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-
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Whistle! 1 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-
Naruto 1 by Masashi Kishimoto: C+
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+
Bleach 2 by Tite Kubo: B+
From the back cover: Immediately after checking into the Kurosaki Clinic with a mysterious scar on his back, the muscle-bound Chad goes AWOL. Accompanying Chad is a talking parakeet imbued with the soul of a young boy named Yuuichi. It doesn't take newbie Soul Reaper Ichigo Kurosaki long to surmise that a Hollow must be involved. By far the strongest spirit he's faced to … [Read more...] about Bleach 2 by Tite Kubo: B+
Full Moon o Sagashite 7 by Arina Tanemura: A
From the back cover: Mitsuki is trapped by the Lord of the Underworld and is imprisoned within his barrier. She pleads for Izumi to come help her, but the Shinigami is immobilized by his fear of releasing his last memory—the moment before his death—and will not rescue her. Is there anyone who can protect Mitsuki from the Death Master's scythe? Review: These final few … [Read more...] about Full Moon o Sagashite 7 by Arina Tanemura: A