An unusual duo fights to make peace in a hostile world Faith Orcino August 6, 2016 Articles, Reviews Kentaro Miura’s one-shot manga “Giganto Maxia” brings a powerful story of a world grasping for survival. The tale starts with a bulky traveler named Delos walking across a vast desert with a young girl...
Yen Press brings “Fruits Basket” back to a new generation of fans Faith Orcino August 2, 2016 Articles, Reviews Natsuki Takaya’s story “Fruits Basket” first arrived in the U.S. in 2004 when Tokyopop published translated versions of her 1998 series. Now younger and newer manga fans can check out this popular shoujo...
Overlord gives new life to a virtual realm Faith Orcino July 31, 2016 Articles, Reviews Yen Press released the manga adaptation of Kugane Maruyama’s 2012 web novel “Overlord.” Maruyama’s story starts at the last hours of the online role-playing video game “Yggdrasil.” Player Momonga...
Akiko Higashimura tells a unique tale of femininity, fashion and beauty Faith Orcino July 28, 2016 Articles, Reviews Kodansha Comics brings Akiko Higashimura’s 2008 manga series stateside with omnibus volumes. 18 years old, Tsukimi Kurashita is not used to Tokyo’s city life. The overwhelming aura of the Tokyo...
Space Dandy makes a return trip to North America with new manga series Faith Orcino July 26, 2016 Articles, Reviews The hit anime “Space Dandy” reaches a new universe of fans through a manga adaptation by writer Masafumi Harada with artists Sung-Woo Park and REDICE. Yen Press released the first volume of the English...
Nichijou makes life more than ordinary Faith Orcino July 24, 2016 Articles, Reviews Vertical Comics brings Keiichi Arawi’s hit 2006 manga, “Nichijou,” to English-reading fans almost five years after the first episode’s broadcast of the 2011 anime adaptation. The manga’s title...
Viz Media Brings the Punches to Anime Expo Charlotte Arielle July 10, 2016 Articles, Conventions, Events Last year, powerhouse Viz Media announced that they had acquired the rights to the smash hit, One Punch Man, both in anime and manga counterpart. This year, not only is Viz celebrating it's 30th year, but they...
Cosplay fashion show fuses with various Japanese artists Gracie July 6, 2016 Articles, Cosplay, Fashion and Merch Anime Expo hosted their annual fashion show with four featured Japanese brands and special industry guests showing attendees why Japan really has the most cutting-edge fashion trends. The show was hosted...
Interview with Erik Jansen of MediaLab Discusses Viz Media, Figures and Fans! Charlotte Arielle July 5, 2016 Articles, Conventions, Events Erik Jansen of MediaLab met up with our team in the Exhibition Hall to talk about Viz Media's 30th Anniversary and presence at Anime Expo as well as plans the company has for the upcoming year. We also get an...
Monstrous teenage secrets hard to keep hidden Faith Orcino July 5, 2016 Articles, Reviews If someone wants to hide something from anyone, do not let Asashi Kuromine know about it, especially “My Monster Secret.” This second year student never learned how to keep a proper poker face, and...