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An incredibly blood thirsty take no prisoners style of manga where no one is safe. This title is incredibly violent and not for the faint of heart. This title is so violent that no one in the story is spared not even the elderly, the women and the children (all of whom share an equal amount of brutality) therefore this is definitely not for the squeamish.

The story is set during a medieval Europe style world and is divided mainly into three major arcs (for now at least since this is an ongoing series and will most likely have more major arcs in the future). Each arc is very different from each other for instance the earliest arc is comprised mainly of man on man combat and plenty of castle siege scenes so expect plenty of soldiers and dead bodies littering the pages, while the second arc focuses on Guts killing probably the most disturbing monsters in manga history.

The artwork is exceptional good considering this is a long running series that started during the late 80's. There are plenty of highly detailed scenes and this can be very disturbing since it is extremely graphic with plenty of severed heads, decapitated bodies and exposed intestines. It also contains plenty of hard core sex scenes which gives you the feeling that you are actually reading a manga title. Regardless of the shear brutality within these pages, the reader will be able to appreciate the amount of detail here such as the unique armor sets of individual soldiers, the grotesque individual details on the monsters and the extremely detailed environments that range from small villages to castle dungeons and the city sieges.

Characters are pretty well developed and mostly focuses on the main character Guts and his relationship with other major characters but the rest of the cast also share a fair amount of exposure. All characters have a dark side and it can be difficult to actually determine who the good guys are since the main character himself is sort of like a demon in nature.

For the enjoyment part, if you like a deep story and plenty of action then you'll love it. There are plenty of chapters that only contain battle scenes

Overall if you like an action packed blood thirsty manga with a monster fetish then this title is for you read more

This manga is pretty much a harem title (expect a descent amount of fan service) with plenty of violence (not nearly as much as other titles though). The story is set during medieval japan so expect plenty of samurai and ninja action and the plot is about Raizou, a boy with a horn on his forehead and this horn has led society to demonize him but the truth is the boy is actually a very warmhearted person and is in fact the illegitimate child and last remaining heir to the noble Katana household. He meets up with several kunoichis who serve under the said household and together they plan to revive the house by having Raizou marry a princess of a highly influential house, but along the way they continuosly encounter an organization that plans to eliminate the Katana household as well as several other enemies.

The artwork is very good, the girls look gorgeous and the medieval Japanese theme is pretty well drawn. The characters are very well animated, and their expressions are very well drawn.

Pretty much all of the characters are very likable, and there are plenty of characters who will surprise you. One of the more notable characters here is Raizou's mother who happen to be nothing more than a mortuary tablet, although she doens't have any speaking roles, her presence alone provides plenty of comic relief. All characters have a different personality (not necessarily unique to this title) but you should also expect some stereotypical characters here and Raizou happens to be one of them (he's just the kind of here you'd expect to be in a harem title shy, kind and completely clueless when it comes to romance and girls)

Despite the obvious flaws it has, the good far outnumber the bad and its definitely a joy to read. The plot isn't too deep but the characters more than make up for it. The action scenes are also pretty good and for you Naruto fans out there, I'm sure you'll find a technique or two that sounds very very familiar...

Overall Rappi Rangai is a very entertaining title and that's all that matters. The characters are funny, energetic and likable. The action is intense and there are some fight scenes that haven't been seen before in any other title (I think)... There are also plenty of fan service. The only problem I found in this title is that there aren't plenty of English translated scans available out there but the Rappi Rangai team are working very hard so please be patient
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Slam Dunk is probably the best manga ever published and the anime version is one of the best I have ever seen. Even though the series has ended more than a decade ago, many people wiill wholeheartedly agree that this franchise has stood the test of time.

The story is simple but the execution is incredible, each chapter is filled with humor, action, drama, comedy and a whole lot more. The anime series was good and worthy of being considered a landmark anime, but if you have yet to see the anime then you don't know what you're missing. However there are things that are not shown in the anime series which is why it is crucial for you to read this manga. The interhigh games are a blast!

Takehiko Inoue certainly knew how to end the series with a bang! The last game is so good, every character is at their best and certainly no other title can rile up the readers emotions like this, it really feels like your watching the NBA finals.

The artwork is simply great even though there are a lot of better looking manga out there, the decade old graphics still manages to go toe to toe with other more recent titles out there.

The characters of this title are by far the most fully developed in any title out in the market and I'm not just talking about the main characters, I'm also talking about the supporting cast even those belonging to rival teams. The character development is so good that it is difficult to choose one character as a favorite. Each character has a well told background even those who appear in just a few chapters have a very detailed and well executed background story. You'll probably remember the names of not only the Shohoku players but also the names of their rivals, most notably "Sendoh".

Overall Slam Dunk is one of the best Manga ever made and I'm sure that once you read it, you will agree with me. I guarantee that you won't be able to resist finishing the manga in a few days if not a few hours because it is that damn good. If you think the anime was great, try reading the manga and I'm sure you'll feel that the anime series could have been better, the interhigh games are one hell of a joyride!
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A One Shot that starts with a BANG!!!... but eventually looses its luster. That's probably the best way to sum it up. It's about a T-Rex trapped inside a Japanese high school girls body.

The Good:
The beginning is a wild roller coaster ride that will keep the reader interested for a while.
Funny characters and situations.
Unique story.
Decent artwork.

The Bad:
The layout of the drawings become more and more chaotic.
Becomes hard to follow halfway along the story.
The pacing is unbalanced, it starts from fast to faster to unbearably fast.
Lots of low brow humor (mostly slapstick comedy).

Overall: It has a lot of funny moments here and there and the fast pace of the first few pages are well executed but it becomes increasingly difficult to follow what exactly is going on. read more

Want a One Shot title that truly feels like a complete story?


The story is about a young Japanese stunt woman striving to become a Hollywood actress, along the course of the story she ends up being given the chance of playing a small role which she sees as an opportunity to improve her career but before she could accept the role she had to first go back to Japan to attend her brother,s wedding. While in Japan, a hotel near the one she's staying at is set aflame by a freak accident and a couple of kids are stuck at the burning building and this is where it gets really interesting...

A compelling story isn't the only thing that stands out in this title, the artwork is no push over as well, it may not be as good as other titles out there but this is still above average. I personally liked the way the characters' expressions are shown, it has an intense look to them.

By far, this title is perhaps the most satisfactory One Shot I have ever read, it has a great unique story, great artwork, great pace, a great leading character and it really feels like a whole story is complete. It's a must read for anyone looking for a great One Shot title... Trust me you won't be disappointed.
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This is a One Shot about a teenage girl who is madly in love with one of her schoolmates... but actually there's just a little bit more to it than that, there's also a little bit of incest in here...

Anyway as I just said before, this is about an overly energetic and imaginative teenager who has a huge crush on one of her schoolmates, during the course of this story she will have multiple fantasies about how to get closer to the guy she likes while her brother helps her picture these scenarios.

The artwork is pretty good, similar to titles like Ichigo 100%, there are a some of ecchi scenes as well (no complaints there) and the energetic girl is very amusing. Although only a few pages long, like most One Shots, this title does not fail to entertain.

Overall this title is an all right title and I think this is suitable for both boys and girls because it has enough ecchi scenes to keep us intrigued and it has that very PINK girly romance as well. read more

What we have here is a One Shot manga that was made with the intention of capturing the suspense and horror of classic Japanese horror movies such as the ring and dark water... the results of this however is a product that failed to deliver the same evil aura that the said movies have been able to create.

The plot is about two girls who went inside an abandoned hospital in an attempt to get one of the girls back together with her boyfriend........ Yeah that's pretty much the plan of these two bimbos (kind of lame don't cha think?). Anyway after arriving inside, they stumble across a mysterious elevator and this is where the whole plot gets interesting...

The artwork in this One Shot isn't so bad, unfortunately I didn't exactly feel the emotions of the girl when she came face to face with the monster this is because the way the artist laid out the panels of each drawing quickly remove the suspense as the reader (no matter how hard he/she tries) won't be able to avoid accidentally glancing the following panels because they are quite tightly drawn together.

The characters here are nothing special but one of the characters did surprise me though, and no it's not the monster...

Overall this One Shot tried its best to scare the readers by copying scenes from movies such as Dark Water, The Ring and the Grudge into this 16 page manga so you probably wont be able to find anything unique in this title and this isn't scary at all... honestly its pretty lame.
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Be warned... After reading this review you will receive a phone call saying that you only have 7 days left to live...

Hehe just kidding guys, I'm not putting a curse on you, I'm just trying to get you into the mood before you start reading this one shot. ^_^

Anyway this one shot is the manga adaptation of one of the most critically accalimed horror movies of all time (The Ring) and if you have watched the said movie...


Ahem... hello are you still alive?

Anyway this One Shot only has 13 pages and you can tell that they really wanted to spook the readers by showing the manga through the perspective of young Sadako, that's why everything from the artwork and the story are distorted and disfigured as if to show fragments of her memories which in this case really gives you goose bumps.

Overall this is a veeeeeerryyyyy spooky One Shot and is definitely not for everyone...

Oh and one last thing, this manga has an evil aura in it...
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All right all you Ichigo 100% fanboys and fangirls, pay attention as I am about to submit the first review of one of Mizuki Kawashita's One Shot mangas.

First and foremost, this manga is a One Shot therefore there is only one chapter so this will be very short... How short you ask? Well this One Shot is only 8... That's right 8 pages short so don't expect too much character development or epic plot here. Despite having said that, this One Shot is still quite well madesince it has Mizuki Kawashita's signature written all over it.

This one shot is all about a guy who went out on a date with his hot senpai...
Remember Junpei's date with Nishino Tsukasa on the beach? Well this is it... pretty much

The most noticeable thing you will notice here is the excellent artwork. It looks like a carbon copy of Ichigo 100% plus all 8 pages are beautifully colored.

There are only two characters here and the girl looks really hot...she looks sort of like Aya and her personality is sort of like Tsukasa's... Everybody wins! ^_^

Overall this manga is a very short yet beautifully crafted manga. It certainly has THE most beautiful artwork of all the mangas I have ever read... but it's also the shortest manga I have ever read.
In fact you can finish this title faster than you can finish reading this review :P read more

Enjoyed the third installment of the Star Ocean series? Then this title might just be the one for you.

The plot closely follows the game its based on. The story starts out while Fayt Leingod together with his family and friend Sophia Esteed are taking a break on a vacation Island when suddenly an unknown enemy attacks the planet for an unknown reason. After being separated with his family, Fayt gets marooned on a backwater planet and this is where the story heats up... but you'd either know this already or since chances are you've already played the game if you're interested in this manga and if you haven't then it's best that I stop here to prevent further spoilers.

Compared to the game there are many differences here and the most noticeable here is the more animated characters. Yes the characters in this manga have different personalities, Cliff for example is depicted as a lovable pervert and Nel Zelpher remains as sexy if not sexier than ever but now she has an actual personality to boot (tsundere), something she was lacking in the game. The minor characters particularly Clair Lasbard and the other members of the Crimson Blades also have a several special chapters dedicated to them which is great news for fans of the game since these chapters are some of the best reasons to actually read this manga because it provides further info on these characters (which have a large fan base if I may add). Other characters not present in the game are also mixed in which isn't exactly a bad thing but its not something to woo over.

Overall this manga is pretty solid, its much more lighthearted than the video game it's based on and it has some ecchi scenes, a feature that was surprising lacking in the game considering Nel's sex appeal. There is one draw back though, this manga has been discontinued... hehe... Yeah I know that sucks! :P...

But I still encourage you all to read this manga. This has some of the most hilarious scenes I have ever seen. read more