbers, and Creed, the villain of the piece who is … [Read more...] about Black Cat 9-11 by Kentaro Yabuki: B+