Undoubtedly, those who have read manga or watched anime for quite some time will have determined that Japanese school systems are organized somewhat different than in native English speaking countries. The most marked difference is the fact that upper secondary education (high school) is not mandatory in Japan.

New York Times shojo manga rankings July 12-18, 2009.

It's nice to see a guy like Rei knocked flat on his butt every once in a while. Thanks for the visual pleasure, Soryo!

New York Times shojo manga rankings July 5-11, 2009.

This week's is a submission from our first brave volunteer - Mina Murray =D> She wrote in about her favorite scenes in Kamikaze Kaitou Jeanne. They were some great scenes, and without giving away too much of the story, I chose one climatic moment that expresses the essence of the story's meaning.