Category Archives: Manga

Te Wo Tsunaide, Sora Wo

Posted on August 16, 2007 by Karura

“I don’t really know if I’m gay or not, but this is a yaoi manga so I’d better sleep with you.” Itou Haruya is a struggling novelist who just can’t seem to find the inspiration for his next book, until … Continue reading →

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La Corda d’Oro volume 2

Posted on August 6, 2007 by Karura

When Hino Kahoko was given a magical violin and chosen to enter her school’s music competition, it all seemed like a crazy dream. Even so, now Hino must face up to the reality of the situation, and with only two … Continue reading →

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Zipang manga volume 1

Posted on August 1, 2007 by Karura

Many months ago, I reviewed the Zipang anime, a series which defied all my expectations by being a story that combined World War II and time travel in a way that was most definitely worthy. At the time, the manga … Continue reading →

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Final Thoughts: Ichigo Mashimaro OVA and manga

Posted on July 30, 2007 by Karura

OVA: Three more episodes of Nobue and co. Post TV-series OVAs tend to come in two forms- either they pick up where their predecessor left off and fit quite naturally into the franchise, or they cover a new and generally … Continue reading →

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Le Portrait de Petite Cossette: Anime and Manga

Posted on July 25, 2007 by Karura

The OVA: Confusing Yet Compelling When a Venetian glass arrives at the antiques shop where he works, art student Eiri Kurahashi begins taking an almost abnormal interest in it- for when he stares inside, he can see the spirit of … Continue reading →

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Boogiepop Dual

Posted on July 19, 2007 by Karura

Like bubbles rising to the surface, the entity known as Boogiepop emerges as the world’s protector whenever danger arises- and now, as a new crime wave sweeps his school, student Akizuki Takaya finds himself playing host to Boogiepop’s latest incarnation. … Continue reading →

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Claymore: the manga doesn’t inspire me to continue with the anime

Posted on July 4, 2007 by Karura

Chapters 1-73 When the demonic creatures known as Youma begin preying on humanity, there is only thing that can stand against them- the Claymores, women infused with Youma flesh and named for the giant swords they carry. Despite being the … Continue reading →

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Looking back at Yokohama Kaidashi Kikou

Posted on June 13, 2007 by Karura

In the future, a cataclysmic event has changed the face of the Earth forever, and as sea levels continue to rise, humanity enters a peaceful twilight age. As the declining population reverts to a more peaceful way of life, in … Continue reading →

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After School Nightmare volume 1

Posted on June 7, 2007 by Karura

Ichijo Mashiro has a secret- for all that he chosen to look and act like a man, the truth is that his body is not completely one gender or the other. It’s an unusual scenario, but one he tries to … Continue reading →

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Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha A’s: the manga

Posted on June 6, 2007 by Karura

Long before StrikerS came along and irretrievably damaged the reputation of the Nanoha franchise, I decided to acquire the eight chapters that comprised the Nanoha A’s manga. By the time I came to read it, I wasn’t even sure if … Continue reading →

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