UK Manga fans to face prosecution

•January 17, 2009 • 4 Comments

Well, I said it ages ago that this was coming, and people said I was nuts and that it would never happen. However a new law comes into force shortly in the UK (comes into force on January 26th 2009) that will see collectors of the more adult manga (both hentai and non-hentai) possibly facing prosecution.

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Bleach Vol 01 – thoughts & Impressions

•January 17, 2009 • 1 Comment

About the Mangaka

Kubo Noriaki is the real name of Kubo Taito. His most notable work to date is Bleach, as his other series, Zombie Powder, was canceled after volume four. Like Bleach, Zombie Powder is licensed by Viz.

About the Manga

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I’ve had a bit of a love hate relationship with bleach, and given my feelings towards Viz’s shonen team; it’s taken even longer for me to get to this series. Truthfully, I wish I hadn’t bothered

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D.Gray-Man Vol 1&2 – Thoughts & Impressions

•January 12, 2009 • 4 Comments

About the Mangaka

Hoshino Katsura is a female manga-ka. Her works include her debut manga Continue, her current work D.Gray-man, its pilot Zone, and an unpublished Book-man. For a long time there was debate over her sex, and it wasn’t until her first public appearance in Germany that it was put to rest.

About the Manga

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I put off reading this series ever since it was licensed, because of who licensed it. What a mistake I’ve made.

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You’re So Cool Vol 03 – Thoughts & Impressions

•January 12, 2009 • 1 Comment

This review copy was kindly provided by Yen Press

About the Mangaka

Sadly I couldn’t find anything out about YoungHee Lee. If you have any info please drop me a line through the Contact Me page.

About the Manga

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Prepare to die laughing!!

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