Thanks to the film comics of Studio Ghibli‘s classic films, fans have many ways to enjoy their favorites. Whether a film is currently inaccessible or you just want to sit and enjoy the art, it’s a great addition to your library. And this summer, the Ponyo …Read more »
Stardust Family is an interesting and provocative manga, published as an omnibus so that the whole story is in one book. It takes place in a future Japan, and the country has responded to issues of its declining birth rate (which is a real thing …Read more »
If you’re a fan of Blade of the Immortal, then you’re already well aware of Hiroaki Samura’s compelling work. From his beautiful art to his deep storylines, he presents stunning historical drama. And Snegurochka of the Spring Breeze, while set far distant from Samura’s most famous work, …Read more »
Kindergarten Wars opens with an assassin being given a really cold-blooded assignment: killing a kindergartner because of who his parent is. But the assassin will kill whoever he’s told to kill, and killing a kid sounds easy enough. He goes to the kid’s kindergarten with …Read more »
Naru Narumi is having a busy, successful summer! First off, the creator’s previous and provocatively titled manga Watari-kun’s ****** Is about to Collapse (Watari-kun no xx ga Hōkaisunzen in Japanese) is getting an anime that debuts this July. Secondly, it was just announced that Narumi …Read more »
Looking for a short and sweet BL read? Kodansha has something new for you next month! Youga Rayri’s one-shot Shout Loud, My Heart is getting an English-language release. What happens when members of rival bands find out it’s not just each other’s music they’re into? Read …Read more »
Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? has turned into a massive franchise, and that never would have happened if it weren’t for the original light novels by Fujino Omori and Suzuhito Yasuda. The novels’ Japanese publisher, GA Bunko, has …Read more »
Can’t get enough Blade Runner? Fortunately, there are plenty of films and spinoffs out there to keep even the most demanding fan busy. And this September, we’re getting more. Titan Comics has announced BLADE RUNNER: BLACK LOTUS – LAS VEGAS, a new comic series that will pick up …Read more »
Looking for a Cinderella story with all the family drama and showbiz heartbreak of Oshi no Ko? Look no further than Roar: A Star in the Abyss! Kodansha releases volume 1 of the thriller next month, setting the stage for one girl’s revenge. But the first few …Read more »
In 1970, the Japanese island Takaikamishima had 184 residents, and in 2025, that number had dropped to 11. Residents on the island came up with a creative idea to get more people to move there, or at least visit: their own manga school. The Takaikamishima …Read more »
It’s been a little over a year since Masaoki Shindo’s RuriDragon manga returned from its 2022-2024 hiatus, which initially began shortly after the series launched. Now another break is in the cards, but this one looks to saddle fans with a much shorter wait. According …Read more »
Japanese urban legends are infamous for being scary, and Horror Collector dives into a number of creepy stories. In the first tale, “The Boy in the Red Hood,” some schoolchildren are discussing urban legends, with one insisting “You never know when we could be next!” …Read more »
Shonen Jump+, the online manga platform from the folks at Shueisha, celebrated its first decade of existence last September. Now it has announced that three celebrated anime studios will produce anime adaptations of some of its one-shot manga titles. Said studios are Contrail, Production I.G …Read more »
What do you get when you mix music, fantasy, and warfare? The Bugle Call: Song of War! This 2022 manga, still running strong in Jump SQ, gets an English-language release early this month from Viz Manga. Meet Luca, discover his unique ability, and read on as ancient …Read more »
This week, Weekly Shonen Jump gets a fresh dose of Norse history with Otr of the Flame! The new manga from Yuki Kawaguchi mines history, fantasy, and folklore to spin its tale. But how will this new series fare in the pages the massive manga mag? Will …Read more »
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