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Manga Classics: The Stories of Edgar Allen Poe
Manga Classics: The Stories of Edgar Allen Poe
Stacy King | 2017 | Comics & Graphic Novels, History & Politics
10
9.0 (2 Ratings)
Book Rating
Know what's better than reading Edgar Allen Poe's stories? Reading them in a Manga format!
Although I am still getting use to manga and the whole reading right to left system, it was a bit of a struggle to read, but honestly, it's so worth it.

The illustrations are beautifully drawn, freakishly eerie, and detailed to a level I wasn't expecting. I love graphic and these were definitely GRAPHIC, but I think that will work well for those who aren't into reading as much as seeing the story unfold.

I have always enjoyed "Tell-Tale Heart", "The Masque of the Red Death", and "The Cask of Amontillado", which is my favorite story, but what I enjoyed most about this version of the stories is that the images to words ratio is balanced perfectly. The spines of the plots are there, but the meat is presented differently, which made these stories both familiar and refreshing to me (as someone who adores Poe).

A huge thank you to Udon Entertainment and Netgalley for giving me the opportunity to read this.
  
Alita: Battle Angel (2019)
Alita: Battle Angel (2019)
2019 | Action, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
Alita: Battle Angel (2019) slices, dices and occasionally surprises.
Knowing nothing of the original Manga on which it’s based (the closest I can claim is that I quite enjoy the 2009 animated movie “Astro Boy”, which shares a surprising amount of story with this movie), “Alita: Battle Angel” still held a strong appeal thanks to the names behind and in front of the camera. That faith was well rewarded, with a kinetic, if lightweight, cyberpunk action popcorn flick...

FULL REVIEW: http://bit.ly/CraggusAlita
  
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AT (1676 KP) rated Hinamatsuri Vol. 1 in Books

Mar 12, 2019 (Updated Mar 12, 2019)  
Hinamatsuri Vol. 1
Hinamatsuri Vol. 1
Masao Ohtake | 2018 | Comics & Graphic Novels
6
6.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
I don't know about this one. I'm not sure if it has an anime series, or if it's just a manga, but this first volume leaves a lot to be desired. (I just looked, and I guess there is an anime series. I hope it's better!) It's fine in some parts, and in others, the story seems to just appear out of nowhere. It may have potential, but volume 2 won't be moved to the top of my reading pile.
  
No Game No Life, Vol. 1
No Game No Life, Vol. 1
Yuu Kamiya | 2014 | Comics & Graphic Novels
6
6.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
I don't know anything about this series, so maybe it's an anime that makes more sense. However, as manga, only in the first volume, it's jumpy and confusing. It seems like it's written, assuming that the reader already knows about the world that the characters have been sent to. For me, it was confusing with not enough explanation at times. On a side note, this series is NOT for younger readers. There is a little nudity and some adult situations in it.
  
Orange: The Complete Collection: 1
Orange: The Complete Collection: 1
Ichigo Takano | 2016 | Fiction & Poetry
8
9.0 (2 Ratings)
Book Rating
Well this certainly had a different storyline to the manga I've been reading lately. It was so interesting, especially when we saw them 10 years in the future, too. I even had a little cry myself at that point, they were all still so together, only missing a certain person, and the emotions were flying around.

I'm intrigued as to where this story will go. Will she manage to save him and maybe, hopefully, end up in a happy relationship with him herself?
  
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Mothergamer (1549 KP) rated Fruits Basket in TV

Jul 12, 2021  
Fruits Basket
Fruits Basket
2001 | Family
10
8.7 (9 Ratings)
TV Show Rating
I loved the manga and the original anime when it came out. The characters and story are great. Tohru herself is very sweet and you can't help but be drawn to her and her kindness. The remake of Fruits Basket is excellent. They did a fantastic job keeping the spirit of the original story and the emotional vibe of the main story and interactions with the characters. It was great to watch through it again and remember what made this series so special.