Category Archives: Manga/Manhwa

Graphic Novel Reviews: Black Bird vol. 13, Black Butler vol. 8, and Hellraiser vol. 2: Requiem

Posted on April 10, 2012 by

  Black Bird vol. 13 by Kanoko Sakurakouji (Viz) – 4 Stars.     I really love how things have progressed in this series to the point where not only do I have a great fondness for the leads, but for everyone … Continue reading →

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Review: House of Five Leaves vol. 1 & 2 by Natsume Ono

Posted on January 10, 2012 by

  How did I get it: The library. Why did I read it:  I really liked the concept behind the series as well as its setting. How I would rate it: 5 out of 5 stars. Summary: Masterless samurai Akitsu Masanosuke … Continue reading →

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Review: Claymore vol. 1-17 by Norihiro Yagi

Posted on January 7, 2012 by

How did I get it: The library. Why did I read it:  I got to around vol. 9 in this series several years ago (thanks to The Hopeful Librarian) and then promptly forgot about it. Since I’m attempting to read more … Continue reading →

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Best Reads of 2011 – Graphic Novels and Manga

Posted on December 28, 2011 by

Here are my Top 11 Graphic Novels and Manga Titles of 2011. These selections are not ranked or in any particular order outside of alphabetical. And although most of them came out this year, one or two are less recent. Manga: Black Butler … Continue reading →

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Review: A Bride’s Story vol. 1 by Kaoru Mori

Posted on December 16, 2011 by

How did I get it: The library. Why did I read it: I’ve been meaning to read this for ages now. How I would rate it: 5 out of 5 stars. Summary: Amir is twenty years old when she marries her husband, a boy … Continue reading →

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Review: Black Bird vol. 9-11 by Kanoko Sakurakoji

Posted on December 13, 2011 by

How did I get it: The library. Why did I read it: I really enjoyed volumes 1-8. How I would rate it: 4 out of 5 stars. Summary: (For volume 9:) Misao and Kyo finally go all the way, and Misao can’t regret the … Continue reading →

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Review: Black Butler vol. 1-7 by Yana Toboso

Posted on December 8, 2011 by

How did I get it: The library. Why did I read it:  I have been meaning to read this series for a long time now. How I would rate it: 5 out of 5 stars. Summary: When a terrible fire claims … Continue reading →

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Review: Black Bird vol. 1-8 by Kanoko Sakurakoji

Posted on December 6, 2011 by

How did I get it: The library. Why did I read it: I was intrigued by the covers, and I thought the series would make for an interesting change of pace. How I would rate it: 3.5 out of 5 stars. Summary: (For volume … Continue reading →

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Review: Case Closed vol. 1-12 by Gosho Aoyama

Posted on December 3, 2011 by

How did I get it: The library. Why did I read it: Case Closed has been insanely popular with teens at every library I’ve been at so after watching six movies over the course of about as many months, I figured it was time to … Continue reading →

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Review: Grand Guignol Orchestra vol. 1 by Kaori Yuki

Posted on November 29, 2011 by

How did I get it: The library. Why did I read it:  I haven’t read anything by Kaori Yuki in a long time and I was really intrigued by this manga series’ premise. How I would rate it: 4.5 out of 5 … Continue reading →

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