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See the most recent manga reviews, including latest and classic releases in shojo manga, shonen manga, seinen and josei manga and global manga graphic novels, all rated on a 5-star scale.
Blue Exorcist Volume 1
Scrappy Rin Okumura and his studious twin brother Yukio both grew up under the care of Father Fujimoto. But upon turning 15, Rin discovers a secret that has been kept from him since birth: he’s the half-human/half-demon son of Satan. After a brush with the demon lord, Rin swears to battle his father by becoming an exorcist.
High School of the Dead Volume 1
When zombies invade their high school, a mismatched group of students and teachers must find a way to band together to stay alive against an ever-increasing hoard of the blood-thirsty undead.
LIVES Volume 1
When a meteor shower decimates the Kanto region of Japan, the survivors discover that their city lives have been transformed into a savage world where humans have been transformed into blood-thirsty monsters, and the only law is kill or be killed.
Genkaku Picasso Volume 1
Hikari Hamura loves to draw, so his classmates have given him the nickname "Picasso." A horrible accident claims the life of his best friend, but Hikari has been given a second chance at life, with a catch: he must help other people with his drawings.
Mega Man Megamix Volumes 1 and 2
Capcom's mighty robot boy leaps out from the 8-bit video game screen into this collection of manga stories for Mega Man fans young and old.
Ayako
As the youngest daughter of the Tenge family, Ayako has been locked away for most of her life to keep the family's secrets secret. But as she grows up, her family's dysfunctional hierarchy begins to crumble.
The Story of Saiunkoku Volume 1
Although she comes from a noble lineage, Shurei Hong's family is near broke. But when she's offered a large amount of money to live in the palace, she jumps at the chance, even though it means being the consort to the Emperor, a young man who is rumored to be more interested in enjoying the company of men than ruling his country.
Baseball Heaven - Review
Rookie pitcher Eiji Ono has the skills to play in the big leagues, and he's friendly and down-to-earth too. All his teammates love him – so why is he so stand-offish to his teammate Chiaki Ogata?
7 Billion Needles Volume 1 - Review
Shy and somewhat anti-social, Hikaru is content to spend her high school years just wearing her headphones and closing herself off from her classmates. But all that changes when an alien takes up residence in her body, and she becomes involved in a manhunt of intergalactic proportions.
Hanako and the Terror of Allegory Volume 1 & 2 - Review
Detective Daisuke Aso takes on cases that few other sleuths can tackle: he specializes in mysteries based on urban legends, or allegories. Accompanied by a yokai named Hanako and his assistant Kanae, Daisuke must battle a horrific array of strange creatures borne of people's collective fear and imaginations.
Qwaser of Stigmata Volume 1 - Review
Mafuyu Oribe is a student at the St. Mihailov Academy, but nothing has prepared her to be in the middle of a battle between supernatural warriors called Qwasers who gain their powers by breastfeeding from buxom girls.
Hetalia: Axis Powers Volume 1 - Review
Oh history... so dull and boring – that is, until you re-imagine the various nations of the world as very cute boys with country-specific personality quirks. Take a look at the Axis Powers of WWII: Germany's a hard-ass, Japan is shy and Italy is a pasta-loving buffoon.
Seiho Boys' High School Volume 1 & 2 - Review
Seiho High School is considered an elite school, but tell that to the guys who are stuck in a school far from any females their age. Refreshingly, Izumi Kaneyoshi takes this premise and gives readers a funny and fascinating mix of slice-of-life humor and bittersweet romance.
Kingyo Used Books Volume 1 - Review
As readers browse through the stacks at Kingyo Used Books, they rediscover the stories that touched their hearts in their younger days, and readers of this manga-centric seinen manga series learn more about some of the most beloved and influential manga ever created.
Bakuman Volume 1 - Review
14-year old Moritaka loves to draw, but it's not until his classmate Takagi approaches him that he even considers pursuing a career as a manga artist. Together, the two boys begin pursuing their dream of becoming professional comics creators – but are they up to the challenge?
Butterflies, Flowers Volumes 1, 2 and 3 - Review
Choko Kuze comes from a once-wealthy family that has fallen upon hard times. At her first office job, she gets assigned to work under Masayuki Domoto, a handsome, but strict and slightly strange supervisor. To her surprise, she finds that Domoto was once her servant when she was a child.
Romeo x Juliet - Review
Shakespeare's tragic tale of two teens in love gets a swashbuckling, sci-fi twist, thanks to anime studio GONZO and manga artist COM.
AX Alternative Manga Volume 1 - Review
From one of Japan’s most boldly original manga magazines comes a hefty collection of short stories that will challenge your assumptions of what manga can be. It’s bold, beautiful, revolting, challenging, disturbing, sexy and fun…
My Girlfriend's a Geek Volume 1 - Review
College student Taiga Mutou falls for a cute co-worker only to find that she has a strange personality quirk: she's a fujoshi, a girl geek who is totally obsessed with yaoi manga, anime and other geeky pursuits.
Neko Ramen Volume 1 - Review
Taisho is a cat with a dream: to become a great ramen chef. Trouble is, Taisho is an abysmal cook. On top of that, even with all the desire and the equipment to run a ramen shop, Taisho just can't help acting like a cat.
My Darling Miss Bancho Volume 1 - Review
After her parents' divorce, Souka enters Tokugawa Technical High School, only to discover that she's the only female student. Through a freakish twist, Souka knocks out the big guy on campus and becomes the de-facto "bancho" or top dog of the school.
Taimashin: The Red Spider Exorcist Volume 1 - Review
Megumi is a Japanese woman working in Korea who is bedeviled by a series of horrifying demons. Her only hope may be Fujiwara, an exorcist with supernatural spider-like powers.
The Box Man - Review
A man on a motorscooter putters through an oddly decrepit Japanese city filled with grotesque monsters and aliens. The man's mission? To deliver a box. But what's in the box, and where is he taking it? No one knows but The Box Man.
Afterschool Charisma Volume 1 - Review
The students of St. Kleio Academy are blessed, and cursed with very unique lives: they are all clones of famous (and infamous) historical figures. But are they doomed to repeat the lives, mistakes and deaths of their predecessors? And what sinister forces are conspiring to kill all of the St. Kleio clones?
Toriko Volume 1 - Review
It's the golden age of gastronomy in a world where the most amazing, delicious and rare delicacies are there for the eating. But many of the tastiest treats are also extremely dangerous to capture and bring to the dinner table. When the stakes are high and the monster steaks are rare, there's only one man with the appetite for danger: Toriko,...
Eureka Seven: Manga Collection Volume 1 - Review
Renton Thurston is a disaffected 14-year-old who, after a mecha suit drops through his bedroom finds himself joining the skyfaring militia/commune called the Gekko State.
Nabari no Ou Volumes 1 & 2 - Review
Miharu has the potential to be the most powerful ninja, ever. Too bad he can't be bothered to care about his innate talent, much less the all-out war that's brewing between the world's most powerful clans.
Ratman Volume 1 - Review
Shuto Katsuragi is a short guy, but that doesn't stop him from dreaming that he'll someday become a superhero. One day, his wish comes true – Shuto gets amazing powers and a bad-ass costume, but he's been recruited as one of the 'bad guys.' How did it all go so wrong?
Portrait of M & N Volume 1 - Review
Mitsuru is a pretty girl with a strange secret: she goes into throes of ecstasy whenever she's injured. Meanwhile, her studious-looking classmate Natsuhiko also has a secret: he's a hopeless narcissist who is obsessed with admiring himself in a mirror.
Spice and Wolf Volume 1 - Review
Traveling merchant Kraft Lawrence meets Holo, a wolf girl who just happens to be a village's harvest god. As Holo joins Lawrence on his travels, the merchant finds that this wily and sexy wolf has got a thing or two to teach him.
Bokurano: Ours Volume 1 - Review
While on a seaside outing, a group of kids meet a man who asks them if they'd like to play a game, where each will take turns controlling a giant robot to battle space aliens. It all sounds cool, until they realize that this game has very high stakes.
Kobato. Volumes 1 & 2 - Review
Hanato Kobato is the new girl in town, and she's here on a mission: she must heal broken hearts so that she too can get her dearest wish granted.
Stepping on Roses Volume 1 - Review
Set in Japan's Meiji Era, when the old feudal ways collided with Western culture, Stepping on Roses is basically an old-fashioned, feel-good Cinderella story, complete with a poor but spunky heroine and a rich and arrogant heartthrob who needs a little lesson in love.
Remember - Review
Two Chinese comics creators try to stay in love while dealing with the pressures of asked to compromise their artistic vision within the rigid structure of the Chinese publishing industry.
Cactus's Secret Volume 1 - Review
After years of admiring her classmate Kyohei from afar, Miku finally musters up the courage to confess her love. Unfortunately, the object of her affections is funny, cute,and too dense to figure out that she trying to tell him she likes him. It's enough to make a girl downright prickly!
Twilight The Graphic Novel Volume 1 - Review
Bella Swan moves to a sleepy small town in the Pacific Northwest. There, she falls for her mysterious classmate Edward Cullen, a teen who just happens to be a vampire.
Love Full of Scars - Review
Kanda and Uesaka are a pair of teenage delinquents. Uesaka is a goodhearted lug. Kanda an irritable brawler who constantly kicks the crap out of him. After their endless schoolyard fighting leads to a confession of love, they finally hook up.
Dorohedoro Volume 1 - Review
For the inhabitants of The Hole, things are pretty grim. A group of sorcerers regularly visit their gritty city to 'experiment' with transformation spells that leave the human inhabitants of The Hole looking pretty inhuman. But if lizard-headed Caiman and kick-ass short order chef Nikaido ha…
Arata The Legend Volume 1 - Review
Two boys, both named Arata cross dimensions to change places with each other and inherit each others' problems. Modern teen Arata Hinohara finds himself in a fantasy world where the gods and humans co-exist; a world where his Arata-counterpart has been framed for an assassination attempt.
Bunny Drop Volume 1 - Review
30-year old bachelor Daikichi goes to his grandfather's funeral only to discover that the now deceased patriarch fathered a 6-year old daughter. When the rest of the family argues about the fate of little Rin, Daikichi takes her in before he really realizes what he's just taken on.
Blood Honey - Review
Akabane is a nurse who just happens to be descended from vampires. Mayuzumi is a blood donor who enjoys giving blood so much, he actually gets turned on by it. Naturally, their complementary fetishes bring these two unlikely souls together for some bloodletting and blood-getting.
Ristorante Paradiso - Review
21-year old Nicoletta comes to Rome to see her long-estranged mother, who now lives with her new husband, the owner of a popular restaurant. Along the way, she falls for Claudio, a gracious older man who is a waiter at the Ristorante Casetta Dell'Orso.
Alice in the Country of Hearts Volumes 1 & 2 - Review
Alice in the Country of Hearts is a grown up remix of Lewis Carroll's tale, except all the denizens of Wonderland are hot hunks who want to seduce Alice… if they don't kill her first.
Little Butterfly - Review
Sullen teenager Nakahara has got a lot of problems, but the friendship of upbeat Kojima isn’t one of them. Can their friendship and later, their love endure Kojima's problems at home?
Summit of the Gods Volume 1 - Review
A Japanese explorer finds an old camera in a curio store in Kathmandu, and comes to believe it once belonged to George Mallory on his doomed 1924 expedition to Mount Everest.
The Rough Guide to Manga - Review
With an overview of the history, visual vocabulary and business of manga, The Rough Guide to Manga also provides a list of 50 essential titles, as chosen by manga/anime columnist Jason Yadao.
Black Butler Volume 1 - Review
Sebastian is the utterly unflappable and completely competent butler in service to young Ciel Phantomhive, the heir and head of the household of the Phantomhive toy manufacturing empire. But are there darker reasons for Sebastian's almost inhuman ability to serve?
Natsume's Book of Friends Volume 1 - Review
Natsume has recently moved to the hometown of his grandmother, a woman who had the same supernatural ability Natsume has: to see yokai. Natsume discovers that part of his inheritance from his grandmother is her "Book of Friends," a collection of demon's names that bind them to do his bidding.
Soul Eater Volume 1 & 2 - Review
Maka and her scythe Soul Eater are just two of many teenage teams at the Death Weapon Meister Academy, all seeking to harvest 99 human souls and one witch's soul to become a powerful scythe worthy of the god of Death.
Biomega Volume 1 - Review
In the year 3005 A.D., a mysterious virus has infected a city's inhabitants, transforming most of them into mutant zombies. Humanity's last hope may depend on Zoichi Kanoe, a lone warrior on a motorcycle and a young girl who is has an unusual reaction to the virus.
Rin-Ne Volume 1 - Review
Sakura Mamiya has been able to see ghosts since she was a child, and frankly, they're a pain. But things go from strange to downright bizarre when she meets Rin-Ne, a classmate who's a part-time grim reaper.
Mobile Suit Gundam 00F Volume 1 - Review
In this Gundam 00 sidestory, the focus is squarely on the Fereshte, a group dedicated to support the members of the Celestial Being.
Mobile Suit Gundam 00 Volume 1 - Review
Like the Gundam 00 anime series? Then you just might like this mediocre manga adaptation – but for the rest of us, it's probably a waste of time.
Deadman Wonderland Volume 1 - Review
After a mysterious man in red murders Ganta's classmates, the confused teen is sentenced to death and incarceration at Deadman Wonderland, a twisted theme-park prison.
Ludwig II Volumes 1 & 2 - Review
Ludwig II, the king of Bavaria lives a life of utter decadence – but despite his cruelty and bouts of madness, his loyal servant Hornig continues to serve and love him.
A Distant Neighborhood Volumes 1 & 2 - Review
A middle-aged salaryman finds himself mysteriously transported back in time to live his life as a 14-year old boy once more, with all of his adult memories and knowledge intact. Can he or should he change the past?
not simple - Review
Ian is a lost soul, searching for his long-lost sister. Along the way, he meets a novelist who becomes so fascinated by the heartbreak and bad breaks that Ian has endured all these years, he tells Ian that his next book will be about him – but will his book have a happy or tragic ending?
Ultimo Volume 1 - Review
Ordinary high school guy Yamato visits an antique store looking for a gift for a girl. What he finds instead is Ultimo, a mechanical boy who seems to know Yamato from another life.
Only One Wish - Review
If you send a text message on a school stairs landing at midnight, you just might get a visit from a witch who'll grant you just one wish – but be careful what you wish for...
What a Wonderful World! Volumes 1 & 2 - Review
Through a series of sometimes related short stories, Asano introduces readers to disillusioned rockers, college drop-outs, a guy on the run from the mob, a girl trying to be "king of the school" and much more, as they deal with disappointments and small triumphs of everyday life.
Hero Tales Volume 1 - Review
Taitou is a brash and strong warrior. At his coming-of-age ceremony, Taitou learns that he' s one of the seven heroes prophesied to save the empire and receives a magical sword. But when its stolen, Taitou must learn how to be a hero to get it back.
King of RPGs Volume 1 - Review
Shesh MacCabee is a hardcore gamer – so hardcore, he's had to have therapy and a court-ordered ban on his Internet access. But Shesh is about to meet his match in Theodore Dudek, the self-proclaimed "King of RPGs".
Nightschool: The Weirn Books Volumes 1 & 2 - Review
In this series from the creator of Dramacon, readers are plunged into a fantasy world where teenage witches and vampires may wield fearsome powers of darkness, but they still have to go to school.
Raiders Volume 1 - Review
Like a mix between Raiders of the Lost Ark, The DaVinci Code and Night of the Living Dead, Raiders centers on a quest for a religious artifact, but adds zombies into the mix.
Moyasimon: Tales of Agriculture Volume 1 - Review
Tadayasu Sawaki is not your average college freshman: he can see (and talk to!) normally microscopic bacteria, germs and fungi. So when he enters an agricultural college, he gets introduced to a professor who finds his abilities more fascinating than freaky.
Warcraft: Death Knight - Review
World of WarCraft gamer and blogger Jimmy Blocksom takes a look at this WarCraft manga and sees if it lives up to the excitement of the online fantasy-adventure universe.
GoGo Monster - Review
First grader Yuki Tachibana says he can see and talk to 'monsters' -- but are these creatures just a figment of a disturbed child's imagination, or is he really the only one who can sense the impending war between two factions of supernatural beings who are haunting his school?
Happy Café Volume 1 - Review
When her mom remarries, teenaged Uru decides to find a job and live on her own. She applies to work as a waitress at Café Bonheur, and gets the job in spite of being kind of klutzy, and gets to work with two very handsome, but eccentric co-workers.
Bloody Kiss Volume 1 - Review
Kiyo is a poor but hard-working high school student. But when she inherits a mansion from her grandmother, she gets more than a house -- she also gets two new vampire roommates, including one who wants to make her his bride.
Satoshi Kon: The Illusionist - Review
Guest reviewer Brad Rice (Editor in Chief at Japanator.com) takes a look at Satoshi Kon: The Illusionist, Andrew Osmond's overview of this Japanese anime auteur's feature films.
Red Snow - Review
Lusty monks, drunkards and farmers' wives rub shoulders with kappa, kitsune and forest gods in this whimsical collection of short stories that depict the scandals, myths and fables of rural Japan.
Itazura na Kiss Volume 1 - Review
Kotoko has a crush on Naoki, the smartest, most handsome boy in her class. But she ends up crushed when he turns down her love letter with a stinging retort, "I don't like stupid girls." But fate has other things in mind...
Deka Kyoshi Volume 1 - Review
When an elementary school teacher dies under mysterious circumstances, a brawny detective goes undercover in the classroom. All seems normal, but one of his students can see 'monsters.'
Oh! My Brother Volume 1 - Review
Shy Masago is always in the shadow of her popular brother Shiro, until Shiro dies in a traffic accident and his spirit takes up residence in Masago's body.
Ballad of a Shinigami Volume 1 - Review
Momo is a shinigami, a grim reaper with a scythe and a flying black cat companion. But Momo's a little different than your usual death dealer - she's always wearing white, and she's often found helping the living realize how precious life really is.
Lucky Star Volume 1 - Review
In this series of 4-koma comics, Konata is a high school otaku who'd rather read manga, watch anime and play games than actually study.
Manga Kamishibai: The Art of Japanese Paper Theater - Review
Before television was found in every home, Japanese children were entertained by traveling storytellers who told tales accompanied by painted or printed illustrations.
Karakuri Odette Vol. 1 - Review
Odette is an android, but she's eager to understand what makes her different from humans. To learn more, she enrolls in high school -- but discovers that being a human is kind of... well, kind of complicated.
Animal Academy Volume 2 - Review
Now that Neko has settled into her life at Morimori High and she's making more friends, she starts to realize just how different she really is from her animal classmates.
Animal Academy Volume 1 - Review
Neko Fukuta flunked almost all of her high school entrance exams and is left to attend the only school that would accept her, Morimori High. But Morimori is filled with special students: they're all animals who can take on human form.
Tegami Bachi Volume 1 - Review
Amberground is a world cloaked in perpetual darkness, where only the very rich get to live in (artificial) sunlight. Giant armored insects make travel between the realms dangerous, so messages must be hand-delivered by couriers called Letter Bees.
Children of the Sea Volume 1 - Review
Ruka is spending the summer at the aquarium with her oceanographer dad when she meets two boys who seem to be especially attuned to the mysteries of the sea and its creatures.
Black Bird Volume 1 - Review
Misao has been able to see yokai or demons since she was young. But now that she has turned 16, she's now the object of desire of a bevy of demons who want to marry her or eat her. Her only hope is Kyo, a childhood friend who is also a demon.
Four-Eyed Prince Volume 1 - Review
Sachiko has a raging crush on her cool and aloof classmate Akihito, but he turns her down flat. So imagine her horror when she discovers that he's her half-brother, and finds out about his secret night job.
X-Men: Misfits Volume 1 - Review
In this shojo manga-inspired remix, Kitty Pryde is the sole female student at the very exclusive Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters, and her classmates are some very hunky mutant boys.
Domo The Manga - Review
Domo, the raging brown block-critter / Japanese TV network mascot makes his manga debut in this original full-color comics collection.
Dinosaur Hour Volume 1 - Review
We’ve seen the pictures and maybe their fossils and bones, but what were dinosaurs really like? They probably weren’t as funny as the T-Rexes, Tricerotops and Pteradons in Dinosaur Hour, but wouldn’t it be cool if they were?
Dogs: Prelude Volume 0 - Review
Mihai is a retired hitman who can’t forget the pain of his past. Badou is an "information broker" who has lately has his share of ridiculously bad luck. Naoto is a skilled with a sword, but bears the scars of a twisted childhood. And Heine? Heine is a tormented soul who somehow can’t or won’t die. They’re all "dogs," and these are their stories.
Fairy Idol Kanon Volume 1 - Review
Fairy Idol Kanon is a cute fantasy-adventure about three aspiring pop singers and their efforts to hit the top of the charts with the help of a little fairy magic.
Clover: Omnibus Edition - Review
Kazuhiko is a black ops agent who is called to take on an unusual mission: he must escort Sue, an innocent-looking waif who has lived in isolation for many years, to an unknown destination. But there’s a dark reason for Sue’s life of captivity, and Kazuhiko discovers that his mission is a lot more dangerous than it looks.
Cirque du Freak Volume 1 - Review
Darren and Steve are best friends who share a fascination with monsters. Then a visit to an unusual circus forces them to make life-changing choices that change both of their lives in strange and frightening ways.
Yokai Doctor Volume 1 - Review
Kotoko is descended from a long line of exorcists, so she knows all about yokai, or spirits, sprites and demons that most humans can't see. Then one day she meets a classmate who shares her abilities, and has a few extra of his own: he's a yokai doctor who helps heal sickly spirits.
Astro Boy Volume 3 - Review
In a book-length story called "The Greatest Robot on Earth," Astro Boy encounters Pluto, a powerful robot who is on a quest to defeat the most amazing robots in the world, including Astro.
Detroit Metal City Volume 1 - Review
Meet Krauser II, the demonic lead singer of Detroit Metal City, an up-and-coming death metal band. Meet Soichiro Negishi, a dweeby aspiring pop singer with a rice bowl haircut. You'd never know it to look at them, but these two polar opposites are the same person. As his two worlds collide, Negishi is often stuck between rock and a hard place.
Pluto: Urasawa x Tezuka Volume 2 - Review
As the mysterious robot and human murders continue, robot detective Gesicht tries to warn the four remaining super robots who may be the murderer's next target, including robot boy Atom.
Pluto: Urasawa x Tezuka Volume 1 - Review
Based on a classic Astro Boy story "The Greatest Robot on Earth," Pluto is Tezuka's tale as seen through the eyes of a relatively minor character, Gesicht, a German detective who's trying to solve some mysterious murders of robots and humans who have promoted robots' rights.
Leave It To PET Volume 1 - Review
PET is a pint-sized, self-proclaimed "super robot" made from a recycled plastic bottle. His mission? To help 9-year old Noboru Yamada to repay him for recycling. Trouble is, PET's ineptitude and misfiring mecha gadgets creates hilarious headaches galore for poor Noburu.
Future Lovers Volume 2 - Review
Kento is a straight-laced chemistry teacher, while Akira is a flamboyant art teacher. Whoddathunk that these two opposites would be attracted to each other, much less still be together after their torrid one-night stand that has turned into a long-term relationship? Now after a year of dating, Kento is ready to commit to something more, like marriage.
Gakuen Prince Volume 1 - Review
When high school hunk Azusa Mizutani gets transferred to the very exclusive and mostly-female Jyoshioka Gakuen, he discovers that he's not just the new kid in school, he's the new 'meat' for the sex-crazed student body. The only way coming between him and a lusty female mob is mousy honor student Rise Okitsu, the only girl in school who doesn't want to rip his shirt off.
Future Diary Volume 1 - Review
Yukiteru is a quiet, somewhat antisocial high school student who'd rather sit on the sidelines observing people than actually connecting with them in any way. But his obsession with texting to his cell phone diary plays a key part in a high stakes game of cosmic and deadly proportions.
Ninja Baseball Kyuma! Volume 1 - Review
Kyuma is a young ninja in training who gets an unusual mission: he gets recruited to save the Moonstar City Club baseball team from a losing season.
Orange - Review
Orange is an angry, alienated teen living in modern day China. Disappointed by her parents, friends and so-called boyfriends, she decides to end it all by throwing herself off a building. But before she can step off the ledge, Orange meets Dashu, a mysterious older man who encourages her to find a reason to live.
Maid Sama! Volume 1 - Review
Misaki is strong and smart, so it's little wonder that she became class president at the formerly all-boys Seika Academy. But what her classmates don't know is that their stern, boy-hating president moonlights at a maid café. Much to her horror, Misaki is seen in her frilly maid costume by the one boy who doesn't fear her, Takumi.
Sayonara Zetsubou-Sensei Volume 1 - Review
Nozomu Itoshiki is an emo educator who is constantly in despair. However, after his latest attempt to commit suicide is thwarted by exceptionally cheerful student Kafuka, Itoshiki-sensei lives on to discover that his entire homeroom class is filled with students who are even more neurotic than he is.
Happy Happy Clover Volume 1 - Review
Clover is a young girl bunny who goes to school, makes friends and has adventures in the Crescent Forest. While it's undeniably adorable, Happy Happy Clover is also a lot of fun to read.
Maximum Ride Volume 1 - Review
Maximum Ride, or "Max" for short is a pretty teen who must deal with far greater problems than prom dates and exams: she has wings and the scientists who created her are out to get her and her flock of winged teens.
Tantric Stripfighter Trina Volume 1 - Review
Trina Devi saw her tribe killed off by mercenaries. Now the last of the Tantric Strip Fighters is out for revenge.
Kasumi Volume 2 - Review
Now that Kasumi has discovered that she can turn invisible, she finds out that she's not the only 'gifted' student at Seiran Academy.
Kasumi Volume 1 - Review
Kasumi is the new girl at the very exclusive Seiran Academy, and from the start, she's not treated very kindly. But after being bullied by the queen bee of the school, Kasumi discovers that she can do something special: she can turn invisible.
Oishinbo Ala Carte Volume 1: Japanese Cuisine - Review
Shiro Yamaoka is a reporter seeking the "ultimate menu" to celebrate his newspaper's anniversary. But in his quest to find the most amazing and most delicious dishes, he often crosses paths (and words) with rich and arrogant gourmet, Yuzan Kaibara, who is also his estranged father.
Astral Project Volume 2 - Review
As Masahiko spends more time on the astral plane, he finds out that the mystery of his sister's death has cosmic implications. He also finds out more about his fellow astral travelers and a stranger who seems to have known his sister very, very well.
Astral Project Volume 1 - Review
Estranged from his family, Masahiko makes a living on the seedier side of Tokyo nightlife as a driver for female escorts. But after the death of his sister, he gets hold of a CD that propels him into an out-of-body experience.
Phantom Dream Volume 1 - Review
Tamaki Otoya is the latest in a long line of Shinto shamans who protect humans from vengeful spirits and help tormented souls find peace. With help from his girlfriend Asahi, and guidance of his mother, Tamaki battles restless and dangerous souls while trying to come to terms with his powers and responsibilities.
Masque of the Red Death Volume 1 - Review
Rich and reclusive "Prince" Anton Prosper is seeking the secret to immortality, and when he brings in geneticist Stephen Kabala to his private island, he gains a collaborator and a lover, and has possibly set in motion the events that will lead to their doom.
Gankutsuou: The Count of Monte Cristo Volume 1 - Review
Young Albert de Morcerf is vacationing on Luna with his best friend when he meets the Count of Monte Cristo. While he's fascinated by this suave nobleman, what Albert doesn't know is that the Count is an old acquaintance of his parents who is out to settle a decades-old grudge.
Yokaiden Volume 1 - Review
Set in semi-medieval Japan, Yokaiden is about Hamachi, an upbeat boy who lives with his crabby grandmother. When a spiteful water sprite steals her soul, Hamachi must venture to the supernatural world of the yokai to rescue her.
Heaven's Will - Review
Sadou Mikuzu is a shy and skittish girl; but then again being able to see ghosts and demons can do that to a teen. When she stumbles into the local haunted house, she meets Seto, a pretty blonde exorcist in a Gothic Lolita black lace dress and Kagari, a vampire / werewolf. Can this supernatural pair help Mizuku fight off the demons that bedevil her?
Nora: The Last Chronicle of Devildom Volume 2 - Review
Now that Kazuma has gotten used to the idea of having Nora the demon / hellhound around, it's becoming clear that this straight-A student might have bitten off more than he can handle. Controlling Nora's demonic power takes a physical toll on Kazuma, and dealing with Nora's bad attitude is almost as difficult.
Nora: The Last Chronicle of Devildom Volume 1 - Review
Nora is one of the most powerful demons in the Dark Liege's army, but he's also a big pain who can't follow orders. Meanwhile, Kazuma is one of the smartest kids in his class, but he's bored by the banality of school life. When the Dark Liege sends Nora to the human world to learn some manners, guess who she picks as Nora's new master?
Black Jack Volume 2 - Review
In the second volume of Black Jack, Tezuka's rogue doctor gets involved in international intrigue, and child-woman Pinoko tries to go to school, with mixed results.
Mao-Chan Volume 1 - Review
When Japan is threatened by super-cute space aliens, the authorities decide to fight cute with cute. As kitties, hamsters and bunnies attack Japan, it's a job for the Special Defense Corps, a trio of heavily armed yet adorable 8-year old girls.
Ghost Slayers Ayashi Volume 1 - Review
Just prior to the arrival of Westerners in Japan, a task force called "The Office of Barbarian Knowledge Enforcement" is charged with investigating supernatural incidents. Handsome rogue Yukiatsu seems like a ne'er do well, but he has the ability to fight demons by creating weapons from words.
St. Dragon Girl Volume 1 - Review
Momoka is born to a martial arts family and knows how to brawl with the best of 'em. But she's still a girly-girl who has a crush on her childhood friend Ryuga, who's also a martial arts expert. When Momoka accidentally gain magical powers from a celestial dragon, she's brave and strong enough to save the day, but she still can't confess her feelings to Ryuga.
Higurashi: When They Cry Volume 1 - Review
Keiichi Maebara is the new kid in town, and he's already made lots of friends. But high school hi-jinks aside, there's something sinister simmering just below the surface, and Keiichi is starting to suspect that his newfound friends are hiding a horrifying secret from him.
Solanin - Review
Meiko is a Tokyo twenty-something who feels like life is passing her by. Her office job bores her to tears. Meanwhile, her boyfriend Naruo is coming to the sad realization that his rock star ambitions are a long shot at best. But a fateful event changes this young couple's lives and reawakens their passion to pursue their dreams.
COWA! - Review
Paifu is a vampire / were-koala boy. His friend Jose is a ghost. When their town is stricken with a monster flu epidemic, it's up to these monster kids to get medicine from Witch of Horned Owl Mountain to save the day.
Goth - Review
Yoru Morino and Itsuki Kamiyama look like normal, albeit somber high school students. But what their classmates don't know is that both Yoru and Itsuki share a dark fascination with death, specifically grisly murders.
Ghost Talker's Daydream Vo1. 1 - Review
Saiki Misaki is a dominatrix by day, but by night, she's a ghost talker, a psychic who communicates with troubled spirits who haunt and torment the living.
Hitohira Volume 1 - Review
When Mugi is accepted into the Kumataka Art Academy, this shy freshman is so nervous, she can barely introduce herself in class. So how did she get recruited into the drama club?
The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya Volume 1 - Review
Headstrong and pretty, high school student Haruhi Suzumiya tends to get her way, whether anyone else around her likes it or not. But what she doesn't know is that she has the power to disrupt the universe, and a group of espers, aliens and time travelers have enrolled in her school to keep an eye on her.
Papillon Volume 1 - Review
High school student Ageha is shy and a little frumpy, while her twin sister Hana is pretty and popular. But when Ageha's inner beauty starts to shine through thanks to the unconventional advice of a guidance counselor, Hana's ugly side emerges as she tries to undermine her sister's newfound confidence.
MW - Review
Originally featured in Big Comic magazine from 1976 to 1978, MW is a suspenseful series about an amoral, gender-bending killer, his Catholic priest lover/accomplice/enemy, and the military and political cover-up of a deadly poison gas leak.
Astro Boy Volume 1 & 2 - Review
Created to replace a scientist's deceased son, Astro Boy is a robot boy who strives to use his mighty powers to foster peace and understanding between men and machines.
Mixed Vegetables Volume 1 - Review
Hanayu's family owns a bakery, but she really wants to be a sushi chef. Hayato's family runs a sushi restaurant, but he has a talent for baking pastries. When these aspiring chefs meet, it's supposed to be a surefire recipe for romance, but is it?
Black Jack Volume 1 - Review
Black Jack is a rogue doctor who cures the incurable and heals the gravely injured, but for a price. But beneath his scarred face and reserved demeanor, Black Jack serves up justice, often in unexpected ways.
Blank Slate Volume 1 - Review
Zen is an impossibly handsome assassin who has the skill and nerves of steel to kill anyone, anytime. But one thing that eludes Zen is any memories of his past, and a greater sense of purpose for his death-dealing ways.
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Volume 1 - Review
While based on the based on the Nintendo 64 video games of the same name, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time expands upon the basic story of the game and introduces even non-gamers to the universe of Link and friends.
Future Lovers Volume 1 - Review
Kento is a straight-laced school teacher who dreams of marrying and starting a family. But a night of passion with a gay man changes his plans in ways he never expected.
sola Volume 1 - Review
Based on the anime of the same name, sola is about an amateur photographer who likes to capture images of the sky, and a pretty girl who lives a dark, solitary life in an abandoned church. What the smitten young man later finds out is that his would-be girlfriend is 350-years old and she's got some very powerful enemies.
Black Lagoon Volume 2 - Review
The crew of the Black Lagoon are hired to retrieve a painting from a sunken Nazi sub, negotiate a weapons sale with some drug-dealing nuns and track down some seriously twisted killer kids.
Black Lagoon Volume 1 - Review
When a mild-mannered Japanese salary man gets stuck in the crossfire of two groups of mercenaries in the South East Asian seas. Abandoned by his employers, Rokuro makes a break with his past and is reborn as Rock, a high-stakes courier for hire with the crew of the Black Lagoon.
Tokyo Zombie - Review
Mitsuo and Fujio are two blue-collar working stiffs who would rather grapple than work. But zombies threaten to take over Tokyo and the rich start exploiting the poor for entertainment, Fujio and Mitsuo find themselves in a fateful martial arts match.
Gantz Volume 1 - Review
When high school students Kei and Masaru save a homeless guy from certain death at a subway station, they end up dying horribly instead. But have they really? The two arrive in a room filled with others who have recently died, and find that they've been enlisted to kill aliens in Tokyo by a black orb called Gantz.
Me and the Devil Blues Volume 1 - Review
Legend has it that Robert Johnson sold his soul to the Devil at the crossroads in exchange for the ability to play the blues. Hiramoto begins with this tale and spins an unreal, but utterly engaging narrative about this Delta blues icon.
Sugar Princess: Skating to Win Volume 1 - Review
Maya Kurinoki pulls off a near impossible feat on her first visit to an ice skating rink: She attempts and lands a double axel. Spotted by a coach, Maya is recruited to pair with Shun, a talented, but moody skater who's also her upperclassman at school.
Slam Dunk Volume 1 - Review
Red-headed roughneck Hanamichi Sakuragi is strong guy, but he's kind of a loser with the ladies. When cutie Haruko Akagi asks him "Do you like basketball?" he can't help but say yes, even though he knows nothing about the game.
Real Volume 1 - Review
With Real, Takehiko Inoue takes his obvious passion and knowledge of the sport and focuses on disabled basketball players who must confront their emotional limits and physical mortality on and off the court.
In Odd We Trust - Review
In Odd We Trust is a manga-style prequel to Koontz' bestselling novels for young adults about Odd Thomas, a teen who can see ghosts and his adventures as he tries to help the recently dead find justice.
B.O.D.Y. Volume 1 - Review
Sakura is a boy-crazy high school girl who has her eye on Fuji, her quiet but cute classmate. When she finds out that he's actually working at a host club, she's not so sure he's her perfect guy.
Black God Volume 1 - Review
Keita is an aspiring game programmer who thinks nothing of mooching off money his long-suffering friend Akane. But his so-called normal life comes to a screeching halt when he meets a girl with superhuman fighting abilities who enters into a pact that ties their destinies together in unexpected ways.
Black God Volume 2 - Review
Black God Volume 2 introduces readers to Mikami and Shingo, an older mototsumitama / human duo. At first, Kuro is thrilled to meet a fellow mototsumitama, but her happiness is short-lived as she discovers that the streetwise Mikami is an assassin for hire, and her next target is Akane, Kuro and Keita's dearest friend.
Black God Volume 3 - Review
After witnessing the shocking death of a young doppleliner, Keita is shaken to his core. But when he meets Excel and Steiner, a powerful human / mototsumitama duo from Europe, he discovers that his deceased mother may have a sinister connection with a rogue mototsumitama in Okinawa.
Gimmick! Volume 1 - Review
Kohei Nagase is a gifted special effects artist who can create monsters and eye-popping movie illusions with just a flick of his spatula. Movie magic is his specialty, but sometimes his skills allow him to help others in unbelievable ways.
Love For Dessert - Review
Love for Dessert is a collection of short and sexy love stories for women. In the title story, a young professional discovers that her co-worker is sweet on her, even if he can't relate to her insatiable sweet-tooth.
Nephilim Volume 1 - Review
Male by day and female by night, Nephilim are a mysterious and bewitching tribe of warriors. When dashing soldier Guy views Abel in her female form, he can't help but fall in love. Trouble is, Nephilim are sworn to kill anyone who sees their true form.
Vassalord Volume 1 - Review
Johnny Rayflo is a rakishly handsome vampire playboy. Charley Chrishund is a cybernetic vampire hunter from the Vatican who just happens to be a vampire himself. When these two join forces to hunt down evil bloodsuckers, it's anyone's guess what will happen next.
Seduce Me After The Show - Review
A flamenco dancer and an actor. A painter with artists block and a gallery owner. An aging punk legend and an up and coming rocker. Seduce Me After The Show brings together these creative men in five short stories about guys loving guys.
Flower of Life Volume 1 - Review
Harutaro Hanazono starts high school late after recovering from a major illness. But after a brush with death, Harutaro embraces life to its fullest, making friends with an eccentric array of classmates, including a hardcore otaku, his "kinda gay" teacher and a cheerful but loveable chubby boy who becomes his best friend.
Flower of Life Volume 2 - Review
It's time for the school festival, and Harutaro and his classmates are planning a play based on Sumiko's shojo manga. When Harutaro proves to be a weak actor, hardcore otaku Majima steps in and surprises everyone with his performance.
The Ice Wanderer and Other Stories - Review
The title story of The Ice Wanderer is based on an unfinished short story by Jack London, but the rest of the collection takes us to rural and urban Japan, Alaska and North America for beautifully drawn tales of adventure and self-discovery.
New Engineering - Review
Read a review of New Engineering, an artistically avant-garde collection of gekiga short stories by Yuichi Yokoyama.
Rosario + Vampire Volume 1 - Review
Tsukune is a mediocre student who failed all his high school entrance exams. When he enters the only school that will accept him, he discovers that he's the only human student in a class full of demons and werewolves, including a cutie-pie vampire who loves him and his "delicious" blood.
Shoulder-A-Coffin Kuro Volume 1 - Review
A young girl dressed in black, carries a coffin on her back as she travels across the countryside. Is she a vampire? Is she a witch? Is she cursed? No one really knows but Kuro, her bat friends and two little cat-eared girls who are her companions as she continues on her mysterious quest.
Haridama Magic Cram School - Review
Kokuyo and Harika are childhood friends who meet again when they start studying for their sorcerer exams. While lack the natural abilities that some of their peers have, Kokuyo and Harika discover that they have greater magical powers within than they think.
J-Pop Idol Volume 1 - Review
Mika, Kay and Naomi win a nationwide singing contest, but discover that the record companies don't want to sign them as a group, they just want Mika as a solo artist. Mika must then decide between her friendship with Kay and her dreams.
The Record of a Fallen Vampire Volume 1 - Review
King Akabara is a powerful vampire who has lost his kingdom when his true love, Queen Adelheid went on a rampage and was sealed away in an undisclosed location. After hundreds of years, Akabara is still searching, but he must also contend with half-human, half-vampire hunters who want him and his queen dead.
Ultimate Venus Volume 1 - Review
Now that Yuzu's mom has died, she's a homeless orphan, or so she thinks. Then a handsome guy who he works for her rich grandmother finds her and whisks her away to a life of luxury and privilege she's never known before. Can this fish-out-water survive the rough waters in the world of the rich and devious?
Aqua Volume 1 - Review
Akari is a female gondolier or undine in training on the planet Aqua, a terraformed version of Mars that is now 90% water and looks a lot like Venice, Italy. As Akari learns the ropes from her fellow undines, she discovers the simple pleasures of life in Neo-Venezia.
Aqua Volume 2 - Review
Now that Akari has earned the rank of journeyman undine, she discovers the simple pleasures of the long summers on Aqua.
Me and My Brothers Volume 1 - Review
When Sakura's grandmother dies, she's left alone in the world... or is she? She comes home one day to find that she's got four half-brothers she never knew she had, including one who loves to cross-dress.
Manga Bible: From Genesis to Revelation - Review
As a self-declared "manga" adaptation of The Greatest Story Ever Told, The Manga Bible by Siku fails to deliver manga-style artwork or storytelling, and worst of all, it's not very inspiring or entertaining.
Manga Bible Volume 1: Genesis-Exodus - Review
With it's simple, light-hearted take on familiar Bible stories like Creation and Exodus, Manga Bible Volume 1 by Korean manhwa artist Jung Sun Hwang and writer Young Shin Lee offers an easy-to-digest version of classic Christian stories for young readers.
King of the Lamp - Review
Read a review of King of the Lamp, a collection of short (and sexy) shojo manga love stories by Takako Shigematsu from Go! Comi. Sentenced to spend eternity in a magic lamp until he can help 1,000 girls, the King of the Lamp helps out heartsick teens who are aching to find true love. Trouble is, the King's magical help comes with a price: He demands his share of lovin' from his clients first.
Disappearance Diary - Review
Disappearance Diary by Hideo Azuma is the mostly-true and mostly-humorous account of a burnt out, alcoholic manga artist who decides to run away from it all and become a homeless person. While it sounds like a grim subject, Azuma instills a hefty dose of humor and witty slice-of-life observations about life on the scummier side of the street.
Yozakura Quartet Volume 1 - Review
Hime, Ao and Kotoha are three super-powered teens who protect their small town from harm. But when strange things start to happen, the threesome start to wonder if something bigger than they can handle is on the horizon.
High School Debut Volume 2 - Review
Haruna falls in love with Fumiya, Yoh's friend, but soon discovers that the game of love has rules that she never expected, and that she's playing against an opponent that she didn't know she had.
High School Debut Volume 1 - Review
Haruna is a former tomboy who wants to find a boyfriend in high school. When her own efforts fall flat, she asks one of the hunkiest guys in school to coach her. He agrees, as long as she doesn't fall for him.
Gakuen Alice Volume 1 - Review
A girl enters an exclusive academy and struggles to fit in while staying true to herself. This sounds familiar, but Gakuen Alice puts a new twist on the term 'gifted students' by giving the kids and teachers mysterious powers and telling a tale with an unusual mix of light comedy, magical fantasy with a hint of dark drama.
Hell Girl Volume 1 - Review
Ai Enma is a pretty girl with a scary secret. If you make a request on the Hell Correspondence Web site at midnight, Ai will come to escort your tormentor on an express trip to Hell. The catch? You'll be joining them for your own eternity of suffering when you die.
Aventura Volume 1 - Review
With its plot centered around a boy with untapped magical powers at a school for witches and wizards, it's hard not to compare Aventura with the Harry Potter saga. But for better or for worse, we're not at Hogwarts anymore.
Toto! The Wonderful Adventure Volume 1 - Review
Kakashi is a young boy who burns with the desire to follow in his globe-trotting father's footsteps to leave his tiny island home to see the world. One day, he stows away on a passing dirigible, gets taken hostage by a pack of bandits and his adventure begins....
Honey and Clover Volume 2 - Review
In the second volume of Honey and Clover, the classmates head to a hot springs inn, play a special art school version of Twister and sample Hagu's very strange cooking.
Honey and Clover Volume 1 - Review
In Honey and Clover Volume 1, five students at an art college outside of Tokyo try to make the grade, fall in love and find enough to eat on a starving student budget.
Hollow Fields Volume 1 - Review
When Lucy Stone accidentally enrolls at Hollow Fields, an elite private boarding school, she doesn't realize that the free tuition comes with a catch, and that failing grades have a whole new meaning (and consequences) here.
Minima! Volume 1 - Review
Ame is shy and walks around with a dark cloud over her head – but when she finds a real, live talking and walking stuffed doll at the amusement park, she gets a friend who teaches her how to find the courage to be happy.
Kieli Volume 1 - Review
14-year old Kieli has a special gift: she can see and talk to ghosts. When she meet Harvey, a cynical (but strangely young looking) veteran of a long-ago war, she discovers that he too can see spirits, but not for the same reasons.
Pumpkin Scissors Volume 1 - Review
In a country recovering from a long civil war, a paramilitary group code-named Pumpkin Scissors cuts through the shell of corruption and evil that surrounds rogue soldiers and nobles who exploit the weak and innocent.
Ral Omega Grad Volume 1 - Review
When the Shadow army threatens the kingdom of Sphaelite, Ral and his shadow dragon Grad reveal their unique strength and powers as a unique pairing of human and Shadow.
Switch Volume 1 - Review
Rookie cop Kai Eto has joined the Greater Kanto Narcotics Control Division and he's immediately thrown into the line of fire as he goes undercover as an assistant to a drug-addicted actor to discover the secret of a new, highly addictive street drug, Dragon Speed.
Mushishi Volume 1 - Review
"Neither good nor evil, they are life in its purest form." Mushi are mysterious creatures that come in various shapes with various purposes for being. Ginko, a traveling mushi master, or mushishi offers his own unique style of remedies to 'cure' those who encounter mushi.
Dororo Volume 2 - Review
Read a review of Dororo Volume 2, a shonen manga series by Osamu Tezuka from Vertical. In this second volume of a three-volume fantasy series, Hyakkimaru is reunited with the father and mother who cast him aside at birth, and who may yet want him dead.
Dororo Volume 1 - Review
Read a review of Dororo Volume 1 , a shonen manga series by Osamu Tezuka from Vertical. A fantasy series originally published in 1967-1968, Dororo is the tale of Hyakkimaru, a wandering warrior who’s on a quest to retrieve his 48 body parts that his father, a feudal warlord sacrificed to demons in exchange for power and influence.
Speed Racer: Mach GoGoGo Volumes 1 & 2 - Review
Read a review of Speed Racer: Mach Go Go Go Volume 1 and 2, a classic shonen series by Tatsuo Yoshida from Digital Manga Publishing (DMP). This deluxe presentation of Yoshida's original manga from 1966 gives readers a look at the inspiration for the hit animated TV series and feature film, Speed Racer.
Speed Racer - Review
Read a review of Speed Racer, an original English language manga one-shot by Dwayne Alexander Smith and Elmer Damaso from Seven Seas Manga. This contemporary adaptation of Tatsuo Yoshida's original manga and anime takes many of the classic characters and gives them a modern twist.
Hotel Africa Volume 1 - Review
In the Utah desert, there's a rooming house called Hotel Africa, where tales of love, longing and redemption are told. A young boy named Elvis watches in wonder as these lost souls try to find their answers in the lonely desert.
Blood+ Volume 1 - Review
Based on the animated sequel to Blood: The Last Vampire, Blood+ picks up the story decades after Saya's vampire hunting work in Vietnam War-ear Okinawa. Now a high school student with amnesia, Saya enjoys her new life with her adopted family, but her destiny catches up with her soon than she expects.
Haruka: Beyond the Stream of Time Volume 1 - Review
Akane is a modern teenage girl who gets transported back in time a thousand years to Heian-era Japan. Once there, she discovers that she's the Dragon Priestess and she's got to find her eight appointed guardian warriors who will help defeat a demon prince.
Manga Sutra (Futari H) Volume 1 - Review
Read a review of Manga Sutra (Futari H) Volume 1, an adult manga series by Katsu Aki from TokyoPop. Newlyweds Makoto and Yura discover that they're both virgins, and they've both got a lot to learn about the fine art of getting it on.
Fever Volume 1 - Review
Since the suicide of a classmate, Hyung-in feels an overwhelming sense of alienation, anger and frustration that she can barely keep inside. When she meets a friendly but mysterious boy on the bus, she spills her heart out to him. He then invites her to a place called Fever where "there are lots of kids like her."
Fairy Tail Volume 2 - Review
In this second volume, Lucy, Natsu and Happy are on a mission to find and destroy a book. Trouble is, the book is in the possession of a rich politician who's got two powerful bodyguards and a posse of very ugly maids protecting him.
Fairy Tail Volume 1 - Review
Lucy is an aspiring wizard who wants nothing more than to join the hottest magic guild around, Fairy Tail. When she meets Natsu and his talking cat Happy, she finds herself hooked up for the adventure of a lifetime.
Walking Man - Review
Jiro Taniguchi's beautifully-illustrated manga The Walking Man captures a Japanese town as seen through the eyes of an everyday salary man. This award-winning Japanese comic book lacks the high-energy drama of most shonen manga, but instead delivers a wistful story that will leave you with a smile on your face. Read a review of this gekiga (graphic novel) published by Fanfare / Ponent Mon.
Voices of Love - Review
Read a review of Voices of Love , a sexually explicit collection of josei manga short stories by Kanae Hazuki from LuvLuv Press / Aurora Publishing. Mika's a 25-year old school teacher. Her neighbor Naokazu is not only keeping her up at night with his noisy ways, he turns up one day in her classroom as one of her students. What happens when...
Gin Tama Volume 1 - Review
Read a review of Gin Tama Volume 1, a shonen manga sci-fi comedy series by Hideaki Sorachi. A wacky mix of samurai action, irreverent comedy and anything goes sci-fi plot twists, Gin Tama serves up an entertaining story that mercilessly skewers every shonen manga cliché in the book.
Town of Evening Calm, Country of Cherry Blossoms - Review
Read a review of Town of Evening Calm, Country of Cherry Blossoms, an award-winning manga series by Fumiyo Kouno from Last Gasp. Minami is a seamstress who is haunted by the horrors she experienced ten years ago when the atom bomb dropped on Hiroshima, and wonders if true love and happiness is now out of her reach.
Spiral: The Bonds of Reasoning Volume 1 - Review
Read a review of Spiral: The Bonds of Reasoning Volume 1, a shonen manga / detective series by Kyo Shirodaira and Eita Mizuno from Yen Press. 10th grader Ayumu Narumi can solve mysteries that leave adults twice his age stumped. But he's haunted by the disappearance of his older brother and his tie to the mysterious "Blade Children."
Vampire Knight Volume 1 - Review
Yuki Cross goes to a very unusual school. The elite Cross Academy has two groups of students: The human day school students and the night school students who are vampires. Read a review of Volume 1 of Vampire Knight by Matsuri Hino from Shojo Beat / VIZ Media.
Naruto Volume 16 - Review
In Naruto Volume 16, the battle for Konoha Village comes to an end, as Naruto and Gaara face off. Then a new chapter in the ninja saga begins as Sasuke's murderous older brother Itachi returns to the village. Read a review of this installment of the popular shonen manga series by Masashi Kishimoto from Shonen Jump and VIZ Media.
Kashimashi: Girl Meets Girl Volume 1 - Review
What happens when a boy gets hit by a flying saucer and returns as a girl version of his old self? And then the girl he has a crush on suddenly likes him more because he's now a girl? You have the kooky yuri manga comedy of Kashimashi. Read our review and see if it's worth a look.
Psycho Busters Volume 1 - Review
When a ghostly nude girl shows up in his bedroom begging for help, Kakeru enters the world of "psychics." As he helps a band of runaway psychic teens battle a shadowy government organization, he discovers that he might have special abilities of his own. Read a review of Psycho Busters Volume 1 , a new shonen manga sci-fi action series by Yuya...
Iron Wok Jan Volume 1 - Review
Much like a Hong Kong kung fu flick chased with a case of Red Bull, Iron Wok Jan by Shinji Saijyo is a hyperactive cooking manga that turns cooking Chinese cuisine into a ruthless, no-holds-barred martial arts competition. Read a review of Iron Wok Jan Volume 1 and see if this graphic novel is a dish worth ordering.
Eyeshield 21 Volume 17 - Review
Read a review of Eyeshield 21 Volume 17, the sports shonen manga series by Riichiro Inagaki and Yusuke Murata from Shonen Jump Advanced / VIZ Media. The Devil Bats have made it to the semi-finals, but can they defeat strategic powerhouse team, the Seibu Wild Gunmen?
Samurai Commando Volume 1 - Review
Read a review of Samurai Commando: Mission 1529 Volume 1, a seinen manga series by Harutoshi Fukui and Ryo Hanmura and Ark Performance from CMX Manga.
Zombie-Loan Volume 1 - Review
Shy and mousy Michiru is the class doormat. But she has a supernatural ability to see when someone's death is imminent. Her power scares her, but she soon meets two handsome and mysterious classmates who are undead 'bounty hunters,' trying to pay off their zombie-loan. Read a review of Volume 1 of this shonen manga series by Peach-Pit from Yen...
With The Light Volume 1 - Review
Based on the true-life experiences of parents raising autistic children, With The Light (Hikari to Tomoni) tells the story of Sachiko, a young mother and her struggles to understand autism and her autistic son, Hikaru. Read a review of With The Light Volume 1, a josei manga graphic novel by Keiko Tobe from Yen Press.
Y Square - Review
Yoshitaka is a dunce in romance, with a knack for saying the wrong thing at the wrong time. Meanwhile, Yagate has girls flocking to his side. So what happens when two very different "Y" guys try to figure out what turns girls on?
Uzumaki Volume 1 - Review
In Junji Ito's horror manga classic Uzumaki, a small Japanese town descends into madness, one person at a time. While villagers young and old die in different horrific ways, their deaths all have one thing in common: a mysterious obsession with spirals. Read a review of Volume 1 of this horror manga series by Junji Ito from VIZ Signature / VIZ Media.
Love*Com Volume 1 - Review
Risa's the tallest girl in her class. Atsushi's the shortest guy. When this mismatched pair decide to help each other find dates, everyone around them thinks they're already dating. Read a review of Volume 1 of Lovely Complex (Love*Com), a shojo manga series by Aya Nakahara from Shojo Beat / VIZ Media.
Fruits Basket Volume 17 - Review
In Volume 17 of Fruits Basket, more secrets of the Sohma family are revealed, and this time it's a real shocker about Akito, the mysterious head of the family. Read a review of this pivotal installment of the popular shojo manga series by Natsuki Takaya from TokyoPop.
Gentlemen's Alliance Cross Volume 1 - Review
From the creator of Full Moon and Kamikaze Kaito Jeanne comes Gentlemen's Alliance Cross, the latest series by shojo manga artist Arina Tanemura. Read a manga review of Volume 1 from Shojo Beat / VIZ Media, and decide if it's another hit by this shojo manga superstar, or if its muddled plot is just too much of a good thing.
Apollo's Song - Review
In Osamu Tezuka's graphic novel Apollo's Song, Shogo Chikaishi is a young sociopath whose disdain for love incurs a curse from the gods: He is doomed to fall in love and lose his beloved over and over again in various lifetimes. Read a review of this bold and surreal graphic novel for grown-ups by the godfather of manga.
Alive: The Final Evolution Volume 1 - Review
As a suicide epidemic spreads worldwide to people young and old, Japanese teen Kano finds that even his shy friend Hirose has been transformed into a cold-blooded killer. Read a review of Alive: The Final Evolution Volume 1, a shonen manga mystery / sci-fi series by Tadashi Kawashima and Adachitoka from Del Rey Manga.
Tekkon Kinkreet: Black and White - Review
In Tekkon Kinkreet, a boldly original and touching graphic novel by Taiyo Matsumoto, two orphans named Black and White battle for their place in a city ruled by gangsters and hoodlums. Read a review of this surreal and memorable seinen graphic novel published by VIZ Media / Shogakukan that inspired the animated film from Sony Pictures.
Cherry Juice Volume 1 - Shojo Manga Review
Step-siblings Minami and Otome are in love, they just don't know it yet. See what happens when two co-ed cuties who just happen to live together find that their close relationship as brother and sister is about to get even closer in Cherry Juice Volume 1 . Read a review of Volume 1 of this shojo manga series by Haruka Fukushima from TokyoPop.
Yotsuba&! Volume 4 - Manga Review
From the creator of Azumanga Daioh! comes Yotsuba&!, a hilarious, irresistible manga about a naïve young girl, her adoptive father and their adventures as they make discoveries large and small in their new neighborhood. Read a review of Volume 4 of this witty slice of life manga comedy from ADV Manga.
Death Note Volume 12 - Review
Read a review of the final, climatic volume of Death Note, the supernatural suspense shonen manga title by Tsugumi Ohba and Takeshi Obata from Shonen Jump Advanced.
Emma Volume 1 - Review
Set in Victorian England, Emma is a tender love story of a young maid and her relationship with the eldest son of a wealthy family. Find out why this manga kicked off the maid cosplay fad with our review of Volume 1.
Blue by Kiriko Nananan - Review
Spare and elegant, Blue by Kiriko Nananan is a sensitive, minimalist take on yuri, or girls love manga. Read our review to learn more about this decidedly different Japanese graphic novel from Fanfare / Ponent Mon.
Walkin' Butterfly Volume 1 - Review
Like Paradise Kiss with Sex and the City style and sass, Walkin' Butterfly is a fun, dramatic and romantic story about a gawky misfit and her transformation into a runway model. Read a review of Volume 1 of this josei manga series from Aurora Publishing.
Murder Princess Volume 1 Review
What happens when a pretty princess bonks heads and trades identities with a rough-and-ready mercenary warrior? You get a fun, action-filled mix of fantasy and humor from the artist of dojinshi fan favorite Comic Party. Read our review and see if it's worth a look.
Fushigi Yugi: Genbu Kaiden Volume 1 Review
Before modern teens Miaka and Yui stepped into the "Universe of the Four Gods," there was another girl who became a priestess of this mysterious, magical Chinese kingdom. Her story is told in this prequel to Fushigi Yugi by Yuu Watase. Check out this review by About.com's Anime Guide.
Bizenghast Volume 1 Review
A young girl gone mad, a spooky old house and an ugly little secret that a mysterious town wants to keep under wraps -- all this and more can be found in this gothic fantasy by M. Alice LeGrow. Read a review of original English language manga creation published by TokyoPop.
Battle Royale Volume 1 Review
Based on the controversial Japanese cult film, the manga version of Battle Royale retells the story of teenagers stuck in a vicious game of murder, betrayal and survival. Check out the review from About.com's Comic Book Guide.
Death Note Volume 1 - Manga Review
In Death Note Volume 1, high school student Light Yagami finds a supernatural notebook that gives him the power to kill criminals with just the stroke of a pen. Read our review and see why Death Note is one of the most talked-about shonen manga titles in years.
Fruits Basket Volume 1 - Manga Review
Romance, humor, adventure and magical zodiac animals make Natsuki Takaya's Fruits Basket one of Japan's most popular shojo manga titles. Read our review and see if it's worth a read.
Hyde and Closer Volume 1 - 3
You wouldn't think it by looking at him, but meek and cowardly Shunpei Closer is the grandson of a powerful sorcerer. Sorcerers from all over the world are out to kill him to gain his grandfather's powers, so Shunpei's has got to man-up and tap into his latent magical abilities to stay alive. He just might with the help of a chainsaw-wielding,...
