Daisuke Moriyama’s Chrono Crusade, Vol. 4—Review

After Rizelle’s attack, Satella, Chrono, Rosette, and Azmaria have little time to relax in Chicago. Pursuers from Pandaemonium are seeking Chrono and take every opportunity to attack the group. In this volume, it’s revealed that Chrono killed his own kind and aided in Aion in killing Pandaemonium, which was their creator. Rosette’s group is eventually…

Manga Series Review: ‘Fire Force’ by Atsushi Ohkubo

Fire Force by Atsushi Ohkubo is the prequel to the popular manga and anime series Soul Eater that was created by the same mangaka. Ohkubo’s Fire Force is a fun series with deep conversation starters about the things that bind us, such as modern social constructs and religious corruption and extremism. Although I enjoyed Ohkubo’s…

Revisiting the Shinobi World: ‘Naruto’, The Chūnin Exams Arc

The story continues with the exciting Chūnin Exams arc! Rereading the series made me come to the realization that I have forgotten a lot of details. Aside from the background details, one thing that stood out to me in this arc was the characters’ uncertainty. Sakura’s lack of confidence in her own strengths and abilities is prominent in this arc. Her shining moment was when she found her resolve to protect her teammates. However, Sasuke and Naruto also find themselves in a similar situation. Their hesitation is triggered by their fear of stronger opponents, though the weight of their realizations differ.