Kino’s Journey – The Beautiful World – vol. 2 by Shiomiya Iruka (Manga Spotlight of the Day)

“Kino’s Journey” will no doubt appeal to fans of the light novel and anime series, but also for manga fans who want a manga series that is entertaining as Kino explores the world around her and takes on many challenges along the way. Definitely a Read More …

Manga Spotlight of the Day: The Quintessential Quintuplets volume 1 – January 2019 (Kodansha Comics)

MANGA TITLE: The Quintessential Quintuplets volume 1 STORY AND ART BY: Haruba Negi (春場ねぎ) FIRST PUBLISHED IN JAPAN: Kodansha Ltd. PUBLISHED IN USA BY: Kodansha Comics RATED: T for Older Teen RELEASE DATE: January 1, 2019 In 2017, “Gotobun no Hanayome” (5 equal brides) manga Read More …

Manga Spotlight of the Day: Attack on Titan Character Encyclopedia – July 2018 (Kodansha Comics)

MANGA TITLE: Attack on Titan Character Encyclopedia YEAR: July 2018 (US RELEASE) BY: Hajime Isayama FIRST PUBLISHED IN JAPAN: Kodansha PUBLISHED IN USA BY: Kodansha Ltd. RATED: T for Older Teen   Back in 2006, Hajime Isayama wrote a 65-page one-shot of “Shingeki no Kyojin”. Read More …

Manga Spotlight of the Day: Attack on Titan: Lost Girls Vol. 1 – August 2016 (Kodansha Comics)

TITLE: Attack on Titan: Lost Girls vol. 1 YEAR OF RELEASE (IN THE USA): August 2016 COMPANY: Kodansha Comics Art by Ryosuke Fuji Story by Hiroshi Seko Back in 2006, Hajime Isayama wrote a 65-page one-shot of “Shingeki no Kyojin”. Inspired during an encounter with Read More …

Manga Spotlight of the Day: Yakuza Moon: The Manga Edition – July 2011 (Kodansha International)

TITLE: Yakuza Moon: The Manga Edition YEAR: July 2011 (US Release) COMPANY: Kodansha International Based on the Book by Shoko Tendo Adapted by Sean Michael Wilson Illustrated by Michiru Morikawa A heartbreaking look at the dangerous life of the daughter of a yakuza boss. Moving, Read More …

Manga Spotlight of the Day: Battle Angel Alita: Mars Chronicle volume 1 – January 2016 (Kodansha Comics)

TITLE: Battle Angel Alita: Mars Chronicle volume 1 YEAR: January 2016 (US Release) COMPANY: Kodansha Comics STORY AND ART BY: Yukito Kishiro It was back in 1990 when a 17-year-old manga writer/artist named Yukito Kishiro created the manga series “Ganmu” (“Gunnm”) for Shueisha’s “Business Jump” Read More …

Manga Spotlight of the Day: Welcome to the Ballroom vol. 1 – September 2016 (Kodansha Comics)

TITLE: Welcome to the Ballroom vol. 1 YEAR: September 2016 (US Release) COMPANY: Kodansha Comics STORY AND ART BY: Tomo Takeuchi From Tomo Takeuchi comes her manga series “Borurume e Yokoso” (Welcome to the Ballroom). Created in 2011, a total of nine volumes have been Read More …

Manga Spotlight of the Day: Cardcaptor Sakura Clear Card Issue #1 (Kodansha Comics)

TITLE: Cardcaptor Sakura Clear Card Issue #1 YEAR: December 19, 2017 (US Release) COMPANY: Kodansha Comics Story and Art by CLAMP Way back in 1996, the manga group CLAMP wrote and illustrated the manga series “Cardcaptor Sakura”, which was serialized in “Nakayoshi”. The manga series Read More …