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 Desert Coral (2002) Manga, Adventure, Fantasy, Supernatural, Magic, Naoto Saki is a every day person and like almost all students, he falls asleep a lot. As he does, he dreams of world named Orgos. This dusty desert has two types of people, Elphis and the Sand Dusts. The Elphis are evil Demons that wish to kill off the Sand Dusts. For the longest time, he has just been a Observer to his dreams, until a fight between two Sorceresses, Lusia and Camu, gets him summoned to Orgos. Now his dreams are becoming real and whatever happens in the world happens outside. Can he get back home? My Thoughts: I actually like the story line. It's cute and has a great feel to the read. The artwork is amazing in its simple look. Characters are actually rather fun to look at and read about. They got the flowing hair pretty well done. Book Volumes: 5 |
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 Clover, Kurōbā(1997 – 1999) Author: Clamp (Nanase (Ageha?) Ohkawa) Fantasy, Romance, Shojo, Drama, Tragedy, Sci-fi, Supernatural, Key Words: Sword fights, Cyberpunk, Magazine: Amie Publisher: Kodansha American Publisher: Dark Horse Comics Originated: Japan Book Volumes: 4 Kazuhiko is a black-ops agent of the baroque(Retro-tech world) who has been pulled out of retirement to escort ad Military top secret project to a special destination. This secret project is a young waif named Sue and is thought to be the most dangerous person in the world. She grew up, caged for the longest time with only two voices calling out to her; her grandmother who is Kozuhiko's General, and Kozuhiko's departed girlfriend, the singer Ora. Threw this, she knows Kazuhiko before they even met. Can Kozuhiko take her to this place he doesn't even know? My Thoughts: I’m not going to lie, this is one of the most confusing manga’s that Clamp produced and I have heard that isn’t even done yet. I’m somewhat glad its not because as it is, there really isn’t any definitive ending to the plot or answers as to what it was supposed to be about. Nanase Ohkawa has actually explained that there are two books left that are needed to complete the story but unfortunately, there is no date to when those would be released. We follow a girl named Sue and her protector Kazuhiko as they travel the land in search of something. A running fraise that seems to always come up is ‘I only want your Happiness but I cannot be yours,’ and saying about 4-leaf clovers. To tell the truth, I couldn’t figure out very much of the story because much of it was cryptic. There was also a strange male who seemed to be rather interested in Kazuhiko. I can understand many of the stories and philosophies that clamp normally uses, but in this case, I can’t understand. It’s sad that this isn’t even done because it probably would have the answers we were searching for. Sadly, at the time of this review, it has been about 13-14 years since it came out and they still have it considered on hold. The artwork is so beautiful even if the characters look like their from xxxHolic in how long armed and small headed they are. It has an interesting fantasy aspect to this as well where we have talking rabbit’s dolls walking around and they seem more from the world of wonderland how they are drawn. There is a lot of steam punk cyber style images, especially how the wings are drawn. I love this style in how charming and fine detailed it all is down to some of the strains of hair. Rating:   Link to Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clover_%28manga%29 Other Reviews: May Also Like: |
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 The Four Constables Historical, Drama, Action, Adventure, Four of China's assassin detectives serve under there master who is the head bodyguard and advisor to the Emperor. Emotionless Yayn Sheng, Iron Hands Yuxia, Life Snatcher Lieshan Cui, and Cold Blooded Lingqi Len act as protectors and help discern the cause of many strange occurrences during the Sung Dynasty. My Thoughts: I really did not like this one much. The story line just did not grab me though I love the beautiful artwork. Each page is colored beautifully like the cover and the action scenes are aw inspiring. The art style reminds me a lot of normal American comics rather then Japanese comics which I think is one of the lacks to me. Some of the characters seemed a little hard edge lines rather then smooth gentle looks. Baka-Updates: http://www.mangaupdates.com/series.html?id=2380 |
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 Vampire Kisses - Blood Relatives Vampires, Romance, Horror, Raven and Alexander have a pretty normal nighttime romance. Raven is a very interested goth-girl and Alexander is her vampire boyfriend. They had a couple problems but they were able to work it all out - until they find fresh graves dug in their lonely graveyard. It turns out Alexander's cousin, Claude, has come with his crew and it spells disaster for the couple. My Thoughts: I LOVE THIS MANGA! I feel in love with it with each turn of the page. The Vampires are all sexy and Raven is fun! These were done based on the books Vampire Kiss, novels by Ellen Schreiber. I suggest if you like Vampires, check this book out. The artwork is rather nicely done and the characters are fun loving. I felt like Raven was a lot like me. |
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 Coraline Supernatural, Coraline Jones was a normal girl wanting to be creative and have fun. Then, her parents moved into a large pink boarding house. The world there is very gray and boring. Her Mother and Father seem always to busy for her, she has no friends, and there are many strange characters that lived in the house as well. While exploring one rainy day, she finds a hidden door just small enough to crawl threw. She does so and was brought into a wonderful world where everything is just how she wants it to be. The only difference is that the people around her have buttons for eyes. She soon learns though, not everything is as it seems and she is thrust into a fight for her very life. My Thoughts: This is a really awesome book. I believe this was done before the movie that came out. I love the book about the same as the movie and that there is a little more too it. Book Volumes: 1 Looking for the Movie? http://www.crunchyroll.com/forumtopic-607314/angels-otaku-information-movies?pg=1#38644589 |
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 Inuyasha fantasy, action, drama Kagome was a normal high school girl until her 15th birthday when she falls down the old bone eaters well on her family's temple. She meets a half demon called Inuyasha and learns she is the rencarnation of Kikyo, a priestess that held the Shikon Jewel. She must now go with Inuyasha to find the jewel shards before evil gets them. My Thoughts: The books are much better then the anime, not as much annoying filler like the shows. The manga also has a lot of the best artwork comparing it to the movies. I loved the very first book that had a full page of Inuyasha stuck to a tree. Book Volumes: 56 Looking for the Anime? http://www.crunchyroll.com/forumtopic-598344/angels-otaku-information-anime?pg=1#35497864 Looking for the movies? http://www.crunchyroll.com/forumtopic-607314/angels-review-movies#36709523 |
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 Translucent Supernatural, Romance, Humor, Comedy, slice of life, Shizuka Shiroyama is a very quiet and shy girl. She deals with peer pressure, woes, and a strange medical condition that makes her semi-transparent of completely invisible to those around her. Can she ever have a normal life, find romance, and have a normal life? My Thoughts: I liked it though I don't know if I will read the next book. It is rather funny and sad at the same time, her condition is always happening at the wrong time. I feel that most of it is mental and that she has trouble because she is shy and quiet. The artwork is so so but the story makes up for it. Book Volumes: 5 |
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 MegaTokyo Sifi, Romantic Comedy, slice of life, fantasy, video games, American manga Piro and Largo are a odd pair. One is a obsessed Otaku and the other is a hard core American Gamer and l33t master. The only thing that seems to bring them together is there love for gaming and conventions. All that changes when Piro takes Largo to Japan and winds up getting stuck there. In this crazy our of control Manga, can they find a way to get home? My Thoughts: Oh GOD! This Manga is so funny. I feel that they should really make a anime out of it. It has started as a web comic and is now a manga, the sky is the limit! I really don't understand l33t speak though. If anyone does, please tell me! The artwork is actually really good and fun. I like his rather lose style and really want to see much more of it. Book Volumes: Continuing Looking for the Web Comic site? http://www.megatokyo.com/ |
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 Chobits Drama, Romance, comedy romance, Scifi Hideki Motosuwa was a held back collage student who lived outside of Tokyo. When he moved closer to go to a prep school, he learned that the city was much different then his farm life. Everything was fast paced and almost everyone had a computer or persocom (A android that is used as a personal computer). Hideki dreams of having one of his very own and that's why it felt like to good to be true when he found one in a trash pile. Turns out it was, Chi as he calls her, does not remember anything before she was shut down and though she learns, she does not know how to do the basic of things. Can he manage to teach her and save her from those that wish to destroy her? My Thoughts: I love this for it's beauty and grace within the manga. The artwork flows like a anime and the story line is sweet and childish. I don't really think it is needed for her to be naked a lot of the time and show panty shots though. She seems like a child so I am a little against that part. Book Volumes: 8 |
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 Kissing Yoai, Romance, slice of life, Kazushi and Haru have been friends ever since they were kids and have stayed close all threw to there college years, even their birthdays were only three days apart. Maybe that's why Haru thought Kazushi was joking when he told a girl that Haru was his sweetheart. But that innocent kiss turns things around when Kazushi tells him his real feelings and seals it with a kiss. Now Haru doesn't know what to do. He cares for Kazushi but he doesn't know if its actually love. Can he sort it out before their big birthday celebration for the two of them or celebrate his birthday all alone? My Thoughts: This book is way beyond cute. I love the beautiful artwork and the story line is so sweet. It is rather believable. Like all yoai's, the artwork is geared more to women with the beautiful rich shading and detail but a lot of the artwork revolves around the men. The women seem to get no attention to design and barley even any panel time. If you like Yoai's, you would really love this. The sexual parts are not much so don't worry about that. It's mostly just a simple love story. Book Volumes: 1 |
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 Gunslinger Girl Action, Scifi, Henrietta was the only survivor of a very brutal attack on her family, but only just barely. She was injured both mentally and physically including missing body parts. That was how Giuseppe first found her at the hospital, battered and broken. For some reason, he decided to pick her as his partner in the Social Welfare Agency and 'Rescued' her. The Social Welfare Agency is actually a cover for what was really going on though, and when she was taken in, they repaired her with robotic components and brainwashed her to do their dirty work. She lost all almost all of her humanity and every shred of her memories about her family.... but did not lose the ability to love though it is against her programming and conditioning. Now, can she find peace against what the agency has made her to be, a lethal cyborg assassin? My Thoughts: I liked it a little but I don't think I will keep reading it. It was not my cup of tea so to speak. It is very bloody and full of guns and military weapons which I have never been into. I think the only good thing about the story line is the relationship between Henrietta and Giuseppe. It feels a lot like a Father/daughter relationship and is rather cute when they have their moments alone together. The artwork is rather dark so its hard sometimes to pick out the blood from the other items around it and very heavy lined. I also don't understand why it looks like the whole cyborg group seems to be all girls. Book Volumes: Continuing |
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 FLCL, Fooly Cooly, Furi Kuri Comedy, surreal comedy, Scifi, slice of life, Naota is just a bored boy in the boring town of Mabase. Nothing ever changes, nothing ever is fun. Medical Mechanica built a factory up on top of a hill and the adults were so happy about it but he never cared anything about it or gave it a second thought until a very strange women named Haruko Haruhara came and hit him over the head with her vintage Rickenbacker 4001left-handed electric bass guitar. After that, all manner of things have been happening to him including strange robots popping out of his head like pimples. Seems like life has really started to change for the poor boy. My Thoughts: I wasn't so sure about the artwork. It has very thick brush strokes and a harsh drawing style. The story is the only thing that got me. Some of the things in the Anime were explained more in the book and the same the other way around. The book jumps around a lot more then the show and its harder to follow to a extent. I think I will read the next only because its only 2 volumes long but if it was any more, I might not. Book Volumes: 2 Looking for the Anime? http://www.crunchyroll.com/forumtopic-598344/angels-review-anime?pg=5#38651098 |
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 Black Butler Kuroshitsuji Dark Fantasy, Supernatural, Black Comedy, Action, The Phantomhive Family is a group of toy makers who are pretty well known. For some reason, the family vanished and there house was burnt down but about a year later, the twelve year old son, Lord Earl Ciel Phantomhive, came back with a new butler. Sebastian Michaelis is no ordinary butler, in fact as he said time and time again, he is one hell of a butler. That is because he is a demon that has made a contract with Ciel that as soon as he has his revenge on who killed his parents, he will give his soul to Sebastian and be eaten. Will this small, frail boy be able to fight off the dark forces around him? My Thoughts: The artwork is very pretty. I love stories like this even though they get a bit bloody at times. The whole manga has the dark feel that should be and goes well with the story line which even though its a story line you might see time and time again, the dark humor makes it something of its own. Book Volumes: 12 |
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 Shugo Chara Magical Girl, slice of life, Adventures, drama, comedy Shugo Chara is about a girl named Amu Hinamori who hides behind her made up self, a self that many people call cool, even her own parents. But her real self is much more childish. One day, she wishes to become her would be self and in the morning, she finds strange eggs in her bed. These eggs hold the key to her new life full of adventure, fun, costume changes, love, and threw it all, she will discover who she really is. My Thoughts: I don't know if its better then the anime or not. I like it though, and its not that bad to read. The Artwork is somewhat fun and entertaining though the story line is somewhat cute. I have to say again, it reminds me a lot of Sailor Moon. I did like the idea of a egg inside that was just waiting to be hatched into what you want to become but I feel that the thought of almost everyone having only one egg makes me feel sad. You can be so many different things that you should be able to have at least 5 eggs no matter what. I just feel like they made things a bit one sided. Book Volumes: 12 Shugo Chara! Encore! Magical Girl, slice of life, Adventures, drama, comedy Book Volumes: 1 Looking for the Anime? http://www.crunchyroll.com/forumtopic-598344/angels-otaku-information-anime?pg=2#36563144 |
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 Sailor Moon Bishōjo Senshi Sailor Moon Bishōjo Senshi Sērā Mūn, Pretty Soldier Sailormoon, Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Magical Girl, Adventure, Romance, Comedy, Drama, Usagi Tsukino (Serena Tsukino in English) was a ditsy, everyday girl with a average life. She went to school, was lousy at tests and studying, always thought about food and boys, and played arcade games a lot. Who knew that this ditsy little girl would become a hero when a black cat named Luna crossed her path. Luna told her that she was a Sailor Scout, sworn to protect the Moon Princess and the world from the evil of the Dark Kingdom. Can she really pull it off or fall from wanting to be a normal girl again? My Thoughts: Alright, so I really did like these when I was little, but now that I'm older, it feels sort of forced. The idea of a girl like her becoming a hero is wonderful to think about and gives hope to anyone who is having trouble that they are worth something is a sweet idea but the Manga seemed to have things happen to fast or to slow at points and not at the right times. The artwork though is so beautiful, it makes me want to go threw the manga without even reading the story sometimes. All in all, its pretty cute but not my cup of tea anymore. Book Volumes: 18 Link to Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sailor_Moon |
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