LUPIN III, Vol. 1 by Monkey Punch

Lupin III, Vol. 1

To Catch a Thief? [Review copy provided by TOKYOPOP.] Rogue. Thief. Ladies’ man. Spy. Chauvinist. Escape artist. Jack of all trades. Man of a thousand faces. Many identities: One master criminal with a style unlike any other. In the 30-plus years since his debut, Lupin III (Lupin the Third) has become somewhat of a Japanese… Continue reading LUPIN III, Vol. 1 by Monkey Punch

VAMPIRE YUI, Vol. 1: A New Awakening by Narumi Kakinouchi

Vampire Yui, Vol. 1

[Review copy provided by Studio Ironcat.] Despite the fact she’s an orphan, Yui leads the life of an average junior high student. She lives with her grandmother, who does maternal things like chastise her for sloppiness and manners. She falls asleep during class. She has several close friends. Yui is the kind of girl with… Continue reading VAMPIRE YUI, Vol. 1: A New Awakening by Narumi Kakinouchi