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Comic Review – Vampire Cheerleaders

Vampire Cheerleaders Volume 1

Vampire Cheerleaders
Vampire Cheerleaders Must Die
Vampire Cheerleaders In Space…And Time?!
Arnold, Adam (story); Shiei (art); Comipa (art); Cang, Ian (art); Shelfer, Michael (art)
OEL Manga – Comedy, ecchi, fantasy, mature, sci-fi, supernatural
4 Volumes (complete)
Seven Seas

Summary:

At Bakertown, the A Squad cheerleaders are something special. Really special — they’re vampires! When their fifth member has an accident, the girls have no choice but to — ugh! — bring a B Squad member up. But Heather manages to impress, and now it’s time for initiation — into the squad and into a vampire! Plus, the Paranormal Mystery Squad is ready to fight monsters, but are they ready for new rules and their biggest crisis yet?

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Comic Review – Big Hero 6: The Series

Big Hero 6: The Series Volume 1

Big Hero 6: The Series
Hong Gyun An
Children’s – Action, comedy, sci-fi
1 Volume (ongoing)
Yen Press
Review copy/copies

Summary:

Hiro is a boy genius, and together with his friends and a healthcare robot named Baymax, the six of them form the superhero team Big Hero 6! But are they ready to be secret crime-fighters and also handle their everyday responsibilities?

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Artbook Review – Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Eternal: The Movie Official Visual Book

Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Eternal: The Movie Official Visual Book

Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon Eternal: The Movie Official Visual Book
劇場版「美少女戦士セーラームーンEternal」公式ビジュアルBOOK (Gekijouban “Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon Eternal” Koushiki Visual BOOK)
Artbook
Kodansha

Summary:

Celebrate the Crystal Season IV movies with this release that includes summaries, character analyses, voice actor interviews, and artwork from the two-part film.

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Webtoon Review – Semantic Error

Semantic Error

Semantic Error
시맨틱 에러 (Simaentig Eleo)
Angy (art), J. Soori (original story)
Webtoon – Boys’ love, romance
27 Chapters (ongoing)
Manta Comics
Review copy/copies

Summary:

Sangwoo is the type to be very strict with himself and others, and he’s not about to give credit to people who didn’t participate enough in a group project. Especially since the fourth member never even showed up to class! Turns out that Jaeyoung can’t graduate now because of this, and rumors say he is quite upset. But Sangwoo is just going to ignore the gossip and concentrate on his passion project: making a game. So that means meeting his new artist…

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Comic Review – Dracula Everlasting

Dracula Everlasting Volume 1

Dracula Everlasting
DeFilippis, Nunzio & Weir, Christina (story); Silvan, Rhea (art)
OEL Manga – Drama, horror, romance, supernatural
3 Volumes (complete)
Seven Seas

Summary:

Nicholas is orphaned after his parents’ deaths. Jill, the daughter of a lawyer, is upset about moving to this area but tries to cheer him up. As they explore Nicholas’ family heirlooms, they find a pocket watch with the word “everlasting” carved on it. Nicholas has a strange reaction to it, and the face he sees in the mirror is…?

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Webtoon Review – Under the Oak Tree

Under the Oak Tree

Under the Oak Tree
상수리나무 아래 (Sangsulinamu Alae)
P (art); namu (adaptation); Kim Suji (story)
Webtoon – Drama, fantasy, romance, mature
18 Chapters (ongoing)
Manta Comics
Review copy/copies

Summary:

After not seeing him since their wedding night three years ago, Maximilian’s husband, Riftan, is set to return. Rumor is he wants a divorce, and her father orders Maximilian to stop that from happening. Maximilian, with her low self-esteem, feels there’s little she can do. But instead of leaving her, Riftan takes her with him…?

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Artbook Review – Final Fantasy VII Remake World Preview

Final Fantasy VII Remake World Preview

Final Fantasy VII Remake World Preview
ファイナルファンタジーVII リメイク ワールドプレビュー
Artbook
Square Enix Manga & Books

Summary:

Final Fantasy VII: the story of a corporation versus rebel terrorists returns in Final Fantasy VII Remake. In this companion book, the characters and their world are explored through both pictures and supplemental text, including an exclusive side story.

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Comic Review – Aoi House / Aoi House: In Love

Aoi House Volume 1

Aoi House
Aoi House: In Love
Aoi House: The Lost Episode
Arnold, Adam (story); Shiei (art)
OEL Manga – Comedy, ecchi, harem, romance, supernatural
2 Volumes + 2 Volumes + 1 Chapter (complete)
Seven Seas

Summary:

Anime fans Sandy and Alex are thrown out of their dorm thanks to their pet hamster. When the two guys see an ad for an anime club and dorm, they apply… only to find the club is full of women! Not only that, they’re crazy yaoi anime fans — and they think Sandy and Alex are too!

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Artbook Review – Mikulife: KEI’s Hatsune Miku Illustration Works

Mikulife: KEI's Hatsune Miku Illustration Works

Mikulife: KEI’s Hatsune Miku Illustration Works
KEI
Artbook
Udon Entertainment

Summary:

The best illustrations of the character designer for some of Crypton Future Media, Inc.’s Vocaloids are gathered together in this collection. While Miku is the star, Rin, Len, Luka, KAITO, and MEIKO also are featured in this release celebrating Hatsune Miku’s 10 year anniversary.

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