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The very first thing we learn about Makoto Kubota in Kazuya Minekura's Wild Adapter, even before we know his full name, is that he is an exceptionally talented mahjong player. For someone that is …
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My News and Reviews I don't have much to say news-wise about this past week, but I did post a couple of reviews. Oishinbo, A la Carte: Sake happens to be my first in-depth manga review for June. I …
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Creator: Mitsuru Adachi U.S. publisher: Viz Media ISBN: 9781421537580 Released: October 2010 Original release: 2005-2006 Awards: Shogakukan Manga Award For some reason, I have been very …
My News and Reviews I'm still being a slacker, so this section is going to be rather brief again. I promise to try to do a little better next week and find some interesting stuff for you all. Last …
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And the winner of the Return of Ranma manga giveaway is...Matthew J. Brady! Only three people entered the contest this month, which makes me sad, but a huge thank you to those of you who visited …
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Creator: Rumiko Takahashi U.S. publisher: Viz Media ISBN: 9781591163367 Released: July 2004 Original run: 1984-1994 (Shōnen Sunday) Awards: Seiun Award I came to read Mermaid Saga as part of …