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The Best Manga Artists (You’ve Never Heard Of)

While there is no objective answer to which manga author produces the best artwork, the topic certainly has its usual suspects, headed typically by the likes of Takehiko Inoue, Kentaro Miura, and Yusuke Murata, among many others. These go-to authors are rightly cited for their impressive consistency and artistic prowess, yet for such an extensiveContinueContinue reading “The Best Manga Artists (You’ve Never Heard Of)”

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.”