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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.”

Manga Review: For Our Farewell Is Near

PART 32 of 52 ONESHOTS in 52 WEEKS幸村誠の『さようならが近いので』 “Sayonara ga Chikai no de” by YUKIMURA Makoto Makoto Yukimura debuted with the sci-fi drama Planetes in 1999, which spanned four volumes across five years. Planetes found great acclaim and was adapted to anime before the manga had even concluded, but Yukimura is probably best known nowContinueContinue reading “Manga Review: For Our Farewell Is Near”

Manga Review: Harukoma

PART 31 of 52 ONESHOTS in 52 WEEKS入江亜季の『春駒』 “Harukoma” by IRIE Aki Aki Irie is a mangaka best known for her fantasy series Ran and the Grey World, which was published from 2008 until 2015. The author has an incredibly unique and recognisable art style, which lingers and delights through its impressive detail and expressivity.ContinueContinue reading “Manga Review: Harukoma”

Manga Review: Mukai

PART 30 of 52 ONESHOTS in 52 WEEKS木城 ゆきと×とび ひろたかの『霧界』 “Mukai” by KISHIRO Yukito & TOBI Hirotaka Yukito Kishiro is the author behind popular cyberpunk manga series Battle Angel Alita, which is known in Japan as Gunnm. The first series began in 1990, with the manga now in its third iteration, sub-titled Mars Chronicle. ThisContinueContinue reading “Manga Review: Mukai”

Manga Review: Gekkou no Arcadia

PART 29 of 52 ONESHOTS in 52 WEEKS八木教広の『月光のアルカディア』 “Gekkou no Arcadia” by YAGI Norihiro Norihiro Yagi is a mangaka famous for his series Claymore, which ran from 2001 until 2014. Published in a variety of shounen magazines throughout his long career, the author works mostly within fantasy genres, often crafting stories with young male protagonists,ContinueContinue reading “Manga Review: Gekkou no Arcadia”

Manga Review: What a Pity We Are

PART 28 of 52 ONESHOTS in 52 WEEKSはくりの『なんて情けない僕らだ』 “Nante Nasakenai Bokura da” by Hakuri Hakuri is a mangaka and illustrator known for authoring the series One Room of Happiness, which explored the unconventional relationship between a kidnapper and their victim. It was published by Square Enix from 2016 until 2022, with Crunchyroll providing a digitalContinueContinue reading “Manga Review: What a Pity We Are”

Manga Review: A Silent Voice (Oneshot)

PART 27 of 52 ONESHOTS in 52 WEEKS大今良時の『聲の形』 “Koe no Katachi” by OIMA Yoshitoki Koe no Katachi is a oneshot written and illustrated by Yoshitoki Oima, which was published in Kodansha’s Bessatsu Shounen Magazine in 2011. The title translates literally to The Shape of Voice, but it is known in English as A Silent Voice.ContinueContinue reading “Manga Review: A Silent Voice (Oneshot)”

Manga Review: Look Back

PART 26 of 52 ONESHOTS in 52 WEEKS藤本タツキの『ルックバック』 “Look Back” by FUJIMOTO Tatsuki To mark the half-way point of 52 Oneshots in 52 Weeks, I am returning once more to Tatsuki Fujimoto, whose manga Goodbye, Eri commenced the project six months ago. Look Back was his preceding oneshot, featuring in Jump Plus magazine in JulyContinueContinue reading “Manga Review: Look Back”

Manga Review: Rensou Mode

PART 25 of 52 ONESHOTS in 52 WEEKS岡田ハルキの『恋想モード』 “Rensou Modo” by OKADA Haruki Rensou Mode is a oneshot by author Haruki Okada, who began her career with the single-volume body-swapping manga Danshi-ing Girl! in 2009. This was followed in 2010 by First Love ♥ Succubus, another single-volume manga, with the author then working on severalContinueContinue reading “Manga Review: Rensou Mode”

Manga Review: Under the Bridge

PART 24 of 52 ONESHOTS in 52 WEEKSハロルド作石の『アンダー・ザ・ブリッジ』 “Under the Bridge” by SAKUISHI Harold Harold Sakuishi is a mangaka known for the series Beck, which follows the musical exploits of a group of teenagers who form a rock band. Beck spanned 34 volumes during its publication from 1999 until 2008 and remains a much lovedContinueContinue reading “Manga Review: Under the Bridge”