Mick Takeuchi

And the obsession continues... Anyone who has read my previous reviews for this manga series knows that I adore it. Volume 7 wasn't a disappointment. We start off with Ateko trying to stave off her usual penchant for sticking her nose in to other people's business when she receives an anonymous love letter meant for Amane. The next chapter has Hyoue going undercover in drag (I was driving my family crazy giggling the whole time I read this) to earn money for Amane's birthday present. Then we show more were on to the more serious matters of Amane and Hyoue being framed for a crime they did not commit and a dramatic, startling announcement from the elders of Amane's home after a picture of Aoi and Amane in a compromising position appears in the tabloids.

Needless to say I've loved this one as much as the others. Now the wait begins again until Volume 8 is out *sigh* show less

Chiko has become a "Tyer", one of the wielders of the five strings of fate. Unfortunately in return for using Shirogane, the white thread, Chiko has given up what she valued most, her maturity. As a little girl with big girl feelings and problems Chiko and her fellow tyers take on problems others cannot including the binding of murdered spirits and their murderers, both of which are as dangerous as the other.

I am enjoying this series so far. Chiko is a strong character with a unique show more weakness. I totally thought her love interest would wind up being the Hyoue look alike, instead he seems to be her comrade in suffering youth bias :) with their Sensei being the romantic lead. However, there really isn't much romance at all so far and I would say that this is more in the horror realm than the romance one. Still, it is a good story and very episodic. I'm wishing I picked up the third of the series at the same time as this one since this ends off with a bit of a cliffhanger. show less

Volume 6 of HMD was a return to much lighter storylines. Although Hyoue and Amane have renewed their contract a number of issues still stand in the way, not the least of which is Hyoue's determination to not let his feelings for Amane get in the way of his duties as her Komi-Oni. In this volume we also get to meet Amane's grandmother, who is much different than what I expected LOL There is also the return of spoiled teen star, Mitsumine who is not only determined to pursue his infatuation show more Amane (much to Hyoue's distress) but actually shows a bit of startlingly astute insight into her feelings. As always, I enjoyed this manga even more the second reading through and it managed to make me laugh out loud in a few different places both times.

I know I've probably said this in my review for all of the mangas in this series thus far, but I highly recommend them! (If for nothing else than for the hope to have someone come and chat with me about them!)

I can't wait for Volume 7 to come out! show less

In the second volume of HMD Amane's new best friend Takako makes the unexpected announcement that she thinks she is in love with Amane. As always Amane reacts with her standard preternatural calmness and innocence, unlike Hyoue who reacts with his own customary brand of non-calmness (my new made-up word). This rather hilarious beginning gives way to darker themes after Hyoue is reunited with an old partner and fellow Koma-Oni. Once again I've very much enjoyed this story. These mangas really show more are a whole other way of reading and I have to say I'm quite happy I finally took a chance on them! show less