Posts Tagged ‘Review’
Tuesday, December 13th, 2011
“The Radius”
Yu-Gi-Oh! GX Volume 8
Written by: Naoyuki Kageyama
U. S. Publisher: Viz Media
U. S. Release Date: Jan 3 2012
Format: Manga/ 208 pages
Genre: Shonen
Age Rating: A for All Ages
Overall Grade: C
Similar Titles: Pokemon
Jaden Yuki, a student of the duel academy, is about to face Aster Phoenix, a member of the American duel academy and a professional duelist. Aster uses Vision Heroes in his deck and this duel will be the premiere of Jaden’s new deck with Masked Heroes. So, this will be a fight between Vision Heroes and Masked Heroes. Jaden may be a good duelist, but is he good enough to defeat Aster?
Tags: action, manga review, Manga Reviews, Review, sci-fi, shonen, Viz, Viz Media, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Yu-Gi-Oh! GX, Yu-Gi-Oh! GX Volume 8
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Sunday, December 11th, 2011
Title: 20th Century Boys Vol. 18
Author: Naoki Urasawa
Distributor: Viz Media
American Release date: 12/20/2011
Format: Manga
Genre: Sci Fi, Action
Publisher Age Ratting: T+ (for older teens)
Overall personal ratting: A+
Similar Series: Monster
There is an intruder at the Northern checkpoint and the border patrol is in a panic. It was believed that all the people north of the border were gone, but they have proof that he is there. He calls himself Yabuki Joe and carries a guitar on his back. The border patrol seems to think he’s a space alien but maybe he’s just a crazy guy on a motorbike.
Tags: 20th Century Boys, 20th Century Boys Vol. 18, A+, action, adventure, Drama, manga review, Manga Reviews, naoki urasawa, Review, sci-fi, scifi, shonen, T+, Urasawa, Viz, Viz Media, Viz Sig
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Monday, December 5th, 2011
“The Radius”:
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.
Tags: action, adventure, BLUE EXORCIST, Blue Exorcist Volume 5, Fantasy, manga review, Manga Reviews, Review, shonen, supernatural, Viz, Viz Media
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Tuesday, November 1st, 2011
“The Radius”:
Title: D. Gray-man Volume 21: The Awakening of Alma Karma
Author: Katsura Hoshino
Distributor: Viz Media/Shonen Jump Advanced
American Release Date: November 1, 2011
Format: Traditional Manga
Genre: Gothic, Supernatural, Action
Publisher Age Rating: T+
Personal Review Rating: C
Similar Series: March Story, Fullmetal Alchemist
Alma Karma has finally awoken, but as an akuma. All Alma wants to do is destroy Kanda. Walker is tired of having to sacrifice people in order to save people. Will he be able to save Kanda and Alma?
Tags: 1, 2011, 21, action, Advanced, C+, D. Gray-man, Gothic, Katsura Hoshino, Manga Reviews, Media, November, Review, Shonen jump, supernatural, T+, Viz, Vol, Volume
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Saturday, October 22nd, 2011
“The Radius”:
Title: Dogs Bullets & Carnage, Volume 6
Author: Shirow Miwa
Distributor: Viz Media
American Release Date: November 8, 2011
Format: Viz Sig
Genre: Mafia, Action, Sci Fi
Publisher Age Rating: M (Contains Graphic Violence and Mature Themes)
Personal Review Grade: B
Similar Series: Black Lagoon, Gungrave, Baccano!
Heine and his companions managed to survive a series of intense explosions. They still don’t know why someone is attacking both the underground and the surface city. All they know is that is has something to do with Heine’s forgotten past.
Tags: 2011, 6, 8, action, B+, Bullets and Carnage, Dogs, M, Mafia, Manga Reviews, mature, November, Review, sci-fi, Shirow Miwa, Six, Viz, Viz Sig, Vol, Volume
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Monday, October 10th, 2011
“The Radius”:
Title: Fullmetal Alchemist Volume 27 (Final Volume)
Authro: Hiromu Arakawa
Distributor: Viz Media
American Release Date: December 20, 2011
Format: Traditional Manga
Genre: Steampunk, Action, Adventure, Shonen
Publisher Age Rating: T (For Teen)
Review Grade: A
Similar Series: The Qwaser of Stigmata, D. Gray-man
This is it, the last one…
Synopsis:
Tags: 20, 2011, 27, A+, action, adventure, December, FInal, Fullmetal Alchemist, hiromu arakawa, Manga Reviews, Review, shonen, Steampunk, T+, teen, Viz, Vol, Volume
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Monday, October 10th, 2011
“The Radius”
Title: Tegami Bachi: Letter Bee Volume 7, Blue Notes Blues
Author: Hiroyuki Asada
Distributor: Viz Media/Shonen Jump
American Release Date: November 1, 2011
Format: Traditional Manga
Genre: Steampunk, Action, Adventure, Shonen
Publisher Age Rating: T (Teen)
Overall Personal Grade: A-
Similar Series: WaqWaq, D. Gray-Man
Lag is finally at Blue Notes Blues and he can’t stop thinking about the giant Gaichuu exoskeleton he found on one of the landmarks outside of the town. What could have done that, when Gaichuu are supposed to just be shells themselves?
Tags: 1, 2011, 7, A+, action, adventure, Hiroyuki Asada, Manga Reviews, November, Review, seven, shonen, Steampunk, T+, teen, Tegami Bachi, Viz, Vol, Volume
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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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Thursday, September 22nd, 2011
“The Radius”:
Title: March Story, Volume 3
Authors: Story by Hyung Min Kim
Art By Kyung Il Yang
Distributor: Viz Media
American Release Date: October 11, 2011
Format: Manga (Viz Sig)
Genre: Gothic, Action, Adventure, Drama, Supernatural
Publisher Age Rating: M (Mature, Contains Supernatural violence, Nudity, and Adult Themes)
Personal Review Rating: A+
Similar Series: Ikigami: The Ultimate Limit, Grand Guignol Orchestra, What A Wonderful World, D.Gray-man
Tags: 11, 2011, A+, action, adventure, Drama, Gothic, Hyung Min Kim, Kyung Il Yang, M, Manga Reviews, MARCH STORY, mature, Media, October, Review, supernatural, Viz, Viz Sig
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Thursday, September 22nd, 2011
“The Radius”:
Title: Maoh: Juvenile Remix Volume 7
Author: Megumi Osuga (Original Story by Kotaro Isaka)
Distributor: Viz Media/Shonen Sunday
American Release Date: October 11, 2011
Format: Traditional Manga
Genre: Supernatural, Apocolyptic, Action, Shonen
Publisher Age Rating: T+ (Older Teen)
Personal Review Grade: B-
Similar Series: WaqWaq
This is it! It’s the day of the Action Meeting, and Ando is even less prepared then ever.
Synopsis:
Previously in Vol. 6
Volume 7
Tags: 11, 2011, action, Apocolyptic, B+, Kotaro Isaka, Manga Reviews, Maoh: Juvenile Remix, Media, Megumi Osuga, October, older teen, Review, shonen, Shonen Sunday, supernatural, T+, Viz
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Tuesday, September 13th, 2011
“The Radius”:
Title: Air Gear Volume 19
Author: OH!Great
Distributor: Kodansha Comics
American Release Date: August 19, 2011
Format: Traditional Manga
Genre: Action, Shonen, High School Life, Comedy
Publisher Age Rating: OT (16+)
Personal Review Grade: A
Ikki has been out of it for a while now and his teammates are getting fed up with his attitude. They’ve tried everything to get him back on his horse and the just might have found his cure.
Synopsis:
Tags: 16+, 19, 2011, A+, action, Air gear, August, comedy, Comics, High School Life, Kodansha, Manga Reviews, OH!Great, older teen, OT, Review, shonen, Vol, Volume
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Monday, September 12th, 2011
Title: Bloody Monday Volume 1
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.
Tags: 1, 13+, 2011, 23, August, B+, Bloody Monday, Comics, Kodansha, Manga Reviews, Mystery, one, Psychological Thriller, Review, sci-fi, teen, Vol, Volume
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Friday, September 2nd, 2011
“The Radius”
The Sword With No Name
Director: Kim Yong-Gyun
Actors: Soo-Ae, Cho Seung-Woo and Choi Jae-Woong
Production Company: SidusFNH
U. S. Distributor: FUNimation
U.S. Release Date: September 20th, 2011
Format: Blu-ray / 124 minutes
Genre: Romance, Period Piece
Age Rating: TV MA
Overall Personal Rating: B+
In world full of intrigue and political struggles, an unlikely romance develops between two who can never be together. The love that blossoms appears strong enough to overcome almost any obstacles.
Synopsis:
This is a preview of
The Sword With No Name Blu-ray / DVD Combo Pack (review)
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Tags: action, adventure, Cho Seung-Woo, Choi Jae-Woong, Drama, Kim Yong-Gyun, live action, Review, romance, Soo-Ae, The Sword With No Name, The Sword With No Name review
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Tuesday, August 30th, 2011
“The Radius”:
Title: Fullmetal Alchemist Volume 26
Author: Hiromu Arakawa
Distributor: Viz Media
American Release Date: September 20, 2011
Format: Traditional Manga
Genre: Steampunk, Action, Adventure, Shonen
Publisher Age Rating: T (Teen)
Personal Review Grade: A
Similar Series: The Qwaser of Stigmata, D. Gray-man
The end is one volume away! What the heck is going to happen!
Synopsis:
Previously in Vol. 25
Volume 25:
Tags: 2011, 26, A+, action, adventure, Fullmetal Alchemist, hiromu arakawa, Manga Reviews, Review, September 20, shonen, Steampunk, T+, teen, Viz, Viz Media, Vol, Volume
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Tuesday, August 30th, 2011
“The Radius”:
Title: Hero: 108 Season 1, Volume 1
Director: Trevor Wall
Distributor: Viz Media
American Release Date: June 14, 2011
Format: Cartoon DVD
Genre: Comedy, Action
Length: 130 minutes, 1 DVD, 6 Episodes
Industry Age Rating: Not Rated
Personal Review Rating: C
Similar Series: Xiaolin Showdown, Kung Fu Panda
Hidden Kingdom was once a place of peace and happiness but then a dirty human decided to tell the animals it is all a lie.
Synopsis:
Tags: 130 minutes, 2011, 6 Episodes, action, C+, cartoon, comedy, DVD, Hero: 108, June 14, Not rated, Review, Season 1, Trevor Wall, Viz Media, volume 1
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Tuesday, August 30th, 2011
“The Radius”:
Title: Grand Guignol Orchestra Vol. 4
Author: Kaori Yuki
Distributor: Viz Media/Shojo Beat
American Release Date: September 6, 2011
Format: Traditional Manga
Genre: Gothic, Shojo, Supernatural, Drama
Publisher Age Rating: T+ (Older Teen)
Personal Review Rating: C+
Similar Series: D. Gray-man, March Story
The news of Duke Rhodonite’s death has reached the Queen and she is not pleased at all. Lucille knows that the Queen is getting fed up with his antics. He needs to hurry up and find the Black Oratorio so that he can save his sister.
Tags: 2011, 4, C+, Drama, Gothic, GRAND GUIGNOL ORCHESTRA, Kaori Yuki, Manga Reviews, older teen, Review, September 6, shojo, shojo beat, supernatural, T+, Viz, Viz Media, Vol, Volume
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Tuesday, August 30th, 2011
“The Radius”:
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.”
Synopsis:
Tags: 2011, 36, A+, action, adventure, Bleach, Drama, Manga Reviews, Review, September 6, Shonen jump, supernatural, T+, teen, Tite Kubo, Turn Back the Pendulum, Viz, Viz Media, Vol, Volume
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Tuesday, August 30th, 2011
The Radius
Title: Peace Maker
Original Story: Nanae Chrono
Director: Tomohiro Hirata (Japanese), Don Rush (USA)
American Publisher: Funimation Entertainment
American Release Date: September 6, 2011
Format: 4 DVD box set, 24 half hour episodes (600 minutes)
Genre: Historical, Drama, Comedy
Rating: TVPG
Overall Personal Rating: A-
Tags: action, Anime Reviews, comedy, Drama, Funimation, historical, maker, peace, Review, samurai, Shinsengumi, sword, Tetsu
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Monday, August 15th, 2011
“The Radius”: 
Title: Pokemon Adventures Vol. 14 : Gold & Sliver
Author: Hidenori Kusaka
Distributor: Viz Media
American Release date: Aug 2 2011
Format: Manga
Genre: Action Adventure
Publisher Age Ratting: A (For All Ages)
Overall personal ratting: A
Similar Series: Yi-Gi-Oh!, Dinosaur King
The final battle against the mysterious masked man has begun. The masked man is not alone in this battle, he has the help of Neo Team Rocket and the legionary Pokemon Ho-Oh and Lugia. Although the masked man had some impressive forces, the people he is up against are nothing to sneeze at. He faces all 16 of the gym leaders from both the Kanto and Johto region plus the Pokemon league champion, Red. This is sure to be a battle for the ages.
Tags: action, adventure, Fantasy, manga review, Manga Reviews, Pokemon, Pokémon Adventures, Pokemon Adventures Gold & Sliver, Pokemon Adventures Vol. 14 : Gold & Sliver, Review, shonen, Viz, Viz Media
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Wednesday, August 10th, 2011
“The Radius”:
Title: Pokemon Black and white Volume 2
Author: Hidenori Kusaka
Distributor: Viz Media
American Release date: Jul 5, 2011
Format: Manga
Genre: Action Adventure
Publisher Age Ratting: A (For All Ages)
Overall personal ratting: B
Similar Series: Yi-Gi-Oh!, Dinosaur King
Synopsis:
Black is an up and coming young trainer with plenty of enthusiasm. He dreams of going to the Pokemon league and winning. White is another talented trainer. She runs the BW agency, a talent agency for preforming Pokemon. Two completely different trainers whose lives will soon be entangled in some very big ways.
Tags: action, adventure, Black and white, Fantasy, manga review, Manga Reviews, Pokemon, Pokemon Black and white, Pokemon Black and white Volume 2, Review, shonen, Viz, Viz Media
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