Japanese author Aneko Yusagi launched the amateur web novel series Rising of the Shield Hero in 2012. Japanese publisher Media Factory licensed the distribution rights to the franchise
Although not especially well known in America, manga stories about yakuza and the daily life of gokudo have been common in manga for decades. Likewise, manga starring psychic
Although Japanese manga, Korean manhwa, and American comic books are practically the same thing – narrative sequential art integrating text – I know from experience that manga and
Japanese light novels are so called because they’re typically short and superficial. The vast majority are written in first person perspective, allowing for both quick reading and quick
Manga artist Yuki Fumino’s 2013 debut story I Hear the Sunspot (Hidamari ga Kikoeru) is an intimately personal dramatic expression. The slice-of-life story is subtle, affecting, and quietly
Creator Masume Yoshimoto’s breakout hit manga series Kuma Miko: Girl Meets Bear is a distinctly Japanese story steeped in Japanese culture and practically necessitating a measure of Japanese
Creator Shouji Kawamori’s Aquarion franchise has always tread a thin line between robot anime and romantic fantasy. One Peace Books’ release of the fourth collected volume of the
The critique, “The book was better” is cliche because it’s typically true. While novels lack visual motion and color, and lack a soundtrack, prose is able to vividly
Shouji Kawamori’s Sousei no Aquarion franchise has always been typified by its odd hybrid of enigma and humor. The Aquarion Evol manga adaptation’s third volume plys both characteristics
Power Up Box has rebranded itself “Powered Geek Box,” but its commitment to boosting your nerd cred hasn’t changed one bit. The latest “deluxe geek, nerd, and gamer
Next week One Peace Books will release its English language translation of the first volume of author Aneko Yusagi’s sword & sorcery light novel series The Rising of
Surprise subscription boxes are the best idea for geeks, otaku, and collectors since merchandise itself. Receiving wonderful new collectable toys, treats, and sometimes even collectable treats is supremely
While creator Shoujo Kawamori’s Aquarion Evol manga continues to exhibit its quirky defining characteristics, it’s with pleasure that I report that the manga’s second volume improves upon all
