Deadman Wonderland, Vol. 1

Deadman Wonderland, Vol. 1


By: Jinsei Kataoka
Reviewer: AriAnime, 17
Rating: Loved it!



Talked about twisted. I really do mean twisted. The very fist pages shocked me. I thought it was going to be a normal delinquent story but I was so wrong! After being convicted of Murder Ganta gets sent to a jail called Deadman Wonderland. It's a pretty sick jail to get sent to.

Not only was Ganta so confused for being sent to jail for something he doesn't remember doing.. He also gets sent to fight! With strange powers he received from a man he calls "The Red Man" He also believes the Red Man was the one who murdered all his classmates. Is he wrong? Or is he right?

So much disaster has fallen into this young boys hands. He doesn't understand why.. He doesn't want the powers. He doesn't want to be in jail! Maybe his only friend.. A strange girl named Shiro, will be his only way to finding answers.

You should definitely check this out. It's pretty brutal though, so prepare for some blood shed. If you can handle it, then watch the anime. it's only 12 episodes. You'll have to continue the series by reading it in manga though.

Nana, Vol. 1

Nana, Vol. 1
 

By: Ai Yazawa
Reviewer: AriAnime, 17
Rating: Loved it!


NANA is the most amazing romance rock 'n roll manga i have ever read. It is one of my favorites for various reasons i just absolutely can never get enough of it. i could read it over and over and never get tired of it why? Because of the determination of the both girls named Nana, and how they are always there for each other even when the worst hits them.

The whole story just takes you on a journey that you feel like it could possibly happen to you. You could be the rocker Nana, with a lonely past with high hopes to become a famous singer.. or you could be the happy go lucky Nana that just wants to settle down get married and live happily ever after.

After you read the first volume, I hope you have the same experience as I did. I just wanted to read it all. Though, I should warn you.. Nana has never been and possibly never will be finished. BUT I also recommend the anime and the real drama movie, and the Anime. All 3 are excellent pieces of work.(:

D. Gray-Man, Vol. 1

D. Gray-Man, Vol. 1 


By: Katsura Hoshino
Reviewer: AriAnime, 17
Rating: Loved it!



Allen Walker is cursed. It's not a normal curse. It's a curse for wanting to bring back someone he cared about deeply. Once this happened though he regretted it. His arm then became bright red and a scar lingered on his left eye.

He had nothing better to do than become an exorcist once his Master disappeared out of no where. But before he left he told Allen to go to a place called the Black Order. After a series of tests, he was welcomed and became friends with the many exorcists that were already there.

He had no idea though, that there was nothing but trouble lying ahead in his future.

I definitely recommend this manga to people who love action. Every volume is full of it. Even seems like there is no peace for poor Allen Walker.

Animal Land, Vol. 1

Animal Land, Vol. 1


By: Makoto Raiku
Reviewer: AriAnime, 17
Rating: Loved it!


A child was put on a river and sent far away. His mother said "You weren't meant to be born" And the child no longer had the will to live. Monoko a brave Tanuki wanted to raise the baby herself. When she soon found out that he lost his way she wanted to save him. So she did. And with her very might and with the help of all the tanukis of the village "Baby" was saved. At first his name was just baby, the Tanukis he lived were always sought out to be eaten by wildcats. But what can "Baby" do? After all he is just a child.. And not only that the child had a special power that everyone had yet to find out. Picture yourself being the only human in a land full of animals, what would you do if you were this child? Find out what "Baby" does in Animal Land Volume 1!

A Devil and Her Love Song, Vol. 1

A Devil and Her Love Song, Vol. 1


By: Hiroshi Takashige
Reviewer: AriAnime, 16
Rating: Really liked it


Maria Kawai is an outcast. Only because she got expelled from her last school because she supposedly beat up another teacher. Maria has a bold attitude and that tends to affect the people she hangs out with. Everyone at her new school hates her, even her homeroom teacher.Yusuke Kanda and Shin Meguro seem to be the only people to talk to her, and who are they? Well Yusuke is very popular and Shin? A delinquent. Every time Shin smokes a cigarette her come Maria with a bucket full of water ready to throw at his head.

The story over all is great. I can't put the manga down the moment i open it. I love the details and the affects of bullying on Maria and how strong she is. She could be role model if only she were real. A devil and her love song is excellent. I can not wait for the next one. I just hope things for her will get better than they are now.

Until Death Do Us Part, Vol. 1

Until Death Do Us Part, Vol. 1


By: Hiroshi Takashige
Reviewer: AriAnime, 16
Rating: Really liked it


Talk about trippy. It all starts out with a little girl who seems to be a regular rich kid. She's not. Truth is she was kidnapped by a Japanese gang, because she has an unusual power to know the future. So when she wanted to be free she looked to a blind man on the street to help her. He is blind, but super strong and clever. Haruka and Mamoru set out on adventure to figure out what the heck the gang wants with her and what happened to her family. It's pretty crazy, but I'd like to continue reading this series.

Marmalade Boy, Vol. 1

Marmalade Boy, Vol. 1  


By: Yoshizumi Wataru
Reviewer: AriAnime, 16
Rating: Loved it!


Marmalade boy is a tangled romance between two teenagers who, are in fact some what related but are in love with each other. Miki's parent went out on vacation with her father.. And when they came back she found out something hugely shocking, her mother and father switched another couple during the trip! What she was not expecting was to have a step brother who was her age, and a complete jerk.. or is he? All the character's are likeable. Miki for one is pretty funny and clumsy. Her step brother Yuu, is one of those hard on the outside softie on the inside type of guy. I defenetly loved all the craziness of this story i can not wait to read more.

Alice In The Country Of Hearts

Alice In The Country Of Hearts


By: Soumei Hoshino
Reviewer: AriAnime, 16
Rating: Loved it!


Alice In The Country of Hearts is like an amazing twisted version of Alice In Wonderland. Now i bet your fed up with all the Alice stuff, but i really loved the characters in this story. They made the characters slightly different, even made the Queen of Heart's beautiful. There are so many surprises in this story you would want to keep reading on and on about the book. Every character has his or her own new appearance and apparently they all love Alice. That the world she created in her own head is the way it is because she wanted it that way. I recommend it to every one who love's Alice stories.

Tegami Bachi (letter Bee)

Tegami Bachi (letter Bee)


By: Hiroyuki Asada
Reviewer: AriAnime, 16
Rating: Loved it!


When Lag's hero goes missing after Lag becomes a Letter Bee, he is torn apart and is very determined to find Gauche Suede no matter what! I think this is a very heart felt story, it includes action and makes you want to cry at some points. It is one of my favorites right now and i can not wait until the next one comes out!

Fruits Basket, Vol. 1

Fruits Basket, Vol. 1


By: Takaya Natsuki
Reviewer: AriAnime, 16
Rating: Loved it!


When she looses everything and has no hope Tohru Honda finds her self in a bit of a mess when she gets caught living in Sohma estate and gets caught by Yuki, the prince of the school she attends and finds out they have a secret in the family. Fruits basket is very funny and keeps me wishing i got the next book on the same day!! i really enjoyed the laughs and serious parts of this volume. I can not wait for more.

Ai Ore!, Vol. 1

Ai Ore!, Vol. 1


By: Mayu Shinjō
Reviewer: AriAnime, 16
Rating: Loved it!


Intense. Sexy. Leaves you breathless. Mizuki, the "Prince" was sad that they were loosing there awesome lead singer! What was the band going to do? Hold auditions of course. But when all hope as lost the girls found themselves in an argument when a boy (who looks like a girl) named Akira tries out!! Mizuki hates the idea that they accepted him. but will her feeling change when he shows his cute but dark side? I loved every moment of Ai Ore! Or in English, Love Me! I recommend it to everybody who is up for a romance Graphic Novel.

A Certain Scientific Railgun, Vol. 1

A Certain Scientific Railgun, Vol. 1

By: Kazuma Kamachi
Reviewer: AriAnime, 16
Rating: Really liked it


Mikoto Misaka is a level 5, which in her present time is the highest level that they have. She wants nothing to do with Judgment which is a punishment force made by Academy City, but unfortunately with her powers she is automatically included in any fight. Sometimes this story can be a bit confusing, but it made me laugh and even though it has it's boring parts im still looking forward to the next. It should be better!

Playing In Traffic

Playing In Traffic


By: Gail Giles
Reviewer: AriAnime, 16
Rating: It was okay


I admit, Playing In Traffic was a good book, up until the ending. I was Very disappointed in the ending. Then again there isn't always happy endings. So when everything goes wrong poor Matt looses his only hope for happiness. I don't recommend it to people who do not like drama related books, but it is very interesting and very simple to read.

Souless, Vol. 1

Soulless, Vol. 1


By: Gail Carriger/REM
Reviewer: AriAnime, 16
Rating: Loved it!


From a real fantasy novel to a graphic novel! I loved every moment of Soulless, it gave me a visual of the actual book and i definitely recommend it to teens who don't feel like reading a real novel to read something like Soulless the graphic novel.There was a lot of constant action and even a couple laughs. To the people who do not know what a Preternatural is they are like a perfect being, Like vampires. The only problem with this is that Vampires back in the day were hunted down by Preternatural, they are natural enemies and Alexia Tarabotti is the only registered one where she lives. This causes problems for some vampires living there. They do not trust her, and when bad things start to happen she is the first person they turn to. Will she solve the problem with any hassles? Read Soulless, i believe it is just as great as the actual book.

Happy Cafe Vol. 1

Happy Cafe Vol. 1


By: Kou Matsuzuki
Reviewer: AriAnime, 16
Rating: Loved it!


Uru a loveing clumsy and a little disorganized 16 year old girl who gets mistaken for and elementary school kid, but lives alone when her mother got remarried decided to stroll into a cafe, where she meets mean and rude Shindo-San who is truly a sweetheart inside and Ichiro-San who falls asleep anywhere and the only way he can wake up is if he is given food. They both were unsure about the idea about hiring her but later on find it hard to let her go so she gets hired to do the job. It's a really funny story and it will keep you smiling constantly. A story of happiness and love come inside this story. I recommend it for people who want a laugh and a heart whelming feeling.

Gamer Girl

Gamer Girl


By: Mari Mancusi
Reviewer: AriAnime, 16
Rating: Loved it!


New School, New People, New Game? Yes, for her birthday Maddi got a computer game which would make her day completely better and nothing else seem to bug her when she got to talk to SirLeo, another virtual user who is very found of Allora Maddi's character. When Maddi find out that SirLeo goes to the same school, lives in the same town and is in love with her she gets so confused and doesn't know what to do, better yet she has no idea who SirLEo is! But will her bullies get in the way of finding out who he really is? Possibly. Better yet, will he be one of the people she least expects like Chad? Maybe even Matt her geek friend. I give Gamer girl a thumbs up, i didn't go to bed until i finished this book.

Ink Exchange

Ink Exchange


By: Melissa Marr
Reviewer: AriAnime, 16
Rating: Loved it!


Definitely one of my favorites out of the Wicked Lovely series. Ink Exchange has alot of twists to it and it keeps you wanting to read more. All though these Faeries are rarely herd of, Leslie knows she is getting herself in trouble when she sees a tattoo she just absolutely needs to get. Unaware that the tattoo would bind her to a faerie court Leslie gets the ink, drawing her into a world she never imagined. The question is will Irial the Dark Court King use her completely or will Niall an old Dark Court member free her? Well, i guess you have to read it to find out!

Black Bird Vol.1

Black Bird Vol. 1


By: Shimura Takako
Reviewer: AriAnime, 16
Rating: Loved it!


Black Bird is utterly blood boiling and always has a sexy twist to it. In Volume 1, Misao is somehow reunited with a friend who had gone 10 years ago and is now back to marry her! It took awhile to get this processed in her mind. Love that dangerous, fights over Misao the Senka Maiden who's blood and flesh should be devoured by demons, is protected by her childhood lover Kyo, who wants nothing but to love her and protect her also wants her and by doing that he will marry her. Misao has ways of getting in trouble and honestly there are times where i do believe she wont live. Black Bird is a thriller and will always send your heart flying.

Wandering Son Vol. 1

Wandering Son Vol. 1


By: Shimura Takako
Reviewer: AriAnime, 16
Rating: Really liked it


Wandering Son is about a story about a boy wondering what it is like to be a girl. Nitori Shuichi sometimes wonders what it is like to be in a dress rather in pants.Takatsuki Yoshino, wonders the same but is a girl wanting to be boy. Takatsuki and Nitori become friends and wonder about helping each other out with their desires. It's really interesting to see what the two will do next. Especially with Nitori he is so shy about the idea of him being a girl. It's a typical story of the fear young curious children wanting to be a completely different gender have to go threw in order to fill their desires. I really enjoyed this story and can not wait for the second volume.

Itsuwaribito, Vol. 1

Itsuwaribito, Vol. 1


By: Yuuki Iinuma
Reviewer: AriAnime, 16
Rating: Loved it!


An Itsuwaribito is no good person, they steal, lie oh and trick you by stealing everything you have. But after a terrible attack on the Orphan Village in which Utsuho Azako survived he became alone and ventured out into the world as an Itsuwaribito who does good to people!Well, some people at least. The story is very interesting and can leaving you wondering what Utsuho will come up with next, or if he will win every singing battle with nothing but bombs and lies! I recommend Itsuwaribito to teens who enjoy an action/comedy style manga. Definitely a ten for me.