Azure Flame Reloaded

Volumes 1-3
As seems to be the trend with my blog posts lately, I have to begin by referencing an earlier review- in the case, the one where I wrote my thoughts about the Shrine of the Morning Mist anime. Based on the animated version alone, the series may not have been outstanding in any department, but it was certainly good for a solid dose of light entertainment. What new impressions of the franchise would reading the original manga bring?

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Have I mentioned lately how much I hate computers? Having dug out my old printer in order to print some important documents, I discovered that the months of inactivity have rendered it unusable for anyone wanting to do more than printing blank pages. Having left everything to the last minute (and at this bank holiday filled time of year), this is more than a little problematic, but I swear that next time I will be more efficient.

Next week will diverge from the usual format to bring you a special New Year Rumble, complete with Annual Awards, Anime Rankings, and anything else I can think of before next Tuesday.

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Tadahiro ‘Hiro’ Amatsu may look like an average teenager, but there’s one thing about him that’s definitely not normal- his left eye can see into the spirit world! His unique ability is highly coveted by monsters and demons, and without some kind of protection, Hiro is bound to fall prey to them sooner or later.

Enter Yuzu Hieda, Hiro’s cousin and childhood sweetheart, not to mention a priestess in training under her older sister Kurako. Continue Reading »