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恋風 (Koi Kaze) Vol. 5
I haven't even finished all the DVDs yet and I'm finished with the manga that was published after the anime finished. I don't know how the anime ended, but for the manga, I can't say that I disagree with the ending, but up until the very end, the story made me believe that Koshiro and Nanoka were going to end up differently than they really did. Definitely a good story overall, a lot different that most of the stuff I usually read. 29. ふたりの長い夜（前編） (Our Long Night, First Part) |
Title: 恋風 (Koi Kaze) Vol. 5 |
千夏のうた (Chinatsu's Voice) Vol. 3
It's quite unfortunate that this series ended here. Like a lot of others, I felt like it had potential. This volume does give more insight into many of the characters and so I don't feel like the story was hurriedly terminated since it does provide a conclusion, however, I had hoped that it would go one for a bit more. There have been worse manga that have gone on for much longer. No bonuses, cover is the same waxy treatment as previous volumes. 20. 思い出の夏 (Summer of Memories) |
Title: 千夏のうた (Chinatsu's Voice) Vol. 3 |
よつばと！ (With Yotsuba!) Vol. 3
My Dengeki Daioh subscription started with chapter 19, so I had to catch up on the ones that I missed. Out of the ones that I haven't read already, the fireworks in chapter 16 provided a good laugh. I wonder when this is going to be made into an anime. The character image single CD is supposed to come at the end of March. The very last fireworks page is in color (the monthly was in black and white). The cover has a waxy texture to it like the previous volumes. 15. おみやげ (Gift) |
Title: よつばと！ (With Yotsuba!) Vol. 3 |
美鳥の日々 (Midori no Hibi) Vol. 6
While all the chapters were funny in their own respect, none of them really stood out like some of the previous ones. Chapter 57 with Shuuichi was hilarious (as he always is). Bonus comes with a couple of omake 4 panel comics, color page and summary, and a 4 panel comic on the back flap. 55. 泥まみれの栄光 (The Glory of a Mud Bath) |
Title: 美鳥の日々 (Midori no Hibi) Vol. 6 |
櫻の一番 (Sakura's Best) Vol. 4
The first three chapters continue from the last chapter in last volume. They explain a little more about Asami's brother's past and the crime he committed. Like most of the stories for this series so far, it's dark and a bit violent, but has a sense of profoundness to it. The last two chapters discuss what goes on with Asami's friends during vacation. Bonus includes color pages and 4 panel author's comics. 16. 地獄の境界線（其ノ弐） (The Boundary of the Underworld, Second Part) |
Title: 櫻の一番 (Sakura's Best) Vol. 4 |
月詠 (Moonphase) Vol. 3
I liked this volume better than the previous because it focused on one main story. Hazuki got kidnapped and Kouhei has to go and rescue her. There are some action shots, but overall, the artwork is still pretty plain. No bonuses besides the colored pages in the beginning. 12. 予兆 (Premonition) |
Title: 月詠 (Moonphase) Vol. 3 |
少年マガジン (Shonen Magazine), '05 Vol 4/5
This week's double feature has a special one-shot, Santa Claus of Junk. Ken Akamatsu had a special Christmas one-shot in this magazine years ago too. The feature has several pictures of jailbait idols. The blurbs in Tsubasa say that more details about the anime will come in vol. 7. The main character in Toto is 案山子 (Kakashi). Wish they would have mentioned that in last issue. Toto: ３かかしと男鶏団 (Kakashi and the Man Chicken Gang): Kakashi has become the chore-boy on the blimp. He finds a world map (for kids) hanging on the wall and is fascinated by it. The leader of the gang finds him and points out where Kakashi's home island is. When asked about why it's a kid's map, the leader mentions that his kid gave it to him. The blimp is then under fire from the ground and the gang has to escape the burning airship. Kakashi yells out in anger that it's his birthday today. The leader then has him get a parachute runs to the exit with him. He tells him that he just remembered today was his dead son's birthday. He pushes Kakashi out with a parachute and stays on the ship himself as he doesn't have a parachute for himself. Negima: ７８時間目 開幕、ネギ争奪戦 (It Begins, The Scramble for Negi): Despite the pretend date with the older Negi, Asuna still hasn't confessed to Takahata yet. Meanwhile, everyone is preparing for the cultural festival and the students all invite Negi to their event. The students include Nodoka, Chachamaru, and Kotaro. Kotaro's event is a fighting even and Kamo has the idea to give them the temporary aging pills. Negi comes back as his older self and introduces himself as Nagi. Eva then sees him and thinks he's *the* Nagi. Negi explains the situation to her and she challenges him. If he can't beat her at the fighting event, Negi has to date her on the last day of the festival (as Nagi). Negi seems to be overbooked for the festival and Asuna finally calls Takahata. Suzuka: ＃４８彼女 (Girlfriend): Honoka hears from Ayano that Yamato and Suzuka are coming back at noon, so she waits at the station for them. She meets Yamato and Suzuka. When Suzuka leaves, Yamato and Honoka kiss. Student Council: ＃５戦いの螺旋 (The Spiral of Battle): Musashi comes back with Mami after their battle. As she's taking a shower, he suddenly remembers back to the boating accident where his parents were killed. He apparently used his powers back then too to save himself. Akane comes over and he tries his best to keep Mami a secret from her, but Akane finds out that he has another girl at his house. In her depressing and anger, he goes to the park and gets accosted by Kaoru. Changing Now: ＃３３慟哭！！ 若者の叫び (Cry!! The Call of the Young): Yoshino is a regular young man who has a part time job, but that's only a front for his true identity. He works for the bad guys, the people who Dog Fighter combats. Today, Dog Fighter infiltrates their base and knocks out his two front teeth. In his anger, Yoshino fights back and makes Dog Fighter flee. He becomes a hero in his group for the day. Tsubasa: ６６永遠の想い (Eternal Memories): After being killed, Yasha disappears and turns into one of Sakura's feather. Ashura explains to Shaoran how the real Yasha had died already and this current one is just an illusion. She hands the feather to Shaoran and that's what he wanted. Afterwards, she pursues her own wish and proceeds to destroy the castle in the sky. King's Sword: １７敵は鉅鹿にあり (The Enemy Is In Kiyoroku): Ryubi and the army are advancing to Kiyoroku where they'll meet with the rebels (I think) for battle. They stop off at a desolate village which seem to be home to the bandits. Ahi trips and falls down a cliff and as he's unconscious, a girl picks up his weapon and points it at him. Hamanaka Ai: ０６４少年は使者になる (The Boy Becomes the Messenger): The tutors and students have a Christmas/New Year's Party at Ayana's house. Rinko apparently still believes in Santa, so as to not ruin her night, Nakamura has Masahiko sneak into Rinko's bed to put a present under her pillow. She wakes up thinking that Santa transformed into Masahiko to grant her Christmas wish: to make a her a woman. Full Swing: １３ちょっと待って！ (Wait!): Tama wins the next point to make it 30-40, but the coach stops the game as Shun has broken a string. He reminds them that this is only practice so it's not a big deal. The two shake hands and Shun accepts him as a tennis player. At home, Tama's parents give him a new tennis racket and later, she rallies with Douchi. |
Title: 少年マガジン (Shonen Magazine) Vol. 4/5
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