Before the disastrous events leading to Ken Kaneki being drawn into the center of the battle between humans and ghouls. In this book, we follow multiple characters from the beloved manga series in their lives prior to the main series, giving some insight into their personalities and motivations in six short stories. Welcome to a… Read More Review: Tokyo Ghoul [Past] (Vol 3)
After discovering a banned book on the science of the human body may be found in a nearby bookstore, Ed and Al make their way from their Teacher’s home to look for it. Whilst there they meet Kip, a young Ishbalan boy who is being raised by the store owner and her husband, who is… Read More Review: Fullmetal Alchemist – The Ties That Bind (Vol 5)
After the raid of the ghoul detention centre by Aogiri Tree, the CCG has tightened security across all 23 wards in retaliation. Because of this, Koutarou Amon finds himself in the 8th Ward, helping with the CCG Investigator shortage. When there he’s informed of the kidnapping of a local girl—the only evidence left behind being… Read More Review: Tokyo Ghoul [Void] (Vol 2)
For general information on the series: Katanagatari entry This review is for the first omnibus volume of Katanagatari (or “Sword Tale”) by Nisio Isin (with artwork by take). The English hardcover edition was released by Vertical in November 2018. It includes the text and illustrations from volumes 1 through 3 of the series as it… Read More Review: Katanagatari (Omnibus 1)
We’ve reached the end of this tale, as our many disparate threads merging to a singular point. Chicago is wary under the recent bombings from Rail, who is searching for purpose, whilst Jacuzzi and his gang accompany Miria and follow Graham to their old city. Meanwhile, still stuck in Alcatraz, Firo and Ladd have to… Read More Review: Baccano! – 1934: Peter Pan in Chains: Finale (Vol 10)
In a world where humans and ghouls live side by side, it’s by no means is peaceful. Humans, fearful for their lives being cut short by the human-eating Ghouls, and Ghouls live with their true natures hidden trying to avoid the CCG. Six short stories document the relationships between humans and ghouls, and their complicated… Read More Review: Tokyo Ghoul [Days] (Vol 1)
