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October 17, 2009 at 3:41 am
· Filed under action, fantasy, history, horror, josei, psychological ·Tagged Karasume Kyoko no Jikenbo, Kyoko Karasuma’s case file, Ohji Hiroi, Yusuke Kozaki
Ryoko Karasuma is a prodigy cop who works in Special 
Force Asakusa Police Department. The division may seem idle since they’re dealing with weird cases, for example, a dead body with horn on his forehead or children taken away by wind.
Kyoko is a diligent one. She keeps chasing the case even though the superior forbids her to reveal those crimes. Some darkness should remain in the dark side, otherwise people would get annoyed. The problem is that the darkness has already reach human’s world causing imbalance. This is something Kyoko can’t her hands off.
Though the idea is amazing, the mangaka fail to deliver a nice plot. There are some missing scenes that look like we’re reading censored writings. The story goes unbalance, like when we need details, they’re not provided. But, there are parts that prolonged so it makes me bored right away.
It’s bad because the art itself is nothing you can be proud of. It’s better to put a lot effort to make the story telling enjoyable.
You can find this manga on Nibo website or you can check their forum here
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August 24, 2009 at 7:08 am
· Filed under Manga, Seinen, action, fantasy, history, shonen ·Tagged Chrome Breaker, Demons, Christianity
The chrome Takagi may appear like a child, but he’s older than many people.He’s a monster, indeed. But, he has the power to save human. Vatican put a lot of faith on him to guard Akira Nagisa, the daughter of Mary. She’s hunted by demon, Cyus.
Well, the fantasy plot about Christianity and slaying demon might interest you. This project is scanlated by red hawk scanlations
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July 27, 2009 at 3:15 am
· Filed under Manga, history, psychological, shonen ·Tagged Hitoshi Iwaaki
It was on 216 BC at Italian Peninsula when the historical battle between Roman and Chartaginian began. There was a great general named Hannibal. His tactic allowed Cartaginian to win over Roman who has more man power. When an army takes over a place, things shift. In Syracuse (Sicily), Roman people were killed, even though they were born and grown up in that land.
A young Spartan, Damippos, was happened to encounter that situation. His friend, Claudia, was now a deserter since her parents are Roman. Damippos would try everything to save her…
Well, this is not fun or amusing. It’s like reading the history book. Too many dialogues and stiff drawing. I wouldn’t recommend it unless you like Roman history.
Nah, you can download it from illuminati manga or aoshi
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July 22, 2009 at 4:05 am
· Filed under Manga, action, comedy, fantasy, history, shonen ·Tagged Hiroshi Uno, Kaiser Z, Tenku no Hasha Z
This is from the mangaka who wrote Captain Kid. Uwooo….it’s like years ago. And I still recognize the drawing. 
Well, this time Tenma Ryuzaki is the main protagonist. The over enthusiastic japanese boy is the main actor of Pepper Flying Circus. This time they have to perform in Berlin. However, Tenma meets a beautiful lady, Angelina, and helps her. Unfortunately that girl only bring luck and …a deadly adventure for them. She’s been chased by Nazi and taken away to secret bunker.
Tenma and his best friend Wer are also captured. Inside they find the latest weapon named Z. It’s a superfantastic aeroplane with sophisticated machine. The anti Nazi is going to use it to take down Hitler. Tenma, Wer and Angelina are trapped in the midle of the war.
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July 6, 2009 at 1:43 am
· Filed under Manga, comedy, fantasy, history, shonen ·Tagged akaboshi, Amano Yoichi, chivalrous thieves
In the year of 1112, Sung Dynasty, the story is taking place. It was the time when the country became rotten thanks to corrupt’s government, a group of thieves are widely known. The chivalrous thieves “Taiten Gyoudou” is the name. It appears in the form of a careless boy named Taisho. He’s incredibly strong and easily punish bad people using his big sword.
Taitengyoudou is trying to make the world a better place. Is it possible to do so merely by using power?
I’m officially love this manga. The character of Taisho is cool and funny. He makes me laugh. I think he resembles me in some points. hua ha ha . No…not the part of strong, but the crazy personality.
And what about the art? Wow, it’s superb! Amano sensei is surely a genius.
You HAVE to read it! it’s cool.
You can find it on mangahelpers.com
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May 25, 2009 at 2:07 am
· Filed under Manga, history, mature, shoujo ·Tagged Kiyoha, oiran, prostitute, Sakuran
In the red district no 3, Kiyoha is a famous prostitue. Not only because of her fine look but also because of her strong willed and harsh words. She was brought into the business when she was small. After trying to escape time to time, she realize that she could never see the outside world any more.
Being stubborn and careless, young Kiyoha received punishment other girls never had before. However, that builds her character. She becomes a strong woman who seems like nothing can tackle her. Unfortunately, every heart would beat in the name of love. During her growth of becoming female prostite, she also grows a feeling to a man. When love gets deeper, so does hatred. That’s the rule in boarding house.
Please visit Fifay.net to download the scanlation. I couldn’t remember when I downloaded this manga. It must be a year ago. Recently I saw the trailer of sakuran movie where Anna Tsuchiya, Narimiya Hiroki and Masanobu Ando bring the manga into live action. It looked amazing, so I started to look over my old files and here we go. However, its hard to understand the manga. is it because of the term the author use or the translation or even the panel drew. It’s quite confusing, so I suggest for you to just watch the movie version.
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February 16, 2009 at 10:08 am
· Filed under action, history, psychological, shonen ·Tagged Nanae Chrono, Shinsegumi, Shinsegumi imon Peacemaker, Tetsunosuke Ichimura
Seeing his parents’ killed in front of his eyes, Tetsunosuke decides to take revenge. But, first he has to be stronger. That’s why he’s applying to be Shinsegumi’s warrior. Unfortunately, he’s rejected due to his small posture. They think he’s just a brat.
Well, he’s already 15, you know? Even Okita Souji, the famous Shinsegumi’s warrior started killing at 9. Well, Tetsu is very persistent. He keeps asking and then he finally had a chance to fight Okita. If he wins, they’ll let him join the force. Of course he won’t, but Hijikata, the vice leader takes him as his servant. Being a servant means he couldn’t fight as samurai. Tetsu hates Hijikata for it. But, it was before he knows how terrible to kill someone….
Shinsegumi is a famous force during 1853-1867. The conflicts between Bakufu and the shougunate are getting harsh each day. Killing is a right for a samurai. I think we could see how shift happens toward everyone involved in killing method. Yes, their hands slash on enemy’s head, but they heart is actually stabbed too. The more they kill, the more they stiff, to the point they can hardly feel human emotion. They must have to struggle psychological disorder, those samurai are. ~_~
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February 9, 2009 at 2:33 am
· Filed under Manga, comedy, history, psychological ·Tagged Irie Kiwa, Showa man, Showa no Otoko
Generation’s gap makes different perseption. This is a story about Shigeo Minoura, a tatami maker, a father and a grand father, who faces difficulty dealing with new ages. Things are very different now. Every thing about modernity makes him dizzy. Young people fall into trend and forget their ancestor’s way of life. His daughter is one of them. She insisted that Rintaro, his grand child, should get into missionary school because that place looks cool. And what about all stupid things about practicality when she only bought beer can instead of having sake in sake shop? Or when she feeds her husband and kid with bread instead of rice like any normal japanese? Geez, it needs more than guts to struggle in this changing world, but Shigeo still believes that man should has pride and live in traditional way.
Wow, I must say this story is great! It covers many angle of life from the perspective of elder. It’s good for us to understand how our father or mother behave like they do. I know, sometimes they are annoying. I used to say stuffs like “The time has changed and I don’t live your era,” to my Mom when she lectured me. It’s just my selfish side while I know there are things she says is beneficial to me if I take it right. Geez, I’ve said so many bad things to my Mom. God, please forgive me.
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January 13, 2009 at 4:34 am
· Filed under Manga, action, history, psychological, shonen ·Tagged Hirofumi Sawada, Itsuki Nagato, Itsuki Naoshige, King of Bandit, sanzokuou
Itsuki Naoshige and his son Nagato are perhaps the last Itsuko family who had been devoting their life to Hojo family. But, since the last war when the Itsuki succeed beating the Mongolian, they had not got appropriate reward. Hojo responds to unsatisfied soldiers by haunting them and killed them all. It happened when Naoshige was not born yet.
Years passed by and Naoshige stayed away from samurai world. He chose to be a peasant and living in country side. but, one day, the Hojo’s army broke into their house to catch Naoshige and kill him. Knowing nothing but sadness, Nagato finds his father dead on crucified. With the family sword, Nagato promises to take revenge for his late father. But, that sword is very mysterious. Completely heavy and hard to take out, but when Nagato shows his murder intension, he can slash his enemy easily with that weapon. It’s like he’s being possessed by the spirit of the soul. However, to kill Hojo Takatoki, the present leader of Hojo, is not easy.
Well, I’m a fan of Sawada Hirofumi sensei, so subjectively I give this manga
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October 22, 2008 at 4:11 am
· Filed under Manga, history, shoujo ·Tagged girls, Girls Diary, Toki wo kaketa Shojotachi, yumi Kayama
Ruri-hime (12) the daughter of Yorishige, is sent by Nobutora as a hostage. She’s a smart child, but she’s still just a kid. Though she refused, she can’t have that choice.
On her way, she was attacked by bandits. Thank God, Nobutora’s son, Takeda Harunobi (Wakahiki no Shingen) saved her. She feels confuse. On one hand, the guy is her father’s enemy, but he saved her. She’s a weak woman, though. She does feel special thing toward that tough guy.
original review by fe@silva21 .jpg)
Based on history (more or less), this manga shows us the romantic side of japanese war. You’ll like it.
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