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In a recent manga review for the Daily Yomiuri, Stephen Taylor wrote about Reiko the Zombie Shop. Here is an excerpt from his review: Death. It comes to everyone, and with it go our secrets, never to be resurrected. Unless your kin employs the services Read More …
In a recent manga review by Kumi Matsumaru, Kumi writes about “Himitsu no Akko-chan”. Here is an excerpt from her review: Mangaka Fujio Akatsuka, who died last year at the age of 72, is known for his many manga hits such as Tensai-Bakabon (Genius Bakabon), Read More …
“This is not your usual teenage love triangle, it’s much more! Well-written, cool artwork with a storyline that is highly addictive, ‘Hot Gimmick’ is highly recommended!” (C) Image courtesy of Miki AIHARA. Shogakukan, Inc.  All Rights Reserved. MANGA TITLE: Hot Gimmick STORY AND ART Read More …
In an excerpt for a manga review for the Daily Yomiuri by Hiroshi Hirai, the review is for the title “Yowamushi Pedal”: Otaku boy Sakamichi Onoda has just entered high school in the Chiba Prefecture suburbs of Tokyo, and he plans to join the anime Read More …
In a recent manga review for the Daily Yomiuri, Tom Baker recently reviewed the manga “Gantz”. Here is an excerpt from Baker’s review: “What a jerk.” I’m not sure whether I said the words out loud, but this was my first thought upon being introduced Read More …
The following excerpt is from manga review of “Swan” on the Daily Yomiuri by Mieko Sasaki: Kyoko Ariyoshi’s hit manga series Swan, about a teenager determined to become a great ballerina, proves shojo manga can stand alongside great works of literature. Though the story contains Read More …
In a recent manga review of “Kino Nani Tabeta?” for the Daily Yomiuri, Kumi Matsumaru wrote: Kino Nani Tabeta? (What did you eat yesterday?) is an interesting piece of manga as it offers readers many flavors, even beyond pondering an answer to the title. The Read More …