Yokai Doctor

I recently got the first two volumes as gifts. I've only skimmed the first few pages of the initial volume but I do like the artwork so far. The Yokai designs look nice a detailed. The creator is someone named Yuki Sato and this is also the first time I've ever come across their work.

This is/was being published by Del Ray  a few years ago Unfortunately only two of a total 15 volumes (in Japan) were released to the English speaking community. It doesn't seem to be all that popular because there are no fan translations past the first two books.  Even if I don't know how the story will end I hope the two books will at least be entertaining.

Just finished: Blood Lad

You could say that this was somewhat influenced by either Underworld or Twilight because we have a Vampire as a main character and his nearest rival is a Werewolf gang leader.  The Vampire race seems to be the most powerful  in this Blood Lad universe.

My favorite thing aside from the various Gamer and Anime references is probably the power that Bell controls. She can create and view portals that allow her to travel or send things long distances.  Speaking of Anime references, in one episode there was a moment where Staz tries to launch a Kamehameha (from DBZ) Probably one of the few times I've seen one Fighting Anime show aware of another fighting Anime show! Staz being an Anime fan he praises Son Goku. Haha. Good to hear that May'n is still performing OP theme songs for Anime.

Blood Lad - Only 10 episodes, seen two so far

My main reason for watching this series is because of its short episode count  at a mere 10 episodes. A really odd number for a TV show, which has me quite wary of the fact that this Anime may possibly have no resolution at all! That would be terrible.  This number count would be more normal for an OVA series released over several Months. Makes me really wonder if this show didn't get good ratings in Japan or something...


I kind of like the male Protagonist Staz.  He's a vampire or some other type of blood sucking demon as he doesn't really catch fire or glow when exposed to Sunlight. His quirk is that he's a bit of a Anime/Gaming Fanboy. In episode two there's actually a part where Dragon Quest / Dragon Warrior 1 gets referenced.

Staz drinking a Refreshment