manga

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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はじめまして。

January 27, 2018

Over the past twelve years, I’ve read countless manga, spanning across all genres and points in modern history. Now, I’m here to share my bookshelf with you. Welcome to HAKUTAKU.
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