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Manga Review: Kon no Ki Konoha

PART 9 of 52 ONESHOTS in 52 WEEKS夢花李の『コンノキコノハ』 “Kon no Ki Konoha” by YUMEKA Sumomo Kon no Ki Konoha (known in English as Leaves of the Deep Blue Tree) is a oneshot by Sumomo Yumeka, who is perhaps best known for her single-volume manga Our Happy Time, which she wrote and illustrated under the nameContinueContinue reading “Manga Review: Kon no Ki Konoha”

Manga Review: Zansatsu! Ponytail

PART 8 of 52 ONESHOTS in 52 WEEKS阿部洋一の『斬殺！ポニーテール』 “Zansatsu! Ponytail” by ABE Youichi Abe Youichi is a master of the unusual. Penning manga which are brilliantly bizarre, he produces the sort of stories that enrapture readers through sheer creativity. His most recent series, Sheeply Horned Witch Romi, is the first of his to receive anContinueContinue reading “Manga Review: Zansatsu! Ponytail”

Manga Review: Blue Box (Oneshot)

PART 7 of 52 ONESHOTS in 52 WEEKS三浦糀の『アオのハコ』 “Ao no Hako” by MIURA Kouji Blue Box is a popular manga series written and illustrated by Kouji Miura, which hit a milestone this year of spanning over 10 volumes and 100 chapters. It started serialisation in the popular Weekly Shounen Jump magazine in 2021 and followsContinueContinue reading “Manga Review: Blue Box (Oneshot)”

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”