YashaHime: Princess Half-Demon, Vols. 1-2

YashaHime: Princess Half-Demon epitomizes what I dislike most about IP-driven entertainment. It’s a manga adaptation of an anime sequel to…

Giant Spider & Me, Vol. 1

Giant Spider & Me is a gentle fantasy that’s tinged with whimsy and rue. The story focuses on Nagi, a perky…

Children of the Whales, Vols. 1-2

Children of the Whales suffers from the same problem as many prestige television shows: it boasts a thought-provoking premise, compelling…

Drifting Dragons, Vols. 1-2

The nineteenth century whaler was a tough character. He’d board a ship in Nantucket or New Bedford, sail around the…