As Requested!! Sailor Moon Short Stories

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Book Description:

by Naoko Takeuchi
Price: $8.98 "Barns and Noble"

   In this first of two collections of short stories, we find our favorite Sailor Guardians and their friends encountering new mysteries, enemies, allies, and once more saving the day. After the daughter of a foreign diplomat transfers to her school, Chibi-Usa's male classmates suspiciously stop attending classes. Upon investigation, Chibi-Usa discovers the new transfer student is a vampire! Mamoru’s birthday gift to Chibi-Usa turns out to be the brainwashing device of a depressed folk tale heroine come-to-life, seeking sympathy from fellow women and girls! Chibi-Usa’s Pink Sugar Heart Attack becomes literal when defeating a local sprite that has possessed the dentist she and Usagi visit to get their cavities treated. Then, other local sprites wreak havoc in the lives of Mako, Ami, and Rei as they and Mina and Usagi study for high school entrance exams. Finally, Chibi-Usa and her newfound BFF’s help out the quirky proprietor of a mysterious pawnshop that is under attack by both human and otherworldly entities!

This new edition of Sailor Moon features:

- An entirely new, incredibly accurate translation!
- Japanese-style, right-to-left reading!
- New cover art never before seen in the U.S.!
- The original Japanese character names!
- Detailed translation notes! 

Product Details

• ISBN-13: 9781612624426
• Publisher: Kodansha International
• Publication date: 9/10/2013
• Series: Sailor Moon Short Stories Series #1
• Pages: 240
• Sales rank: 1,478
• Product dimensions: 5.14 (w) x 7.34 (h) x 0.55 (d)  

Overall Rating: 5 Stars
Wonderful Artwork, Stories are extremely funny and entertaining
any Sailor Moon fan will love this little mini series. The words are
clear, their are three different stories, each has three chapters
expect the last. 

                                                       (Cover Artwork)

Book Description:

by Naoko Takeuchi
Price: $6.72 {Online price}"Barns and Noble" 

Release Date: Nov. 26th, 2013

  The second collection of short stories actually consists of one long, and two short tales. The first and longest story pays homage to one of the oldest folk tales of Japan, “the Tale of the Bamboo Cutter.” Usagi’s faithful sidekick Luna is saved by and ends up developing a crush on an astrophysicist whose dream of becoming an astronaut has been dashed by heart disease. His life is further complicated when he happens upon a mysterious crystal shard the same night he discovers a new comet. It turns out to be the vehicle of a malevolent power from the far outskirts of the galaxy that hopes to take over Earth. In another story, Rei’s background, and her unrequited feelings for her father’s executive secretary are revealed. The final tale is a total comedy that follows the children of Usagi and her fellow Sailor Guardians, proving that apples do not fall far from their trees!

Product Details

• ISBN-13: 9781612620107
• Publisher: Kodansha International
• Publication date: 11/26/2013
• Series: Sailor Moon Short Stories, #2
• Pages: 240
• Sales rank: 68,085

Black Bird Series Volume 6

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Book Description: Story & Art by Kanoko Sakurakouji
  He loves her blood, but does he love her?!

  There is a world of myth and magic that intersects ours, and only a special few can see it. Misao Harada is one such person, and she wants nothing to do with magical realms. She just wants to have a normal high school life and maybe get a boyfriend. 

But she is the bride of demon prophecy, and her blood grants incredible powers, her flesh immortality. Now the demon realm is fighting over the right to her hand...or her life!

  Misao and Kyo have traveled to the Tengu village to end Sho's claim on the leadership of the clan once and for all. Misao knows there will be bloodshed, and things will only get worse if the battle is drawn out.
But her attempt to help is thwarted by a cunning trap. Locked in with Sho with little hope of rescue, Misao had a terrible choice to make-betray Kyo or die a horrible, painful death!

Product Details

• ISBN-13: 9781421530666
• Publisher: VIZ Media LLC
• Publication date: 10/5/2010
• Series: Black Bird Series, #6
• Edition description: Original
• Pages: 192
• Sales rank: 172,137
• Product dimensions: 5.10 (w) x 8.20 (h) x 0.70 (d)

                                                       (Vol. 6, Chapter 24)

Personal View:

  I got this copy from Barns and noble (same time I bought Volumes 4-17) in store for $9.99 plus tax, it's priced the same online. Unless you would like it for a Nook I believe its $5.99. The ranged age hasn't been change "Older teen 16+". The cover colors are yellow, and black this time. I really like how Sakurakouji integrates the cover color with what ever Misao has one. Especially with the cherry blossom trees being added, at least I think their cherry blossom trees.

 This volume is crazy off the hook, their is some much happening so fast! Of course though we all knew something was going to go down, when they went back to Lord Kyo's hometown. I just didn't expect that type of turn out!! But yes once again we see Lady Misao taking something into her own hands when she should of waited for Lord Kyo's plan. Yet again she was meant for bait from the start, though she did kinda ask for it since she sought out Sho in his confinement cell. And she does put up a great fight!! "GIRL POWER MAN!!!" Yet it is nice how her character is starting to mature more FINALLY.

{Part 1}                                                                                              {Part 2}

I felt that this part of the chapter spoke to me the most, because we really see whom she really was remembering all along. It was Lord Sho, and not so much Lord Kyo. No, I'm not challenging the relationship she has with Lord Kyo cause its right. I just felt I should point this part out.  

 {Part 3}                                                                                                {Part 4}

  {Part 5}

Kyo also decides to not fill anyone in on the role of Sojo that his brother played, as one of his guardians Lord Kyo feels no one else is worthy of taking his brothers place. Which is very understandable, and anyone can relate that has siblings. No one, no matter what happens between you, an your siblings can ever replace them. Besides the fact that Sho miraculously disappears after his alleged attack on Misao. We must remember that they never did find his body among all the debris. Also when the building was coming down he did push Lady Misao to the side by the pillar so that she wouldn't be harmed, so I'm not quite sure if I should label him as the "Bad Guy" just yet. It was a very selfless act saving someone else so they may live an you parish in their place. That to me equals "Hero".....  


Overall Rating: 5 Stars
(Volume 6, Chapter 25, Pages marked in order of book printed)
{1}                                                                                                        {2}

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Black Bird Series Volume 5

                                                    (Cover art Vol.5)
Book Description: Story & Art by Kanoko Sakurakouji
  He loves her blood, but does he love her?!

There is a world of myth and magic that intersects ours, and only a special few can see it. Misao Harada is one such person, and she wants nothing to do with magical realms. She just wants to have a normal high school life and maybe get a boyfriend. 

But she is the bride of demon prophecy, and her blood grants incredible powers, her flesh immortality. Now the demon realm is fighting over the right to her hand...or her life!

  Misao thinks she's come to terms with being the bride of prophecy and dating a Tengu lord. But is she ready to bear her handsome demon an heir?!

Kyo's grandfather is impatient to secure the power of the prophecy and the line of succession, and he doesn't care which of his grandsons fathers Misao's baby. If Kyo doesn't act fast, he'll lose Misao and the leadership of the clan. But despite his desire for Misao, Kyo is hesitant to consummate their relationship, for that will bring about catastrophe...

Product Details

• ISBN-13: 9781421527680
• Publisher: VIZ Media LLC
• Publication date: 8/3/2010
• Series: Black Bird Series, #5
• Edition description: Original
• Pages: 200
• Sales rank: 150,063
• Product dimensions: 7.74 (w) x 11.04 (h) x 0.64 (d)

                                  (Vol. 5, Bonus addition Sanctuary)

Personal View:

  I got this copy from Barns and noble (same time I bought Volumes 4-17) in store for $9.99 plus tax, it's priced the same online. Unless you would like it for a Nook I believe its $5.99. The ranged age hasn't been change "Older teen 16+". The cover is orange, and black, like I said once before the cover artwork is also absolutely spectacular. This one goes right into the story plot, that Misao is like a wonderfully ripe fruit for the taking.

  We see that from the last book, Kyo didn't know what Christmas is all about.{The Tengu are all Buddhists} Sagami takes it upon himself to have the eight, and the triplets decorate the garden with all Christmas stuff for the sake of Misao. Hoping it will help them get past their quarrel. It's so sweet that their trying to help Misao feel at home, beside comfortable with being apart of their group.

 The sneaky thing is that they have the triplets invite Misao to the little Christmas party their having. Besides that we see Sagami is a very loyal servant to Lord Kyo. He himself has become very frustrated, and has a argument with Lady Misao about what Lord Kyo has been feeling, and dealing with. But later on he makes amends. It is nice to see that Misao keeps Renko as a close friend, the girlfriend of Kyo's best friend. The clan leader of the fox demons Tadanobu.

  As the new year begins, and everyone prepares to go back to Kyo's homeland. Their also going to, prepare in a way for battle to take on Kyo's older brother Sho. So that Kyo keeps being the clan leader. An he wont have to bed Misao to keep it. Though it's finally time that we get to meet Sagami's wife Ayama, Kyo's very ill cousin.
  (Lord Kyo's Cousin Ayama)                                        (Vol. 5, Chapter 24 Opening)

I thought this video went every well along with the feelings 

Kyo an Misao have for each other. Enjoy!

"BassHunter - Angle in the Night"

Overall Rating: 5 Stars
Omg!! I keep being taken away by the
constantly beautiful artwork!! :)
                                                                                      (Vol. 5, Chapter 20 Opening)

Black Bird Series Volume 4

                                                   (Cover art Vol.4)

Book Description: Story & Art by Kanoko Sakurakouji
  He loves her blood, but does he love her?!

There is a world of myth and magic that intersects ours, and only a special few can see it. Misao Harada is one such person, and she wants nothing to do with magical realms. She just wants to have a normal high school life and maybe get a boyfriend. All that changes one day when Misao is attacked by a demon. Her childhood friend Kyo suddenly returns to save her and tend to her cuts—with his tongue! It turns out Misao is the bride of prophecy, whose blood gives power to the demon clan who claims her. But most demons want to keep her power for themselves—by eating her! Now Misao is just trying to stay alive...and decide if she likes it when Kyo licks her wounds.

Volume 4: Despite the constant danger Misao finds herself in, she's determined to stay by Kyo's side no matter what happens. But a chance meeting with one of Kyo's best friends shows her just how hard a human-demon relationship can be. Tadanobu, heir to the Kitsune clan, gave up everything to be with his human girlfriend. But now he is being forced to take on the clan leadership and abandon his love—and it's all Kyo's fault!

                                               (Chapter 14, Cover artwork)

• Publisher: VIZ Media LLC
• Publication date: 5/4/2010
• Series: Black Bird Series, #4
• Edition description: Original
• Pages: 200
• Sales rank: 197,402
• Product dimensions: 5.10 (w) x 7.54 (h) x 0.60 (d) 

                                               (Vol. 4 Chapter 15 "Date")
Personal View:

   I got this copy from Barns and noble (same time I bought Volumes 4-17) in store for $9.99 plus tax, it's priced the same online. Unless you would like it for a Nook I believe its $5.99. Lately thought I haven't heard many good things about putting a Manga copy of the books on them. Sources (from listening to friends complain). It is ranged for "Older teen 16+". Once again only the one color has changed, which is now purple and black. I'm totally falling head over heels for this volumes cover artwork. I love how their are the purple flowers completely surrounding them, why they embrace each other.

  First off hope you enjoy all the artwork added to this post. Their was just something about this volumes artwork that I just love so much. Sakurakouji drawings are just wonderful. I will say though this volume starts out very sassy. As it progresses we learn more about Kyo's past, and meet his best friend. "The original head of the fox clan, whom gave up his place to his younger brother for love!!" We also get to meet his sexy "wink, wink" girlfriend that makes a special bond with Misao, cause they can both see spirits.

  And both girl's just so happen to be dating demons/clan leaders. Now yeah these girls sure know how to pick their man right!! It's also very cute that we see Kyo, and Misao take their first date, well they kinda do. This volume comes to a close with Kyo, and his best friend Tadanobu having a gruesome sword fight. For the first time though its Misao to the rescue. It's about damn time girl!! 

                                             (Decade Bonus Chapter)
Overall Rating: 5 Stars

Special Surprise!!!
Once again I found another Chapter, its the whole thing of 15 enjoy!! :)

http://mangadeer.com/manga/black-bird/v4/c15/10-1