Blood+ Adagio, Vol. 1

Forget what you know about the Russian Revolution. The real cause of the Romanov’s demise wasn’t growing unrest among the…

Otomen, Vols. 1-2

To a casual observer, Asuka Masamune epitomizes masculinity. Not only is he the captain of the kendo team and a…

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…