Tag: Tokyo these days

Finalists for 28th Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize Announced

The Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize, named for the Godfather of Manga himself, is now in its 28th year, and the finalists for this year’s prize have just been unveiled. The 10 manga up for the prize are: Ikoku Nikki (Tomoko Yamashita) Oshi no Ko (Aka …Read more »

Tokyo These Days Is More Avant Garde Work from Master Taiyo Matsumoto

January 26, 2024

Danica Davidson

Tokyo These Days is a contemplative manga that looks at life, meaning, Tokyo, and the manga business. Kazuo Shiozawa is retiring from his job as an editor in the manga business, after being there for thirty years. He says he is not “valued there,” though …Read more »