Fan and Gear

Itsuki's life has never been dull, but once he gets introduced to Air Trecks motorized inline skates, he's addicted to the rush of riding and the thrill of competing against other extremely skilled rivals.

Comics & Anime Conventions
What’s more fun than reading manga? Going to an anime or comics convention! Our calendar listing features anime, manga and comics conventions in the U.S., Japan and Europe, with dates, locations, events and web sites.
Comic Readers' Guide to Scanlations
The Comics Journal gives a fine overview of the world of manga scanlations or scanned translations of Japanese comics.
Manga Library - A Lending Library Resource for Fans
Too much manga to read, not enough money? Join Manga Library, a new sharing and borrowing organization by otaku, for otaku.
Bilingual Manga - Learn Japanese with Manga
Want to learn to read manga as it was originally created, in Japanese? Try the tutorials at BilingualManga.com, which offers both English and Japanese versions of the same comic page side by side, along with audio tutorials.

Hobotaku Review: Air Gear Volume 1
Calling it "fun" and "interesting," Hobotaku's reviewer also concedes that Air Gear Volume 1 is chock full of fan service... which may or may not be a good thing.

BlogCritics Review: Air Gear Volume 1
Aaron Auzins praises Air Gear for "taking (manga) to new heights, literally." Noting its hip mix of action and comedy, Auzins concludes that Air Gear is "first-class ticket for any reader looking for a wild ride."

Manga Life Review: Air Gear Volume 4
Dan Polley gives Air Gear Volume 4 a "B+" rating, noting that it's a "non-stop bowl of action," albeit with some explicit content that's a bit "questionable."

Anime News Network Review: Air Gear Volume 5
Anime News Network reviewer Carlo Santos gets to Air Gear Volume 5 still admiring "its street-gang attitude, over-the-top stylishness, and of course, brazen flashes of fanservice," but starts to wonder if it's the Air Treck matches are becoming formulaic.