“One Week Friends” – Genuine love is worth remembering Faith Orcino April 12, 2018 Articles, Manga, Reviews Artist Matcha Hazuki’s 2012 series “One Week Friends” shows the efforts one might take to preserve a friendship. Yuuki Hase has a small crush on his classmate Kaori Fujimiya and also notices that...
“Children of the Whales” – Living on an island might not protect you from secrets Faith Orcino April 3, 2018 Articles, Manga, Reviews Abi Umeda’s 2013 series “Children of the Whales” joins the ranks of VIZ Media’s Signature titles. The Mud Whale is a large stone island that floats above vast ocean of sand. After losing one of its...
“Slumbering Beauty” – Hitting the snooze button might lead to godly consequences Faith Orcino March 29, 2018 Articles, Manga, Reviews Creator of "Bunny Drop" Yumi Unita brings her readers to an unique adventure into Japanese mythology with her latest manga "Slumbering Beauty." Yoneko Ibaragi is infamous for dozing off and sleeping most of...
“Beasts of Abigaile” – It’s hard being a sheep trapped in wolf’s clothing Faith Orcino March 18, 2018 Articles, Manga, Reviews Artist Spica Aoki transports readers in her 2015 series "Beasts of Abigaile" to the land of Ruberia as leading lady Nina Tsukishiro as she settles into her new home. Excitement fills her as she explores the...
“Kakegurui – Compulsive Gambler” – It takes a madwoman to beat the best Faith Orcino February 22, 2018 Articles, Manga, Reviews “Kakegurui - Compulsive Gambler” is writer Homura Kawamoto and artist Toru Naomura’s 2014 series about a strange school where students wager more on manipulating luck than education. Children of some...
“Devilman G” – The darkest creatures can become the best allies for humanity Faith Orcino February 20, 2018 Articles, Manga, Reviews Artist Rui Takato gives his take on the famous “Devilman” series with his 2012 five-volume manga “Devilman G”. Crime is on the rise in Tokyo and so are the rumors that demons caused them. Little do...
“Wake Up, Sleeping Beauty” – There is more that lies beyond the pretty face Faith Orcino February 14, 2018 Articles, Manga, Reviews Thanks to Kodansha Comics, fans of shoujo manga can enjoy English translations of Megumi Morino’s 2015 series “Wake Up, Sleeping Beauty.” During his second year in high school, Tetsu Misato told his...
“Made in Abyss” – Treasure hunting will brings surprising discoveries Faith Orcino February 2, 2018 Articles, Manga, Reviews Publisher Seven Seas Entertainment brings artist Akihito Tsukushi’s 2012 debut manga “Made in Abyss” to the western readers. His fantasy series transports readers to a strange island will a gigantic...
“A Polar Bear in Love” – Fluffy love will thaw out the winter chill Faith Orcino February 2, 2018 Articles, Manga, Reviews Readers find an unusual relationship in artist Koromo’s 2016 manga “A Polar Bear in Love.” As the title states, a polar bear falls in love to an unlikely creature, a young seal. In nature, the seal is...
“Sweet Blue Flowers” – Manga shows tender loving care will help people flourish Faith Orcino January 31, 2018 Articles, Manga, Reviews VIZ recently added Takako Shimura's 2005 manga series "Sweet Blue Flowers" to its Signature collection. The story follows Akira Okudaira as she starts her freshman year of high school at Fujigaya Women's...
