“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...
Studio Bones goes back in time with “Eureka Seven Hi-Evolution Part One” Faith Orcino February 6, 2018 Anime and Film, Articles, Reviews The 2005 hit anime series “Eureka Seven" returns in the form of a trilogy of films that takes place throughout the original canon. “Eureka Seven Hi-Evolution Part One” will be out in selected U.S....
“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...
“Hatsune Miku: ACUTE” – Adaptation shows that a love triangle has sharp angles Faith Orcino January 29, 2018 Articles, Manga, Reviews Artist Shiori Asahina turns Vocaloid hit song “ACUTE” by music producer KurousaP (WhiteFlame) into a one-shot manga about what happens when love complicates a friendship. Miku, Luka and Kaito have been...
Fans return to the magic with “Mary and the Witch’s Flower” Faith Orcino January 22, 2018 Anime and Film, Articles, Reviews North American fans flocked to theaters on January 18th to watch Studio Ponoc’s debut film “Mary and the Witch’s Flower” on its premiere night. Based off of the 1971 children’s book “The...
“Red Riding Hood and the Big Sad Wolf” – Classic characters get twisted in new series Faith Orcino November 21, 2017 Articles, Manga, Reviews Many people took their turns adapting some of the well known characters from fairytales, folklore and classic literature. Seven Seas Entertainment brought over artist Arata Hachoujou's unique take in the...
“The Life-changing Manga of Tidying Up” – Removing some clutter might help clear up life’s messes Faith Orcino November 15, 2017 Articles, Manga, Reviews Ten Speed Press released the latest adaptation of Marie Kondo's New York Times Bestseller "The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up". Together with artist Yuko Uramoto, Kondo showed the powers of her famous...
“Gabriel DropOut” – Some angels just want to have fun Faith Orcino November 7, 2017 Articles, Manga, Reviews Artist Ukami's 2014 series "Gabriel DropOut" brings laughs for fans of supernatural comedy. Soon after finishing her studies at the Angel Academy as valedictorian, Gabriel White Tenma went to Earth to learn...
“Yamishibai: Japanese Ghost Stories” – Sometimes the smallest things bring the biggest scare Faith Orcino November 3, 2017 Articles Studio ILCA brought the Japanese tradition of kamishibai or “paper-theater” to anime fans with the series “Yamishibai: Japanese Ghost Stories” back in July 2013 and recently finished airing its sixth...
