Action ↘↖
Manga Review: Akame ga Kill!
“One thousand years ago, after the Great Empire was created, the Emperor began to worry,” he wished to protect his country forever, but he was not immortal. Thus he used his massive empire’s resources to create forty-eight weapons called the Teigu. These weapons were created using the created scientific minds, rare metals, and materials gathered from legendary creatures. However, the Great Empire, which was once a peaceful and prosperous nation, has since fallen into depravity due to the efforts of the current Prime Minister. Fighting the Prime Minister are a small group of assassins which use the Teigu to end the corruption of the empire.
Light Novel Review: Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei
[via]
Since the conclusion of World War Three in 2064 and the outlaw of nuclear weaponry magicians, now known as a Magic Technicians, have become the focus of the current arms race. ”Supernatural Power”, which were once unique to an individual, become the focus of study from both Western and Eastern powers. Now, in the form of “Magic”, “Supernatural Power” is accessible for the masses. However, like the arts and the sciences, talent is required to attain the mastery of magic necessary for use professionally. It is now 2095, fifty years after World War Three started, this year marks the start of four turmoilous years for Japan and the world during which Magic Technicians replace nuclear weaponry as weapons of mass destruction. Perhaps not so coincidentally, this is the same year that Miyuki Shiba and Tatsuya Shiba enter the most prominent magic high school institution of Japan.
Manga Review: Tripeace
Abiding by their three laws, Tripeace’s only goal is to eradicate war from the world. Those in the organization each have three laws which they follow, the first two are Love and Peace, and the third law changes on an individual basis. Nana has joined Tripeace in the hope of ending all war. He (despite the feminine name Nana is male) has forgot his past. The first friends he made in his new life were killed in front of him during an invasion by the war hungry country, Xyece, since then he decided to stop at nothing to stop war not even… crossdressing?
Manga Review: Tokyo ESP
Following the sucess of Ga-rei, Hajime Segawa-sensei launched his next series Tokyo ESP. While Ga-rei was a story of the supernatural Tokyo ESP is based on ESP*, Extra Sensory Perseption. Both stories are based in modern Tokyo with their respective twists. If you like one, you will like the other. Although both works are simular there are distincty differences.
Manga Review: Arago
[via]
Arago and Ewan Hunt witness their parents death at the at hands of a mysterious being known as the “Patchman”. Fifteen years later the brothers live drastically different lives until their paths cross again following the trail of the Patchman’s latest victims. Their latest encounter with the being left both at the edge of death. But the Patchman wouldn’t have that, he needs one of them to be his new body. Using parts of Ewan, he revives Arago only to have his powers stolen by him. With his brother’s death weighing on his heart Arago dedicates his life to saving others with his new powers. By day, a detective, by night fighting demons and spirits until the line between his double life blurs.
Manga Review: Ranma 1/2
In a time when martial arts manga were becoming popular, Rumiko Takahashi-sensei (future creator of Inuyasha) enters the fry with a martial arts manga of her own, with a twist. After falling into a cursed spring while training in China, Ranma is cursed with a body that when exposed to cold water becomes female and when exposed to hot water reverts back to male. Now in Japan, he is told marry Akane to ensure the passing of their father’s martial arts and dojo. But is Ranma male or female? As the plot progresses many more quirky characters, many also cursed by springs while training in China.
Manga Review: Trinity Blood
In the post-apocalyptic world there are three species of beings. The first, humans, populate the earth in various cities and hide behind the Vatican for protection. Protection against who? The second, Methuselah, commonly known as vampires. Vampires can be sporadically found nestled in human populations or in their capital. Just as Methuselah feed upon the blood of humans the third feeds on the blood of vampires. The third, Crusniks, are immortal and all powerful beings. Trinity Blood follows the one of the few Crusniks on his path of redemption for sins from 900 years in the past.
Manga Review: Crying Freeman
Crying Freedman is the code name for the best assassin in the Chinese Mafia, otherwise known as the 108 Dragons. Originally an genius potter, Yō Hinomura got involved with the 108 Dragons during an exhibition of his work. The organization noticed his talents and bent him to their will. As an assassin, Hinomura dons the alias of Freedman, however, he hates killing. After every kill he sheds tears thus earning him the name of Crying Freedman. He is the perfect assassin and successor to the leadership of the 108 Dragons.
Manga Review: Otogi Matsuri
In the quite little town of Miyakono life takes a drastic turn for many residents. The residents have forgotten the old traditions and have abandoned the gods. By destroying the mountain and filling in the rivers an ancient charm was broken. This charm protected the town from the onslaught of the ten Kenzoku. These ancient and monstrous creatures gather the souls of their victims to resurrect their creator. The only humans that can fight these beings are those who have been chosen by the four gods guarding the town. These gods are: Suzaku, who protects the south, Seiryu, who protects the East, Genbu, who protects the North, and Byakko, who protects the West. Upon contact with the gods the chosen must give up their most precious thing in exchange for a jingi, a sacred weapon. They, along with the few who have spiritual sense, are the only ones who can see the Kenzoku and thus must fight together to save the greater population who are unaware of the danger. Still, the Jingi users are only human and their weakness causes many deaths, some unavoidable, some harrowing.
Manga Review: Island
From the manhwa writer that wrote Shin Angyo Onshi and Defense Devil comes a story of demons, death, history, and vengeance. Island centers around Won Miho who, ever since she came to Cheju Island, has attracted the attention of the native demons. Her only line of defense is Pan, a serial killer who hunts these demons. This mysterious man uses Buddhist chants and his jade dagger to defeat both god and demons alike. He is unpredictable, to say the least, and Won has to resort to money in order to keep Pan defending her. However, these demons are the least of Won’s worries as she gets caught in a history of hate between Korea and Japan which manifests itself in supernatural killing and battles.
