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Comic Review – Amazing Agent Jennifer

Amazing Agent Jennifer Volume 1

Amazing Agent Jennifer
DeFilippis, Nunzio & Weir, Christina (story); Sison, Kriss (art)
OEL Manga – Action, mystery, romance
2 Volumes (complete)
Seven Seas

Summary:

Long before she was the superior agent (and creator) of Luna, the ultimate secret agent, Jennifer was an amazingly talented college student with a strained relationship with her parents. But when she’s given a chance to join an elite government agency, Jennifer may finally be able to pursue her dreams, as dangerous as they may be!

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Comic Review – Amazing Agent Luna

Amazing Agent Luna Volume 1

Amazing Agent Luna
DeFilippis, Nunzio & Weir, Christina (story); Shiei (art)
OEL Manga – Action, mystery, romance
11 Volumes (complete)
Seven Seas

Summary:

Near the Bruckenstein Embassy in Paris, a boy notices a girl — who seems to disappear! That’s because Luna is no ordinary girl; she’s a genetically engineered secret agent. After her mission to investigate Bruckenstein’s ruler doesn’t go as planned, Luna is given new orders: discover the count’s plot — by attending high school!

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Album Review – Hakuoki Opening Best

Hakuoki Opening Best ~Kakyou Shuu~

Hakuoki Opening Best
Game “Hakuoki” Opening Best ~Vocal Collection~
ゲーム「薄桜鬼」 オープニングベスト ~歌響集~ (Game “Hakuoki” Opening Best ~Kakyou Shuu~)
YOSHIOKA Aika, mao
30 Tracks
Team Entertainment

Summary:

The theme songs of the Hakuoki series — from the original PS2 game to the PS4 port of the remake — are gathered together in one collection.

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Comic Review – Yo-kai Watch

Yo-kai Watch (Comic)

Yo-kai Watch
Esquivel, Eric M. (author); Franscisco, Tina (artist); Hao Mae (colorist); Duenas, Rob (cover art)
1 Volume (complete)
IDW Publishing

Summary:

Yo-kai are strange creatures who can temporarily influence humans with abilities or emotions. Some yo-kai try to help people; others cause mischief. Snartle, for instance, is supposed to teach naughty brats a lesson, but his definition of what a “naughty brat” is is going overboard! Will anybody be able to stop him?

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Album Review – Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon the 25th Anniversary Memorial Tribute

Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon the 25th Anniversary Memorial Tribute

Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon the 25th Anniversary Memorial Tribute
美少女戦士セーラームーン THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY MEMORIAL TRIBUTE (Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon the 25th Anniversary Memorial Tribute)
Various Artists
11 Tracks
King Records (Evil Line Records)

Summary:

Featuring classic songs and new hits as well as some returning artists, once again, songs from the Sailor Moon franchise are revisited and redone.

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Album Review – Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon the 20th Anniversary Memorial Tribute

Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon the 20th Anniversary Memorial Tribute

Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon the 20th Anniversary Memorial Tribute
美少女戦士セーラームーン THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY MEMORIAL TRIBUTE (Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon the 20th Anniversary Memorial Tribute)
Various Artists
11 Tracks
King Records

Summary:

Some of Japan’s musical talent — including Moon Pride‘s Momoiro Clover Z — cover hits from the 90s Sailor Moon anime.

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Movie Review – POKÉMON Detective Pikachu

POKÉMON Detective Pikachu

POKÉMON Detective Pikachu
Family – Adventure, action, mystery, sci-fi
Warner Bros. Pictures / Legendary Pictures / The Pokémon Company

Summary:

Tim’s estranged father works as a detective, but when a case Harry was working on goes wrong, Tim is forced to come to Ryme City. Here, Tim finds a Pikachu — a Pikachu he can understand! Pikachu is Harry’s partner, and although he has amnesia, he believes that Harry is still alive. Tim’s not interested in having a partner Pokémon, but he may have no choice if he wants to find his dad — and solve the mysteries hiding deep in Ryme City.

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