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Manga Review: Fuan no Tane

Whoa. This is the first time a manga has seriously given me the chills, and made me absolutely paranoid to look around dark corners Although it's very simple, what with practically all the chapters span a mere two to three pages, each panel actually intensifies what's happening right up to the climax of the chapter. Another thing about this manga is that it draws from urban legends, superstitions and the like, so it's quite a pleasant find to add to your library if you're into that sort of stuff.

So yes. If you're a fan of horror, check it out. It definitely won't be a disappointment.

Manga Review: Get Backers

An amazingly humorous series, we are first introduced to the main characters; Amano Ginji and Midou Ban. Very much polar opposites, they begin the business of finding lost items and returning it back to the owners. As simple as it may sound, they often get incredibly dodgy jobs, which often than not involve a lot of danger.

It then goes on to reveal that each has their own unique talents, and that they're well-versed in the arts of fighting. Ban has his infamous snake eyes, while Ginji is able to channel electricity through his body. Of course, it doesn't just stop there. Eventually Ginji's past creeps up on him, and the Get Backers begins a very serious (and intruiging) turn.

Overall, this series is exceptionally well-made, with well-developed characters with their own idiosyncrasies. If you're looking for something with a lot of action, humor and bishonen (some shonen-ai hints in here as well), then this is for you.

Personal notes:

Shido and Madoka are listed waaaay up there as my favourite pairing EVA There's nothing like a refined violin-genius blind girl with a rough, coarse and a completely whipped beast master.