[Continued from Kdramas for beginners, part 1]
October 9, 2009
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October 8, 2009
by Joy
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Kdramas for beginners, part 1
Not all manga fans watch anime, but I think most people in the manga blogosphere acknowledge the synergy between the manga and anime industries. I’ve sometimes wondered, however, if dramas are being overlooked. Dramas may not be as closely tied … Continue reading
September 28, 2009
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What I’m Reading: Monster, vol. 1-18 (complete)
It’s been all Urasawa, all the time, around my apartment this last month, as I’ve been busy catching up on three of his series. I’ve reviewed 20th Century Boys and Pluto elsewhere, so that leaves Monster for this post. For … Continue reading
September 24, 2009
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Marley: Dokebi Bride, vol. 1-6
Dokebi Bride, vol. 1-6 Story and Art by Marley Translated by Michael Han (vol. 1-4), Ernest Woo (vol. 5), and Soyoung Jung (vol. 6) Netcomics, 2006-2007 Original Korean editions: Ecomix, 2004-2007 Paperback $9.99 US ISBN-13: 978-1600090752 (vol. 1) ISBN-13: 978-1600090769 … Continue reading
September 21, 2009
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Two cuisines, two gourmets
The other night I finally got a chance to read the first volume of the much-talked about Japanese food manga, Oishinbo, by Tetsu Kariya and Akira Hanasaki. This is the story of a cynical journalist, Yamaoka Shirō, who has been … Continue reading
September 17, 2009
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Nakajo, Hisaya: Sugar Princess, vol. 1
Sugar Princess: Skating to Win, vol. 1 Story and Art by Hisaya Nakajo Translation and Adaptation by Anastasia Moreno Viz, 2008 Original Japanese edition: Hakusensha, 2005 Paperback $8.99 978-1-4215-1930-2 When middle schooler Maya Kurinoki takes her little brother to the … Continue reading
September 14, 2009
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Shiina, Karuho: Kimi ni Todoke, vol. 1
Kimi ni Todoke: From Me to You, vol. 1 Story and Art by Karuho Shiina Translation by Tomo Kimura Viz, 2009 Original Japanese edition: Shueisha, 2005 Paperback $8.99 978-1-4215-2755-0 Sawako Kuronuma is the terror of her high school classroom. Her … Continue reading
September 10, 2009
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Urasawa, Naoki: 20th Century Boys, vol. 4
Naoki Urasawa’s 20th Century Boys, vol. 4 Story and Art by Naoki Urasawa With the cooperation of Takashi Nagasaki English Adaptation by Akemi Wegmuller Viz, 2009 Original Japanese edition: Shogakukan, 2001 Paperback $12.99 978-1-4215-1923-4 Naoki Urasawa now has three different … Continue reading
September 9, 2009
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Park, SoHee: Goong, vol. 6
In the latest volume of Goong, the ladies of the royal court think they have discovered the perfect solution to Shin and Chae-Kyung’s marital woes: sex. The young couple finds themselves locked in a bedroom on a cold winter night … Continue reading
September 8, 2009
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Yun, Mi-Kyung: Bride of the Water God, vol. 1
Bride of the Water God, vol. 1 Story and Art by Mi-Kyung Yun Translation by Heejeong Haas Edited and adapted by Philip Simon Lettering by Steve Dutro Dark Horse, 2007 Original Korean edition: Seoul Cultural Publishers, 2006 Paperback $9.95 978-1-59307-849-2 … Continue reading
September 6, 2009
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Arakawa, Hiromu: Fullmetal Alchemist, vol. 19
Fullmetal Alchemist, vol. 19 Story and Art by Hiromu Arakawa Translation by Akira Watanabe Adapted by Jake Forbes Viz, 2007 Original Japanese edition: Square Enix, 2008 Paperback $9.99 978-1-4215-2568-6 While reading vol. 19 of Fullmetal Alchemist, it’s hard not to … Continue reading
September 2, 2009
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Urasawa, Naoki: 20th Century Boys, vol. 3
Naoki Urasawa’s 20th Century Boys, vol. 3 Story and Art by Naoki Urasawa With the cooperation of Takashi Nagasaki English Adaptation by Akemi Wegmuller Viz, 2009 Original Japanese edition: Shogakukan, 2000 Paperback $12.99 978-1-4215-1922-7 Having now written full reviews of … Continue reading
September 1, 2009
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Highlights from Yen Plus (Sept. 09)
It doesn’t seem entirely fair to do a formal review of a single issue of a magazine, especially a magazine that serializes sequential art. So much is taken out of context that it’s difficult to do make a reasonable evaluation. … Continue reading
August 31, 2009
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Urasawa and Tezuka: Pluto, vol. 1
Pluto: Urasawa x Tezuka, vol. 1 By Naoki Urasawa and Osamu Tezuka Co-authored with Takashi Nagasaki Supervised by Macoto Tezka With the cooperation of Tezuka Productions Translation by Jared Cook and Frederick L. Schodt Viz, 2009 Original Japanese edition: Shogakukan, … Continue reading
August 27, 2009
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Avasthi, Swati: Split (2010)
Split By Swati Avasthi Young Adult Fiction Knopf, 2010 Hardcover $16.99 978-0-375-86340-0 When Jace Witherspoon is kicked out of the house by his abusive father, he hits the road and drives until he finds himself on the doorstep of his … Continue reading
August 25, 2009
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Yoshinaga, Fumi: Ōoku: The Inner Chambers, vol. 1
Story and Art by Fumi Yoshinaga Translation and Adaptation by Akemi Wegmuller Rated M for Mature Viz, 2009 (First published in Japan in 2005) ISBN-13: 978-1-4215-2747-5 List Price: $12.99 Review In Ōoku: The Inner Chambers, Fumi Yoshinaga (Antique Bakery, Flower … Continue reading
August 25, 2009
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Totsuka and Igarashi: Bamboo Blade, vol. 2
Kojiro, a high school kendo instructor at Muroe High, has made a risky bet in a moment of desperation. If his all-girls kendo club can beat the Machido High club coached by his old friend, Kojiro will win a year’s … Continue reading
August 17, 2009
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CLAMP: Tsubasa Reservoir Chronicle, vol. 22
The last time I reviewed Tsubasa Reservoir Chronicle for this site I noted that CLAMP had just kicked the plot of the series into high gear. Well, after many chapters of high drama, volume 22 finds our protagonists enjoying a … Continue reading
June 30, 2009
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Adventures in ebooks
When it comes to technological innovation, I am generally in the early adopter or early majority categories. (Which one usually depends on how expensive the innovation in question is, as I am also quite cheap.) After all, I am easily … Continue reading
June 20, 2009
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Park, SoHee: Goong, vol. 5
The fifth volume of the manhwa Goong finds crown prince Shin visiting the royal family of England. Left behind in Korea, Chae-Kyung grows more and more lonely–and ever more vulnerable to the schemes of the Yul’s mother, the new daebi. … Continue reading