“Mii-tan’s Father” This was a much anticipated chapter for me, based on that long overdue question new girl Minamoto asked Nitorin last time – “Do you like men?” While I think I know the answer, it still seemed as if things were finally getting to the heart of the matter […] Read more
“Half Knowledge” All in all, a fascinating chapter of Hourou Musuko this time, with a heavy focus on Nitorin and the double-life he’s still trying to lead. Once a month just isn’t enough for this manga. I’m always dying to know what’s going to happen next, and having to wait. […] Read more
“The Calm Before the Storm” A pretty quiet chapter, as befits the title – but there are implications of deeper consequences to come. While there’s a brief visit with Anna at the beginning of the chapter, the bulk of the attention is on Shu and his waiter/waitress job at the […] Read more
For some reason, after reading this chapter of Otoyomegatari I have a hankerin’ for some Doublemint gum… The story returns to the saga of Henry Smith this time, he having parted ways with the lovely young widow and her Mother-in-Law to continue his journey to Ankara with his guide. There’s […] Read more
I did a short blog post on Otoyomegatari (A Bride’s Story) a while back, giving a little background on why I love this series so much. While I’m going to blog the current chapters – with all the attendant spoilers that implies, so beware – I heartily encourage you all […] Read more
“Spiral Outline” I’ve been meaning to start reviewing a few scanlated manga, especially this one, and the milestone 100th chapter seemed like a perfect opportunity. For the record, I’m assuming anyone who reads a chapter review is caught up – please don’t proceed if you don’t wish to be spoiled […] Read more
I wish I were at Anime Expo, dammit – but I can at least give you a few updates on licensing announcements today, thanks to the Tweetybox: Aniplex: Madoka Magica Ao no Exorcist NIS America: Kimi ni Todoke S2 Dororon Enma-Kun Meerameera(!) Funimation: Baka-Test 2 C Asobi no Ikuyo B […] Read more
With manga perhaps more than anime, I’m often initially drawn in by the artwork. If the story doesn’t engage me, no manga is beautiful enough to keep me reading for all that long. This one, though, would be damn close even if the story weren’t interesting and well-crafted – but […] Read more
If you’ve read much of this blog you know that I have a bit of a soft spot for sports manga. It’s an underrated genre, especially in the English-speaking fandom, and I’ll be the first to admit that there’s some pretty generic shounen stuff out there. But when sports series […] Read more
While I don’t read manga as often as I’d like, I do so every chance I get. There’s something about the relaxed pacing of a manga that captures a different feel than anime, even if the one is an adaptation of the other. I think manga as a form, lends […] Read more