Otomen, Vols. 1-2
To a casual observer, Asuka Masamune epitomizes masculinity. Not only is he the captain of the kendo team and a…
Manga
Gorgeous Carat, Vols. 1-4
Gorgeous Carat caught my eye because it looked like a frothy costume drama. I’m a total sucker for that kind…
Real, Vols. 1-4
Slam Dunk may have been the series that put Takehiko Inoue on the map and introduced legions of Japanese kids…
Samurai 7, Vol. 1
Remake or retread? That’s the question facing critics whenever someone updates a classic novel or favorite film, be it Pride…