+ Anima, Volume 10

Title: + Anima 
Volume: 10 of 10 
Author: Natsumi Mukai 
Type: Manga 
Publisher: Tokyopop 
Genres:  Fantasy, Action/Adventure, Humor 
Age Rating: Teen, Age 13+ 

Public Libraries - Location Suggestion 
Based off of this volume alone, this volume would be fine for either your Juvenile or YA section. 

School Libraries - Location Suggestion

Elementary - Although nudity exists; it's done in such a non-sexual way that I personally would be comfortable putting this in an elementary library.  However, I advise you to use your best judgment based on your knowledge of your school and your situation 
Jr. High/Middle School - Yes

High School - This title might seem a bit young for this age group, but I think there are plenty of students who would enjoy it. 

According to the Publisher - What the Age Rating Means

All of the following are possible within the book's pages:  Moderate Language, Aggression, Mild Violence, Mild Gore, Crude Humor, Sexual Innuendo, Mild Sexual language, Non-sexual Nondescript Nudity, Mild Sexuality/Sexual Themes, Mild Fanservice, Tobacco Use/Reference, Alcohol Reference, Illegal Drug Reference, Occultism 

Parental Eyebrow Raisers 
Non-sexual Nudity 
 - One of the young female characters takes a bath; obviously her nudity is suggested, but nothing is actually seen
- A young female character is shown nude in profile; however, it is very nondescript and not sexual in any way 

Violence/Gore 
- While nothing is really seen, it is implied that one of the characters, while still in the womb, survived the death of his mother only because crows were picking at the body and the character was able to "break free" thanks to their ministrations 

Reviews

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Okay, so I've already started to get behind and I've barely even started my project.  *sighs*  My deepest apologies - I got sidetracked with the flu and have spent that past couple of weeks trying to catch up with myself.  Anyway, I'm hoping to get back on track very, very soon.  I'll probably post the last volume of + Anima tonight; after that I haven't decided what to do next...but it will probably be one of the following: Ghost Hunt, Beck, Cirque du Freak, or X-men Misfits.  As always, if you've got a series you're interested in knowing more about as far as content (or anything else), please let me know and I'll do my best to get some info posted for you ASAP.  :)

+ Anima, Volume 9

Title: + Anima

Volume: 9 of 10

Author: Natsumi Mukai
Type: Manga

Publisher: Tokyopop

Genres:  Fantasy, Action/Adventure, Humor

Age Rating: Teen, Age 13+ 

Public Libraries - Location Suggestion

Based off of this volume alone, this volume would be fine for either your Juvenile or YA section. 

School Libraries - Location Suggestion

Elementary - Based on this volume alone, should be fine

Jr. High/Middle School - Yes

High School - This title might seem a bit young for this age group, but I think there are plenty of students who would enjoy it. 

According to the Publisher - What the Age Rating Means

All of the following are possible within the book's pages:  Moderate Language, Aggression, Mild Violence, Mild Gore, Crude Humor, Sexual Innuendo, Mild Sexual language, Non-sexual Nondescript Nudity, Mild Sexuality/Sexual Themes, Mild Fanservice, Tobacco Use/Reference, Alcohol Reference, Illegal Drug Reference, Occultism 

Parental Eyebrow Raisers 
Violence/Gore

 - Two of the characters have stones thrown at them; mild blood is involved

 - Several characters are attacked by another character; more mild blood involved 

Reviews

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+ Anima, Volume 8

Title: + Anima

Volume: 8 of 10

Author: Natsumi Mukai
Type: Manga

Publisher: Tokyopop

Genres:  Fantasy, Action/Adventure, Humor

Age Rating: Teen, Age 13+ 

Public Libraries - Location Suggestion

Based off of this volume alone, this volume would be fine for either your Juvenile or YA section. 

School Libraries - Location Suggestion

Elementary - Based on this volume alone, should be fine

Jr. High/Middle School - Yes

High School - This title might seem a bit young for this age group, but I think there are plenty of students who would enjoy it. 

According to the Publisher - What the Age Rating Means

All of the following are possible within the book's pages:  Moderate Language, Aggression, Mild Violence, Mild Gore, Crude Humor, Sexual Innuendo, Mild Sexual language, Non-sexual Nondescript Nudity, Mild Sexuality/Sexual Themes, Mild Fanservice, Tobacco Use/Reference, Alcohol Reference, Illegal Drug Reference, Occultism 

Parental Eyebrow Raisers

Sexuality/Sexual Themes
 - Concubines and harems are mentioned, but not really explained

Violence/Gore
 - Flashbacks of two main characters nearly being killed; very little blood involved
 - Character is kidnapped and a fight ensues; some blood involved, but less than previous volumes 

Reviews

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+ Anima, Volume 7

Title: + Anima

Volume: 7 of 10

Author: Natsumi Mukai
Type: Manga

Publisher: Tokyopop

Genres:  Fantasy, Action/Adventure, Humor

Age Rating: Teen, Age 13+ 

Public Libraries - Location Suggestion

Based off of this volume alone, this volume would be fine for either your Juvenile or YA section. 

School Libraries - Location Suggestion

Elementary - Based on this volume alone, should be fine

Jr. High/Middle School - Yes

High School - This title might seem a bit young for this age group, but I think there are plenty of students who would enjoy it.

According to the Publisher - What the Age Rating Means

All of the following are possible within the book's pages:  Moderate Language, Aggression, Mild Violence, Mild Gore, Crude Humor, Sexual Innuendo, Mild Sexual language, Non-sexual Nondescript Nudity, Mild Sexuality/Sexual Themes, Mild Fanservice, Tobacco Use/Reference, Alcohol Reference, Illegal Drug Reference, Occultism 

Parental Eyebrow Raisers 
Violence/Gore

 - The main characters are attacked several times throughout this volume; minor blood spattering is involved.

Reviews

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+ Anima, Volume 6

Title: + Anima

Volume: 6 of 10

Author: Natsumi Mukai
Type: Manga

Publisher: Tokyopop

Genres:  Fantasy, Action/Adventure, Humor

Age Rating: Teen, Age 13+ 

Public Libraries - Location Suggestion

Based off of this volume alone, this volume would be fine for either your Juvenile or YA section. 

School Libraries - Location Suggestion

Elementary - Based on this volume alone, should be fine

Jr. High/Middle School - Yes

High School - This title might seem a bit young for this age group, but I think there are plenty of students who would enjoy it. 

According to the Publisher - What the Age Rating Means

All of the following are possible within the book's pages:  Moderate Language, Aggression, Mild Violence, Mild Gore, Crude Humor, Sexual Innuendo, Mild Sexual language, Non-sexual Nondescript Nudity, Mild Sexuality/Sexual Themes, Mild Fanservice, Tobacco Use/Reference, Alcohol Reference, Illegal Drug Reference, Occultism 

Parental Eyebrow Raisers

Violence/Gore
 - The characters are attacked my a massive bear; there's lots of fighting and some blood splattered about here and there, but nothing more graphic than that.

Reviews

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+ Anima, Volume 5

Title: + Anima

Volume: 5 of 10

Author: Natsumi Mukai
Type: Manga

Publisher: Tokyopop

Genres:  Fantasy, Action/Adventure, Humor

Age Rating: Teen, Age 13+ 

Public Libraries - Location Suggestion

Based off of this volume alone, this volume would be fine for either your Juvenile or YA section. 

School Libraries - Location Suggestion

Elementary - Although nudity exists; it's done in such a non-sexual way that I personally would be comfortable putting this in an elementary library.  However, I advise you to use your best judgment based on your knowledge of your school and your situation.

Jr. High/Middle School - Yes

High School - This title might seem a bit young for this age group, but I think there are plenty of students who would enjoy it. 

According to the Publisher - What the Age Rating Means

All of the following are possible within the book's pages:  Moderate Language, Aggression, Mild Violence, Mild Gore, Crude Humor, Sexual Innuendo, Mild Sexual language, Non-sexual Nondescript Nudity, Mild Sexuality/Sexual Themes, Mild Fanservice, Tobacco Use/Reference, Alcohol Reference, Illegal Drug Reference, Occultism 

Parental Eyebrow Raisers 

Non-sexual Nudity

 - Several different images of a mermaid; she's obviously not wearing anything on her torso, but everything is always discreetly covered.

Reviews

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+ Anima, Volume 4

Title: + Anima

Volume: 4 of 10

Author: Natsumi Mukai
Type: Manga

Publisher: Tokyopop

Genres:  Fantasy, Action/Adventure, Humor

Age Rating: Teen, Age 13+ 

Public Libraries - Location Suggestion

Based off of this volume alone, this volume would be fine for either your Juvenile or YA section. 

School Libraries - Location Suggestion

Elementary - Based on this volume alone, should be fine

Jr. High/Middle School - Yes

High School - This title might seem a bit young for this age group, but I think there are plenty of students who would enjoy it. 

According to the Publisher - What the Age Rating Means

All of the following are possible within the book's pages:  Moderate Language, Aggression, Mild Violence, Mild Gore, Crude Humor, Sexual Innuendo, Mild Sexual language, Non-sexual Nondescript Nudity, Mild Sexuality/Sexual Themes, Mild Fanservice, Tobacco Use/Reference, Alcohol Reference, Illegal Drug Reference, Occultism 

Parental Eyebrow Raisers 
Violence/Gore

 - A child gets attacked by large cats, but survives

Reviews

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+ Anima, Volume 3

Title: + Anima

Volume: 3 of 10

Author: Natsumi Mukai
Type: Manga

Publisher: Tokyopop

Genres:  Fantasy, Action/Adventure, Humor

Age Rating: Teen, Age 13+ 

Public Libraries - Location Suggestion

Based off of this volume alone, this volume would be fine for either your Juvenile or YA section. 

School Libraries - Location Suggestion

Elementary - Although nudity exists; it's done in such a non-sexual way that I personally would be comfortable putting this in an elementary library.  However, I advise you to use your best judgment based on your knowledge of your school and your situation.

Jr. High/Middle School - Yes

High School - This title might seem a bit young for this age group, but I think there are plenty of students who would enjoy it. 

According to the Publisher - What the Age Rating Means

All of the following are possible within the book's pages:  Moderate Language, Aggression, Mild Violence, Mild Gore, Crude Humor, Sexual Innuendo, Mild Sexual language, Non-sexual Nondescript Nudity, Mild Sexuality/Sexual Themes, Mild Fanservice, Tobacco Use/Reference, Alcohol Reference, Illegal Drug Reference, Occultism

Parental Eyebrow Raisers

Non-sexual Nudity

 - Two characters disrobe to prove to another character that they're both boys; the reader doesn't see anything more than chibi backsides. 
 - The main characters all visit a hot spring; nudity is suggested but not shown 

Reviews

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+ Anima, Volume 2

Title: + Anima

Volume: 2 of 10

Author: Natsumi Mukai
Type: Manga

Publisher: Tokyopop

Genres:  Fantasy, Action/Adventure, Humor

Age Rating: Teen, Age 13+ 

Public Libraries - Location Suggestion

Based off of this volume alone, this volume would be fine for either your Juvenile or YA section. 

School Libraries - Location Suggestion

Elementary - Although nudity exists; it's done in such a non-sexual way that I personally would be comfortable putting this in an elementary library.  However, I advise you to use your best judgment based on your knowledge of your school and your situation

Jr. High/Middle School - Yes

High School - This title might seem a bit young for this age group, but I think there are plenty of students who would enjoy it. 

According to the Publisher - What the Age Rating Means

All of the following are possible within the book's pages:  Moderate Language, Aggression, Mild Violence, Mild Gore, Crude Humor, Sexual Innuendo, Mild Sexual language, Non-sexual Nondescript Nudity, Mild Sexuality/Sexual Themes, Mild Fanservice, Tobacco Use/Reference, Alcohol Reference, Illegal Drug Reference, Occultism 

Parental Eyebrow Raisers

Non-sexual Nudity

 - Unclothed profile of a young female character depicted in a non-sexual situation 

Violence/Gore
 - Various monster deaths with lots of monster blood
 - Character enjoys licking the bloody wounds of several other characters; it's NOT sexual, he just seems to enjoy the taste if blood.  ^_^;
 - One of the characters gets attacked, but only mild bits of blood are involved 

Reviews

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+ Anima, Volume 1

Title: + Anima

Volume: 1 of 10

Author: Natsumi Mukai
Type: Manga

Publisher: Tokyopop

Genres:  Fantasy, Action/Adventure, Humor

Age Rating: Teen, Age 13+ 

Public Libraries - Location Suggestion

Based off of this volume alone, this series would be fine for either your Juvenile or YA section. 

School Libraries - Location Suggestion

Elementary - Although nudity exists; it's done in such a non-sexual way that I personally would be comfortable putting this in an elementary library.  However, I advise you to use your best judgment based on your knowledge of your school and your situation.

Jr. High/Middle School - Yes

High School - This title might seem a bit young for this age group, but I think there are plenty of students who would enjoy it. 

According to the Publisher - What the Age Rating Means

All of the following are possible within the book's pages:  Moderate Language, Aggression, Mild Violence, Mild Gore, Crude Humor, Sexual Innuendo, Mild Sexual language, Non-sexual Nondescript Nudity, Mild Sexuality/Sexual Themes, Mild Fanservice, Tobacco Use/Reference, Alcohol Reference, Illegal Drug Reference, Occultism 

Parental Eyebrow Raisers

Non-sexual Nudity

 - The very first page features a nondescript female nude
 - A nondescript profile of a mermaid on a poster 

Violence/Gore

 - One of the characters is held at sword-point

 - The slaying of many monster leeches

 - A character gets accidentally stabbed in the hand with scissors

 - Suggested child abuse

Reviews

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Real/Fake Princess, Volume 5

Title: Real/Fake Princess

Volume:  5 of 5

Author: I-Huan
Type: Manhua

Publisher: DrMaster

Genres: Romance, Drama, Historical Fiction, Shojo

Age Rating: All Ages

Public Libraries - Location Suggestion

YA section

School Libraries - Location Suggestion

Elementary - Not recommended

Jr. High/Middle School - Possibly (See Parental Eyebrow Raisers below)

High School - Yes

According to the Publisher - What the Age Rating Means

DrMaster doesn't appear to have a more advanced age rating system.

Parental Eyebrow Raisers 

(To be honest, I really feel that this book should have been rated for 13+)

Violence/Gore
 - Character torture with visible blood, but nothing overly graphic.
 - A minor character is beheaded 

Sexuality/Sexual Themes 

 - There is a sex scene in this volume.  Nothing is shown, mostly it's just close-ups of the characters' faces, but it's obvious what they're doing.

Reviews

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Real/Fake Princess, Volume 4

Title: Real/Fake Princess

Volume:  4 of 5

Author: I-Huan
Type: Manhua

Publisher: DrMaster

Genres: Romance, Drama, Historical Fiction, Shojo

Age Rating: All Ages

Public Libraries - Location Suggestion

YA section

School Libraries - Location Suggestion

Elementary - Not recommended

Jr. High/Middle School - Yes

High School - Yes

According to the Publisher - What the Age Rating Means

DrMaster doesn't appear to have a more advanced age rating system.

Parental Eyebrow Raisers 

(To be honest, I really feel that this book should have been rated for 13+)

Violence/Gore
 - Knife stabbing and sword slashing in this one; it's not overly gory, but blood is involved
 - Character death due to sword wound 

Sexuality/Sexual Themes 

 - Very mild suggestive language
 - Concubines are mentioned

Reviews

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Real/Fake Princess, Volume 3

Title: Real/Fake Princess

Volume:  3 of 5

Author: I-Huan
Type: Manhua

Publisher: DrMaster

Genres: Romance, Drama, Historical Fiction, Shojo

Age Rating: All Ages

Public Libraries - Location Suggestion

YA section

School Libraries - Location Suggestion

Elementary - Not recommended

Jr. High/Middle School - Yes

High School - Yes

According to the Publisher - What the Age Rating Means

DrMaster doesn't appear to have a more advanced age rating system.

Parental Eyebrow Raisers 

(To be honest, I really feel that this book should have been rated for 13+)

Violence/Gore
 - One of the characters attempts to kill another with a knife.  There is a fight and blood is shown in several panels, but nothing overly graphic.

Sexuality/Sexual Themes 

 - Very mild suggestive language
 - Brothels and concubines are mentioned

Reviews

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Real/Fake Princess, Volume 2

Title: Real/Fake Princess

Volume:  2 of 5

Author: I-Huan
Type: Manhua

Publisher: DrMaster

Genres:  Romance, Drama, Historical Fiction, Shojo

Age Rating: All Ages

Public Libraries - Location Suggestion

YA section

School Libraries - Location Suggestion

Elementary - Not recommended

Jr. High/Middle School - Yes

High School - Yes

According to the Publisher - What the Age Rating Means

DrMaster doesn't appear to have a more advanced age rating system.

Parental Eyebrow Raisers 

(To be honest, I really feel that this book should have been rated for 13+)

Language

 - One or two words here and there (Ex. bastard) 

Violence/Gore
 - There's a sword duel where two of the characters receive minor injuries; blood is shown. 

Sexuality/Sexual Themes 

 - Very mild suggestive language
 - Brothels and courtesans are mentioned

Reviews

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Real/Fake Princess, Volume 1

Title: Real/Fake Princess

Volume: 1 of 5

Author: I-Huan
Type: Manhua

Publisher: DrMaster

Genres: Romance, Drama, Historical Fiction, Shojo

Age Rating: All Ages

Public Libraries - Location Suggestion

YA section

School Libraries - Location Suggestion

Elementary - Not recommended

Jr. High/Middle School - Yes

High School - Yes

According to the Publisher - What the Age Rating Means

DrMaster doesn't appear to have a more advanced age rating system.

Parental Eyebrow Raisers 
(To be honest, I really feel that this book should have been rated for 13+)

Language

 - One or two words here and there (Ex. bastard) 

Violence/Gore
 - One of the characters has flashbacks in which someone is attacking her with a pair of scissors.

Sexuality/Sexual Themes 

 - Concubines are mentioned, but not explained.
 - One of the main characters occasionally visits a high-end prostitute, but nothing is ever seen, only very vaguely suggested.

Reviews

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Dramacon, Volume 3

 

Title:  Dramacon

Volume:  3 of 3

Author: Svetlana Chmakova
Type: OEL, Ameri-manga

Publisher: Tokyopop

Genres:  Romance, Drama, Humor, Shojo

Age Rating: Teen, Age 13+ 

Public Libraries - Location Suggestion

YA section 

School Libraries - Location Suggestion

Elementary - No

Jr. High/Middle School - At your own discression

High School - Best choice 

According to the Publisher - What the Age Rating Means

All of the following are possible within the book's pages:  Moderate Language, Aggression, Mild Violence, Mild Gore, Crude Humor, Sexual Innuendo, Mild Sexual language, Non-sexual Nondescript Nudity, Mild Sexuality/Sexual Themes, Mild Fanservice, Tobacco Use/Reference, Alcohol Reference, Illegal Drug Reference, Occultism 

Parental Eyebrow Raisers 
Language

 - Less than the first volume (Ex. ass, hell) 

Violence/Gore
 - One of the characters gets into a car accident; some mild blood spattering is involved 

Sexuality/Sexual Themes 

 - Sex is briefly mentioned or eluded to, but that's about it.
 - There's one scene between the main characters that gets kind of heavy, but all their clothes stay on.

 - Yaoi is briefly mentioned or eluded to several times, but that's about it.

Alcohol/Drug References

 - Drinking and getting drunk is briefly mentioned or eluded to, but that's about it.

Reviews

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Dramacon, Volume 2

Title:  Dramacon

Volume:  2 of 3

Author: Svetlana Chmakova
Type: OEL, Ameri-manga

Publisher: Tokyopop

Genres:  Romance, Drama, Humor, Shojo

Age Rating: Teen, Age 13+ 

Public Libraries - Location Suggestion

YA section 

School Libraries - Location Suggestion

Elementary - No

Jr. High/Middle School - At your own discression

High School - Best choice 

According to the Publisher - What the Age Rating Means

All of the following are possible within the book's pages:  Moderate Language, Aggression, Mild Violence, Mild Gore, Crude Humor, Sexual Innuendo, Mild Sexual language, Non-sexual Nondescript Nudity, Mild Sexuality/Sexual Themes, Mild Fanservice, Tobacco Use/Reference, Alcohol Reference, Illegal Drug Reference, Occultism 

Parental Eyebrow Raisers 

Language

 - Less than the first volume, a lot of it has been replaced with symbols (Ex. ass, bitch) 

Sexuality/Sexual Themes 

 - Sex is briefly mentioned or eluded to several times, but that's about it

 - Yaoi is briefly mentioned or eluded to several times, but that's about it

Alcohol/Drug References

 - Drinking and getting drunk is briefly mentioned or eluded to several times, but that's about it 

Reviews

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Dramacon, Volume 1

Title:  Dramacon 

Volume:  1 of 3

Author: Svetlana Chmakova
Type: OEL, Ameri-manga

Publisher: Tokyopop

Genres:  Romance, Drama, Humor, Shojo

Age Rating: Teen, Age 13+ 

Public Libraries - Location Suggestion

YA section 

School Libraries - Location Suggestion

Elementary - No

Jr. High/Middle School - At your own discretion

High School - Best choice 

According to the Publisher - What the Age Rating Means

All of the following are possible within the book's pages:  Moderate Language, Aggression, Mild Violence, Mild Gore, Crude Humor, Sexual Innuendo, Mild Sexual language, Non-sexual Nondescript Nudity, Mild Sexuality/Sexual Themes, Mild Fanservice, Tobacco Use/Reference, Alcohol Reference, Illegal Drug Reference, Occultism 

Parental Eyebrow Raisers 

Language

 - It's not on every page, but it does exist.  (Ex. Ass, Asshole, Bitch) 

Non-sexual Nudity

 - Female character in the shower, but nothing graphic is seen


Sexuality/Sexual Themes 

 - Female character gets asked if her current  boyfriend was "her first".

 - Characters discuss adding some sex into the story one of them is writing.

 - Characters discuss watching Hentai.

 - Characters caught in bed together by other characters; nothing seen, but it's obvious what was going on.

 - Attempted rape, but it doesn't get very far.

Reviews

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