Category Archives: Manga

Blue Dragon: Ral Ω Grad

Posted on October 27, 2008 by Karura

In a world where humans live in fear of being possessed by the demonic beings known as Shadows, one boy has been locked in darkness all his life. As the host of the Blue Dragon Grad, fifteen year old Ral … Continue reading →

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FullMetal Alchemist: the manga

Posted on July 23, 2008 by Karura

Chapters 1-84 As a big named title, there can be few people who are unfamiliar with the animated version of Fullmetal Alchemist- the tale of a world of alchemy where brothers Edward and Alphonse Elric attempted the forbidden act of … Continue reading →

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Gunslinger Girl volumes 6-9

Posted on June 15, 2008 by Karura

With the first five volumes of Gunslinger Girl taking the series to heights of excellence rarely seen in manga, there was always the nagging worry that the series would have to plummet sooner or later. Fortunately, four volumes later, and … Continue reading →

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Love Roma

Posted on May 12, 2008 by Karura

There’s nothing strange about high school students asking each other out- but when it comes to Negishi and Hoshino, their relationship is a little different from the norm. The straight-talking Hoshino decides that there should be complete honesty and straightforwardness … Continue reading →

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Basilisk: the manga

Posted on February 28, 2008 by Karura

For years, the Kouga and Iga clans have lived uneasily under an enforced peace- a peace that should only be strengthened by the marriage of their leaders, Gennosuke and Oboro. Before that can come to pass, however, outside forces annul … Continue reading →

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Solanin

Posted on January 26, 2008 by Karura

Meiko lives a pretty normal life- she’s got a steady boyfriend and a regular job as an office lady, but she can’t help feeling that there should be something more to it than that. Determined to recapture the dreams and … Continue reading →

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A Spirit of the Sun volumes 1-3

Posted on January 14, 2008 by Karura

In the year 2002, a series of earthquakes split Japan down the middle, forcing the government to look to America and China to help with the rebuilding. Fifteen years later, and the country has effectively become two separate nations, but … Continue reading →

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Negima! volumes 1-13

Posted on January 10, 2008 by Karura

After graduating from magic academy, ten-year-old Welsh wizard Negi Springfield dreams of following in his father’s footsteps and becoming a Magister Magi. The last thing he was expecting was to be sent to Japan to become a teacher in an … Continue reading →

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Disgaea: you played the game, endured the anime- now try the manga

Posted on January 6, 2008 by Karura

As a game, Disgaea and its sequel were great fun, but the less said about that awful anime adaptation, the better. With that in mind, I didn’t have a great deal of interest in the series’ manga incarnation, but given … Continue reading →

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Loveless Manga: Volumes 1-8

Posted on December 17, 2007 by Karura

rnrn A while ago I reviewed the Loveless anime, and whilst it undoubtedly had potential, something about it didn’t sit right with me- I wanted to spend long enough in the world of the series to explore both the setting … Continue reading →

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