books by Kazuko Higashiyama (shinshoku tactics volume)

books by Kazuko Higashiyama

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6 reviews
Higashiyama Kazuko, Sakura Kinoshita

TokyoPop, 2007

Tokyopop's Translation Is Quite Good
This ongoing manga series (currently at 7 volumes) has a historical (Taisho-period) Japanese setting. Humor, magic, and mild drama ensue in this loveable series. The Tokyopop translation is quite good, with helpful notes and everything, in stark contrast to ADV's attempt. The main character, Kantarou, is a clever and mischevious writer and folklorist who can see youkai and other magical ...

Shinshoku Kiss Volume 2 (Shinshoku Kiss)

TokyoPop, 2008

Kazuko Higashiyama's dazzling tale of a doll maker who just might get what he wishes for comes to stunning conclusion!When Yuta wants Kotoko to use her encroacher to make a doll of a certain street artist, Kotoko ends up falling for one of Yuta's creepy comrades, Fuyu. Fuyu also has an encroacher, however, and tells Kotoko that he'd like to show her STAR. On the way, Kotoko realizes two things: Takuto is a living doll, and she has memories of ...

tactics Volume 3 (Tactics)

1 review
Sakura Kinoshita, Higashiyama Kazuko

TokyoPop, 2007

A Fun Read
A fun read! Comedy, drama, magic, good art, interesting & compelling characters- what more could you ask for?

Shinshoku Kiss Volume 1 (Shinshoku Kiss)

2 reviews

TokyoPop, 2007

Two Guys 'n a Girl
Ok, so same old same old, with two guy characters and a girl. But you know, I actually ended up really enjoying this story. I've never read a manga so focused on doll making, and the artistry behind it was very interesting. Also, the fact that Higashiyma doesn't stay within a single defined genre makes for a fun read. Since I like most genres, the switches from horror, to romance, to fantasy and ...

tactics Volume 4 (Tactics)

1 review
Sakura Kinoshita, Kazuko Higashiyama

TokyoPop, 2008

comedy, drama, magic
The 4th book in the Tactics series continues the adventures of an innocent looking but sneaky magic-worker and his friends/servants- a cute fox-demon girl and a handsome but quick-tempered tengu with incredible powers but a lot of enemies. The fine mix of comedy, drama, magic, and good artwork make this manga an excellent choice!