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The Illustrious Career of Ryoichi Ikegami
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
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
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
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
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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The Many Adventures of Space Pirate Captain Harlock
Captain Harlock, with his disheveled hair and scarred face, serves well as the series’ intrepid protagonist. Unlike the other complacent Earthlings, Leiji Matsumoto’s iconic character chooses to carve out his own destiny rather than follow Earth’s totalitarian leaders, human or otherwise.
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