More thoughts on ‘Naruto’: Kishimoto mishandled 2 important themes

Last month, I finished rereading Naruto, and after finishing up the final chapters, I wondered if the story ended in a satisfying way. I noticed that the two following themes of the series were often contradicted by a character’s actions or statements. Revenge When it comes to Sasuke’s revenge plot against Itachi, almost everyone told…

Daisuke Moriyama’s Chrono Crusade, Vol. 5—Review

The fifth volume of Chrono Crusade by Daisuke Moriyama continues with two fated sibling reunions: Rosette and Joshua, and Satella and Fiore, finally meet face to face. However, these encounter lead to a destructive clash between Chrono and Genai, another Sinner who follows Aion. Chrono nearly kills Rosette as he sucks away her life force…

Books I didn’t finish

My DNF (Did Not Finish) List is short. I don’t usually quit reading a book because I become a little guilt-ridden. However, there are some books that I’ve tried reading over the years that I just couldn’t continue. Of course, the reasons for this are different each time. So, here’s my short list of books…

JJBA: Stardust Crusaders—Rapid Manga Review

JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure by Hirohiko Araki continues with Joseph Joestar’s grandson Jotaro Kujo, a teenager with an interesting ability that’s new for the Joestar family: the stand. After Holly, Joseph’s daughter and Jotaro’s mother, falls ill from her own Stand, Joseph and his friend Muhammed Avdol deduce that Dio has returned and is causing issues….