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Jason Thompson's House of 1000 Manga - Rainy Day 5-for-1 JManga Special
It's pouring outside, so Jason stays in and checks out five different titles from digital manga purveyor JManga. 2012-11-29

The X Button - Tales Told
We chat with Tales producer Hideo Baba about Xillia, Vesperia, and Direct Linear Motion Battles! Plus 7th Dragon 2020-II, Sega fighters, and two sorta-new consoles! 2012-11-28

Umineko WHEN THEY CRY Episode 1: Legend of the Golden Witch GN 1
Despite a slow first half, Umineko: When They Cry's opening omnibus is a promising mystery that fans of Higurashi should enjoy.

Haganai: I don't have many friends GN 1
All in all, Haganai manages not to be just another high school comedy while still falling prey to some of the genre's pitfalls, and Itachi's artistic flourishes and the out-and-out silliness of some of the club activities save it from mediocrity,

Magi Episodes 1-6 Streaming
A classical adventure, a tale of magic and derring-do set in the fantastical world of Hollywood's ancient Arabia. That is, until it finds its own direction and everything starts to go wrong.

Steins;Gate BD+DVD 1
Steins;Gate introduces us to a cast of eccentric, generally unlikable characters who nonetheless manage to pull us into an increasingly complex and bizarre story that seems to have repercussions far beyond what the players themselves realize.

Children Who Chase Lost Voices Blu-Ray
Makoto Shinkai's most recent effort looks great and can be involving, but a meandering story and focus contribute to it being the least of his movies to date.

The Flowers of Evil GN 3
It's clear that the main characters in The Flowers of Evil are seriously messed up—but in Volume 3, we finally get to see what happens when other people uncover that mess.

Code:Breaker Episodes 1-6 Streaming
At its heart, Code:Breaker has something serious to say about the dark side of heroism—but is it convincing enough to get the message across?

My Little Monster Episodes 1-7 Streaming
Unapproved uses of My Little Monster: Stimulating minds. Expanding horizons. Breaking hearts. Approved uses: Warming you up from the inside out.

Aria the Scarlet Ammo BD+DVD
This adrenaline-laced series features a harem set-up, a twin-tailed tsundere with guns, and lots of action, but suffers from uninspired material and poor execution.

One Piece GN 63-65
With 65 volumes currently available in English, One Piece can be a bit intimidating for new readers. They should rest assured, however, that the journey is worth it and these latest volumes are as enjoyable as the earlier ones.

Atelier Marie and Elie –Zalburg Alchemist– GN 1-2
If you are one of those fans familiar only with those examples of the Atelier franchise available in North America or—Heaven forbid!—altogether ignorant, this manga will feel, for all intents and purposes, like reading a fanzine when you are not a member of its particular fandom.