9 Manga About Making Manga
It’s no mystery why so many novels are about novelists, as the old adage “write what you know” becomes a…
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The Best New Manga of October 2016
Ready for some scary reads? This month’s batch of new releases brings us a zombie apocalypse, yokai fighting, and fresh…
7 Commitment-Free Single-Volume Manga
Even the most dedicated manga fan can feel weak at the knees at the prospect of plunging into a 70-volume…
The Best New Manga of September 2016
September brings a bushel of new manga releases, including a kooky cooking comedy, a new edition of Tsutomo Nihei’s sci-fi…
Tsutomu Nihei on Blame!, Knights of Sidonia, and Viewing Japan Like an Outsider
Tsutomu Nihei is a master of space, both the literal kind—the empty areas between solid things—and outer space, the setting…
In Bera, Eric Orchard Tackles Depression Like a One-Headed Troll
Eric Orchard’s graphic novels are those rare children’s books that will please both children and adults. Both his first, Maddy Kettle…
The Best New Manga of August 2016
If you’re up for something new, August brings three new series: A historical shoujo romance, a basketball shonen manga, and…
Manga 101: A Beginner’s Guide
From marauding giants to magical girls, manga has some of the best stories in comics, but it can be a…
The Best New Manga of July 2016
July’s new manga releases include plenty of variety, from a classic space opera by Leiji Matsumoto, to an action-packed volleyball manga,…
A Short Course in Yokai with Translator Zack Davisson
From the manga of Shigeru Mizuki to the anime-manga-game franchise Yo-Kai Watch, yokai have become increasingly familiar to English-speaking audiences.…
The Best New Manga of June 2016
Just in time for summer vacation, June brings an outstanding set of new manga releases: new editions of the classic…
The Best New Manga of May 2016
This month’s basket of new manga releases includes forbidden love, interplanetary warfare, and the wonders of everyday life as seen…
5 Shoujo Manga to Tide You Over Until the Return of Fruits Basket
Fruits Basket is returning! Back in the mid-2000s, Natsuki Takaya’s tale of an orphan girl’s entanglement with a family suffering…
This Year’s Eisner-Nominated Manga Shows What the Medium Can Do
Nominees for the Eisner Awards, the top honors in the comics industry, were announced on April 19. This year’s nomnees in…
The Best New Manga of April 2016
April brings us a varied assortment of new manga, with something for everyone: new volumes of Tokyo Ghoul and Attack…
