Manga Review
Tanpenshu: Review covers volumes 1-2
In seven short stories spanning just two volumes, Hiroki Endo’s Tanpenshu manages to weave a sprawling tapestry of human experience. After one story leaves us stewing in an emotional …
Manga Review
Astro Boy: Review covers volumes 1-3
Who is Astro Boy for? Osamu Tezuka, in his day, would have straightforwardly replied ‘for children’. But Dark Horse Comics’ edition, running to a monumental twenty-three…
News
Kodansha International Finally Closing Down
The Japan Times has reported that Kodansha International Ltd. is finally set to close by the end of April. The decision to wind up operations is part of a plan from parent company Kodansha Ltd. …
Manga Review
Cardcaptor Sakura: Omnibus
CLAMP is a very well known and respected manga group with many adored titles under their belts ever since their debut in 1987. Dating from 1996, Cardcaptor Sakura is arguably one of their most loved…
News
Dark Horse’s & Vertical Manga Sales are Up 13% & 18%
With Viz Media recently cutting 40% of their work force and CMX Manga closing down completely. Its nice to see Dark Horse & Vertical announce their sales have increase 13% and 18% receptively.…
News
New Dark Horse Manga Guide + including Series Sales Figures
Dark Horse Have produce really nice PDF guide for most of their current Manga property, which gives a little preview and extract on each of the Manga they are releasing. Its…
Manga Review
MPD Psycho: Volumes 1 – 4
MPD Psycho’s protagonist Kazuhiko Amamiya and his multiple personality disorder – with one personality indeed being a bit of psycho – proves to be a blessing and curse for new readers. In one sense…