Category Archives: Manga

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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Forbidden Dance

Posted on October 10, 2007 by Karura

Aya has always devoted herself to ballet, but when she loses her nerve after an injury, getting back on stage proves to be nigh impossible- until the night her inspiration is rekindled by the performance of a new troupe named … Continue reading →

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Somedays Dreamers Spellbound volume 2

Posted on October 8, 2007 by Karura

With Ryutaro keeping out of her way for the summer, Nami has plenty of times to reflect on her feelings for her- and despite his brusque attitude towards her, she just can’t help but stop thinking about him. In the … Continue reading →

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Rozen Maiden volume 4

Posted on September 27, 2007 by Karura

They were meant to be inseparable twin sisters, but now Suiseiseki and Souseiseki have ended up on opposite sides- one serving a master acting on a long-held grudge, and the other desperate to save her twin from doing anything rash. … Continue reading →

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Nodame Cantabile: the manga

Posted on September 26, 2007 by Karura

Volumes 1-15 With most anime, it’s usually a case of straightforward like or dislike, but right from the start, Nodame Cantabile was different. It tantalised me with its leads and the things we might have in common, frustrated me with … Continue reading →

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Good Witch of the West volume 1

Posted on September 10, 2007 by Karura

In the quiet village of Sera Field, Firiel Dee lives an uneventful life, spending time with her father’s servants whilst he and his apprentice research and study the stars. On her fifteenth birthday, however, she decides to attend a royal … Continue reading →

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