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The Cat in the Coffin

The Cat in the Coffin

Books, Manga Critic, ReviewsJune 22, 2009

The year is 1955. Twenty-year-old Masayo, an aspiring painter from Hakodate, apprentices herself to Goro Kawabuko, a handsome widower who teaches at a Tokyo art…

The Adventures of Johnny Bunko: The Last Career Guide You’ll Ever Need

The Adventures of Johnny Bunko: The Last Career Guide You’ll Ever Need

Comics, Manga Critic, ReviewsJune 16, 2009

Given the current economic climate, any book with the subtitle The Last Career Guide You’ll Ever Need sounds like a worthwhile investment. Job seekers should…

Detroit Metal City, Vol. 1

Detroit Metal City, Vol. 1

Manga, Manga Critic, ReviewsMay 28, 2009

Detroit Metal City is a rude, raunchy comedy that’s both a satire of death metal culture and a loving portrait of the folks who labor…

Blood+ Adagio, Vol. 1

Blood+ Adagio, Vol. 1

Manga, Manga Critic, ReviewsMay 23, 2009

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

Otomen, Vols. 1-2

Otomen, Vols. 1-2

Manga, Manga Critic, ReviewsMay 19, 2009

To a casual observer, Asuka Masamune epitomizes masculinity. Not only is he the captain of the kendo team and a star student, he’s also tall,…

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