Title:  Kurohime Vol 6

Author: Masanori • Ookamigumi • Katakura

Publisher: Viz

ISBN:  9781421516356

May Contain Spoilers

I’m not sure yet how I feel about this gentler, softer Himeko who has been left behind after the tragic events of the last volume.  She is a shell of her former self, having regained the love that she had lost when she was ( Read more... )

Title:  The Prince of Tennis Vol 6

Author:  Takeshi Konomi

Publisher: Viz

ISBN:  9781591164401

May Contain Spoilers

The team is training hard in anticipation of the upcoming City Tournament.  Even Ryoma is showing a new intensity after his match with Tezuka.  He’s all fired up to improve and to stretch his skills, much to his father’s ( Read more... )

VIZ MEDIA NOMINATED IN MULTIPLE CATEGORIES FOR THE 2009 WILL EISNER COMIC INDUSTRY AWARDS

NAOKI URASAWA’S MONSTER, SOLANIN, CAT EYED BOY And COWA! Among The Titles Nominated

San Francisco, CA, April 9, 2006 - VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry’s most innovative and comprehensive publishing, animation and licensing ( Read more... )

Title:  Otomen Vol 2

Author:  Aya Kanno

Publisher:  Viz

ISBN:  9781421521879

May Contain Spoilers

Asuka is having a very difficult time keeping his feminine side under wraps.   When a first year picks him for a mentor, Asuka has to keep his girly side firmly in check.  This proves harder than he expects, and it’s his cute bentos that let the ( Read more... )

Title:  The Key to the Kingdom Vol 2

Author:  Kyoko Shitou

Publisher: CMX

ISBN:  9781401213947

May Contain Spoilers

The Key to the Kingdom is turning into a very solid fantasy.  Prince Asta and Badd are searching for the Key, which will allow its finder to become the king.  Content with his books and studies, Asta doesn’t want to rule, but ( Read more... )

Title:  Train*Train Vol 1

Author:  Eiki Eiki

Publisher: Doki Doki

ISBN: 9781569700969

May Contain Spoilers

Asahi wants to follow in his father’s footsteps and become a train operator.  He’s worked hard to make his dreams come true, and now he’s one step closer.  He’s just been assigned to Minami-Kitazawa Station, where he’ll learn about the ( Read more... )

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Title:  Muhyo & Roji’s Bureau of Supernatural Investigation Vol 8

Author: Yoshiyuki Nishi

Publisher: Viz

ISBN:  9781421516431

May Contain Spoilers

The biggest problem with this volume for me was my dislike of Goryo.  Since the action revolved around saving him from his evil teacher I just couldn’t get caught up in the excitement.  After ( Read more... )

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Title:  Love*Com Vol 12

Author:  Aya Nakahara

Publisher: Viz

ISBN:  9781421523705

May Contain Spoilers

Risa is still unable to decide on a plan for her future.  Otani has finally got his act together, and Risa’s other friends have, too.  When Suzuki’s carefully laid out path takes an unexpected turn, everyone is shocked by his failure.  Will ( Read more... )