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InuYasha 35 by Rumiko Takahashi: B-

April 28, 2009 by Michelle Smith 4 Comments

From the back cover: A new crop of demons is plaguing the land. The more demons are killed, the more humanlike they become. This progression culminates in a battle between the gang and Moryomaru, Hakudoshi's new and fearsome creation. Can Koga and Inuyasha stop their infighting long enough to battle a common enemy? Review: In volume 34, which I reread before starting this one, … [Read more...] about InuYasha 35 by Rumiko Takahashi: B-

High School Debut 9 by Kazune Kawahara: A-

April 27, 2009 by Michelle Smith Leave a Comment

It’s sports festival time, giving Haruna and Yoh the chance to work together on the same team. Alas, the plans for togetherness don’t work out, as Yoh is elected grade captain and has to work hard to master his ceremonial duties and not disappoint those who elected him. Haruna, of course, is very encouraging and does things like make him foul-tasting radish juice to help his … [Read more...] about High School Debut 9 by Kazune Kawahara: A-

High School Debut 8 by Kazune Kawahara: B+

April 26, 2009 by Michelle Smith 1 Comment

From the back cover: Yoh's worried that a freshman seems to have the hots for Haruna, but Haruna is as oblivious as ever. So when the boy in question makes a move on her, how will she respond? More importantly, how will Yoh react? Review: Ah, High School Debut. How I love you so. Only this series can make it palatable when the heroine receives an unsolicited smooch from some … [Read more...] about High School Debut 8 by Kazune Kawahara: B+

One Piece 6 by Eiichiro Oda: B+

April 22, 2009 by Michelle Smith 8 Comments

From the back cover: Luffy's pirates thought they were just stopping in for a quick bite... but now Luffy's been made a busboy on Baratie, the oceangoing restaurant, and it turns out some of the worst-mannered pirates on the Grand Line are just dying for a meal. Always one to look on the bright side, Luffy sets his sights on Sanji, the smart-talking, skirt-chasing assistant … [Read more...] about One Piece 6 by Eiichiro Oda: B+

One Piece 5 by Eiichiro Oda: B-

April 21, 2009 by Michelle Smith 1 Comment

From the back cover: Once upon a time, Usopp was just a local boy with a talent for tall tales. Everyone in his little seaside village knew him as the joker who claimed to be a pirate captain and woke people up in the mornings by shouting "Pirates are coming!" But then real pirates landed on the beach... Now Usopp's village is under attack by the Black Cat Pirates, one of the … [Read more...] about One Piece 5 by Eiichiro Oda: B-

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