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Black Jack Volume 16-17: Manga Movable Feast
Black Jack’s three year journey ends finally comes to an end with these last two volumes. Unfortunately, the good doctor doesn’t go out with a bang, but more of a fizzle, as these last two volumes are the weakest of them all. The stories aren’t bad. They’re just not as engaging. … Read entire article »
Black Jack Volume 14-15: Manga Movable Feast
The exploits of Black Jack, the world’s greatest black market surgeon continue in these 28 stories. The themes turn again to Black Jack’s pride and his not-so-well-known generous side. But in quality of stories overall, volume 14 definitely outshines volume 15. … Read entire article »
He Said, She Said: Nura, Rise of the Yokai Clan Volumes 1-2
Reviews are subjective things. A reviewer is drawing on many things when they write their review. Besides technical things such as story structure, character development and art, a reviewers personal preferences and experiences can affect their feeling about a book. And sometimes, even their gender can make a difference as to whether a book gets a good score or bad. In the following discussions, reviewers Alex Hoffman and Lori Henderson will look at different books … Read entire article »
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He Said She Said: Bakuman
Reviews are subjective things. A reviewer is drawing on many things when they write their review. Besides technical things such as story structure, character development and art, a reviewers personal preferences and experiences can affect their feeling about a book. And sometimes, even their gender can make a difference as to whether a book gets a good score or bad. In the following discussions, reviewers Alex Hoffman and … Read entire article »
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Cross Game Volume 1: Manga Movable Feast
Some of my critics are quick to point out that I don’t give very many high scores on my reviews. I generally don’t have nice things to say about the books I read, and I don’t really give out high marks on my reviews at Manga Village. I don’t know if this is because I have a high standard for the materials I read, or if I … Read entire article »
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Slam Dunk Volume 11
Shoyo’s ace, Fujima, drops himself into the lineup and quickly helps his team retake the lead from Shohoku, and despite struggling with fatigue, Mitsui stays on the floor as well. Realizing that they are the keys to winning the game, Coach Anzai focuses on both Mitsui’s scoring finesse and Hanamichi’s monstrous rebounding, but with only five minutes left on the game clock, Shohoku will need to deliver, and fast. Which player will ignite the spark … Read entire article »
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Replica volume 1
By: Kemuri Karakara Publisher: DMP Age rating: T/Teen/13+ Genre: Shounen/action/fantasy Price: $12.95 This is Rattle Park, and it was once filled with smiling faces. Shounen fantasy series with a lot of sword fighting are ten a penny, and for a series to stand out in this genre it needs to have a little something extra. The sheer quality of the storytelling needs to be high, because shounen fantasy action is a genre that’s blessed with a lot … Read entire article »
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Nura: Rise of the Yokai Clan Volume 1
I had high hopes for Shonen Jump’s latest series, Nura, Rise of the Yokai Clan. Unfortunately, things don’t always go like you want them to. Find out why after the jump! … Read entire article »
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Tegami Bachi Volumes 1-3
Having moved all over the country for the better part of a year working one-month stints as a pharmacy student, I have come to appreciate the postal system. It has often been a physical link to family and friends when I was in an unfamiliar location. When everything was an unknown to me, I was always able to get a good-luck letter or care package in the mail, send a post-card, thank you note, or … Read entire article »
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Sasameke Volume 1
You have to give a book publisher a little credit, at times. It is often hard to pick out winners in the English language – having 100% success with all the titles you print seems absurd. I would even be willing to admit that it seems that it might, at times, be doubly hard to pick out a winner that’s printed in Japanese. … Read entire article »
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