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Manga Review: Goodbye Body

PART 43 of 52 ONESHOTS in 52 WEEKS山本英夫の『さよなら身体』 “Sayonara Karada” by YAMAMOTO Hideo Hideo Yamamoto is a mangaka best known for his psychological thrillers, notably the series Nozokiya, Ichi the Killer and Homunculus, all of which have been adapted to film. His works often explore the human psyche, with recurring motifs including crime and sexualContinueContinue reading “Manga Review: Goodbye Body”

Manga Review: Sora kara Onnanoko ga!

PART 42 of 52 ONESHOTS in 52 WEEKS殿ヶ谷美由紀×加藤航平の『空から女の子がっ！』 “Sora kara Onnanoko ga!” by TONOGAYA Miyuki & KATOU Kouhei Sora kara Onnanoko ga! is a oneshot by authors Kouhei Katou and Miyuki Tonogaya, who tackle the plot and artwork respectively. Published on Shueisha’s Jump Plus manga platform in 2021, the 58 page story features two bulliedContinueContinue reading “Manga Review: Sora kara Onnanoko ga!”

Manga Review: Earth Recording 0001

PART 41 of 52 ONESHOTS in 52 WEEKS暗森透の『地球記録0001』 “Chikyuu Kiroku 0001” by KURAMORI Tooru Tooru Kuramori debuted in 2019 with a suspensful oneshot about a reformed assassin, titled Killer Parent. Since then, he has proven himself adept at many genres, penning short works involving science fiction, mixed martial arts, and fantasy. With skilled artwork andContinueContinue reading “Manga Review: Earth Recording 0001”

Manga Review: Damiyan!

PART 40 of 52 ONESHOTS in 52 WEEKS浦沢直樹の『DAMIYAN!』 “Damiyan!” by URASAWA Naoki Naoki Urasawa is a highly regarded mangaka, beloved for his epic mystery thrillers, including 20th Century Boys, Monster, and Billy Bat. These multi-faceted stories span generations, take place throughout multiple countries, and accommodate a sizeable cast of memorable characters. The author is aContinueContinue reading “Manga Review: Damiyan!”

Manga Review: Fate (Oneshot)

PART 39 of 52 ONESHOTS in 52 WEEKS川口まどか×星新一の『宿命』 “Shukumei” by KAWAGUCHI Madoka & HOSHI Shinichi Shinichi Hoshi was a famous science fiction author, well known for his ‘short-short’ stories, which would often span just three or four pages. He wrote over a thousand in his lifetime, which would go on to provide the basis forContinueContinue reading “Manga Review: Fate (Oneshot)”

Manga Review: Asklepios (Oneshot)

PART 38 of 52 ONESHOTS in 52 WEEKS融内水の『アスクレピオス』 “Asklepios” by TORU Uchimizu Asklepios is a manga series by Uchimizu Toru, which takes inspiration from the Greek figure of Asclepius, the God of Medicine. The three-volume manga follows a physician named Buzz, who is deemed a fugitive and heretic by the church of the land, forContinueContinue reading “Manga Review: Asklepios (Oneshot)”

Manga Review: Kinoko Takenoko

PART 37 of 52 ONESHOTS in 52 WEEKS浅野いにおの『きのこたけのこ』 “Kinoko Takenoko” by ASANO Inio Inio Asano is an award-winning author of seinen manga, whose dramatic works often focus on struggling youth and coming-of-age stories. He is known largely for the series Goodnight Punpun and Dead Dead Demon’s Dededede Destruction, which are particularly distinctive in their presentation,ContinueContinue reading “Manga Review: Kinoko Takenoko”

Manga Review: Negai

PART 36 of 52 ONESHOTS in 52 WEEKS楳図かずおの『ねがい』 “Negai” by UMEZU Kazuo Kazuo Umezu is one of the original masters of horror manga, known for series such as Orochi, The Drifting Classroom and Cat Eyed Boy. Beginning his career in the 1950s, Umezu went on to develop a distinct style, blending shoujo and horror aesthetics.ContinueContinue reading “Manga Review: Negai”

Manga Review: Kodomo no Kamisama

PART 35 of 52 ONESHOTS in 52 WEEKS三簾真也の『コドモの神様』 “Kodomo no Kamisama” by MISU Shinya Shinya Misu is an author with a penchant for comedy-romance manga. All of his early series spanned just a few volumes, but he found success in 2022 with the manga No More Love With the Girls, a rom-com about a loveContinueContinue reading “Manga Review: Kodomo no Kamisama”

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”