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Incoming Scan Data: The Metroid Manga Universe

June 16, 2018

In honor of Nintendo’s massive E3 announcements regarding Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (including that of a certain winged villain), let’s take a closer look at one of the gaming giant’s hidden gems: the Metroid manga universe!
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The Illustrious Career of Ryoichi Ikegami

May 31, 2018

In May 1987, industry newcomer Viz Comics sent copies of Mai, the Psychic Girl to comic shops across the United States. Drawn with meticulous detail and an eye for realism Mai introduced Western readers to an artist they’d quickly grow to love, a man named Ryoichi Ikegami.
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May 2018 Top 5 Manga Releases

May 14, 2018

Tons of neat titles hitting shelves in the next few weeks have me reaching for my wallet. This month, we’ve got space battles, demonic possession, roided-up wrestlers, 1970s hardships, and the lingering aftermath of war. It’s quite a mixed bag, but I’m here for it.
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The Ever-Present “Eye” in Gankutsuou

May 9, 2018

Gankutsuou makes us not necessarily empathize with the Count, but beg him to find a different way to continue living that doesn’t entail his idea of destructive revenge.
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Quick Blog Updates for May 2018

May 3, 2018

Hey everyone! I wanted to make a quick post letting you know what’s been going on behind the scenes here at Hakutaku.
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One Shot Spotlight: Hello Baby

April 27, 2018

Morita’s no-holds-barred writing and Obata’s realistic artwork offer a pretty bleak look into the oft-romanticized yakuza lifestyle. Sure, things might look good from the top of the pyramid, but for the little guys at the bottom, life is hell.
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