#IReadsYou Review: OVERLORD Volume 12

OVERLORD, VOL. 12
YEN PRESS

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SCENARIO: Satoshi Oshio
MANGAKA: Hugin Miyama
ORIGINAL STORY: Kugane Maruyama
CHARACTER DESIGN: so-bin
TRANSLATION: Emily Balistrieri
LETTERS: Liz Kolkman
ISBN: 978-1-9753-1296-1; paperback (May 2020); Rated “OT” for “Older Teen”
194pp, B&W with some color pages, $13.00 U.S., $17.00 CAN

Overlord is a Japanese light novel series written by Kugane Maruyama and illustrated by so-bin.  A manga adaptation by writer Satoshi Oshio and artist Hugin Miyama began serialization in Kadokawa Shoten's manga magazine, Comp Ace, beginning in November 2014.  Yen Press is publishing an English-language adaptation of the manga as a series of paperback graphic novels and is also publishing an English-language adaptation of the light novel series.

Overlord asks the question, “What do you do when your favorite game shuts down?”  The 22nd century saw the release of YGGDRASIL, a DMMORPG, or “Dive Massively Multiplayer Online Role Playing Game.”  After an intense twelve-year run, the YGGDRASIL game servers are about to be shut down.  Momon decides to stay logged in right up until the very end, but when the servers go dark, he finds himself transported into the game world.  Now, he's been transformed into his skeletal avatar from the game, awesome magical powers included.  But what if he's the villain of his own story?

As Overlord, Vol. 12 (Chapters 44.5 to 49) opens, the “Bug Maid” has arrived.  Now, it is up to two members of the “Blue Roses,” the knight, Gagaran, and the ninja, Tia, to defeat her... except they can't.  They will need the help of the mysterious magic user and warrior, “Evileye,” but when she gains the advantage, another player enters the fray.  He is the demon Jaldabaoth, and he is unbelievably powerful.  So, another player enters – Momon, but this skirmish is just the beginning.

At last, Demiurge's schemes in the kingdom begin bearing fruit.  Between Jaldaboath and a powerful fighter capable of manipulating insects, the beleaguered humans have no choice but to rely on the Blue Roses to save a city.

The Overlord manga is new to me.  I have never read the Overlord light novel series written by Kugane Maruyama and illustrated by so-bin.  The work on the manga, drawn by Hugin Miyama from a scenario by Satoshi Oshio, does make me curious about the novels.

Overlord Graphic Novel Volume 12 is mostly battle manga.  I can't say that I find the characters particularly intriguing, but I am interested in this story line.  The English translation by Emily Balistrieri captures the narrative's sense of conspiracy, mystery, and machinations.  There is also some backstabbing going on, which captures the imagination, so I probably would feel a little better about the characters if I read more volumes.

6 out of 10

Reviewed by Leroy Douresseaux a.k.a. "I Reads You"


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#IReadsYou Review: IM: Great Priest Imhotep Volume 3

IM: GREAT PRIEST IMHOTEP VOL. 3
YEN PRESS

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MANGA-KA: Makoto Morishita
TRANSLATION: Amanda Haley
LETTERS: Rochelle Gancio
ISBN: 978-1-9753-1144-5; paperback (May 2020); Rated “T” for “Teen”
176pp, B&W, $15.00 U.S., $19.50 CAN

Im: Great Priest Imhotep is a fantasy manga written and illustrated by Makoto Morishita.  The series was serialized in the manga magazine, Shounen GagGan, from January 2015 and August 2018.  Yen Press is publishing an English-language edition of the manga as a series of graphic novels.

Im: Great Priest Imhotep focuses on the “Great Priest” Imohotep a.k.a. “Im.”  Newly resurrected, Im traverses time and space, from the sands of Ancient Egypt to the streets of modern Japan.  Im is on the hunt for the magai, devious beings who impersonate the gods and have an appetite for destruction.  Hinome Hawakata, a lonely girl, crosses paths with Im, and her life changes – for the better and maybe, for the worse.

As Im: Great Priest Imhotep, Vol. 3 (Chapters 8 to 13) opens, the Ennead priesthood has given Im a new objective.  His masters want him to return to Egypt and to use “Damnatio Memoriae” to wipe the record of Prince Djoser clean from the world.  Djoser is the “Pharaoh of the magai,” and now, he has suddenly shown up – in the flesh!  The plan is changed; now, Im must kill Djoser.  But the problem is that Im and Djoser were once the closest of friends.

[This volume includes bonus comics.]

The Im: Great Priest Imhotep manga is new to me.  Still, for some reason, it reminds me of the Yu-Gi-Oh! franchise.

Im: Great Priest Imhotep Graphic Novel Volume 3 has some interesting moments.  I thought, however, that creator Makoto Morishita spent too much time on battle manga.  There is some potential for more character drama and exploration, and that may have been investigated in the series' first two volumes, which I did not read.  I must admit that Djoser is an intriguing character, so I'd like to see another volume of the series.  And that's all I have to say.

5 out of 10

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#IReadsYou Review: Death March to the Parallel World Rhapsody Volume 9

DEATH MARCH TO THE PARALLEL WORLD RHAPSODY, VOL. 9
YEN PRESS

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MANGAKA: Ayamegumu
ORIGINAL STORY: Hiro Ainana
CHARACTER DESIGN: Shri
TRANSLATION: Jenny McKeon
LETTERS: Rochelle Gancio
ISBN: 978-1-9753-1112-4; paperback (May 2020); Rated “T” for “Teen”
194pp, B&W with some color pages, $13.00 U.S., $17.00 CAN

Death March to the Parallel World Rhapsody is a Japanese light novel series written by Hiro Ainana and illustrated by Shri.  A manga adaptation by Ayamegumu was serialized first, in Age Premium, and then, in Monthly Dragon Age.  Yen Press is publishing an English-language edition of the manga as a paperback graphic novel series, and is also publishing an English-language edition of the light novels.

Death March to the Parallel World Rhapsody focuses on Ichiro Suzuki, a 29-year old gaming programmer.  Worn out from a “death march-crunch time” (when coders live on caffeine and pull twenty-hour days), Ichiro takes a nap, and later he awakens in a parallel world that resembles some of the fantasy RPG worlds he had worked on.  What looks like the menu screen of the game he was working on before he fell asleep also appears before his inner eye.  Now a 15-year old, Ichiro takes the name, Satou Pendragon.  With no way to return to his world, Ichiro/Satou becomes a high-leveled adventurer, armed with a myriad of different physical, cognitive, and magical abilities and weapons, so he sets out to uncover the secrets of this new world.

Death March to the Parallel World Rhapsody, Vol. 9 (Chapters 51 to 57) continues “The Muno Barony” story arc.  Satou has just met Lady Karina Muno, the daughter of Baron Muno, and now, she joins his small family, making them a party of nine.

Needing to deliver a letter from the Witch of the Forest of Illusions, Satou and his party travel to the village of the forest giants.  Satou soon learns some of the villagers, including three children, are still recovering from the poison of the hydra's toxic breath after a series of attacks.  As Satou gets to work on brewing an antidote, Karina ponders how she can enlist the giants' assistance in ridding her hometown, Muno City, of the demonic presence that plagues it.  But the forests giants seem to hold an old grudge against the “Muno” name.

[This volume includes a special Death March to the Parallel World Rhapsody prose short story, “The Hungry Prima Donna,” written by Hiro Ainana and illustrated by Ayamegumu.  This volume also includes a special bonus comic, “Karina and Raka.”]

The Death March to the Parallel World Rhapsody manga is new to me.  I am also unfamiliar with the light novel series written by Hiro Ainana and illustrated by Shri.

Death March to the Parallel World Rhapsody Graphic Novel Volume 9 is easy to read, even for a newcomer like me.  It is also a pleasant read; I would even use the word “neat.”  Mangaka Ayamegumu has fashioned a comic full of endearing and sweet characters who move about a world that is more charming than it is dangerous.

The pacing and rhythm of the story is good, and Jenny McKeon's English-language adaptation makes for a breezy read.  I don't know what the light novel series is like, but the manga Death March to the Parallel World Rhapsody seems harmless enough to be appropriate for at least 10 to 12-year-old readers.  And they will probably laugh the “big breast” jokes.

7 out of 10

Reviewed by Leroy Douresseaux a.k.a. "I Reads You"


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#IReadsYou Review: The Melancholy of Suzumiya Haruhi-chan Volume 12

THE MELANCHOLY OF SUZUMIYA HARUHI-CHAN, VOL. 12
YEN PRESS

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MANGAKA: Puyo
ORIGINAL STORY: Nagaru Tanigawa
CHARACTER DESIGN: Noizi Ito
TRANSLATION: Paul Starr
LETTERS: Abigail Blackman
MISC. ART: Noizi Ito; Gaku Tsugano
ISBN: 978-1-9753-1079-0; paperback (May 2020); Rated “T” for “Teen”
166pp, B&W with some color pages, $13.00 U.S., $17.00 CAN

Haruhi Suzumiya is a Japanese light novel series written by Nagaru Tanigawa and illustrated by Noizi Ito.  Released in 2003, The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya was the first novel in a series that saw ten additional volumes published.  Haruhi Suzumiya became a media franchise that included an anime television series adaptation, an animated film, two original net animation series, several video games, and four manga series.

One of those manga series was entitled The Melancholy of Suzumiya Haruhi-chan, the third of the four manga and the series' official parody.  Created by writer-artist, Puyo, The Melancholy of Suzumiya Haruhi-chan was first serialized in Shonen Ace in July 2007 and then, continued in The Sneaker, beginning August 2007.  The series ended in December 2018, and was compiled in twelve tankobon (graphic novel) volumes from May 2008 to May 2019.

Yen Press published an English-language edition of The Melancholy of Suzumiya Haruhi-chan tankobon as a 12-volume, paperback graphic novel series.  The first volume was published in December 2011, and the last was published this past May 2020.

The Melancholy of Suzumiya Haruhi-chan begins with Kyon, an ordinary high school freshman who has long given up on his childhood dreams of encountering the fantastic and supernatural... or so he thought.  He meets his new classmate, the beautiful and eccentric Haruhi Suzumiya.  From the first day of class, Haruhi makes it very clear that her only desire is to meet aliens, time travelers, and psychics.  Kyon and Haruhi form the “SOS Brigade,” a school club created for the sole purpose of gathering together fantastic and supernatural beings.  However, Kyon learns that the initial members of their club are actually members of secret futuristic and alien organizations that have the single aim of keeping watch over Haruhi Suzumiya, as she is the pinnacle of some major calamity on the horizon!

The Melancholy of Suzumiya Haruhi-chan, Vol. 12 declares that the series is over.  Because she is unbound by the laws of reality, however, Haruhi-chan's antics will never be over.  The gang gets cozy under the “kotatsu” to work out their problems.  There is a trip to a hot springs resort, and summer means the obligatory swimsuit chapter.  Plus, Haruhi-chan is a superhero, but she turns out to be a rather odd one.  This all leads up to the final chapter... or make that final chapters!

[This volume includes bonus art, a short story, “The Reciprocity” by Nagaru Tanigawa, and a color illustration gallery, featuring one illustration each by Noizi Ito and Gaku Tsugano.]

The Melancholy of Suzumiya Haruhi-chan manga is new to me, as is the entire media franchise, including its original source, the light novel series.  Still, the concept sounds like loads of fun... and it is yet another Yen Press title that reminds me of the manga, Hayate the Combat Butler.

The Melancholy of Suzumiya Haruhi-chan Graphic Novel Volume 12 brings the series to a close.  This is the volume that will mean the most to fans of Haruhi Suzumiya, especially those that like the franchise enough to want a parody of it.  Writer-artist Puyo, who also produced a non-parody manga adaptation of the franchise, is obviously quite familiar with the series.  Puyo manages to make these humorous vignettes funny even to a newcomer like me.

Half the chapters here are eight pages in length and the rest are four pages long.  Paul Starr's translation conveys the appropriate comic pace for either length.  In the end, The Melancholy of Suzumiya Haruhi-chan has a rather “neat” ending.  Haruhi-chan and company's antics will never end.

7 out of 10

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#IReadsYou Review: KARNEVAL Volume 10

KARNEVAL VOL. 10
YEN PRESS

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MANGAKA: Touya Mikanagi
TRANSLATION: Si Mon Han
LETTERS: Phil Christie
ISBN: 978-1-9753-0644-1; paperback (May 2020); Rated “T” for “Teen”
326pp, B&W with some color, $20.00 U.S., $26.00 CAN

Karneval is a Japanese manga series written and drawn by Touya Mikanagi.  It has been serialized in the manga magazine, Monthly Comic Zero Sum, since August 2007.  Yen Press is currently publishing an English-language edition in of Karneval in a series of extra-large paperback graphic novels.  Each Yen Press graphic novel contains two volumes of the original Japanese “tankobons” (graphic novels) under one paperback that has a larger-than-standard trim size.

Karneval begins with a young man named “Nai” who travels in search of another young man who goes by the name of “Karoku.”  The only lead to Karoku that Nai has is a bracelet.  Nai later meets Gareki, a willful young man who is a thief and a pickpocket.  Eventually Nai and Gareki are hunted as criminals, but they are eventually captured by the “National Supreme Defense Force,” also known as “Circus.”  This changes their lives for the better when they join in the adventures of the crew of Circus' 2nd Ship.

Karneval, Vol. 10 collects the original tankobon editions of Karneval Volume 19 (Chapters 107 to 111) and Karneval Volume 20 (Chapters 112 to 116).  Vol.19 opens in the aftermath of the 2nd Ships' mission in Leberganze.  Now, they must say goodbye to new friend and ally, Manai, who is Mieuxmarie, the former princess of “Rimhakka.”  Manai must rejoin her people in their new home.

The end of Vol. 19 and the main body of Vol. 20 recount the origin story of the connection between Karoku and Nai.  It begins with the story of how Karoku's parents, Nisu and Benié Almerita, took their son and escaped from the clutches of the mysterious research organization, “Kafka.”  The Almerita clan finds safety in the practically impenetrable “Rainbow Forest,” but the treachery of the outside world is always pressing against them.  Then, tragedy leads to the creation of Nai.

[This volume includes the following bonus material:  the bonus four-panel comics and the “Afterword” from Karneval, Vol. 19 and the bonus comics and four-panel comics and the “Afterword” from Karneval, Vol. 20.]

The Karneval manga is entirely new to me.  Even with my Internet research, I found reading it deep into the series, initially, to be “tough sledding.”

Karneval Graphic Novel Volume 10, however, turns out to be a fantastic read, once the origin story takes over Vol. 10.  Most of it involves the story of Karoku and Nai, and it is a powerful story of sudden violence, friendship, grief, terrible scientific research, death, and ultimately betrayal.  It is as if creator Touya Mikanagi is summoning the heart of this narrative.

Si Mon Han's translation is a wonderful and engaging read, and once I started on the tale of Karoku and Nai, I could not stop reading until I finished Vol. 10.  So, even after only reading one volume of the Yen Press edition, I will recommend that readers at least take a look at Karneval.

7.5 out of 10

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#IReadsYou Review: KAKEGURUI TWIN Volume 6

KAKEGURUI TWIN, VOL. 6
YEN PRESS

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STORY: Homura Kawamoto
ART: Kei Saika
TRANSLATION: Kevin Gifford
LETTERS: Anthony Quintessenza
ISBN: 978-1-9753-0343-3; paperback (May 2020); Rated “OT” for “Older Teen”
242pp, B&W, $15.00 U.S., $19.50 CAN

Kakegurui Twin is a manga produced by writer Homura Kawamoto and illustrated by Kei Saika.  It is a spin-off and prequel to Kakegurui – Compulsive Gambler, the manga series written by Homura Kawamoto and illustrated by Toru Naomura.  Kakegurui Twin began serialization in Gangan Joker in 2015.  Yen Press is publishing an English-language edition of Kakegurui Twin as a series of paperback graphic novels.

Kakegurui Twin focuses on Mary Saotome (a character from the original series).  As a first-year student of the renowned Hyakkaou Private Academy, Mary knows that her future is assured; it is set for a one-way cruise to the top...  Then, an encounter with an old classmate introduces Mary into the world of gambling.  Can Mary survive in a world where being in debt means that one might have to be a “housepet,” (more or less like a servant) to other students.

As Kakegurui Twin, Vol. 6 (Chapters 23 to 28) opens, Mary is down a whopping five million yen.  She is sent flying into debt and her pride as a gambler is in shambles.  As she resigns herself to being a housepet, however, Mary finds a lifeline in the form of another housepet.  It is Mikura Sado, the housepet of Juraku, who will soon have Mary as a housepet.  And Sado wants to be an only housepet!

So, Mary and Sado take on the ultimate, gambling dream team, the Ougatou sisters, Naoko and Houko, in a card game to earn the money that will keep Mary out of involuntary servitude.  But a fifth player wants to join the game, and Ouri Shimotsukiuri's demeanor should not be taking at face value.

The Kakegurui Twin manga is about students at an elite school who essentially run a gambling ring.  I have to admit that I was initially shocked when I discovered the series' premise, although I have previously read manga featuring all manner of scandalous subject matter.

Kakegurui Twin Graphic Novel Volume 6 is the first volume of the series that I have read (thanks to a review copy).  Even starting at Vol. 6 is not much of a barrier to understanding the narrative.  It is simply, really.  Don't lose.  Don't fall in debt.  Don't end up a housepet.  Writer Homura Kawamoto and artist Kei Saiki make a lot of fun out of their gambling concern.

Translator Kevin Gifford captures the black humor and the naturally cattiness of this concept.  The dialogue sparkles when it has to, and menaces in the moments when that is needed to convey character or mood.  I would like to read more of Kakegurui Twin before I pass some kind of final judgment, but I can say that Vol. 6 does suggest that the entire series is a fun read.

7 out of 10

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#IReadsYou Review: TRINITY SEVEN Volume 20

TRINITY SEVEN, VOL. 20
YEN PRESS

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STORY: Kenji Saito
ART: Akinari Nao
TRANSLATION: Christine Dashiell
LETTERS: Anthony Quintessenza
ISBN: 978-1-9753-1041-7; paperback (April 2020); Rated “M” for “Mature”
164pp, B&W with some color, $13.00 U.S., $17.00 CAN

Trinity Seven is a fantasy and romantic-comedy manga series from writer Kenji Saito and artist Akinari Nao.  It has been serialized in Fujimi Shobo's shonen manga magazine, Monthly Dragon Age, since 2010.  Yen Press is publishing an English-language edition of the manga as a graphic novel series.

Trinity Seven focuses on Arata Kasuga.  He is living an ordinary life with his cousin, Hijiri Kasuga, in a small town.  Everything changes when the “Black Sun” appears and causes something called the “Breakdown Phenomenon” to happen.  This “happening” destroys their small town and makes Hijiri vanish before Arata's very eyes.  Determined to eradicate the Breakdown Phenomenon and get Hijiri back, Arata enrolls at Royal Biblia Academy, a secret school for mages.  This new life is tough, but by Arata's side are seven beautiful girls.  They are known as “Trinity Seven,” and each girl is a master of her own magical art.

As Trinity Seven, Vol. 20 (Chapters 87 to 91) opens, Arata and Hijiri are walking to school when the Black Sun appears.  Now, Arata has to save his cousin again... or maybe, things are not what they seem.  Arata is trapped in a powerful spell, the “Nostalgic Library,” and the allure of it may be too much for him to escape.  Can Trinity Seven help the young “Demon Lord” candidate find the strength he needs to emerge from this dream and confront a powerful enemy?

The Trinity Seven manga is the latest Yen Press manga that is new to me.  Although the series is deep, deep into the narrative, some Internet research will help the reader play catch-up – to an extent.

Trinity Seven Graphic Novel Volume 20 digs deep into the central premise of the series, and that is the fact that Arata Kasuga is really important.  Much of the story here involves magical fantasy battle manga, but there is a lot of exposition and multiple levels of dream worlds to overcome.  The ever versatile Christine Dashiell provides an informative and entertaining English translation, so readers simply need to go along with the story that writer Kenji Saito and artist Akinari Nao are telling.

The ending suggests that there are some big story events ahead.  I have to admit that I am curious, although I had mixed feelings about Vol. 20.

6 out of 10

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#IReadsYou Review: NYANKEES Volume 6

NYANKEES VOL. 6
YEN PRESS

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MANGAKA: Atsushi Okada
TRANSLATION: Caleb D. Cook
LETTERS: Rochelle Gancio
ISBN: 978-1-9753-1109-4; paperback (May 2020); Rated “T” for “Teen”
226pp, B&W, $13.00 U.S., $17.00 CAN

Nyankees is a shonen-action manga written and illustrated by Atsuchi Okada.  It was serialized in the manga magazine, Shounen Ace, from July 2016 to August 2019.  Yen Press is publishing an English-language edition of the manga as a six-volume graphic novel series.

Nyankees is the story of stray cats sometimes told as a fable of human street thugs.  The stray cats are mostly male street cats protecting their turf, keeping other guy-cats from pawing at their girl-cats, and showing everyone who is really boss.

Nyankees, Vol. 6 (Chapters 26 to 31) opens with the tale of Madara, a “calico tom” cat, as told to series regular, Ryuusei.  Madara is connected to Ryuusei's former mentor, Gekka, who is also a calico tom.  Humans believe that a calico tom brings good luck, but many cats believe that calico toms bring nothing but bad luck.

Triggered by his tale, Ryuusei strikes out at Madara with a mighty cat punch, but he realizes that there is more to the calico tom than meets the eye.  Now, untold grudges and secrets and lies are laid bare as the strife in Nekonaki draws to a close... hopefully with a happy ending.

[This volume includes bonus art.]

The Nyankees manga is entirely new to me.  I did like how creator Atsushi Okada draws the characters as street cats and then, as human street thugs.  It is a little off-putting, at first, but soon, the allegory kicks in.

Nyankees Graphic Novel Volume 6 is the final volume of the series.  First, I want to say that the English translation by Caleb D. Cook, one of the best translators of Japanese comics, is wonderfully composed.  These final chapters are epic in scope, but intimate in character drama; Vol. 6 is poignant and sad, but also joyous and hopeful.

Okada gives us a closing suite of chapters that is timeless, as the conflicts, plots, and relationships could repeat themselves for an untold amount of time.  Nyankees Vol. 6 does not say that life is what you make of it or even that it is about the choices you make.  Nyankees ends by saying that life is who not what.  With whom do you make your life, now what you do with it.

Vol. 6 is the only volume of this series that I read (thanks to a review copy).  I can say, however, that it makes me interested in the earlier volumes.

7.5 out of 10

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#IReadsYou Review: WOOF WOOF STORY... Volume 2

WOOF WOOF STORY..., VOL. 2
YEN PRESS

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MANGA-KA: Koikuchi Kiki
ORIGINAL STORY: Inumajin
CHARACTER DESIGN: Kochimo
TRANSLATION: Wesley O'Donnell
LETTERS: DK
ISBN: 978-1-9753-0856-8; paperback (May 2020); Rated “T” for “Teen”
180pp, B&W, $13.00 U.S., $17.00 CAN

Woof Woof Story: I Told You to Turn Me Into a Pampered Pooch, Not Fenrir! is a Japanese light novel series created by author Inumajin and illustrated by Kochimo.  Kadokawa Sneaker Bunko (an imprint of Kadokawa Shoten) began publishing the series in late 2017.  Artist Koikuchi Kiki produces a manga adaptation of the novel series, which Kadokawa began publishing on its digital manga reading service, ComicWalker, in February 2018.  Yen Press began publishing an English-language adaptation of the manga in 2019.

[In this review, I sometimes shorten the title, Woof Woof Story: I Told You to Turn Me Into a Pampered Pooch, Not Fenrir!, to Woof Woof Story.]

Woof Woof Story begins with the story of Routa Okami, an office worker and “corporate slave” who is working himself to death.  He has a crazy wish in which he says, “I just want an easy life, even as some rich person's dog...”  One day Routa drops dead in the middle of his busy office.  A goddess heard Routa's wish and brings him back to life as a pampered pooch, a companion for a wealthy young woman named Mary... But Routa isn't just any dog, he is a enormous, white, wolf-like creature, and he has supernatural powers!

As Woof Woof Story: I Told You to Turn Me Into a Pampered Pooch, Not Fenrir!, Vol. 2 (Chapters 8 to 12) opens, Routa's pampered-pooch life is in jeopardy.  Every year, around the same time, Mary falls gravely ill, and this year, it seems life-threatening.  Doctor Hecate says a rare medicinal flower, “the wyrmnil,” can help Mary, and if they can find fully potent samples of the flower, Hecate believes that she can cure Mary of her ailment for good.

However, “the wyrmnil” is named so because it is guarded by a fearsome dragon, and it falls on Routa to obtain the flower.  To cure Mary and to maintain his lifestyle, Routa will have to do some actual work for a change!  And his partner in the quest for the wyrmnil is non-other than the swords woman, Zenobia, who is looking for an excuse to kill Routa!

[This volume includes an “Afterword” and “Translation Notes.”]

The Woof Woof Story: I Told You to Turn Me Into a Pampered Pooch, Not Fenrir!manga is new to me.  I hadn't even heard of the light novel series, but being familiar with novel is not necessary to enjoy the manga.

Woof Woof Story: I Told You to Turn Me Into a Pampered Pooch, Not Fenrir! Volume 2 is a very enjoyable read.  I was not expecting much from it.  I don't know what the rest of this series offers, but Vol. 2 is a quality volume.

Vol. 2 starts off as a playful romp with buxom, naked girls whose naughty bits are always drawn as being obscured or conveniently covered up – typical “fanservice.”  When Mary falls ill, the story moves to pure melodrama, but when Routa and Zenobia begin their journey, the narrative suddenly gets a surge of energy via conflict and adventure.

Zenobia is conflicted because she respects Routa's devotion to Mary, but she senses his powers and believes that they are an evil threat to Mary.  Routa turns out to be very resourceful and has powerful abilities, and he is both brave and lazy.  Manga creator Koikuchi Kiki balances Routa's desire for the easy life with his sense of duty and self-preservation.  I find myself drawn to him, mainly because there seems to be more to Routa than it obvious.  I can also say that about Woof Woof Story; this is a manga that is worth a second look.

7 out of 10
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#IReadsYou Review: MURCIELAGO Volume 14

MURCIÉLAGO, VOL. 14
YEN PRESS

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MANGAKA: Kana Yoshimura as “Yoshimurakana”
TRANSLATION: Christine Dashiell
LETTERS: Alexis Eckerman
ISBN: 978-1-9753-0793-6; paperback (April 2020); Rated “M” for “Mature”
194pp, B&W, $13.00 U.S., $17.00 CAN

Murciélago is a manga from writer-artist Kana Yoshimura (stylized as Yoshimurakana).  The manga has been serialized in the manga magazine, Young GanGan, since 2013.  Yen Press has been producing an English-language edition of the manga since 2017.

Murcielago focuses on a young woman named Kuroko Koumori, a former mass murderer.  She gets her dream job when she becomes a hitwoman and hired assassin for the Tokyo police force.  In a city overflowing with heinous crimes and violence, Kuroko's targets are other mass murderers that are deemed unstoppable by normal means.  For her, a license to kill others leads to some serious job satisfaction, but Kuroko still has time for the ladies.

As Murcielago, Vol. 14 (Chapters 91 to 97) opens, Kuroko continues to pursue an investigation of a string of murders involving corpses drained of blood.  Now, Kuroko and her hulking buddy, Urara, descend into the sewers to rescue Narumi from an adversary who has an all-too-familiar face.

Meanwhile, Narumi is determined to escape with the other young women who are held captive by this deranged and blood-crazy killer.  However, Narumi has a broken leg, and the maze-like underground sewer tunnels make the odds of their escape grim.  For Kuroko and Urara and for Narumi and the other captives, it is a race against the clock as the killer prepares for the next meal.

[This volume includes bonus comics.]

The Murcielago manga is another title that is new to me.  I am surprised at how unfamiliar I am with Yen Press' catalog, but luckily, I now have a Yen Press rep to help me discover new titles.

Murcielago Graphic Novel Volume 14 is the first volume of the series that I have read, but I found that this volume, at least, was easy to follow even with me being new to the series.  Besides, Murcielago's premise is pretty straightforward, and as an action-horror manga, readers will quickly figure out the good girls, the bad girls, and the ugly.  Creator Kana Yoshimura offers something that really makes for good action-horror fight comics and battle manga – intense fights.

Murcielago is also yuri or lesbian manga, as romance and romantic pursuits between women are open and seem like nothing different from other tales of love, romance, and sex.  Murcielago seems a bit too mature or at least too edgy to be called “girls' love.”  Or perhaps that is my reading of Christine Dashiell's translation.  That aside, I find Murcielago's premise intriguing, so I would like to read future volumes or go back to earlier volumes.

7 out of 10

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