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Review: Nightmares for Sale (Vol. 01)

By Lissa Pattillo on Tuesday, January 8, 2008

Manga-ka: Kaoru Ohashi
Publisher: Aurora Publishing
Rating: Older Teen (16+)
Released: December 2007

Synopsis: “The mysterious Shadow and his assistant Maria run a small pawnshop. Every customer of their shop experiences unforeseen consequences because of his or her dark side. What they pawn there may be something that they are not supposed to let go. Volume one contains five nightmarish tales of horror, plus the bonus nightmare ‘Jealousy in a Bottle.’ Afraid of nightmares? Be afraid, be very afraid!”

Nightmares for Sale is a collection of five short stories, all connected through their characters’ involvement with Shadow’s Pawnshop. Each character goes to the pawnshop for their own reasons, be it money or to rid themselves of a troublesome item. Soon after a series of events unfold in their lives that teaches them the true value of that which they wished to get rid of or receive.

Review: Psychic Power Nanaki (Vol. 01)

By Lissa Pattillo on Thursday, January 3, 2008

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Manga-ka: Ryo Saenagi
Publisher: Tokyopop
Rating: Teen (13+)
Released: November 2007

Synopsis: “When an accident awakens a mysterious power within high school teen Nanaki, he discovers he is a psychic and is recruited to the Paranormal Task Force to help solve supernatural mysteries. But after he’s paired up with a peculiar partner and put on an extraordinary case, Nanaki’s average life quickly turns into one filled with the bizarre, the mind-boggling, and the unimaginable. Welcome to the power of Nanaki!”

Psychic Power Nanaki starts off with a bang, rather literally, as its title character is hit by a car. Quick flash-forward to the future and Nanaki is alive and well, heading back to school and ready to get on with his life. Suddenly some odd things seem to be happening around him and a visit from the aloof Ao reveals to Nanaki that he himself is the cause. Nanaki learns the crash has left him with strong psychic powers and he needs to get them under control, something that the secretive Paranormal Task Force can help with, if he agrees to join that is.

Review: Japan Ai

By Lissa Pattillo on Wednesday, January 2, 2008

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Author/Artist: Aimee Major Steinberger
Publisher: Go!Comi
Rating: Teen (13+)
Released: December 2007
Price: $16.99 (US)

Synopsis: “Join Aimee Major Steinberger (a professional animator with a passion for all things cute) on the ultimate otaku vacation! Visit fantasy restaurants, maid cafes, and the world’s most exclusive doll store! Cosplay on the infamous Harajuku Street! Attend an outrageous all-female Takarazuka musical! See beautiful shrines, hot springs, stores full of manga, and so much more! Aimee captures it all in a manga journal that is both adorable and breathtaking!”

The moment you open the pages of Japan Ai you know you’ve got something unique in your hands; the cover alone is a perfect introduction to the adorable and colourful world you’re about to enter. A collection of simple sketches and corresponding commentary make up this journal of Aimee Major Steinberger’s trip to Japan. It’s an entertaining romp through Japan along with “a tall girl” and her friends.

Integration Wins

By Lissa Pattillo on Tuesday, January 1, 2008

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Happy New Year! As a little celebration of it, I’ve finally gotten my blog fully site-integrated and is now on my index page! Which makes a heckuva lot more sense. Site updates and random news tidbits will now be intermingled for your convenience.

For some New Years anime goodies, head over to AnimeNewsNetwork for some anime industry New Years’ greetings and ANN’s best and worst recaps of 2007.

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