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Manga Review: The Enigma of Amigara Fault

PART 34 of 52 ONESHOTS in 52 WEEKS伊藤潤二の『阿彌殻断層の怪』 “Amigara Dansō no Kai” by ITO Junji Junji Ito is one of the most renowned authors of horror manga, with a career spanning more than three decades. He has many stand-out works, including Uzumaki and Tomie, which have been adapted to film and anime. The author hasContinueContinue reading “Manga Review: The Enigma of Amigara Fault”

Manga Review: Lazarus Franco’s 4 A.M.

PART 33 of 52 ONESHOTS in 52 WEEKS小池桂一の『ラザロ・フランコの午前4時』 “Lazaro Franco’s 4 A.M.” by KOIKE Keiichi Keiichi Koike is an exciting mangaka, whose surreal works often explore the psyche and perception. Although Japan is renowned for strict anti-drug laws, author Koike is very open about his experiences with drugs and the inspirations they have on hisContinueContinue reading “Manga Review: Lazarus Franco’s 4 A.M.”

Manga Review: For Our Farewell Is Near

PART 32 of 52 ONESHOTS in 52 WEEKS幸村誠の『さようならが近いので』 “Sayonara ga Chikai no de” by YUKIMURA Makoto Makoto Yukimura debuted with the sci-fi drama Planetes in 1999, which spanned four volumes across five years. Planetes found great acclaim and was adapted to anime before the manga had even concluded, but Yukimura is probably best known nowContinueContinue reading “Manga Review: For Our Farewell Is Near”

Manga Review: Harukoma

PART 31 of 52 ONESHOTS in 52 WEEKS入江亜季の『春駒』 “Harukoma” by IRIE Aki Aki Irie is a mangaka best known for her fantasy series Ran and the Grey World, which was published from 2008 until 2015. The author has an incredibly unique and recognisable art style, which lingers and delights through its impressive detail and expressivity.ContinueContinue reading “Manga Review: Harukoma”

Manga Review: Mukai

PART 30 of 52 ONESHOTS in 52 WEEKS木城 ゆきと×とび ひろたかの『霧界』 “Mukai” by KISHIRO Yukito & TOBI Hirotaka Yukito Kishiro is the author behind popular cyberpunk manga series Battle Angel Alita, which is known in Japan as Gunnm. The first series began in 1990, with the manga now in its third iteration, sub-titled Mars Chronicle. ThisContinueContinue reading “Manga Review: Mukai”