“My Brother’s Husband” – There is still life after the death of a loved one Faith Orcino May 9, 2017 Articles, Manga, Reviews Day 5: My Brother's Husband by Genoroh Tagame Pantheon Books brings Gengoroh Tagame’s award-winning 2014 series “My Brother’s Husband” to English-reading manga fans. This unique...
“Toppu GP” – It takes heart and soul to reach the finish line Faith Orcino May 8, 2017 Articles, Manga, Reviews Day 4: Toppu GP by Kosuke Fujishima Artist Kosuke Fujishima best known for his hit series “Oh My Goddess!” steps into the sports genre with his latest series “Toppu GP.” He introduces...
“Magical Girl Site” – You need some magic to stop reality’s nightmares Faith Orcino May 7, 2017 Articles, Manga, Reviews Day 3: Magical Girl Site by Kentaro Sato Many manga fans are familiar with the iconic and uplifting magical girls series like Naoko Takeuchi’s Sailor Moon and CLAMP’s Cardcaptor...
Free Comic Book Day doesn’t forget about manga readers Faith Orcino May 5, 2017 Articles, Events Every comic book fan always remember the first Saturday of May. Since 2002, the industry with strategic help from Diamond Comics Distributors, Inc. host a special celebration to its readers known as Free Comic...
“Smokin’ Parade” – It takes monsters to find the wolves in sheep’s clothing Faith Orcino May 5, 2017 Articles, Manga, Reviews Day 2: Smokin' Parade by Jinsei Kataoka and Kazuma Kondou Deadman Wonderland creative duo Jinsei Kataoka and Kazuma Kondou give fans a new action series about justice and transformations, Smokin’...
“Big Order” – Manga gives new meaning to “Your wish is my command” Faith Orcino May 4, 2017 Articles, Manga, Reviews Day 1: Big Order by Sakae Esuno Future Diary creator Sakae Esuno’s 2011 series Big Order focuses on high school student Eiji Hoshimiya who knows the true effect of making wishes. It has been about a...
“Ghost in the Shell” – New movie attempts to capture the soul of the story Faith Orcino April 21, 2017 Anime and Film, Articles, Reviews Director Rupert Sanders took his turn in adapting anime into live action films, taking Shirow Masamune’s classic manga “Ghost in the Shell” to the silver screen. Humankind entered the next stage of...
Dive into Japanese folklore with Yokai Hero Kitaro Faith Orcino April 21, 2017 Articles, News and Announcements, Reviews Publisher Drawn & Quarterly brings legendary manga creator Shigeru Mizuki’s stories to a new English-reading audience of a younger generation with a special collection series. Mizuki studied for many...
“Twinkle Stars” – There is a special spark in everyone Faith Orcino April 13, 2017 Articles, Manga, Reviews “Fruits Basket” creator Natsuki Takaya’s 2007 series “Twinkle Stars” has a down-to-Earth story though leading lady Sakuya Shiina always has her eyes looking at the night sky. She and her two...
“Flying Witch” – New translated series serves a slice of life with a cup of fantasy Faith Orcino April 12, 2017 Articles, Manga, Reviews Publisher Vertical Comics recently released the first volume of Chihiro Ishizuka’s 2013 series “Flying Witch” for English readers to enjoy. The story followed high schooler Makoto Kowata as she discovers...
