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Manga Review: Yuusha Goikkou no Kaerimichi

PART 6 of 52 ONESHOTS in 52 WEEKS平野稜二の『勇者ご一行の帰り道』 “Yuusha Goikkou no Kaerimichi” by HIRANO Ryouji Yuusha Goikkou no Kaerimichi (known in English as The Hero’s Party on Their Way Back Home) is a fantasy oneshot by author Ryouji Hirano, who is probably best known for penning two popular spin-off manga, one derived from Demon SlayerContinueContinue reading “Manga Review: Yuusha Goikkou no Kaerimichi”

Manga Review: Clockwork Apple (Oneshot)

PART 5 of 52 ONESHOTS in 52 WEEKS手塚治虫の『時計仕掛けのりんご』 “Tokeijikake no Ringo” by TEZUKA Osamu Often described as the “Godfather of Manga” due to his pioneering feats within the medium, Osamu Tezuka remains one of the most influential and successful authors in manga history. Born in 1928, Tezuka was heavily inspired by Disney animations as aContinueContinue reading “Manga Review: Clockwork Apple (Oneshot)”

5 Manga With Unique Art Styles

Pioneered by artists such as Osamu Tezuka and Machiko Hasegawa, modern manga has a history dating back almost eighty years. A recognisable style has formed over the decades, with notable techniques both across and within each demographic, but the medium is never short on creativity, with artists continually experimenting and innovating with distinctive methodology. WithContinueContinue reading “5 Manga With Unique Art Styles”

Manga Review: Spirit Photographer Saburo Kono

PART 4 of 52 ONESHOTS in 52 WEEKS出水ぽすか×白井カイウの『心霊写真師鴻野三郎』 “Shinrei Shashinshi Kouno Saburou” by DEMIZU Posuka & SHIRAI Kaiu Artist Posuka Demizu and writer Kaiu Shirai are a well known mangaka duo, most recognised for their shounen series The Promised Neverland, which began in 2016 and concluded in 2020, spanning a total of 20 volumes. RatherContinueContinue reading “Manga Review: Spirit Photographer Saburo Kono”

Manga Review: Dear Green

PART 3 of 52 ONESHOTS in 52 WEEKS桜アミューの『ディアグリーン』 “Dear Green” by SAKURA Amyuu Amyuu Sakura is a mangaka best known for her series Kono Oto Tomare! Sounds of Life, which has been published in Jump Square since 2012. She often writes romantic stories within a school setting, typically featuring music and the arts. BeforeContinueContinue reading “Manga Review: Dear Green”

Manga Review: Kanojo no Tokutouseki

PART 2 of 52 ONESHOTS in 52 WEEKS梶本あかりの『彼女の特等席』 “Kanojo no Tokutouseki” by KAJIMOTO Akari Kanojo no Tokutouseki (known in English as Her Special Seat) is a oneshot by author Akari Kajimoto. It won an annual oneshot contest held by publisher Square Enix (the 29th Young Gangan Manga Awards) and went on the become the author’sContinueContinue reading “Manga Review: Kanojo no Tokutouseki”

Manga Review: Goodbye, Eri

PART 1 of 52 ONESHOTS in 52 WEEKS藤本タツキの『さよなら絵梨』”Sayonara Eri” by FUJIMOTO Tatsuki Published staunchly in Shueisha’s brand of Jump magazines, author Tatsuki Fujimoto’s first major work was the series Fire Punch, released between 2016 and 2018 whilst he was in his early 20s. Upon its conclusion, Fujimoto promptly debuted his next manga, the now famousContinueContinue reading “Manga Review: Goodbye, Eri”

Manga Review: Sheeply Horned Witch Romi

Sheeply Horned Witch Romi (known in rōmaji as Youkaku no Majoromi) is the newest series by mangaka Abe Youichi, who is known in Japan for his unique art style, characterised by thick, bold lines, and for his fascinating storytelling, where he interweaves supernatural and realistic concepts to create highly eccentric settings and scenarios. It’s theContinueContinue reading “Manga Review: Sheeply Horned Witch Romi”

Best Movies of 2022

Welcome to the timely Morning, Roo top ten films of the year. Annual since 2014, this is now the 9th edition of my yearly favourites list. Looking back at previous years, I wonder if I’d change any in retrospect. If I’m honest — perhaps. Tastes and interests evolve, some films age well and others don’t,ContinueContinue reading “Best Movies of 2022”

Manga Review: Inuyashiki (Oku Hiroya)

Inuyashiki solidifies my belief that Oku Hiroya is the Roland Emmerich of the manga world. The series is bombastic and action-packed, with many compelling ideas, but like an Emmerich movie, the exciting premise is bogged down by surface-level details, with a plot and characters that could be much more persuasive and captivating than they everContinueContinue reading “Manga Review: Inuyashiki (Oku Hiroya)”