Manga Review: Wild 7 Vols. 1-4 by Mikiya Mochizuki In the late 1960s, Japan was faced with a rising crime wave. Student radicals, terrorists, gangsters, corrupt politicians; it seemed all too much for the ordinary police to handle. Police Supervisor Katsu Kusanami, a brilliant rising star from a top university, had an idea. What if… Continue reading Manga Review: Wild 7 Vols. 1-4
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Manga Review: Triton of the Sea 2
Manga Review: Triton of the Sea 2 by Osamu Tezuka WARNING: This review contains massive SPOILERS for Volume 1 of Triton of the Sea. Triton, last surviving male member of the Triton Clan of sea-dwellers, has managed to survive everything the Poseidon Clan has thrown at him, including the 33 children of King Poseidon himself.… Continue reading Manga Review: Triton of the Sea 2
Manga Review: Gambling Apocalypse Kaiji #1
Manga Review: Gambling Apocalypse Kaiji #1 by Nobuyuki Fukumoto February 1996, Tokyo: Kaiji Ito is a loser. He’s long-term unemployed, isn’t taking any classes, and doesn’t have the grit to put in effort to improve his life. Kaiji’s also a gambling addict, which is unfortunate for someone who doesn’t have the money to spare. His… Continue reading Manga Review: Gambling Apocalypse Kaiji #1
Manga Review: Case Closed Volumes 69-72
Manga Review: Case Closed Volumes 69-72 by Gosho Aoyama We are so far into this series, also referred to as “Detective Conan”, that anyone who’s new should see my reviews of previous volumes as anything here beyond the basic premise can be considered spoilers. Volume 69 opens with famed detective Kogoro Mouri (Richard Moore) being… Continue reading Manga Review: Case Closed Volumes 69-72
Manga Review: My Love Story!! Volume 1
Manga Review: My Love Story!! Volume 1 written by Kazune Kawahara, art by Aruko Takeo Goda is a man’s man, for all that he’s only in his first year of high school. He’s tall, rugged, good at sports, and has a gentle heart which makes him a good friend. His male friends all think he’s… Continue reading Manga Review: My Love Story!! Volume 1
Manga Review: Fruits Basket Volume 8
Manga Review: Fruits Basket Volume 8 by Natsuki Takaya Tohru Honda’s extended family sucks. After her mother died, her aunt and uncle made it clear they wanted nothing to do with the child. But the optimistic compassion and strong work ethic Tohru inherited from her mother served her well. She got a part time job… Continue reading Manga Review: Fruits Basket Volume 8
Manga Review: From Eroica with Love 2
Manga Review: From Eroica with Love 2 by Aoike Yasuko It is the 1970s, and the Cold War is raging behind the scenes. One of the top front line officers in that war is Major “Iron” Klaus Heinz von dem Eberbach of NATO intelligence. He and his team of “Alphabet” agents attempt to thwart plans… Continue reading Manga Review: From Eroica with Love 2
Manga Review: Chi’s Sweet Home Volume 1
Manga Review: Chi’s Sweet Home Volume 1 by Konami Kanata Life is tough on the streets, even if you’re a cat. So young kitten Chi’s existence could have been cut short when she got separated from her mother due to distraction. Fortunately, Chi is soon found by the Yamada family. Papa, Mama and toddler Yohei… Continue reading Manga Review: Chi’s Sweet Home Volume 1
Manga Review: Case Closed Volumes 65-67
Manga Review: Case Closed Volumes 65-67 by Gosho Aoyama Premise: Teen detective Shinichi Kudou (Jimmy Kudo in the American version) is trapped in the body of a child. As Conan Edogawa, he solves mysteries anyway, while trying to track down the Black Organization that did this to him. See my previous entries. We open Volume… Continue reading Manga Review: Case Closed Volumes 65-67
Manga Review: Path of the Assassin, Volumes 11 & 14
Manga Review: Path of the Assassin, Volumes 11 & 14 by Kazuo Koike & Goseki Kojima It is the last years of the Warring States period of Japanese history. In these volumes, we follow the adventures of Hattori Hanzo, greatest of the Iga ninja (in this interpretation) and vassal of Tokugawa Ieyasu, who would become… Continue reading Manga Review: Path of the Assassin, Volumes 11 & 14