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Sunday, November 20th, 2011
Title: Naruto
Manga Author: Masashi Kishimoto (Shueisha)
American Distributor: Viz Media
American Release date: December 6, 2011
Format: Manga, 10 chapters
Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Shonen
Age Rating: T
Overall personal ratting: B-
Similar Series: Bleach, Dragon Ball, Full Metal Alchemist, Hunter x Hunter, Kekkaishi and One Piece
The biological parent-child bond – that somehow even if a child never knew there parents they could recognize them immediately or with just slightest clue – continues to be one of the most powerful cultural ideas. Naruto, of course, is no exception.
Tags: action, adventure, comedy, Manga Reviews, naruto review, shonen, Viz Media
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Tuesday, October 19th, 2010
“The Radius”:
Title: Naruto Vol. 49
Author: Masashi Kishimoto
Distributor: Viz Media
American Release date: 10/5/2010
Format: Manga
Genre: Action, Adventure
Publisher Age Ratting: T (For teens)
Overall personal ratting: C+
Similar Series: Bleach, One Piece
The Gokage summit is about to begin. The kages of the five great nations head to the land of Iron, a natural village, to hold the Gokage summit. Although the kages of the five great nations (AKA the five shadows) don’t like each other, they all realize that the Akatsuki are big enough of a threat, that they need each other’s help.
Tags: 49, action, adventure, Manga Reviews, Naruto, Naruto Vol. 49, Review, shonen, Viz, Viz Media, Vol, Volume
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Sunday, February 6th, 2011
Title: Naruto Vol. 50
Author: Masashi Kishimoto
Distributor: Viz Media
American Release date: February 11, 2011
Format: Manga
Genre: Action, Adventure
Publisher Age Ratting: T (For teens)
Overall personal ratting: B-
Similar Series: Bleach, One Piece
The battle at the kage summit rages on. Raikage and Sasuke continue their battle, but right before Raikage struck the finishing blow, Sasuke put up a barrier of his black fire. Unfortunately for the Raikage, he was already in mid kick, so there was no stopping him, but right before his leg went in to the black fire, his kick was blocked by a sand wall. The Raikage and his men are no longer alone in their fight, Gaara, Temari, and Kankuro came to save the day. Just as the sand village trio attacked Sasuke, he showed a new defensive technique, even more power than Gaara’s ultimate defense.
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Tuesday, August 30th, 2011
“The Radius”
Title: Naruto Vol. 52
Author: Masashi Kishimoto
Distributor: Viz Media
American Release date: Sep 6, 2011
Format: Manga
Genre: Action, Adventure
Publisher Age Ratting: T (For teens)
Overall personal ratting: B-
Similar Series: Bleach, One Piece
Kakashi has taken it upon him self to eliminate Sasuke and in his weakened state after the fight with Danzo, Sasuke should be easier to finish off but not that easy. Now a true member of the Uchiha clan is fighting a man who was given the same powers as the Uchiha.
Tags: action, adventure, Manga Reviews, Naruto, Naruto 52, Naruto Vol. 52, shonen, Viz, Viz Media
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Tuesday, February 7th, 2012
The Radius
Title: Naruto vol. 55
Author/Artist: Masashi Kishimoto
Distributor: Viz Media
American Release Date: Mar 6, 2012
Format: Manga
Genre: Action, Fantasy, Ninjas
Publisher Age Rating: T for teen
Overall Personal Rating: B-
Tags: action, adventure, comedy, Fantasy, kakshi, Naruto, Naruto vol. 55, ninja, shonen, spirit, undead, Viz, Viz Media, Vol, Volume, war
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Friday, February 24th, 2012
The Radius
Title: Naruto: The Official Character Data Book
Author/Artist: Masashi Kishimoto (Or more likely, his staff and assistants or editors)
Distributor: Viz Media
American Release Date: Jan 10, 2012
Format: “data book” w/ charts, text etc. 360 pgs
Genre: Ninja, Action, etc (Data book of said series)
Publisher Age Rating: 13+
Overall Personal Rating: C
Synopsis:
Naruto and his friends and enemies are all ninja, skilled in various jutsu and techniques. They battle, live and struggle in a fantasy world based on a sort of quasi modern Japan with a historical design and feel. Throughout hundreds of chapters of comedy, drama and adventure, Naruto and his ever growing cast have been through a lot, and this book was designed to document it.
Tags: 2012, character, data, Naruto, ninja, profile, Viz, Viz Media
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Monday, November 29th, 2010
“The Radius”:
Title: Naruto: The Tenth Question (Volume 11)
Original story by: Masashi Kishimoto, adapted by Tracey West
Distributor: Viz Kids
American release date: Jan. 5, 2010
Format and length: Kids Chapter Book, 80 pages
Publisher/Industry Age Rating: recommended for ages 7-10
Overall Personal Rating: A
Similar series or titles to check out: More Naruto chapter books, Star Wars chapter books, Digimon chapter books, One Piece chapter books
Test taking is a part of any education. That’s a real problem when you are Naruto. And it’s a problem when he is on your team, because if one fails, all fail. Future paths hinge on the final question.
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Tags: kids book, Masashi Kishimoto, Naruto, naruto review, The tenth question, the tenth question review, Tracey WEst, Viz Kids
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Thursday, March 31st, 2011
Natsume’s Book of Friends: volume 6 
Author: Yuki Midorikawa
Publisher: VIZ Media
American release date: April 5th 2011
Format/Genre/Length: Manga/Fantasy/200 pages
Publisher/Industry Age Rating: Teen
Overall Personal Rating: A
Similar series/titles to check out: Kieli; Nabari no Ou; Genjuu no Seiza
Reviews of previous volumes: Volume four; volume five
In the latest volume of Natsume’s Book of Friends, Natsume’s blind trust in others is put to the test when he rescues a little boy who had been locked up in a box found in an abandoned house. The boy claims to see things from another world that are pursuing him without mercy. Has Natsume found another boy who can see into the world of yokai?
Tags: Manga Reviews, natsume's book of friends, Viz Media, yuki midorikawa
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Friday, July 15th, 2011
“The Radius”
Title: Natsume’s Book of Friends Volume 8
Author: Yuki Midorikawa
Publisher: Viz Media/ Shojo Beat
American Release Date: August 2, 2011
Format: Traditional Manga
Genre: Supernatural, Fantasy, Shojo, School Life
Publisher Age Rating: T (Teen)
Personal Review Rating: A
Similar Series: Kieli, Nabarai no Ou, Mushi Shi
Nastume’s past is catching up to him, but for once in his life, he is truly happy where he is now. He has some tough decisions and possibly some major life changes if he wants to stay here.
Tags: 2, 2011, 8, A+, August, Beat, Fantasy, Manga Reviews, Media, natsume's book of friends, Review, school life, shojo, supernatural, T+, teen, Viz, Vol, Volume, yuki midorikawa
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Thursday, December 29th, 2011
“The Radius”:
Title: Natsume’s Book of Friends Volume 11
Artist/Author: Yuki Midorikawa
Distributor: Viz Media
American release date: February 7th, 2012
Format and length: Shojo Manga
Publisher/Industry Age Rating: Teen
Overall Personal Rating: A
Natsume is beginning to feel he belongs. He lives with his relatives who seem to really care for him, yet he still hides the side of his life that is consumed by yokai (creature spirits). Things are different with his friends Tanuma and Taki. They can’t see the yokai but they are supportive and want to learn about this other world.
Tags: natsume's book of friends, Viz Media, yuki midorikawa
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Monday, November 8th, 2010
Natsume’s Book of Friends: volume 4
Author: Yuki Midorikawa
Publisher: VIZ Media
American release date: October 5th 2010
Format/Genre/Length: Manga/Fantasy/200 pages
Publisher/Industry Age Rating: Teen
Overall Personal Rating: A
Similar series/titles to check out: Kieli; Nabari no Ou; Genjuu no Seiza
Natsume was born with an unusual gift: he can see and communicate with the spirit world, yokai and ayakashi and ghosts and all. When one of those spirits ambushes him and tries to possess him, Natsume and his sidekick Nyanko-sensei find themselves drawn into a troubled yokai’s business – and as usual, not everyone is telling the truth and the danger that lurks in the forest could spell the end of Natsume’s story for good.
Tags: fantasy manga, Manga Reviews, natsume's book of friends, supernatural, Viz Media, yuki midorikawa
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Tuesday, February 8th, 2011
Natsume’s Book of Friends: volume 5
Author: Yuki Midorikawa
Publisher: VIZ Media
American release date: January 4th 2011
Format/Genre/Length: Manga/Fantasy/200 pages
Publisher/Industry Age Rating: Teen
Overall Personal Rating: A
Similar series/titles to check out: Kieli; Nabari no Ou; Genjuu no Seiza
Reviews of previous volumes: Volume four
Natsume Takashi goes on a trip with his classmates to a country inn for a weekend of studying and snacks. Despite the amount of homework to do, even Natsume can’t ignore the strange going-ons at the inn. Is there really a mermaid swimming in the nearby lake? Natsume is about to find out.
Tags: fantasy manga, Manga Reviews, natsume's book of friends, Viz Media, yuki midorikawa
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Friday, September 23rd, 2011
“The Radius”:
Title: Natsume’s Book of Friends
Artist/Author: Yuki Midorikawa
Distributor: Viz Media
American release date: October 4, 2011
Format and length: manga 192 pages
Genre: Supernatural
Publisher/Industry Age Rating: T for Teen
Overall Personal Rating: B+
Takashi Natsume is a high school student. He’s always been different because he can see yokai from the spirit world. In his possession, he has a book from his grandmother who could also see the yokai. This is the Book of Friends and he is using it to release as many yokai as he can. With him is Sensei, his yokai guardian (who appears with him on the cover).
Tags: Manga Reviews, natsume's book of friends, Natsume's Book of Friends volume 9, Natsume's Book of Friends volume 9 manga review, Review, supernatural, Viz Media, yuki midorikawa
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Tuesday, November 1st, 2011
“The Radius”:
Title: Natsume’s Book of Friends Volume 10
Artist/Author: Yuki Midorikawa
Distributor: Viz Media
American release date: December 6, 2011
Format and length: Shojo Manga, Supernatural Fantasy
Publisher/Industry Age Rating: Teen
Overall Personal Rating:B+
Similar series or titles to check out: Previous volumes of Natsume’s Book of Friends
Friendships between humans and yokai have always been unnatural. Natsume is different, with his gift of Sight, he can see and hear the spirits that most people cannot. The Book of Friends is the name that Natsume has given the powerful list of yokai names that had belong to his grandmother. With persistence and compassion, he sets out to give back their names and release them from control.
Tags: Fantasy, manga review, natsume's book of friends, supernatural, Viz Media, yuki midorikawa
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Wednesday, April 6th, 2011
“The Radius”:
Title: Negima!? Neo
Artist: Takuya Fujima
Author: Ken Akamatsu
Distributor: Del Rey
American release date: 2009
Format and length: Manga, 194 pages
Publisher/Industry Age Rating: 16+
Overall Personal Rating: C
Magic and enthusiasm are the forces behind the character driven story of Negi who dreams of becoming the best, with all good intentions and a never give up attitude.
Synopsis:
Tags: Ken Akamatsu, Negima, Takuya Fujima
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Sunday, October 10th, 2010
“The Radius”:
Title: Neko Ramen Vol. 2: Curry Is Also Delicious
Author: Kenji Sonishi
Distributor: Tokyopop
American Release Date: October 12, 2010
Format: Manga
Genre: Four Panel, Comedy, Cats
Publisher Age Rating: Teen (13+)
Personal Review Rating: B-
Similar Titles: The Cat Returns, Chi’s Sweet Home, Hetalia, and other Four panel.
Ramen Shops are a common part of society, so what makes this shop so different? What if I told you it was run by a cat? Well it is.
Synopsis:
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Tags: 13+, 2, 2010, B+, cat, cats, comedy, Curry, four panel, Is also delicious, Kenji Sonishi, Manga Reviews, Neko Ramen, October 12, T+, teen, tokyopop, Vol. 2, Volume
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Friday, February 25th, 2011
Title: Neon Genesis Evangelion
volume 12
Manga Author: Yoshiyuki Sadamoto (Kadokawa Shoten)Original creator: khara & Gainax
American Publisher: VIZ Media
American Release Date: March 16, 2011
Age Rating: T+
Format and length: Manga, 7 chapters
Genres: Action, Comedy, Drama, Mecha, Shonen
Overall Personal Rating: B+
Titles in the Radius: Evangelion: The Shinji Ikari Raising Project, Martian Successor: Nadesico and Welcome to the NHK
Anyone who calls themself an anime or manga fan worth their salt knows about Neon Genesis Evangelion, often rendered as Evangelion, or simply NGE. If somehow you missed it, go watch the anime before reading the book, preferably the original before the remake. Trust me-it’s worth it.
Tags: action, Drama, evangelion, Manga Reviews, mecha, NGE, sci-fi, Viz Media
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Thursday, November 11th, 2010
VIZ MEDIA HIGHLIGHTS THE 2010 HOLIDAY SHOPPING SEASON WITH THOUGHTFUL GIFT IDEAS BASED ON POPULAR MANGA PROPERTIES
New Titles For BLEACH, NARUTO, VAMPIRE KNIGHT, POKÉMON And THE LEGEND OF ZELDA Make Ideal Gifts For That Special Fan
San Francisco, CA, November 10, 2010 – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry’s most innovative and comprehensive publishing, animation and licensing companies, launches the 2010 holiday shopping season with a variety of releases based on some of the company’s most popular manga (graphic novel) properties including BLEACH, NARUTO, VAMPIRE KNIGHT, POKÉMON and THE LEGEND OF ZELDA.
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Friday, July 9th, 2010
Nightschool: The Weirn Books: volume 2 
Author: Svetlana Chmakova
Publisher: Yen Press
American release date: October 27th 2009
Format/Genre/Length: OEL Manga/Supernatural/192 pages
Publisher/Industry Age Rating: Teen
Overall Personal Rating: B+
Similar series/titles to check out: Soul Eater, Zombie-Loan, Shutterbox
In the quest to save her sister, who seems to have been wiped clean from existence, young magic user Alex is forced to sneak into the one place she knows she’ll find clues to Sarah’s disappearance: the nightschool! But student life at the nightschool isn’t all reading and writing and ‘rithmetic, especially when the teachers are weirder than the students and the layout of the building changes daily – Hogwarts has nothing on this whacked out place!
Tags: Fantasy, Manga Reviews, nightschool, svetlana chmakova, yen press
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Monday, October 3rd, 2011
“The Radius”
Nura: Rise of the Yokai Clan vol. 5
Author/Artist: Hiroshi Shiibashi
Distributor: Viz Media
American Release Date: October 4, 2011
Format: Manga
Genre: Supernatural, Action, Comedy, Horror (sort of)
Publisher Age Rating: T+ for older teen
Overall Personal Rating: B+
Synopsis:
Tags: action, comedy, demon, manga review, Manga Reviews, nura, Nura Rise of the Yokai Clan vol. 5, supernatural, tanuki, Viz, Viz Media, Vol, Volume, yokai
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