By Yuu Watase | Published by VIZ Media As a fan of Yuu Watase's shoujo classic, Fushigi Yûgi, I expected that I would like Arata: The Legend, her first shounen series. Turns out, I had underestimated my enjoyment: I really like it! The story begins in a world known as Amawakuni, where the child-like princess is preparing to yield the thrown to her successor after reigning … [Read more...] about Arata: The Legend, Vols. 1-6
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Fushigi Yûgi 18 by Yuu Watase: B-
From the back cover: Miaka has been fighting a battle across two different worlds to keep Taka, the human incarnation of her true love Tamahome, from vanishing. But what could it mean when Tamahome himself returns to confront Miaka and Taka? The answer to this riddle leads Miaka and the Seven Celestial Warriors to the stunning finale of the best-selling Fushigi Yûgi … [Read more...] about Fushigi Yûgi 18 by Yuu Watase: B-
Fushigi Yûgi 17 by Yuu Watase: C
From the back cover: When the demon god Tenkou steals the four stones that Miaka has already collected, is all hope lost for the return of Taka's memories? And will Tenkou's manipulation of Taka and Miaka's friends slowly drive wedges between them and ensure their defeat? Once again, it's up to Miaka to keep two worlds from falling under the dominion of the ultimate … [Read more...] about Fushigi Yûgi 17 by Yuu Watase: C
Fushigi Yûgi 16 by Yuu Watase: C+
From the back cover: As enigmatic exchange student Ren slowly takes control of the minds of everyone in the school, his agenda becomes clear: he is training an army of assassins to kill Miaka! Even if Miaka is able to escape the attempt on her life, will she be able to thwart a mysterious vixen's efforts to tear Taka from her arms? Review: Not even the presence of Nuriko … [Read more...] about Fushigi Yûgi 16 by Yuu Watase: C+
Fushigi Yûgi 15 by Yuu Watase: B
From the back cover: Miaka must reenter The Universe of the Four Gods and collect the seven magic stones that contain her soulmate Taka's lost memories... or else risk losing him forever! Taka has always been the one who protected Miaka, so will she be able to handle this new responsibility? And there's something unsettling about the new exchange student at Miaka's high … [Read more...] about Fushigi Yûgi 15 by Yuu Watase: B