Review: Spy x Family (Vol. 4) by Tatsuya Endo

Title: Spy x Family: Volume 4

Series: Spy x Family #4

Previous books in this series: Spy x Family (#1) | Spy x Family (#2) | Spy x Family (#3)

Author: Tatsuya Endo

Genre: YA, adventure, humor

Publication date: March 2021

Published by: VIZ Media

Source: Borrowed from library

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Synopsis: Master spy Twilight is unparalleled when it comes to going undercover on dangerous missions for the betterment of the world. But when he receives the ultimate assignment—to get married and have a kid—he may finally be in over his head!

The Forgers look into adding a dog to their family, but this is no easy task—especially when Twilight has to simultaneously foil an assassination plot against a foreign minister! The perpetrators plan to use trained dogs for the attack, but Twilight gets some unexpected help to stop these terrorists.

My rating: ★★★★★

Bond! I love Bond!

Review: Kindergarten Wars (Vol. 2) by You Chiba

Title: Kindergarten Wars Vol. 2

Series: Kindergarten Wars #2

Previous book in this series: Kindergarten Wars #1

Author: You Chiba

Genre: YA, manga, action, humor

Publication date: September 2025

Published by: Yen Press

Source: Borrowed from library

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Synopsis: The new employee, Hana, has suddenly turned traitor! But then she’s shot by the true mastermind behind it all, her own father...Just when all seems lost, Rita, thought to have perished in an explosion, appears on the scene! Who will take charge during the deadliest playtime of all? 

My rating: ★★★★⯪

The last volume ended in a bit of a cliffhanger, so we finally got a resolution to that situation at the beginning of this volume. And all I have to say is that Hanna’s father is insane. Even after everything Hanna did/tried to do, I felt SO bad for her! 😩

Review: Spy x Family (Vol. 3) by Tatsuya Endo

Title: Spy x Family: Volume 3

Series: Spy x Family #3

Previous books in this series: Spy x Family (#1) | Spy x Family (#2)

Author: Tatsuya Endo

Genre: YA, adventure, humor

Publication date: January 2020

Published by: VIZ Media

Source: Borrowed from library

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Synopsis: Master spy Twilight is unparalleled when it comes to going undercover on dangerous missions for the betterment of the world. But when he receives the ultimate assignment—to get married and have a kid—he may finally be in over his head!

Twilight has overcome many challenges in putting together the Forger family, but now all his hard work might come undone when Yor’s younger brother Yuri pops in for a surprise visit! Can Twilight outsmart Yuri, who actually works for the Ostanian secret service?!

My rating: ★★★★★

I love this series so much! I think that goes without saying at this point, but I’m gonna say it anyway 😆

Review: Kaiju No. 8 (Vol. 1) by Naoya Matsumoto

Title: Kaiju No. 8 Vol.1

Series: Kaiju No. 8 #1

Author: Naoya Matsumoto

Genre: YA, manga, action

Publication date: December 2020

Published by: VIZ Media

Source: Borrowed from library

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Synopsis: With the highest kaiju-emergence rates in the world, Japan is no stranger to attack by deadly monsters. Enter the Japan Defense Force, a military organization tasked with the neutralization of kaiju. Kafka Hibino, a kaiju-corpse cleanup man, has always dreamed of joining the force. But when he gets another shot at achieving his childhood dream, he undergoes an unexpected transformation. How can he fight kaiju now that he’s become one himself?!

Kafka hopes to one day keep his pact with his childhood friend Mina to join the Japan Defense Force and fight by her side. But while she’s out neutralizing kaiju as Third Division captain, Kafka is stuck cleaning up the aftermath of her battles. When a sudden rule change makes Kafka eligible for the Defense Force, he decides to try out for the squad once more. There’s just one problem—he’s made the Defense Force’s neutralization list under the code name Kaiju No. 8.

My rating: ★★★★⯪

I really liked this manga! I loved the premise and the execution was great!

Review: Spy x Family (Vol. 2) by Tatsuya Endo

Title: Spy x Family: Volume 2

Series: Spy x Family #2

Previous book in this series: Spy x Family (#1)

Author: Tatsuya Endo

Genre: YA, adventure, humor

Publication date: October 2019

Published by: VIZ Media

Source: Borrowed from library

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Synopsis: Twilight must infiltrate the prestigious Eden Academy to get close to his target Donovan Desmond, but has he ruined his daughter Anya’s chances with his outburst during the admissions interview? Perhaps the truly impossible mission this time is making sure Anya both becomes an exemplary student and befriends Donovan’s arrogant son Damian!

My rating: ★★★★★

At this point, it has been quite a while since I watched the anime, so when I read this volume, there were a bunch of things I forgot. For example, I forgot that Anya wanted a castle! Lol. Or that Yor (being the assassin she is) momentarily thought about killing one of the parents to get Anya into the fancy private school. Lol.

Review: Spy x Family (Vol. 1) by Tatsuya Endo

Title: Spy x Family: Volume 1

Series: Spy x Family # 1

Author: Tatsuya Endo

Genre: YA, adventure, humor

Publication date: July 2019

Published by: VIZ Media

Source: Borrowed from library

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Synopsis: Master spy Twilight is the best at what he does when it comes to going undercover on dangerous missions in the name of a better world. But when he receives the ultimate impossible assignment—get married and have a kid—he may finally be in over his head!

Not one to depend on others, Twilight has his work cut out for him procuring both a wife and a child for his mission to infiltrate an elite private school. What he doesn’t know is that the wife he’s chosen is an assassin and the child he’s adopted is a telepath!

My rating: ★★★★★

I love the anime adaptation of the series so much! Around the time I started watching it, I was also wanting to get into more manga, so I thought this would be the perfect opportunity to start the manga of this series. And unsurprisingly, I loved it!

Review: Sakamoto Days (Vol. 1) by Yuto Suzuki

Title: Sakamoto Days: Vol. 1

Series: Sakamoto Days #1

Author: Yuto Suzuki

Genre: YA, action, humor

Publication date: April 2022

Published by: VIZ Media

Source: Borrowed from library

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Synopsis: Taro Sakamoto was once a legendary hit man considered the greatest of all time. Bad guys feared him! Assassins revered him! But then one day he quit, got married, and had a baby. He’s now living the quiet life as the owner of a neighborhood store, but how long can Sakamoto enjoy his days of retirement before his past catches up to him?!

Time has passed peacefully for Sakamoto since he left the underworld. He’s running a neighborhood store with his lovely wife and child and has gotten a bit…out of shape. But one day a figure from his past pays him a visit with an offer he can’t refuse: return to the assassin world or die!

My rating: ★★★★☆

I've been on a manga kick lately, so I'm glad this one was recommended to me because I really enjoyed it!

Review: Kindergarten Wars (Vol. 1) by You Chiba

Title: Kindergarten Wars Vol. 1

Series: Kindergarten Wars #1

Author: You Chiba

Genre: YA, manga, action, humor

Publication date: May 2025

Published by: Yen Press

Source: Borrowed from library

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Synopsis: IT’S PLAYTIME!

Rita is Convict No. 999, a former legendary assassin who now works at a kindergarten for the children of the world’s most powerful people. Her job is to protect the kids from the clutches of would-be kidnappers and contract killers. But even with her overwhelming strength, Rita has one fatal flaw―she falls head over heels for good-looking men, even if they’re her enemies! Can she find the hottie soulmate of her dreams amid the chaos at the “world’s safest kindergarten”?

My rating: ★★★★★

I don't even remember how I found out about this manga, but I'm glad I did because I freaking loved it!

The thing that caught my attention about this series was the premise of former assassins working at a kindergarten to protect the kids of the rich and powerful. But it's more than that:

Review: Cells at Work! (Vol. 6) by Akane Shimizu

Title: Cells at Work!: Vol. 6

Series: Cells at Work! #6

Previous books in this series: Cells at Work! #1 | Cells at Work! #2 | Cells at Work! #3 | Cells at Work! #4 | Cells at Work! #5

Author: Akane Shimizu

Genre: YA, manga, science, action

Publication date: August 2021

Published by: Kodansha Comics

Source: Borrowed from library

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Synopsis: White Blood Cell, Red Blood Cell, Macrophage, and the cute little Platelets face a threat unlike any they've ever dealt with before: COVID-19! But even this threat can be defeated, as long as everyone works together. The uplifting and informative series comes to a close with one last tour of the hardworking body, featuring "left shift" in the blood, retinal degeneration, and a simple bump on the noggin. But, of course, as long as there's a job to do, this team won't quit!

My rating: ★★★★☆

In this last volume of the series 😭, the first chapter revolved around a bump on the head and what happens internally in that situation. I’ll tell you what happens: the little platelets being adorable and working together 🥹

Review: Cells at Work! (Vol. 5) by Akane Shimizu

Title: Cells at Work!: Vol. 5

Series: Cells at Work! #5

Previous books in this series: Cells at Work! #1 | Cells at Work! #2 | Cells at Work! #3 | Cells at Work! #4

Author: Akane Shimizu

Genre: YA, manga, science, action

Publication date: November 2017

Published by: Kodansha Comics

Source: Purchaed ebook

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Synopsis: THE GUTS TO GET THE JOB DONE

Life’s not easy for a workaday cell, and amid all the hustle and bustle it takes to keep the human body going, it can be hard to know who’s an enemy and who’s a friend. You might think all germs are bad, but it turns out some bacteria aren’t just friendly, they’re downright essential (not to mention cuddly)! In fact, when an old nemesis returns, it might just be those friendly, cuddly bacteria that help save the day. The saga of life inside you continues!

My rating: ★★★★☆

In this week’s episode of Cells at Work! 😆 we are looking at H. Pylori, angiogenic shift, Cytokines, harmful bacteria, and the return of the cancer cells...

Review: Cells at Work! (Vol. 4) by Akane Shimizu

Title: Cells at Work!: Vol. 4

Series: Cells at Work! #4

Previous books in this series: Cells at Work! #1 | Cells at Work! #2 | Cells at Work! #3

Author: Akane Shimizu

Genre: YA, manga, science, action

Publication date: May 2017

Published by: Kodansha Comics

Source: Borrowed from library

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Synopsis: Strep throat! Hay fever! Influenza! The world is a dangerous place for a red blood cell just trying to get her deliveries finished. Fortunately, she's not alone... she's got a whole human body's worth of cells ready to help out! The mysterious white blood cell, the buff and brash killer T cell, the nerdy neuron, even the cute little platelets -- everyone's got to come together if they want to keep you healthy!

My rating: ★★★★★

In volume 4 of Cells at Work! we take a look at staph, Dengue Fever, hypovolemic shock, and Peyer’s Patch.

Review: Cells at Work! (Vol. 3) by Akane Shimizu

Title: Cells at Work!: Vol. 3

Series: Cells at Work! #3

Previous books in this series: Cells at Work! #1 | Cells at Work! #2

Author: Akane Shimizu

Genre: YA, manga, science, action

Publication date: March 2017

Published by: Kodansha Comics

Source: Borrowed from library

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Synopsis: Strep throat! Hay fever! Influenza! The world is a dangerous place for a red blood cell just trying to get her deliveries finished. Fortunately, she’s not alone... she’s got a whole human body’s worth of cells ready to help out! The mysterious white blood cell, the buff and brash killer T cell, the nerdy neuron, even the cute little platelets — everyone’s got to come together if they want to keep you healthy!

My rating: ★★★★★

In this volume of Cells at Work!, we looked at the circulatory system, the common cold, and acquired immunity. As someone who loves medical science, I love this series and the way it describes things!

Review: Cells at Work! (Vol. 2) by Akane Shimizu

Title: Cells at Work!: Vol. 2

Series: Cells at Work! #2

Previous book in this series: Cells at Work! #1

Author: Akane Shimizu

Genre: YA, manga, science, action

Publication date: December 2016

Published by: Kodansha Comics

Source: Borrowed from library

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Synopsis: Strep throat! Hay fever! Influenza! The world is a dangerous place for a red blood cell just trying to get her deliveries finished. Fortunately, she’s not alone... she’s got a whole human body’s worth of cells ready to help out! The mysterious white blood cell, the buff and brash killer T cell, the nerdy neuron, even the cute little platelets — everyone’s got to come together if they want to keep you healthy!

My rating: ★★★★★

This series is so much fun! I have loved the anime for such a long time, and I am really glad to finally be getting into the manga! I love it! It’s just so cute and informative, and it honestly does a relatively decent job of explaining medical things and making them easy to understand using these anthropomorphic cells.

Review: Cells at Work! (Vol. 1) by Akane Shimizu

Title: Cells at Work!: Vol. 1

Series: Cells at Work! #1

Author: Akane Shimizu

Genre: YA, manga, science, action

Publication date: November 2016

Published by: Kodansha Comics

Source: Borrowed from library

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Synopsis: A BLOOD-PUMPING JOB

Strep throat! Hay fever! Influenza! The world is a dangerous place for a red blood cell just trying to get her deliveries finished. Fortunately, she's not alone... she's got a whole human body's worth of cells ready to help out! The mysterious white blood cell, the buff and brash killer T cell, the nerdy neuron, even the cute little platelets—everyone's got to come together if they want to keep you healthy!

My rating: ★★★★★

It has been a minute since I last read a manga, but I was very excited to read this one because I loved the anime when I watched it a couple years back. And the manga was just as good!