>>Infidel
I actually have those readers ... and for the most part they are just a little to difficult.
The breaking into Japanese Literature is frankly just too hard at the moment. The graded reader that I have gets too complicated too fast I think. I also have "reading japanese with a smile", and again this is just a little out of my reach. If I really work hard on them then I can get there eventually, and I learn a lot from those texts. However, I'd like something a little easier to do every now and then, whilst still learning and expanding my vocabulary.
I find the idea of manag appealing because it may bring a bit more colour and fun into the reading, and the idea that as Becki kindly mentioned, they tend to be short and sweet
I ordered some Shounen after Astaroth's recommendation ... bought 2 of the V-Jump magazines, and i'll see how they go. Next time I will try the Doreamon you mention.
Does anyone know of good internet stores to buy them from?
I use Playasia.com, but the shipping fees are extortionate ><