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…… Read more “5 Manga With Unique Art Styles”
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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…… Read more “Manga Review: Sheeply Horned Witch Romi”
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…… Read more “Manga Review: Inuyashiki (Oku Hiroya)”
Manga Review: Chainsaw Man (Tatsuki Fujimoto)
Chainsaw Man is one of the most beloved new series to have featured in Shueisha’s famous Weekly Shounen Jump magazine, sharing the prestigious 66th Shogakukan Manga Award…… Read more “Manga Review: Chainsaw Man (Tatsuki Fujimoto)”
Manga Talk: JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, Part 1 – 3
If you know anything about anime or manga, then you’ve probably heard of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure. If not, then perhaps you’ve seen the memes. Either way, it’s…… Read more “Manga Talk: JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, Part 1 – 3”
Manga Review: Monster (Naoki Urasawa)
Title: MONSTERAuthor: Naoki UrasawaPublisher: ShogakukanPublished: 1994 – 2001Length: 18 Volumes The story goes that Naoki Urasawa toyed with penning a manga set in the medical field early…… Read more “Manga Review: Monster (Naoki Urasawa)”
Manga Talk: Bio-Booster Armor Guyver
Guyver is a classic — the manga began early in 1985 and is still published to this day. Written and illustrated by Yoshiki Takaya, it follows a…… Read more “Manga Talk: Bio-Booster Armor Guyver”
Manga Review: Kanai-kun (Matsumoto x Tanikawa)
Title: Kanai-kun (かないくん) Author: Taiyō Matsumoto, Shuntaro Tanikawa Publisher: Tokyo Itoi Shigesato Office Published: January 2014 Length: 1 Volume In 2014, mangaka Taiyo Matsumoto released a 48…… Read more “Manga Review: Kanai-kun (Matsumoto x Tanikawa)”
Manga Talk: I Am a Hero
Kengo Hanazawa’s manga I Am a Hero ended just the other day, after eight years of publication. The ending has divided readers—understandably so—as it leaves many questions…… Read more “Manga Talk: I Am a Hero”
Manga Review: Gintama (Hideaki Sorachi)
Title: Gintama (銀魂) Author: Hideaki Sorachi Publisher: Shueisha Published: 2003 – Present Length: 67 Volumes (as of February 2017) “At its heart Gintama is a science fiction…… Read more “Manga Review: Gintama (Hideaki Sorachi)”