BASARA, Vol. 24 by Yumi Tamura

It breaks my heart that hardly anyone else seems to be talking about Basara, especially as it turns the corner into the final volumes of VIZ Media’s English-language release. (It is older, but the writer in wants the quality factor to triumph over the age factor.)

Must. Have. (EVANGELION Pullips!)

Catching up on my e-mails last night, and opened up a promotional mailer from Valley of the Dolls. For Spring 2008, JUN Planning is teaming up with GAINAX to produce Pullips of “Rei” and “Asuka” from Neon Genesis Evangelion! Rei’s cute, but I must have Asuka. The fangirl temptation was too much, and I just… Continue reading Must. Have. (EVANGELION Pullips!)

Happy NANA Day! 2007.07.07

NANA, Vol. 1 by Ai YAZAWA. NANA © 1999 by Yazawa Manga Seisakusho/SHUEISHA Inc.

It’s NO secret that I’m a huge fan of all things Ai Yazawa, including NANA. The July issue of Shojo Beat is the last issue that will feature the serialization of the manga, but that’s OK. We’re just getting to the really intense parts — rated “M” — and it not being featured in mag… Continue reading Happy NANA Day! 2007.07.07