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Manga Review: Wild Rock (Thu 01-26-2006)

Julie\'s checking in with us again today with our first look at a title from the Blu distributed line of titles via TOKYOPOP with their January 2006 release of the standalone title Wild Rock.

Wild Rock Vol.#01
by Julie Rosato (Thu 01-26-2006)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kazusa TakashimaTranslated by:N/AAdapted by:What They SayMeet Emba and Yuuen, two very different heirs to two very different warring clans. When they meet, it's love at first sight...and a wild romantic odyssey is about to unf...

Manga Review: Psycho Busters Vol. 1
by Nadia Oxford (Wed 07-16-2008)

Sometimes manga-to-novel adaptations (or vice versa) offer a nice surprise when the book turns out to be more interesting than the manga (or again, vice versa). Tokyopop's Calling You is of particular note: the manga was a mediocre affair, but the light n...


Manga Review: Wild Ones (Thu 02-28-2008)

Danielle\'s stepping away from the boys love material for a bit to check out something a touch more mainstream with the December 2007 release of Wild Ones Vol. #1 (of 4) from Viz Media.

Manga Review: Wild Adapter (Tue 04-10-2007)

Jarred\'s checking out the first volume in a recent new series from TOKYOPOP with their February 2007 release of Wild Adapter Vol. #1 (of 5).

AnimeOnDVD.com Manga Forum/Industry: Year in Review 2002-2003
by Kelly Soucie (-)

So.... it's been one helluva year hasn't it? When I look back on it, I get kind of nostalgic since my membership on the AoD forums is exactly as old at the manga forum. In some ways though, I'm a lot more shocked when I look back at what's changed in the ...

Manga Review: (Mon 12-06-2004)

Ed Chavez is working down his pile a bit more, though like most of us the manga piles are growing at wild rates, but he\'s got a look at the October 2004 release of Di Gi Charat Theater - Dejiko\'s Adventure Vol. #01 from Broccoli Books.


Wild Arms Complete Collection (Thinpak)
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 03-28-2008)

What They SayContains all 5 DVDs of Wild Arms in a easily-managed Thinpak Box Set! ARMS: mysterious, ultra-rare weapons of almost unbelievable power. So how did Sheyenne Rainstorm come into possession of one? More importantly, how did the twenty-five ye...

Wild Arms Vol. #1 (also w/box)
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 01-01-2003)

What They SayARMS - mysterious, ultra-rare weapons of almost unbelievable power. So how did Sheyenne Rainstorm come into possession of one? More importantly, how did this twenty five-year-old gunslinger end up in the body of a five year-old boy? These ...

Wild Cardz
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 11-09-1999)

What They SayNew from U.S. Manga Corps! From the directors of CUTEY HONEY and CAT GIRL NUKU NUKU! Here come the Crown Knights: Sunday Spades — the poker-faced leader and possessor of the mysterious trump power! Jo Diamonds — who can run at the...

Wild Butterfly
by Danielle Van Gorder (Wed 11-05-2008)

Love it or hate it, this is a book that's likely to get you right in the gut. Creative Staff:Writer/Artist: Hiroki KusumotoTranslator: Sachiko SatoAdaptation: Sachiko Sato What They Say:In a time of war, Oliver finds himself as an adjutant professor at ...


Wild Adapter Vol.#01
by Jarred Pine (Tue 04-10-2007)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kazuya MinekuraTranslated by:Alexis KirschAdapted by:Christine BoylanWhat They SayWhen an assassin tries to quit the profession, he takes in a boy with a mysterious past. The boy has been exposed to the drug wild adapter, whic...

Manga Review: Edu-manga (Wed 08-02-2006)

After her initial look at the Edu-manga released by Digital Manga Publishing earlier in the year, Sakura\'s back with a look at the May 2006 release of the Anne Frank Edu-manga.

Koi no Mon Special Edition
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 05-02-2005)

What They SayCan being an otaku lead to love? Multi-talented actor/writer/playwright/novelist Matsuo Suzuki makes his directorial debut with the quirky romantic comedy Koi no Mon (AKA Otakus in Love). Aoki Mon (Matsuda Ryuhei of Blue Spring and Gohatto) i...

Manga: The Complete Guide Vol.#01
by Ben Leary (Thu 12-06-2007)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Jason ThompsonTranslated by:Adapted by:What They SayThis companion and handy reference guide to manga features extensive reviews and information on more than 900 different manga series, complete with background and stories, as...


Gravitation Vol. #1 (also w/box)
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 05-27-2004)

What They SayLove - the one force that simply won\'t be denied! All Shuichi ever dreamed about was following in the footsteps of his pop idol, Ryuichi Sakuma and the band Nittle Grasper. Together with his best friend Hiro, Shuichi\'s formed a band calle...

Manga Mania
by Allen Divers (Thu 01-29-2004)

2003 proved to be a banner year for manga releases in North America. Every week, manga enthusiasts could find a large variety of offerings from many of the mainstays in the industry as well as some hot titles from a few new upstarts. Fans of manga can a...

Year in Review: ADV Films in 2003
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 01-11-2004)

The release year 2003 was a sizeable one for ADV Films. In addition to putting out nearly two hundred DVDs and collections, they revamped their music division, created and launched a new manga publishing division and laid the groundwork for their "toys"...

Early Manga Review: Yotsuba! (Thu 03-31-2005)

It\'s not often we get in an early manga review but today Mike Dungan has a look at one of the more anticipated releases coming out from ADV Manga, particularly for fans of Azumangadaioh, with a review of their 06/06/2005 release of Yotsuba! Vol. #1.


Appleseed Theatrical Review
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 10-17-2004)

With a movie like Appleseed, I have to really preface any comments made on it by simply being upfront in stating that not only do I have a "Shirow Tolerance" as said by a friend of mine, but I have a "Shirow Adoration". Now, that doesn't mean I'm blinded,...

Manga Review: Platina (Mon 06-04-2007)

We\'re going through a few changes on the manga review staff these days so a few new faces will be popping up. One of this is Ariadne Roberts who has submitted their first review today with the May 2007 release of Platina Vol. #1 (of 4) from Central Park ...

Year in Review: Manga Entertainment in 2003
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 02-12-2004)

In 2003, Manga hit one or two high points but otherwise spent the bulk of the year under the radar of most fans. A good part of the year was spent with people waiting for releases that were announced but never came, only to be eventually canceled. Macro...

Haibane Renmei Anime Manga Vol.#01
by Ben Leary (Thu 06-21-2007)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Translated by:Rika KolkaAdapted by:Taliesin Jaffe and Jonathan KleinWhat They SayIn a long-forgotten walled town, humans coexist with the Haibane, angelic beings of unknown origin. Rakka becomes the newest Haibane after she aw...


Manga Mania
by Allen Divers (Mon 05-26-2003)

I've collected comics in one form or another since 1982. It started with a weekly trip to the local Magic Mart and later moved to a little comic book specialty store called Gulf Coast Comics. I think it's safe to say I have a bit of an affinity for the ...

Manga Review: Manga Sutra (Thu 04-03-2008)

Matthew is going for the gusto this morning by taking a look at the January 2008 release of Manga Sutra Vol. #1 (of 38) from TOKYOPOP. Manga Sutra is better known in a couple of ways; first by it\'s original title of Futari H but also by it\'s anime adapt...

Manga Review: Maniac Road (Thu 02-03-2005)

Ed Chavez checks in this morning with a new manga review, this time for the ComicsOne release back in October 2004 of Maniac Road Vol. #2 (of 3).

Manga Review: Armageddon (Fri 01-07-2005)

Ed Chavez is up this morning with a new manga review, this time covering the September 2004 release of Armageddon Vol. #1 (of 2) from CPM Press.


Manga Review: Hot Gimmick (Sun 04-03-2005)

Ed Chavez is checking in this morning with a new manga review, this time for the June 2004 release of Hot Gimmick Vol. #5 (of 10) released by Viz.

Manga Review: Tsubasa (Wed 05-11-2005)

We\'ve got a lot of reviewers checking in today and Megan\'s got a new manga review up on deck, this time taking a look at the January 2005 release of Tsubasa Vol. #3 (of 9) from Del Rey.

Manga Review: Hellsing (Sun 06-26-2005)

Justin Rich is checking in this weekend with a new manga review as he works his way through the Dark Horse series with a look at their March 2004 release of Hellsing Vol. #2 (of 11).

Manga Review: Mahoromatic (Mon 11-15-2004)

Mike\'s up with a new manga review today, this time taking a look at TOKYOPOP\'s September 2004 release of Mahoromatic Vol. #3.


Manga Review: Prince of Tennis (Mon 05-09-2005)

Going with a sports title this time around, Jarred\'s got a new manga review this morning with a look at the October 2004 release of Prince of Tennis Vol. #4 (of 28) from Viz Media.

Manga Review: XS Hybrid (Fri 04-25-2008)

Matthew is checking in with a Dark Horse manga review of his own today with a look at their December 2007 release of XS Hybrid Vol. #3 (of 5) by Song Ji-Hyung. This series looks to be fairly abandonend at this point with no new volumes yet solicited since...

Manga Review: Voice or Noise (Thu 01-10-2008)

Danielle is getting her first manga review in for the year today with a look at the November 2007 release of Voice or Noise Vol. #1 (of 2) from Blu.

Manga Review: Dead End (Fri 09-16-2005)

Jarred\'s up on deck with a new manga review this morning with a look at TOKYOPOP\'s September 2005 release of Dead End Vol. #3 (of 4).


Small Bodied Manga Review: Yagyua Ninja Scrolls (Tue 03-11-2008)

Matthew\'s got our small bodied manga review goodness today with the February 2008 release of Yagyu Ninja Scrolls: Revenge of the Hori Clan Vol. #2 (of 5) from Del Rey.

Small Bodied Manga Review: Hikkatsu! (Wed 03-12-2008)

Sakura\'s sneaking in another small bodied manga review this week with a look at the December 2007 release of Hikkatsu! Vol. #2 (of 3) from Go! Comi.

Small Bodied Manga Review: Black God (Fri 03-14-2008)

Matthew\'s providing our latest Small Bodied Manga Review entry this week with a look at the February 2008 release of Black God Vol. #2 (of 3) from Yen Press which scores A\'s across the board.

Small Bodied Manga Review: Alice on Deadlines
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 07-17-2008)

Gary is checking in today with a small bodied manga review, this time from Yen Press, as he looks at their March 2008 release of Alice on Deadlines Vol. #2 by Shiro Ihara.


Manga Review: THE THIRD, Volume One
by Nadia Oxford (Fri 05-09-2008)

It's almost guaranteed that a manga starring a well-proportioned girl will have at least one joke about small breasts. The Third keeps up the trend disappointingly, but not surprisingly. Most of the manga is pretty predictable post-apocalyptic mercenary f...

Small Bodied Manga Review (Tue 05-13-2008)

Patricia has sent in a rather recent small bodied manga review today that she wanted to get noticed as she looks at the April 2008 release of Dazzle Vol. #8 by Minari Endoh from TOKYOPOP.

Small Bodied Manga Review: Shaman Warrior (Mon 03-31-2008)

Matthew\'s tackling another Small Bodied manga review as we\'re catching up a bit in that department by looking at the November 2007 release of Shaman Warrior Vol. #5 (of 9) from Dark Horse Comics.

Small Bodied Manga Review (Fri 06-27-2008)

Gary\'s stepping in today with a small bodied manga review of a series from Del Rey with their March 2008 title Pumpkin Scissors Vol. #2 by Ryotaro Iwanaga.


Excel Saga Complete Collection (Thinpak)
by Mike Dungan (Thu 03-20-2008)

What They SayPuchuuboy Publishing and ACROSS proudly presents: Ilpalazzo-mates gone wild! They\'re cute, they\'re scantily clad, and they\'re dying to please! But enough about those pesky alien Puchuus who\'re invading Earth! When it comes to dying for s...

Early Manga Review: Fullmetal Alchemist (Tue 05-02-2006)

Jarred\'s got an early manga review in today for a title due out later this month from Viz Media with Fullmetal Alchemist Vol. #7 (of 11).

Baki the Grappler Vol. #03
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 09-28-2005)

What They SayBaki is back! And this time, he's faced with his greatest challenge yet... a head to head battle with his father. With impossible odds weighing against him, Baki knows that his father, the undefeated Yujiro Hanma, will do anything to win. Now...

Manga REview: Puri Puri (Fri 03-28-2008)

Matthew is locking another Small Bodied Manga Review down this week as today he looks at the October 2007 release of Puri Puri Vol. #3 (of 7) from DrMaster.


Small Bodied Manga Review: Puri Puri (Thu 03-13-2008)

Matthew\'s getting a new small bodied manga review in today with a look at the January 2008 release of Puri Puri Vol. #4 (of 7) from DrMaster.

Manga Review: Orochi (Mon 01-02-2006)

Another nod to the recent past, the first manga review of the year is in Josephine\'s court this morning as she takes a look at the October 2002 release of Orochi Vol. #1 (of 3) from Viz Media. What better way to start things off then with a little Monday...

Manga Review: Cheeky Angel (Sat 12-31-2005)

Ed Chavez is checking in with us this morning by providing the final manga review of 2005 with a look at a title that came out in November 2004 with Cheeky Angel Vol. #3 (of 20) from Viz Media.

Manga Review: Yubisaki Milk Tea (Mon 04-10-2006)

We\'ve got an extra manga review today of a series that looks like it could be a surprise hit as Ed takes a look at the April 2006 release of Yubisaki Milk Tea Vol. #1 (of 6) from TOKYOPOP.


Manga Review: Tag - You\'re It! (Mon 05-15-2006)

We\'ve got a rare manga review from Mike today as he checks out the January 2006 release of Tag - You\'re It! from CPM Press.

Manga Review: Drifting Classroom (Fri 12-29-2006)

Josephine\'s stopping by today with our last new manga review of the year with a look at the August 2006 release of Drifting Classroom Vol. #1 (of 11) from Viz Media.

Manga Review: Negima! (Thu 11-24-2005)

Mike\'s checking in with a new manga review today this time catching up a bit on the June 2005 release of Negima! Vol. #6 (of 12) from Del Rey.

Manga Review: Wallflower (Tue 05-10-2005)

Megan\'s checking in this morning as well with a new manga review, this time for the March 2005 release of Wallflower Vol. #3 (of 10) from Del Rey.


Manga Review: Crossroad (Wed 11-02-2005)

We typically keep it to one manga review a day but we have a new one just in that covers one of the first release by Go! Comi. Julie managed to beat out the other reviewers in getting hers in first so check out her thoughts on the debut of the November 20...

Small Bodied Manga Review: Alive (Wed 04-30-2008)

Matthew\'s tackling another small bodied manga review this week as he has a look at the February 2008 release of Alive Vol. #3 by Tadashi Kawashima and Adachitoka from Del Rey Manga.

Manga Review: Hellsing (Sat 05-14-2005)

Justin\'s adding a new manga series to his small manga review plate as he kicks off today with a look at the December 2003 release of Hellsing Vol. #1 (of 7) from Dark Horse.

Manga Review: Beet the Vandel Buster (Wed 05-25-2005)

Justin is getting a manga review in today as well and has a look at one of the latest releases from Viz Media with a review of April 2005\'s Beet the Vandel Buster Vol. #4 (of 9).


Manga Review: First President of Japan (Sun 06-05-2005)

As we continue to add in some older reviews that Ed wrote before we had an actual manga review section, today\'s addition is a review of the October 2003 release of First President of Japan Vol. #3 (of 4) from the now defunct Gutsoon!

Manga Review: Gamerz Heaven (Mon 05-30-2005)

Mike Dungan\'s catching up on his releases today with another manga review, this time of the February 2005 release of Gamerz Heaven Vol. #2 (of 4) from ADV Manga. Hopefully this series will get new volumes solicited soon like several others have.

Manga Review: Cute Beast (Tue 01-01-2008)

Julie\'s taking the nod as the one providing our first manga review of the year and it\'s a look at the December 2007 release of Cute Beast from Digital Manga Publishing.

Manga Review: Little Butterfly (Thu 07-06-2006)

Julie\'s wanted to get a bit more boys-love material up here lately so we\'ve got an extra manga review today of the May 2006 release of Little Butterfly Vol. #1 (of 3) from Digital Manga Publishing.


Manga Review: HEAVENSHIELD, Volume One
by Nadia Oxford (Sun 06-01-2008)

Fan opinions on Original English Language manga (OEL manga) vary. Some believe that manga output should belong to Japan alone, whereas others believe that story ideas from outside countries are of benefit to a medium that has a tendency for homogeneous co...

Gloom Party (How to Read Manga series) Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Mon 10-09-2006)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kawashima YoshioTranslated by:G GenkiAdapted by:What They SayLearn slang, black humor and the uniquely Japanese comedic rhythm in Yoshio Kawashima\'s classic Gloom Party, a shorts collection from Shonen Champion Comics. Every ...

Manga Review: Mahou Sensei Negima! (Tue 11-09-2004)

Mike Dungan\'s up this morning with a new manga review, this time for the November 2004 release of Mahou Sensei Negima Vol. #3 (of 6) from Del Rey. Unsurprisingly, this Akamatsu manga series is already in development for an anime run so get ready for the ...

Manga Review: Aria (Wed 01-12-2005)

Ed Chavez is back with a new manga review today, this time he\'s looking at the ADV Manga release from November 2004 of the intriguing series release of Aria Vol. #3 (of 6).


Early Manga Review: Golgo 13 (Thu 02-16-2006)

Ed\'s stopping by with an early review today, our second 18+ manga review today in fact, with this months release of Golgo 13 Vol. #1 (of 13).

Manga Review: Words of Devotion (Thu 11-01-2007)

We\'re going for a \"bonus\" manga review this morning as Danielle has a look at another book from Digital Manga Publishing with their August 2007 release of Words of Devotion Vol. #1 (of 2).

Manga Review: Pretear (Thu 12-23-2004)

Megan\'s up this morning with a new manga review as well, this time for the August 2004 release of Pretear Vol. #2 (of 4) from ADV Manga.

Early Manga Review: Beet the Vandel Buster (Thu 05-26-2005)

Justin\'s got an early manga review up today as he\'s continuing his look at the affordably priced release from Viz Media due out in June 2005 with Beet the Vandel Buster Vol. #5 (of 9).


Manga Review: Geobreeders (Sun 01-23-2005)

Mike Dungan\'s up with a new manga review today, this time talking about the December 2004 \"small edition\" re-release of Geobreeders Vol. #3 (of 5) from CPM Press.

Manga Review: Samurai Deeper Kyo (Thu 05-26-2005)

Sneaking a third manga review in today, we\'ve got the latest from Jarred where he\'s tackling a series that continues to rise above its anime counterpart with the February 2004 release of Samurai Deeper Kyo Vol. #5 (of 31) from TOKYOPOP.

Early Manga Review: Princess Ai (Sat 06-25-2005)

Jarred\'s got an early manga review in today with a look at the 07/15/2005 release of Princess Ai Vol. #2 (of 3) from TOKYOPOP.

Small Bodied Manga Review: Claymore (Mon 03-17-2008)

Matthew\'s helping to kick off the week in manga with a new Small Bodied Manga Review today that deals with the March 2008 release of Claymore Vol. #11 (of 12) from Viz Media.


Manga Review: Comic Party (Thu 01-13-2005)

Ed Chavez has a new manga review ready today, this time covering the November 2004 release of Comic Party Vol. #3 (of 4) as released by CPM Press.

Manga Review: Kanpai! (Sat 09-17-2005)

In addition to Audrey coming on earlier this month to flesh out our manga review section a bit more, Julie Rosato\'s come on board as well to tackle some books that otherwise we wouldn\'t be able to tackle. First up on her list is the September 2005 relea...

Small Bodied Manga Review: With the Light (Fri 04-18-2008)

A lot of attention is on the folks at Yen Press right now and people are curious as to how they handle their books since they are a relatively new publisher who has picked up an A list title in the Haruhi manga and novels. Sakura\'s going for a second man...

In the End Vol.#01
by Briana Lawrence (Tue 06-10-2008)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Pink Psycho (Heath & Nheira) Translated by:Erin M. BlakemoreAdapted by:Barb Lien-CooperWhat They SayNo one understands high school student Kaito Niikura. Not his dad. Not his classmates. No one. That is, until he meets Ren...


Live Action Movie Review Death Note
by Adrianne Hess (Sat 05-24-2008)

Spoiler Alert! The following review of the live action movie adaptation of Death Note contains references from the manga and animated series. If you plan on reading or watching the original Death Note, please do not read until you have had a chance to at ...

Small Bodied Manga Review: Pastel (Wed 03-26-2008)

Matthew is kicking another Small Bodied Manga Review to the curb this week as he takes a look at the January 2008 release of Pastel Vol. #9 (of 15) from Del Rey Manga.

Manga Review: Tea For Two, Volume 1
by Nadia Oxford (Thu 05-22-2008)

It's necessary for yaoi manga reviews to be a little gauche because the genre has to be judged by different standards than the norm. There are only two questions to consider: Is the story original and worth following? The answer here is often “No....

Jinki: Extend Complete Collection
by Mark Thomas (Wed 07-02-2008)

What They SayIn 13-year-old Aoba Tsuzaki\'s world, everything seems normal. An over-the-top modeling fanatic, she spends her days locked in her room, happily building plastic robots. But rumbling beneath the surface, an evil enemy of mankind (the Ancient ...


Manga Review: Apocalypse Meow (Tue 05-31-2005)

Bringing a manga series to a close with the final review, Megan\'s got some thoughts on the November 2004 release of Apocalypse Meow Vol. #3 (of 3) from ADV Manga.

Manga Review: Ray (Fri 05-27-2005)

Ed\'s checking out one of the shorter series from ADV Manga today as he\'s got a review in of their November 2004 release of Ray Vol. #1 (of 3).

Early Manga Review: Death Note (Thu 09-22-2005)

Following up on yesterdays preview review of a highly anticipated new manga series, Julie Rosato\'s checking in today with a look at the October 2005 release of Death Note Vol. #1 (of 8) from Viz Media.

Manga Review: Kurohime (Tue 08-28-2007)

A new manga series due out next week in September 2007 from Viz Media is the subject of Greg\'s view this morning as he checks out Kurohime Vol. #1 (of 11).


Manga Review: Me and the Devil Blues
by Nadia Oxford (Fri 07-18-2008)

Despite its versatility, manga still subscribes to certain flavours when it comes to content. Therefore, even the most hardcore of collectors could be forgiven for being blindsided by a manga about the shadowy legend of bluesman Robert Johnson. They could...

Manga Review: Forbidden Dance (Fri 02-03-2006)

Kicking off her first review with us today, Sakura Eries has used a tweaked version of the review she submitted to us in order to be considered for a spot here with the August 2003 release of Forbidden Dance Vol. #1 (of 4) from TOKYOPOP.

Manga Review: Stolen Heart (Fri 10-05-2007)

Digital Manga Publishing has been putting out a lot of single volume books recently and Patricia has a look at their September 2007 release of Stolen Heart this morning.

Manga Review: Princess Princess (Tue 02-27-2007)

Danielle\'s kicking off her manga run this morning with a look at the November 2006 release of Princess Princess Vol. #1 (of 5) from Digital Manga Publishing.


Manga Review: Hurrah! Sailor (Fri 06-10-2005)

Jarred\'s got a review in today of a recent release that\'s probably flown below a lot of people\'s radar with the May 2005 release of Hurrah! Sailor Vol. #1 (of 2) from Infinity Studios.

MAnga Review: Absolute Boyfriend (Wed 02-08-2006)

Since we got a late start this morning, let\'s get a bonus review up on the manga side today with a look at the January 2006 release of Absolute Boyfriend Vol. #1 (of 6) from Viz Media by Sakura Eries.

Manga Review: Lover\'s Flat (Mon 12-24-2007)

A Christmas theme boys-love manga is certainly appropriate today as Julie takes a look at the August 2007 release of Lover\'s Flat from Digital Manga Publishing.

Manga Review: Boys Of Summer (Wed 05-31-2006)

Having long been a fan of Chuck Austen\'s early works on titles in American comics that played heavily with sex and sports, I was rather curious to see how his writing would work today after his more mainstream success in the comics industry when he dips ...


Manga Review: Beet the Vandel Buster (Tue 04-19-2005)

Justin Rich continues his look at one of his favorite manga series this morning with a review of the January 2005 release of Beet the Vandel Buster Vol. #3 (of 7) from Viz Media.

Manga Review: June Pride (Thu 11-08-2007)

Danielle is hitting up another review this week in the manga realm with a look at the September 2007 release of June Pride from Blu.

Manga Review: Prince of Tennis (Sat 04-02-2005)

Jarred\'s continuing to work his way through another sports manga as he has a review ready this morning for the August 2004 release of Prince of Tennis Vol. #3 (of 27) from Viz.

Year In Review: Manga and more (Wed 12-29-2004)

The manga world in 2004 certainly exploded by all accounts and has kept a lot of people both happy and furious, given doomsayers something new to go on about and has brought a lot of women into the fold by giving them something that generally doesn\'t pan...


Comicscape - March 31, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 03-31-2004)

OPINION: Before I begin this week's discussion of the comic books you most wanted to see made into movies, I'd like to share one e-mail in particular that made a very deep impression on me, sent by no less than the producer of LEAGUE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENT...

Manga Review: Boys Over Flowers (Tue 12-21-2004)

Kicking off a new series to review in the manga realm, Mike Dungan has sent in his thoughts on the July 2003 release of Boys Over Flowers Vol. #1 (of 36).

Manga Review: Ka Shin Fu (Thu 03-27-2008)

Digital Manga Publishing has been putting out a lot of standalone yaoi manga volumes for awhile now and Danielle is plunging into that world again with a look at the October 2007 release of Ka Shin Fu from them today.

Manga Review: You Nitwit! Heroes are Extinct! (Fri 08-31-2007)

New manga reviewer Andrew Kent has got in one of his first reviews this morning as he takes a look at the July 2007 release of You Nitwit! Heroes Are Extinct!! Vol. #1 from Digital Manga Publishing.


2007: The Year in Review, Part Two
by Kurt Amacker (Fri 01-04-2008)

Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to the second part of the Comicscape’s 2007: The Year-in Review. Last week, I touched on five of the biggest stories in comics from the past year. This week, we’ve got a few more. Thankfully, the ...

Cromartie High School Vol. #1 (also w/box & manga)
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 03-10-2005)

What They SayContains Cromartie High School DVD 1 plus a high-quality collector\'s artbox and the first volume of the manga! Mild mannered student Takashi Koyaman finds himself enrolled at Cromartie High, where everybody is a delinquent! Logically, ther...

Manga Review: Ceres (Sun 12-26-2004)

Continuing in his goal to review all the manga he owns, Mike Dungan\'s gone back to a time when Viz was flipping and charging more than they are now with a look at their January 2003 release of Ceres, Celestial Legend Vol. #3 of 4.

Manga Review: Ikebukuro West Gate Park (Wed 12-29-2004)

Ed Chavez is looking at yet another title that doesn\'t seem to reach the top layer of the buzz circuit when it comes to manga coming out these days with something that more people may want to look into. Released in November 2004 from Digital Manga Publis...


Manga Review: Freaks (Mon 11-20-2006)

Jarred\'s starting off the manga week in review with a look at a new series from ICE Kunion with their August 2006 title Freaks Vol. #1.

Manga Review: Lights Out (Thu 09-29-2005)

Adding another early review to the manga side of things today, Jarred has a look at the October 2005 release of Lights Out Vol. #1 (of 9), otherwise known as \'An Evening Something Wonderful May Happen\', from TOKYOPOP.

Manga Review: Guardian Angel Getten (Sat 06-18-2005)

Another classic review up today, this time Ed looks at another volume of a series that didn\'t quite make it over here with a review of Gutsoon\'s January 2004 release of Guardian Angel Getten Vol. #2 (of 4).

Manga Review: Eiken (Thu 08-18-2005)

Following up from their release of this title in anime form last year, Ed Chavez checks out the AW Productions July 2005 release of the manga series with a review of Eiken Vol. #1 (of 18).


Manga Review: Beet the Vandal Master (Fri 04-01-2005)

While getting his ducks in a row for the DVD reviews, Justin Rich has sent in a look at a manga series with a review of Viz\'s September 2004 release of Beet the Vandel Master Vol. #1 (of 7).

Manga Review: Worst (Fri 04-08-2005)

Ed Chavez is up on deck this morning as he\'s got a look at a March 2005 release that\'s giving him some great material as he\'s got a review of Digital Manga Publishing\'s release of Worst Vol. #3 (of 10).

Manga Review: Tail of the Moon (Mon 04-16-2007)

Patricia\'s kicking off the week in manga today with a look at the October 2006 release of Tail of the Moon Vol. #1 (of 10) from Viz Media.

Manga Review: Magical JxR (Thu 01-31-2008)

Briana\'s stepping up with her second review for us since coming on board with a look at the December 2007 release of Magical JxR Vol. #1 from Udon Entertainment.


OEL Manga Review: Outcast (Wed 03-05-2008)

Ben\'s taking a spin through the OEL manga land today with a look at the September 2007 release of Outcast Vol. #1 (of 2) from Seven Seas Entertainment.

Manga Review: Short Sunzen (Mon 04-28-2008)

Gary\'s starting off our week in manga today by taking a look at a recent new series from TOKYOPOP with their January 2008 title Short Sunzen Vol. #1 (of 5) by Susugi Sakurai.

Manga Review: Purgatory Kabuki (Mon 03-31-2008)

Greg\'s starting off the week in manga with a book that he had to read three times just to make sure he got it right with the December 2007 release of Purgatory Kabuki Vol. #1 (of 2) from DrMaster.

Manga Review: Your Honest Deceit (Fri 12-28-2007)

Ariadne\'s cleaning out something from our manga backlog today with a look at the October 2006 release of Your Honest Deceit Vol. #1 (of 2) from DramaQueen.


Adult Manga Review (Thu 06-26-2008)

Matthew is tackling a recent new adult manga release from Icarus Publishing today with a look at the May 2008 release of the After School Sex Slave Club by Tuna Empire.

Manga Review: Crimson Spell (Mon 12-10-2007)

Julie\'s starting off our week in manga with a look at the July 2007 single volume release of Crimson Spell from Kitty Media.

Manga Review: MPD Psycho (Mon 01-07-2008)

Greg is starting the week in manga off for us with a look at a series from Dark Horse with the August 2007 release of MPD Psycho Vol. #1 (of 11).

Manga Review: Platinum Garden (Mon 01-28-2008)

Michelle\'s kicking off the week in manga with a look at the June 2006 release of Platinum Garden Vol. #1 (of 16) from TOKYOPOP.


Manga Review XXXHolic (Mon 02-06-2006)

In bringing on a couple of new manga reviewers we\'ve been able to redistribute a few titles so we can smooth things out and one of the ones that new reviewer Matthew Alexander grabbed was a Clamp series, one that he\'s starting off with the October 2004 ...

Adult Manga Review: Midara (Mon 06-19-2006)

Matthew\'s taking a dip into the adult manga pool today with something that\'s not aimed at women for once with a look at the March 2006 release of Midara from Icarus Publishing.

Early Manga Review: Ode to Kirihito (Tue 10-17-2006)

It\'s not often that Jarred ranks a manga release in the A+ range but it is even rarer that we see an 832 page book released. Out next week from Vertical, Jarred\'s got a look at Ode to Kirihito.

Manga Review: Portus (Wed 10-31-2007)

Sneaking in an extra helping of manga today to help celebrate Halloween, Greg has a look at the October 2007 release of Viz Media\'s scary Portus Vol. #1 (of 1).


Early Manga Review: Monster (Wed 09-21-2005)

One of the more highly anticipated manga series of this year, Jarred\'s managed to get an early look at Viz Media\'s October 2005 release of Monster Vol. #1 (of 18).

Manga Review: KAMUI (Wed 01-25-2006)

Julie\'s got a bit of an afternoon manga treat today with a look at the November 2005 release of Kamui Vol. #1 (of 8) from Broccoli Books!

Manga Review: Baron Gong Battle (Fri 06-10-2005)

Ed\'s checking in with another classic review of his that never made it into the listings with an updated look at the February 2004 release of Baron Gong Battle Vol. #1 (of 9) from AW Productions.

Manga Review: Happy Mania (Mon 06-13-2005)

Ed\'s got another previously forum-only review up on the site today with a look at the August 2003 release of Happy Mania Vol. #3 (of 11) from TOKYOPOP.


Manga Review: Cantarella (Thu 12-08-2005)

Julie\'s starting up a new series for review today with a look at the historical romance by You Higuri with the October 2005 release of Cantarella Vol. #1 (of 10) from Go! Comi.

Manga Review: Rosario+Vampire (Mon 06-30-2008)

John\'s starting off our week in manga with a new series from Viz Media with their June 2008 title Rosario+Vampire Vol. #1 by Akihisa Ikeda.

Manga Review: Datsun Fairlady (Mon 04-17-2006)

One of the more interesting titles we got in recently from Digital Manga Publishing is I think the first business manga published in the US with the April 2006 release of Datsun Fairlady (Project X #1) Vol. #01 of 1.

Small Bodied Manga Review: Strawberry 100% (Wed 04-02-2008)

Robert\'s getting in a bit of manga love today with a look at the January 2008 release of Strawberry 100% Vol. #3 (of 19) from Viz Media.


Manga Review: Harukaze Bitter Pop (Fri 04-11-2008)

Ben\'s stepping in for a Friday manga view on a recent new series that kicked off from TOKYOPOP with their January 2008 title Harukaze Bitter Pop Vol. #1 (of 4) by Court Betten.

Manga Review: Affair (Mon 06-23-2008)

Julie\'s starting our week in manga off today with a look at the May 2007 release of the standalone volume Affair, an anthology book by Shiuko Kano released by 801 Media.

Small Bodied Manga Review (Wed 06-25-2008)

Julie\'s taking a stab at her review pile today by taking a look at the August 2007 release of Kamui Vol. #8 by Shingo Nanami from Broccoli Books.

Small Bodied Manga Review: Fullmetal Alchemist (Thu 03-06-2008)

Sakura\'s doubling up on the manga today by also catching up a bit on the backlog with the August 2007 release of Fullmetal Alchemist Vol. #14 (of 18) from Viz Media.


Manga Review: Hanami (Tue 08-14-2007)

Ariadne\'s taking a swim in the manga pool today as she provides a look at the May 2007 release of Hanami: International Love Story Vol. #1 (of 3) from Dark Horse.

Manga Review: Gacha Gacha (Fri 02-24-2006)

Ed\'s sneaking in a slightly early review today that he got to work on during his travels to the New York Comic Con yesterday with a look at the 02/28/2006 release of Gacha Gacha Vol. #3 (of 10) from Del Rey.

Manga Review: Rebirth (Fri 11-10-2006)

Jarred\'s doing a bit of a combined review this morning as he looks at the first three volumes of Rebirth (of 18 volumes) that started release from TOKYOPOP back in March of 2003.

Manga Review: Utopia\'s Avenger (Fri 01-26-2007)

Jarred\'s got a look at a new manga series from TOKYOPOP this morning with their December 2006 release of Utopia\'s Avenger Vol. #1.


Manga Review: Translucent (Mon 08-06-2007)

Starting things off on the manga front today, Greg has taken a look at the late July 2007 release of Translucent Vol. #1 (of 3) from Dark Horse.

Small Bodied Manga Review (Mon 06-09-2008)

Danielle\'s got a few things lined up for this week in the manga world and she\'s kicking it off with a look at the March 2008 release of Nodame Cantabile Vol. #12 by Tomoko Ninomiya from Del Rey Manga.

Early Manga Review: Kasumi
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 07-17-2008)

Erin's got an early look at a new book from Del Rey Manga with their late August 2008 release of Kasumi Vol. #1 by Surt Lim and Art by Hirofumi Sugimoto, one of the more interesting new kinds of manga books that Del Rey has been working on cooking up.

Manga Review: First King Adventures (Wed 04-06-2005)

Probably falling into one of the more overlooked titles of recent months to come out that should be checked out and talked about more, Ed Chavez has a review up of the February 2005 release of First King Adventures Vol. #2 (of 6) from ADV Manga.


Manga Review: Enmusu (Sat 12-25-2004)

Ed Chavez has a new review ready to roll today, this time for a new series. Released this month from ADV Manga, check out his thoughts on Enmusu Vol. #1 (of 6).

Manga Review: Mar (Thu 06-09-2005)

Fans of Flame of Recca will want to check out the ground floor release of that authors latest series and Jarred is checking in this morning with a review of Mar Vol. #1, release in May 2005 from Viz Media. With Viz\'s attempts at acquiring manga and anime...

Manga Review: (Tue 01-11-2005)

Ed Chavez is up with a new review today, this time looking at the November 2004 release of Pilgrim Jäger Vol. #1 (of 4) from AW Productions.

Manga Review: Swan (Sun 10-22-2006)

Julie\'s got a slightly different look today at a series from CMX as she\'s got a review of Swan Vol. #1, Vol. #2 and Vol. #3 (of 21) in one review.


Manga Review: Antique Bakery (Wed 04-11-2007)

Ed is closing out a series with a full review today of the June 2006 release of Antique Bakery Vol. #4 (of 4) from Digital Manga Publishing.

Manga Review: Full Metal Panic (Tue 10-11-2005)

As the series gets closer to the end it figures that the opinions will sway once more as Ed Chavez is on deck today with a review of the July 2005 release of Full Metal Panic Vol. #8 (of 9) from ADV Manga.

Manga Review: Crushing Love (Tue 03-04-2008)

Danielle\'s dipping her toes back into the 18+ realm of boys love manga today with a look at the December 2007 release of the standalone book Crushing Love from Digital Manga Publishing.

Manga Review: Just My Luck (Fri 11-02-2007)

Ariadne\'s finishing out the week in manga with a look at a new release from Blu with the October 2007 title Just My Luck.


Manga Review: Hyper Police (Tue 06-21-2005)

Ed\'s also got something of a newer review ready this morning as he takes a look at the March 2005 release of Hyper Police Vol. #2 (of 9) from TOKYOPOP.

Manga Review: Redrum (Fri 09-29-2006)

We\'ve still got a huge amount of unreviewed manga we\'re moving through and to achieve that we\'ve been trying out a few new folks. Sending in her first review, so please provide some feedback for her, is Michelle Ramonetti who is taking a look at the Ju...

Manga Review: MeruPuri (Thu 01-05-2006)

Julie\'s checking in with us on the manga side this morning with a bit of shoujo goodness as she tackles the October 2005 release of MeruPuri Vol. #2 (of 4) from Viz Media.

Manga Review: Hellsing (Sat 03-11-2006)

Justin\'s getting back on track with this manga series with a look at the June 2004 release of Hellsing Vol. #3 (of 7) from Dark Horse.


Manga Review: Onegai Twins (Tue 01-09-2007)

Ed\'s taking a dip in the first volume manga pool this morning with a look at the October 2006 release of Onegai Twins from DrMaster.

Manga Review: Legend of the Dark Crystal (Wed 01-23-2008)

Ben\'s taking a step outside of the normal manga realm to look at the November 2007 release of Legends of the Dark Crystal: The Garthim Wars Vol. #1 from TOKYOPOP.

Manga Review: Death Trance (Tue 06-07-2005)

Jarred\'s checking in this morning on the manga side of things with a look at the March 2005 release of Death Trance Vol. #1 (of 1) from the folks at AW Productions, the publishing imprint of Media Blasters.

Manga Review: Desert Coral (Sat 01-22-2005)

Mike Dungan\'s got a look at an ADV Manga series this morning that he\'s able to bring to a close with the August 2004 release of Desert Coral Vol. #2 and the November 2004 release of Desert Coral Vol. #3.


Manga Review: The Third (Mon 05-12-2008)

Greg is starting off our week in manga by looking at the first volume of a short run series from TOKYOPOP with their March 2008 release of The Third Vol. #1 by Ryo Hoshino and Ariko Itou.

Small Bodied Manga Review (Wed 07-02-2008)

Erin is jumping into the small bodied review world this morning as she takes a look at the January 2008 release of Good Witch of the West Vol. #2 by Noriko Ogiwara and Haruhiko Momokawa from TOKYOPOP.

Manga Review: Bride of Deimos (Tue 11-23-2004)

Working deeper into the back catalog of manga titles, Mike Dungan\'s checking out the November 2002 release of Bride of Deimos Vol. #1 from ComicsOne.

Manga Review: Yurara (Fri 01-25-2008)

Ben\'s getting a look at the start of a manga series from Viz Media this morning with their June 2007 release of Yurara Vol. #1 (of 5).


Manga Review: Mystical Prince Yoshida-kun (Tue 05-24-2005)

Ed\'s got another review ready for us today and is whittling down his pile nicely with a look at the December 2004 release of Mystical Prince Yoshida-kun from ADV Manga.

Manga Review: Shinobu Kokoro (Thu 12-01-2005)

I think Julie nailed this one just right by saying \"Everyone loves a ninja -- even other ninjas!\" as she provides our first look at the BLU titles that are being distributed by TOKYOPOP with a review of the November 2005 release of Shinobu Kokoro Vol. #...

Manga Review: Gyo (Mon 11-21-2005)

With it being a Monday it\'s the kind of day I like to introduce new staff since it seems to start the week off right. We\'re still working through some of the submissions we received for a new manga reviewer and have one more position I want to fill but ...

Wild Cardz
by Matthew McGinn (Wed 02-13-2002)

The Review!Since my first visit to this site and my subsequent upgrade to DVD six moths ago, I have always intended to review some of the titles in my meager collection. Unwilling (or lazy) as I was to attempt to review a monster like Macross Plus or the ...


Manga Review: Crimson Hero (Sat 12-17-2005)

Taking a stab at a new sports manga, this time one from the Shojo Beat line-up, Jarred\'s sent in his thoughts on their December 2005 release of Crimson Hero Vol. #1 (of 6) from Viz Media.

Manga Review: DEATH NOTE: How to Read
by Nadia Oxford (Sun 07-27-2008)

The thriller series Death Note technically ends at volume 12: the last battle of wits is fought, the climax surges and the resolution closes the curtain on one of the most popular manga series of all time. Fans might be a little surprised to learn there i...

Manga Review: Seven of Seven (Thu 06-16-2005)

Ed\'s got another review up and ready this morning as we continue to clean out some of his backlog with a look at the January 2004 release of Seven of Seven Vol. #2 (of 3) from ADV Manga.

Manga Review: Ghost in the Shell 2 (Wed 03-23-2005)

Due out on 04/15/2005 from Viz, Jarred Pine\'s up on deck this morning with a look at something we haven\'t looked at before with an ani-manga set that weighs in at something like four pounds called Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence Ani-Manga Box Set.


Manga Review: Our Kingdom (Mon 05-08-2006)

One of the more enjoyable things we\'ve been able to do recently is to go a large exposure of boys-love and yaoi titles to almost all of our manga reviewers, giving them a chance to check out titles and genres they may not ordinarily do. There\'s still se...

Manga Review: Toto! The Wonderful Adventure
by Nadia Oxford (Wed 04-30-2008)

Depending on how old you are, the name “Toto” will either conjure up images of a yappy Carin terrier or a band that sings soft lamentations for Africa. Yuko Osada's shonen manga about an adventurous boy and his dog is more like the former than...

Manga Review: Be With You (Mon 04-21-2008)

Greg is starting off the week in manga today by taking a look at the recent February 2008 release of the Be With You by Takuji Ichikawa, Sai Kawashima and Yoko Iino from Viz Media.

Small Bodied Manga Review: Black Sun, Silver Moon (Fri 04-11-2008)

Danielle is getting caught up on another manga series this week as she tackles the January 2008 release of Black Sun, Silver Moon Vol. #4 by Tomo Maeda from Go! Comi.


Manga Review: Stellvia (Sun 11-13-2005)

The manga for Stellvia is an interesting deviation from the norm and Ed Chavez is checking in this morning with a review of the September 2005 release of Stellvia Vol. #1 (of 2) from DrMaster.

Manga Review: Juon (Thu 04-20-2006)

Jarred\'s got an extra review in for us today with a look at the March 2006 release of Juon Vol. #1 from Dark Horse, which is the manga adaptation of the film.

Manga Review: Princess Resurrection (Wed 10-03-2007)

Danielle\'s fleshing out a galley review from earlier in the year as she takes on the May 2007 release of Princess Resurrection Vol. #1 (of 3) from Del Rey Manga.

Manga Review: Yu-Gi-Oh Duelist (Fri 09-09-2005)

Audrey Zarr joined us late last month as one of our newest manga reviewers to help flesh out a few areas that aren\'t regularly covered and her first entry is ready to go up today with a review of the August 2005 release of Yu-Gi-Oh Duelist Vol. #8 (of 24...


Comic Party Vol.#05
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Wed 01-25-2006)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Inui SekihikoTranslated by:Mike KieflAdapted by:What They SayWhen the editor-in-chief of a monthly manga magazine offers Kazuki a chance to become a professional manga artist, a fierce competition ensues between him and Eimi t...

Manga Review: Antique Bakery (Tue 08-23-2005)

Digital Manga Publishing is starting a new series this month and Ed Chavez has a look at it with his review of Antique Bakery Vol. #1 (of 4).

Small Bodied Manga Review: MPD Psycho (Mon 04-21-2008)

Greg is shifting gears with the manga genres with a second hit this morning by taking a look at th