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Manga Review – Suki

Krystallina March 29, 2019 4 Comments

Suki Volume 1

Suki
すき。だからすき (Suki. Dakara Suki)
CLAMP
Shoujo – Comedy, drama, romance
3 Volumes (complete)
Tokyopop / Viz Media

Summary:

Hinata’s happy days just keep getting happier. The man who moves in next door looks after her, does all of her favorite things, and even turns out to be her interim homeroom teacher. It’s no wonder Hinata is experiencing new feelings! But is Shiro’s arrival purely coincidence? Is there a reason why he seems especially interested in Hinata?

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Manga

clamp, comedy, completed, drama, romance, shoujo, tokyopop, viz media

Manga Review – Angelic Layer

Krystallina August 27, 2018 6 Comments

Angelic Layer 1

Angelic Layer
エンジェリックレイヤー
CLAMP
Shounen – Action, comedy, sci-fi
5 Volumes / 2 Omnibuses (complete)
Tokyopop / Dark Horse

Summary:

On her way to her aunt’s house, Misaki sees an incredible battle between a large fighter and a small one. She learns that those brawlers were actually dolls, toys controlled by players in a game known as Angelic Layer. With the help of an eccentric stranger, Misaki decides to become a Deus. But can a newbie really succeed in Angelic Layer?

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Manga

action, clamp, comedy, completed, dark horse, manga, sci-fi, shounen, tokyopop

Manga Review – Tokyo Babylon

Krystallina January 25, 2016 8 Comments

Tokyo Babylon Omnibus 1

Tokyo Babylon
東京 BABYLON
CLAMP
Shoujo – Supernatural, boys’ love, mystery, psychological, tragedy
7 Volumes / 2 Omnibuses (complete)
Tokyopop / Dark Horse

Summary:

Despite being only 16, Subaru is the head of his clan of onmyoji users. He uses his abilities to defeat and heal the evil spirits haunting Tokyo. Subaru is supported by his twin sister Hokuto as well as Seishirou, a veterinarian and heir to a rival clan who proclaims to be in love with Subaru.

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Manga

boys' love, clamp, completed, dark horse, manga, mystery, psychological, supernatural, tokyopop, tragedy

Manga Review – The Legend of Chun Hyang

Krystallina November 7, 2015 4 Comments

The Legend of Chun Hyang

The Legend of Chun Hyang
新・春香伝 (Shin Shunkaden)
CLAMP
Shoujo – Historical, action, fantasy, adventure
1 Volume (complete)
Tokyopop
Out-of-print

Summary:

A village is ruled by a cruel Yang Ban who raises taxes and terrorizes the people who live there. Chun Hyang, a strong, spunky girl, uses her strength to defend the townspeople. One day, she meets a stranger, but Chun Hyang has a bigger problem: the Yang Ban has his sights set on her mother, the town apothecary.

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Manga

action, adventure, clamp, completed, fantasy, historical, manga, out-of-print, shoujo, tokyopop

Manga Review – RG Veda

Krystallina August 23, 2015 9 Comments

RG Veda Volume 1

RG Veda
聖伝 ‐RG VEDA‐ (Seiden -RG VEDA-)
CLAMP
Shoujo – Fantasy, adventure, action, war, tragedy, romance
10 Volumes (complete)
Tokyopop / Dark Horse

Summary:

Although the Ashura clan fought hard, Taishakuten and the Ashura queen overthrew the God-King and now cruelly reign over Tenkai. Meanwhile, Yasha is told of a prophecy about Six Stars who “will become the schism that splits the heavens”. Then he finds the abandoned child of Ashura, once thought dead…

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Manga

action, adventure, clamp, completed, dark horse, fantasy, manga, romance, shoujo, tokyopop, tragedy, war

Manga Review – Kobato.

Krystallina June 10, 2015 2 Comments

Kobato. Volume 1

Kobato.
こばと。
CLAMP
Seinen – Fantasy, romance, comedy, drama
6 Volumes (complete)
Yen Press

Summary:

Kobato has a wish, but it can only be fulfilled if she goes to the human world and fills a bottle with healed hearts. Unfortunately, Kobato is lacking a lot of common sense. But she isn’t alone: the short-tempered stuffed dog Ioryogi is there to watch over her…or set her on fire when he’s angry. Will Kobato’s wish come true?

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Manga

clamp, comedy, completed, drama, fantasy, manga, romance, seinen, yen press

Manga Review – Gate 7

Krystallina February 28, 2015 0 Comments

Gate 7 Volume 1

Gate 7
CLAMP
Shounen – Fantasy, action, historical
4 Volumes (hiatus)
Dark Horse

Summary:

History lover Chikahito goes to visit the old imperial capital city of Kyoto. Much to his surprise, she finds himself in an a suspended dimension. The mysterious Hana, jolly Sakura, and stoic Tachibana are members of an organization that fights strange beings, but a bigger war involving oni and historical figures is fast approaching…

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Manga

action, clamp, dark horse, fantasy, historical, manga, ongoing, shounen