Side Colors is an apt subtitle for volume seven of Spice & Wolf, the fantastic light novel series mixing myth, romance, and medieval economics. This volume is a side story collection, and like many others in well-written light novel series, this one adds color to and fills in the tale. In no way is it… Read More Review: Spice & Wolf, Vol. 7: Side Colors
It’s been quite a few letters (or videos) since I struggled with finding at least one shojo title for a letter, but unfortunately, this is exactly what happened with the letter “J”! While this “J” title wasn’t among my favorite of the manga I’ve featured in the ABCs of Shojo Manga video series so far,… Read More The Letter “J” is Leaving Me Jilted With Shojo Manga Picks!
When this omnibus came up in the Yen Press review copy order list, Twwk and I–BtT’s resident Puella Magi Madoka Magica stans–were…not really excited. Truth be told, we’ve been feeling a tad underwhelmed by the PMMM spin-offs of late, and the prospect of grappling with a brand-new cast and storyline seemed like it could be… Read More Why Puella Magi Suzune Magica Gets it Right (Review)
How far would you go to make a wish come true? Rumor has it, Urashima Tunnel grants your heart’s desire, if only you can find it and if only you are willing to pay the toll, which is counted out in days and years rather than legal tender. You see, time moves differently inside that… Read More Film Review: The Tunnel to Summer, the Exit of Goodbyes
Polygon Pictures is celebrating its 40th anniversary in style with the release of the feature film sequel to its sci-fi fantasy, Kaina of the Great Snow Sea. The film, Star Sage, marks a satisfying ending to the tale of Kaina, the boy who lived above the icy canopy of the world; Ririha, the princess of… Read More Film Review: Kaina of the Great Snow Sea: Star Sage
What do you do when school is no longer a safe place? For thirteen-year-old Kokoro Anzai, the answer is simple: you step through your bedroom mirror and accept the Wolf Queen’s invitation to find refuge in her lonely castle. Only, when Kokoro does this, she discovers that there are certain rules she must play by… Read More Review: The Lonely Castle in the Mirror
Another story, another volume, another favorite magical girl takes the cover! That’s right, volume two has arrived and Kyoko Sakura, who played a small part in the initial release, is our cover girl, receiving a full-color insert page (playing with kittens!) and gets to play the prime role. Discouraged from investigating Kamihama City by Mami… Read More Review: Magia Record: Puella Magi Madoka Magica Another Story, Vol. 2