Akihisa Ikeda

Tsukune's going to have one heck of a hickey when he gets home from Monster High! All-around average teenager Tsukune can't get accepted to any high school save one...but on his first day he finds the rest of the student body doesn't appear average at all. Best of all, the cutest girl on campus can't wait to fling her arms around his neck! Wait a sec'--are those her teeth around his neck too...? Tsukune's going to have one heck of a hickey when he gets home from Monster High! But does he have a chance in H E double hockey sticks of raising his grades at a school where the turf war isn't between the jocks and the nerds but the vampires and the werewolves? LESSON ONE: VAMPIRES QUIZ 1 WHAT'S THE BEST COURSE OF ACTION WHEN A PERT CLASSMATE ATTEMPTS TO SNACK ON YOUR JUGULAR? a. Run for your life and the sanctity of your soul b. Invite her out for a strawberry soda, heavy on the syrup c. Scream like a boy and hide in the principal's office d. Let her have a few sips while you check out her spectacular quadriceps

Rosario+Vampire

Will Tsukune survive having a vampire girlfriend? QUIZ 4: CARNIVOROUS PLANTSUPON TAKING A FIELD TRIP TO THE HUMAN WORLD AND OBSERVING HUMAN SPAWN BEING PREYED UPON BY CARNIVOROUS PLANTS...a. let them eat the kids--after all, it's not like they're inhumanb. save them and form an alliance to save the environmentc. harvest yourself a lively salad All-around average teenager Tsukune can't get accepted to any high school save one...but on his first day he finds the rest of the student body doesn't appear average in the least. Best of all, the cutest girl on campus can't wait to fling her arms around his neck! Wait a sec'--are those her teeth around his neck too...? Tsukune's going to have one heck of a hickey when he gets home from Monster High! But does he have a chance in H E double hockey sticks of raising his grades at a school where the turf war isn't between the jocks and the nerds but the vampires and the werewolves?

Rosario+Vampire, Vol. 4

Briar's Reviews

The friendship is growing even more in the fourth volume of this incredible manga series! I love how this series combines amusing drama, hilarious comedy, and a collection of random monsters! It appears that the plot is going to be changing a bit, since the witches are being involved more this time around. I am super intrigued to see where this deviation takes us.

Four out of five stars.

Rosario+Vampire Volume 1 is an absolute delight and I am so pumped to work my way through this series!

This VIZ manga follows human Tsunami as he gets sent to a school full of monsters. He didn't realize this, especially since he wasn't the best student and this was the only school that accepted him. Moka, a pretty vampire girl, takes a liking to him instantly and sucks his blood. Suddenly, the two are the best of friends (or more?). Along the way they meet a succubus who also has eyes for Tsunami, some crafty mermaids and a riveting werewolf. Nothing's easy at this academy, let me tell ya!

This manga has spunky personality and it's wild fun! I really enjoyed this book and I was hooked and addicted almost instantly. The illustrations are fun and flirty, the story is PG-13 and had me snickering. It's like a YA or New Adult manga that flirts with action, thrills, romance and school life. Add in the wickedly funny writing talent Akihisa Ikeda has and you've got yourself a winner.

I highly recommend this book! It's definitely one of my favourite manga I've ever read and I'm going to be working my way through this entire series very soon.

Five out of five stars.

• To be previewed and promoted in VIZ Media’s Shonen Jump magazine. • Action, relationships, magic, high school, and monsters all in one! • Shonen Jump with Shojo appeal! Appeals to both boys and girls fantasies: sexy but strong female characters with cool magical powers (mermaids, vampires). • Has made multiple appearances on Japan’s Tohan Top 50 rankings, which is the equivalent to BookScan rankings. • Drama CD available in Japan. • Rosario+Vampire will be made into an anime series in 2008. • Think Teen Wolf, but with vampires! • Translated in French, Chinese, and Korean. All-around average teenager Tsukune can't get accepted to any high school save one...but on his first day he finds the rest of the student body doesn't appear average at all. Best of all, the cutest girl on campus can't wait to fling her arms around his neck! Wait a sec'--are those her teeth around his neck too...? Tsukune's going to have one heck of a hickey when he gets home from Monster High! But does he have a chance in H E double hockey sticks of raising his grades at a school where the turf war isn't between the jocks and the nerds but the vampires and the werewolves? LESSON TWO: WITCHES QUIZ HAVING A WITCH FOR A CLASSMATE CAN CREATE A VEXING HEX SITUATION IF SHE… a. casts spells stirring up all manner of mischief just to get attention. b. has no qualms about using magic to break up you and your girlfriend. c. becomes the target of a reptilian witchphobic hate group. d. all of the above.

Rosario+Vampire, Vol. 2

This book is utterly adorable and stupidly silly, I LOVE IT. It's a fun, fantastical read with crazy creatures and insane YA tropes. I just can't get enough. It's definitely one of my guilty pleasure reads at the moment. I cannot wait to binge this series and keep working my way through it. I'm impressed! I remember seeing these books on the book store bookshelves WAY back in the day when they came out, but I was a little student with no money and thus never picked them up.

This is definitely a young-fish YA book. There's lots of boob grabbing and oggling at women, but it doesn't really bother me too much. It's a goofy YA book and I'm not expecting it to be something out of this world mature. 

I like that this book expanded on the fact that the monsters aren't only going after Tsuname now. I'm kinda glad the crew is all getting in on the action too! It's great to see this series slowly expanding and getting more fun.

Four out of five stars.

R to L (Japanese Style) All-around average teenager Tsukune can't get accepted to any high school save one...but on his first day he finds the rest of the student body doesn't appear average in the least. Best of all, the cutest girl on campus can't wait to fling her arms around his neck! Wait a sec'--are those her teeth around his neck too...? Tsukune's going to have one heck of a hickey when he gets home from Monster High! But does he have a chance in H E double hockey sticks of raising his grades at a school where the turf war isn't between the jocks and the nerds but the vampires and the werewolves? QUIZ 5: ABOMINABLE SNOWGIRLWHEN A LITERAL FROST QUEEN FALLS FOR YOU LIKE AN ICICLE OFF THE EAVES OF AN ALPINE CHALET, IT'S BEST TO TAKE...a. a snowdayb. a chill pill c. the heat off of her

Rosario+Vampire, Vol. 5

Oh, this series is such fun! I am totally loving Rosario+Vampire and all of the goofy, silly antics this group gets into.

This feels like the fun of a middle schooler, wrapped up for Young and New Adults. Tsukune and his bunch of misfit girls are quite the delight, adding a new friend into the mix and dealing with some new issues. Another teacher is up to some tricks, an abominable snowgirl is hanging around and something is going on with Tsukune himself! 

I love this series and I think it's quite the hidden gem for VIZ manga. I can't get enough of it! The characters grow, and it's not just the Moka show anymore. Everyone gets in the action, and there's lots of immature hilarity that takes place. Plus, monsters galore! The little myth and lore hidden in this book is awesome.

I highly recommend grabbing this book! It's quite the throw back but a super fun manga to sink and let yourself escape from the world in. It's also quite amusing! Who doesn't need a little action and hilarity in their life right now?

Four out of five stars.

Love Bites! All-around average teenager Tsukune can't get accepted to any high school save one...but on his first day, he finds the rest of the student body doesn't appear average in the least. Best of all, the cutest girl on campus can't wait to fling her arms around his neck! Wait a sec'--are those her teeth around his neck too...? Tsukune's going to have one heck of a hickey when he gets home from Monster High! But does he have a chance in H-E-double-hockey-sticks of raising his grades at a school where the turf war isn't between the jocks and the nerds but the vampires and the werewolves? QUIZ THE RECOMMENDED TREATMENT IF YOU FIND YOURSELF TURNING INTO A GHOUL IS… a. take a relaxing vacation in the human realm b. drink your vampire girlfiend's blood c. brains...brains...

Lesson Six: Ghouls

Rosario+Vampire, Vol. 6

Oh man! This book is getting wild!

Tsukune and his wacky crew are getting into my hijinks, and something dark and juicy is going on. I really love that this series has amazing illustrations, constant action and keeps me entertained. Yet it's so simple and easy to read, with all of the craziness hiding among the pages.

I'm super enjoying this series, even if it's not some mature, adult manga. The goofiness is where this book shines, and reminds me of my youth. I love the silliness and fun this manga brings. Having a group of friends battle every monster imaginable is a fun ride!

Five out of five stars.

Love Bites! All-around average teenager Tsukune can't get accepted to any high school save one...but on his first day, he finds the rest of the student body doesn't appear average in the least. Best of all, the cutest girl on campus can't wait to fling her arms around his neck! Wait a sec'--are those her teeth around his neck too...? Tsukune's going to have one heck of a hickey when he gets home from Monster High! But does he have a chance in H-E-double-hockey-sticks of raising his grades at a school where the turf war isn't between the jocks and the nerds but the vampires and the werewolves? QUIZ WHEN YOUR SCHOOL PRINCIPAL MAKES YOU PLAN A SCHOOL FESTIVAL WITH A CHARISMATIC LEADER OF THE STUDENT BODY WHO HAS HIS OWN PERSONAL SHIKIGAMI, YOU HAD BETTER... a. not trust him as far as you can throw his one-eyed demon b. follow his lead blindly c. decorate the gym with colored toilet paper

Lesson Eight: Shikigami

Rosario+Vampire, Vol. 8

It honestly blows my mind that this series hasn't gotten more hype! This series is super fun and full of action that it seems wild to me that people aren't engaged and loving it. So many more people need to pick up this goofy romp! I adore it.

This isn't my favourite of all of the volumes so far but it's still action packed and fast paced. More characters are getting involved and making this series way more interesting. I'm glad Ruby is back and I'm glad everyone gets to get into the action now. 

Sure, some of the comments are immature but that's what makes it fun. This is a great pre-teen/YA manga romp!

Three out of five stars.

Love Bites! All-around average teenager Tsukune can't get accepted to any high school save one...but on his first day, he finds the rest of the student body doesn't appear average in the least. Best of all, the cutest girl on campus can't wait to fling her arms around his neck! Wait a sec'--are those her teeth around his neck too...? Tsukune's going to have one heck of a hickey when he gets home from Monster High! But does he have a chance in H-E-double-hockey-sticks of raising his grades at a school where the turf war isn't between the jocks and the nerds but the vampires and the werewolves? QUIZ A MAGIC MIRROR THAT REFLECTS THE TRUE NATURE OF WHOEVER LOOKS INTO IT IS BEST USED TO... a. pop your zits b. pick your friends c. devour your soul

Rosario+Vampire, Vol. 10

Rosario+Vampire Volume 10 is a lovely wrap up to season one!

I'm glad this ended the way it did. If you want want to continue on to season two you can feel like you at least read a complete series. There are no massive cliffhangers and it appears all happily ever after and nice. I like that. It's not leaving me feeling like I'm missing something.

It is kind of sad and I felt like not as much happened in this one as Volume 9, but I still really enjoyed it! I think it's a great final addition to the first season. It was also very intriguing to see all the girls coming by to meet Tsukune's family. Moka's final arc is really hard warming and made me smile. It's that sort of stuff that makes me really like manga. It feels so friendly and warm among all the crazy stuff that can go down.

Four out of five stars.

Will Tsukune survive having a vampire girlfriend? Quiz 3: TROLLS: WHEN FIGHTING A TROLL WHO WANTS TO BE BIG MAN ON CAMPUS... a. hide under a bridge--that's the last place he'd look b. if you've recently received an unsolicited infusion of vampire blood, fight back--since you've probably been transformed into a powerful vampire for all eternity. c. let the rude vampire girl who infused you with her vampire hemoglobin--without your permission--lend you a fang! All-around average teenager Tsukune can't get accepted to any high school save one...but on his first day he finds the rest of the student body doesn't appear average in the least. Best of all, the cutest girl on campus can't wait to fling her arms around his neck! Wait a sec'--are those her teeth around his neck too...? Tsukune's going to have one heck of a hickey when he gets home from Monster High! But does he have a chance in H E double hockey sticks of raising his grades at a school where the turf war isn't between the jocks and the nerds but the vampires and the werewolves?

Rosario+Vampire, Vol. 3

Rosario+Vampire Volume 3 continues the fun in this awesomely, action-packed monster manga!

I am totally digging this manga! Undeniably so! I just can't get enough of this super fun high school drama. It's childish at times, but super fun and addicting. It's easy to just sink into and forget about the world. To top it all off, this series just keeps getting better. It's not always just Moka getting all the action in, plus there's new drama around every corner.

I'm glad they still introduce random monsters throughout but have changed the general formula of this book. It's not just introducing a new monster to fight every single chapter. Now there's plot lines to follow and continued drama. I like that this series is growing! It makes me only way to read it more.

Four out of five stars.

R to L (Japanese Style). QUIZ 7: EXORCISTAS A HUMAN ATTENDING A SCHOOL FOR MONSTERS, ENCOUNTERING AN EXORCIST MIGHT EXPEL...a. the demon inside youb. you from schoolc. a loud burp

I adore Rosario+Vampire. This series is goofy, fun and quite lovable. The mass amount of monsters and little pieces of lore I pick up makes it even more enjoyable. I truly enjoy how this series keeps growing and not just making it only about Moka. Everyone is starting to get involved with the action.

I can tell this is where the story is really starting to take off. Something is changing with Tsukune and I'm nosy where it's gonna go. Things will never be the same... Especially since we just met the Headmaster. I'm so excited to see where this goes! It only gets better and better.

If you want a manga that's a mix of romance, horror, fantasy, high school drama and action then grab this book! It's a fun, little, easy read.

Four out of five stars.

Nikki Sojkowski

I hope it's get better than this. It's good but the same thing happens over ad over again! Enemy appears, Rosario is ripped off, enemy 'learns their place'

So now there's yet ANOTHER girl in love with Tsukune... What a bore. At least she's cooler than the others HAHAHAHA see what I did there? You would if you've read it! In all seriousness though I DO like her best, after Moka. But Moka's all wishy-washy. Mizore does what best for Tsukune, even if it's not in her best interest of win in him over. And she has a sense of style.

I feel like this was much better than volumes one and 2 for some reason, which is odd since they're basically the same exact thing except with different bad guys that 'need to learn their place' I think it's because this volume was funnier and showed how strong their friendships are even though he's human :D

Awwwww YEAH! Tsukune came to save that day, and damn did he look SEXY while doing it! Cheers for Vampire Tsukune! Normal him is a whimp though... And isn't very cute until in badass mode. And ten that Exorcist dude came in to lock up his powers :/ I mean it DID save his life... But still.