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This week marked the return of Shiho Sugiura’s Silver Diamond to Tokyopop’s publication schedule, and that is a reason for much rejoicing. It has been almost a full year since US readers got a new volume of this underappreciated shōjo gem, which combines an interesting fantasy premise with warm, funny character moments. I wrote a [...]
Sugiura, Shiho: Silver Diamond, vol. 3
My review of vol. 3 of Silver Diamond has been posted over at Manga Life. Enjoy!
A snippet:
Silver Diamond is one of the most promising new series that I’ve encountered in 2008 because it combines interesting fantasy worldbuilding with warm character moments. Both of these strengths are evident in this volume, which feels very much like [...]
Minekura, Kazuya: Wild Adapter, vol. 1-2
My review of vols. 1-2 of Wild Adapter is now up at Manga Life.
An excerpt:
The story begins with Makoto Kubota, the illegitimate and unacknowledged son of a powerful man. Though Kubota has been raised by his uncle Kasai, a police detective, his skill for gambling and flair for violence ultimately bring him to attention of [...]
Minekura, Kazuya: Bus Gamer 1999-2001 The Pilot Edition
My review of Bus Gamer is up at Manga Life. An excerpt:
For fans of Minekura’s other series, Saiyuki and Wild Adapter, Bus Gamer offers familiar pleasures. Although the art is not quite as polished as that seen in Wild Adapter and later volumes of Saiyuki, it is still very easy on the eyes. Minekura pays [...]
Chrono, Nanae: Peace Maker, vol. 1
My review of Peace Maker, Vol. 1 has been posted over at Manga Life. A teaser:
Set in 1864, Peace Maker is the story of two brothers, Tetsunosuki and Tatsunosuke, who join the Shinsengumi, a group of swordsmen loyal to the shogunate. Tatsu, the elder, just wants to make a good living so he can support [...]
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