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Manga Review – Mao-chan

Mao-chan Volume 1

Mao-chan
陸上防衛隊まおちゃん (Rikujou Boueitai Mao-chan)
AKAMATSU Ken (story), Ran (art)
Shounen – Comedy, fantasy, sci-fi, supernatural
2 Omnibuses (complete)
Del Rey
Out-of-print

Summary:

Aliens are invading Japan! No tourist icon or national treasure is safe with them around. But the aliens are too adorable, and officials can’t attack for fear of a public outcry! Against such cuteness, three little girls are Japan’s only hope. An eye for an eye, a cutie for a cutie — Mao and her friends will protect their homeland!

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Manga Review – Kamichama Karin Chu

Kamichama Karin Chu 1

Kamichama Karin
かみちゃまかりんchu
Koge-Donbo
Shoujo – Comedy, fantasy, magical girl, reverse harem, romance
7 Volumes (complete)
Del Rey
Out-of-print

Summary:

After their big battle, Karin is looking forward to a peaceful future with Kazune. But Karin starts having some weird dreams begging her to look for the “Three Noble Gods”. Then a young boy suddenly appears out of nowhere! Who is he, and who are the Three Noble Gods? A new battle is about to begin!

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Manga Review – Mushishi

Mushishi Volume 1

Mushishi
蟲師
URUSHIBARA Yuki
Seinen – Supernatural, drama, adventure, mystery
10 Volumes (completed) [7 volumes + 1 omnibus]
Del Rey / Kodansha Comics USA
Out-of-print

Summary:

Ephemeral creatures known as mushi inhabit the world. Some mushi try to lure unsuspecting humans to an early grave; others provide help to the living. Ginko is a wanderer who works as a mushishi, a person whose job is investigating and solving mysteries involving mushi.

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Manga Review – Gakuen Prince

Gakuen Prince Volume 1

Gakuen Prince
学园王子 (Gakuen Ouji)
YUZUKI Jun
Shoujo – Comedy, drama, romance, reverse harem, smut
3 Volumes (U.S. release suspended), 12 Volumes original Japanese (complete)
Del Rey

Summary:

At Jyoshi-Ko Academy, the girls rule over the guys. However, Rise just wants to live a peaceful school life. But when new transfer student Azusa sees how crazy the girls are, he decides to protect himself by making Rise his girlfriend! What will happen to Rise now?

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Manga Review – Kagetora

Kagetora Volume 1

Kagetora
SEGAMI Akira
Shounen – Romance, action, comedy, harem
11 Volumes (complete)
Del Rey
Out of print

Summary:

Kagetora, one of the best ninja in his village, is summoned to Tokyo train the heir to a dojo. Yuki is a smart, kind girl but also a klutz. Training her will be difficult, but Kagetora has a bigger problem: he’s fallen in love with Yuki! And a ninja should never fall in love with his master…

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