Some manga use the day-to-day experiences of single, female professionals as a backdrop for romantic comedy, drama, and/or wish fulfillment. In Suppli, Mari Okazaki digs in and captures the 360-degree reality of this existence — from work-related trials and triumphs to the not-so-unspoken weight of society’s expectations. The art is gorgeous, the story is wonderfully messy,… Continue reading SUPPLI, Vols. 1-3 by Mari Okazaki
VS. (Versus), Vols. 1-7 (Complete Series) by Keiko Yamada
Vs. is an entertaining variation on a well-tread theme: Reiji is a technically brilliant — yet emotionally stunted — violinist, who chokes during the all-important competitions. Beautiful Mitsuko is a wounded violin prodigy-turned-teacher, who takes on this problem child of a student. Together, they vow to win the national violin competition — which will save… Continue reading VS. (Versus), Vols. 1-7 (Complete Series) by Keiko Yamada
Obnoxious Kitty
What a week! After five days and $500 at the vet — which included two exams, two rounds of blood work, one set of x-rays, three cans of special cat food, and one round of antibiotics — Kitty-mon is back to her normal personality and starting to eat again.