Archive for the ‘Manga B’ Category
Biomega: Volume 6
Saturday, April 30th, 2011
Biomega: Volume 6
Author: Tsutomu Nihei
U. S. Distributor: Viz Media
U. S. Release Date: May 10th, 2011
Format: Manga
Genre: Sci-Fi
Age Rating: M for mature
Overall Personal Rating: B+
Similar Titles: Dorohedoro and Blame!
Synopsis:
Biomega: Volume 6 raps up this strange yet interesting story of humanity lost and recreated. It has been a thousand years since the recreator came into existence and after 400 years our hero, Zoichi has made his way to the last section where Niarudi’s body is kept. Zoichi, Fuyu and Funipero are about to make their move to save humanity, or what is left of humanity, from Niarudi’s goal of taking over complete control of the recreator. If she gains this control she will rewrite everything and possibly wipe out what is left of the human race.
Bizenghast, Volume 7
Monday, July 5th, 2010
Author: M. Alice LeGrow
Publisher: Tokyopop
American release date: June 29, 2010
Format/Genre/Length: OEL Manga/Supernatural/192 pages
Publisher/Industry Age Rating: Teen/13+
Overall Personal Rating: A-
Similar series/titles to check out: Mushishi, Hanako and the Terror of Allegory, Psychic Academy
A battle of epic proportions is raging on in the once sleepy town of Bizenghast, pitting friends against friends and turning innocent bystanders into soldiers. Dinah has become the leader of her own army, but can she stay strong in the face of virtual defeat?
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Black Bird volume 13 (manga review)
Wednesday, February 15th, 2012
Black Bird volume 13
Written By: Kanoko Sakurakoji
U.S Distributor: Viz Media
U. S. Release Date: March 6th, 2012
Format: Manga / Paper Back / 200 pages
Genre: Shojo, Romance, Supernatural
Age Rating: T+ (Older Teen)
Personal Rating: B
Similar titles: Sakura Hime the Legend of Princess Sakura and Vampire Knight
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Black Butler, Volume 1
Friday, May 14th, 2010
Author:Yana Toboso
Publisher: Yen Press
First Yen Press Release Date: January 2010
Genre: Manga/Drama/Supernatural/Black Comedy
Rating: Older Teen
Overall Personal Rating: A
The scholar with an unquenchable thirst for knowledge, who makes a deal with the Devil to obtain it, is a familiar theme, one which has been utilized by writers through the years – from Marlowe to Goethe. The Faustian legend has been immortalized in words and music, and the basic story twisted and changed to suit the author, allowing for the potential of many variations. One of these is Yana Toboso’s Black Butler.
Black Butler, Volume 2
Monday, May 24th, 2010
Author: Yana Toboso
Publisher: Yen Press
American release date: May 2010
Format/Genre: Manga/Drama/Black Comedy/Supernatural
Publisher/Industry Age Rating: Older Teen
Overall Personal Rating: A +
Another day at Phantomhive Manor begins and, as usual, Sebastian is quite busy. He has given the staff their marching orders, and is preparing for tomorrow’s visit of the children of an orphanage, whom Ciel has invited to the Manor. But every time he turns around, something has gone wrong with what the staff is to do, beginning with Mey-rin and an overabundance of detergent. Sebastian is so frustrated that he must see her – he must go to her, or go mad! When he returns to his duties, feeling better than when he left, he discovers that the large chocolate sculpture of the wild Earl, which he so lovingly cast with his own two hands, is missing its head! Whoever can the culprit be?
Black Gate: The Complete Collection 3 in 1 Manga
Wednesday, October 6th, 2010
Black Gate Complete Volumes 1-3 Collection
Author: Yukiko Sumiyoshi
U. S. Distributor: TokyoPop
U. S. Release Date: Oct 12, 2010
Format: Manga / 640 pages
Genre: Shonen, Fantasy, Supernatural
Age Rating; T for Teen
Overall Personal Rating: B+
Similar Titles: Nabari, Bleach and Coyote Ragtime.
When a person dies, a white gate opens and their soul passes through on to a peaceful eternity. White Gates do have polar opposites, the Black Gate, and when they open, humans are compelled to lose their lives. There are a few rare beings that are able to control and close these Black Gates and what they do with that power is often questioned and had to understand.
Bleach Official Character Book 2: Masked
Saturday, March 17th, 2012
“The Radius”
Bleach Official Character Book 2: Masked
Creator: Tite Kubo
U. S. Distributor: Viz Media
U. S. Release Date: March 6th, 2012
Format: Paperback / Manga / 272 pages
Genre: Action/ Adventure, Supernatural
Age Rating: T for Teens
Overall Personal Rating: B
Similar titles: Naruto: The Official Character Data Book
Synopsis:
“Uncover the secrets of Bleach! This profile book contains extensive information on the characters and story from Bleach volumes 21-37. It includes exclusive color art, a poster, bonus materials and an interview with Tite Kubo. Step into the ghostly world of Bleach like never before!”
Bleach Vol. 31: Don’t Kill My Volupture (Manga)
Tuesday, June 15th, 2010
Title: Bleach Vol. 31: Don’t Kill My Volupture
Author: Tite Kubo
Distributor: Viz Media
American Release Date: June 1, 2010
Format: Traditional Manga
Genre: Supernatural, Action, Adventure, Drama
Publisher Age Rating: T (Fantasy Violence)
Overall Personal Rating: A+
Similar Series: Samurai Champloo, Soul Eater, D. Gray-man, Law of Ueki, Zombie-Loan, Waqwaq
Uh oh, Ichigo is in a bad situation (again), but this time, it looks like there is no hope. Ulquiorra has shown up to tell Ichigo that Rukia is dead, but, Ichigo doesn’t like that. So, he goes picking a fight with Espada 4. Bad move.
Bleach Vol. 34 (Manga) Review
Friday, July 1st, 2011
Title: Bleach Volume 34: King of the Kill
Author: Tite Kubo
Distributor: Viz Media/Shonen Jump
American Release Date: March 1, 2011
Format: Traditional Manga
Genre: Supernatural, Action, Adventure, Drama, Shonen
Publisher Age Rating: T (Teen)
Personal Review Grade: A+
Similar Series: Samurai Champloo, Soul Eater, D. Gray-man, Law of Ueki, Zombie-Loan, Waqwaq
“You were the arrogant one, Espada. But don’t worry. Arrogance isn’t the reason you’ll lose.”
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Previously in Volume 33.
Volume 34:
Bleach Vol. 36 (Manga) Review
Tuesday, August 30th, 2011
Title: Bleach Volume 36: Turn Back the Pendulum
Author: Tite Kubo
Distributor: Viz Media/Shonen Jump
American Release Date: September 6, 2011
Format: Traditional Manga
Genre: Supernatural, Action, Adventure, Drama
Publisher Age Rating: T (Teen)
Personal Review Rating: A+
Similar Series: Samurai Champloo, Soul Eater, D. Gray-man, Law of Ueki, Zombie-Loan, Waqwaq
“The story that has been pressing on into the future, temporarily stops here, then swings back to the past.”
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Bleach Vol. 39: El Verdugo (manga review)
Wednesday, March 21st, 2012
Title: Bleach Vol. 39: El Verdugo
Author: Tite Kubo
Distributor: Viz Media
American Release Date: April 3rd, 2012
Format: Traditional Manga
Genre: Supernatural, Action, Adventure, Drama
Publisher Age Rating: T (Fantasy Violence)
Overall Personal Rating: B+
When taking on the bad guys, there can be time to let them make the first move, but other times is it wise to let them show how powerful they are first.
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Bleach Volume 33 (Manga) Review
Tuesday, November 30th, 2010
Title: Bleach Volume 33: The Bad Joke
Author: Tite Kubo
Distributor: Viz Media/Shonen Jump
American Release Date: December 7, 2010
Format: Traditional Manga
Genre: Supernatural, Action, Adventure, Drama
Publisher Age Rating: T (Teen)
Personal Review Grade: A+
Similar Series: Samurai Champloo, Soul Eater, D. Gray-man, Law of Ueki, Zombie-Loan, Waqwaq
Grimmjow is out of the game, so Ichigo is ready for a break, and just when he finally gets that, Nnoitora shows up. Will this ever end?
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Bleach: Fear for Fight – Volume 37
Saturday, November 26th, 2011
Author: Tite Kubo (Shueisha)
American Distributor: Viz Media
American Release Date: December 6, 2011
Format: Manga, 10 chapters
Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Shonen, Supernatural
Publisher Age Rating: T
Personal Review Rating: C-
Similar Series: Dragon Ball, Full Metal Alchemist, Hunter x Hunter, Kekkaishi, Naruto and One Piece
Authors like to pair up their protagonists with specific antagonists in order to help develop their characters. Sometimes these antagonists have similar, but opposing goals. Often in shonen action series there are plenty of antagonists designed for unlocking or honing skills, and sometimes, like this volume of Bleach, the antagonists are designed to be opposing personalities of some type.
Bloody Monday Vol. 1 (Manga) Review
Monday, September 12th, 2011
Authors: Story by Ryou Ryumon
Art By Kouji Megumi
Distributor: Kodansha
American Release Date: August 23, 2011
Format: Traditional Manga
Genre: Psychological Thriller, Mystery, Sci Fi
Publisher Age Rating: Teen (13+)
Personal Review Grade: B
Similar Series: Death Note
There’s a new threat to the people of Japan. A yet to be named terrorist group has got their hands on an extremely effective weapon, one that was supposedly just rumors, until an incident in Russia suggested it was more then real.
Blue Exorcist Volume 2
Sunday, June 5th, 2011
Title: Blue Exorcist Volume 2
Author: Kato Kazue
Distributor: Viz Media
American Release date: Jun 7 2011
Format: Manga, 200 pages
Genre: Fantasy, Action
Publisher Age Ratting: T+ (for older teens)
Overall personal ratting: A-
Simlier Searies: Naruto, Bleach, D. Gray-Man, Soul Eater
After the death of his foster father and the discovery that his real father was Satan, Rin Okumura joined the True Cross Academy to learn how to become an exorcist. Rin will soon learn that becoming an exorcist is no easy task, even for someone who is the son of Satan. He must learn many things and take many classes, plus he must learn to cooperate with his classmates because these are the people he will be working with.
Blue Exorcist Volume 3
Sunday, August 14th, 2011
Blue Exorcist Volume 4 (manga review)
Thursday, October 6th, 2011
Blue Exorcist Volume 4
Author: Kato Kazue
Distributor: Viz Media
American Release date: Oct. 4th, 2011
Format: Manga, 200 pages
Genre: Fantasy, Action
Publisher Age Ratting: T+ (for older teens)
Overall personal ratting: A-
Simlier Searies: Naruto, Bleach, D. Gray-Man, Soul Eater
Some secrets are just too big to keep hidden, especially when it effects everyone around you. It just might be more important to have everyone’s support rather then keep the secret hidden away when you know it will come out some day.
Blue Exorcist Volume 5
Monday, December 5th, 2011
Title: Blue Exorcist Volume 5
Author: Kato Kazue
Distributor: Viz Media
American Release date: Dec 6 2011
Format: Manga
Genre: Fantasy, Action
Publisher Age Ratting: T+ (for older teens)
Overall personal ratting: B+
Similar Series: Naruto, Bleach, D. Gray-Man, Soul Eater
An artifact with incredible power has been stolen by an unknown entity. This artifact is the Left Eye of the Impure King. The left eye emits highly toxic gas. While pursuing the man who stole it, over thirty people, both exorcist and civilians, were affected by the gas. Furthermore, right as the thief was cornered, he took a young boy hostage and then escaped in a cloud of gas.
