Shogakukan

Unboxing [Alexandros]’s “Senkou” Limited Edition Single and Gunpla

June 10, 2021

Performed by Japanese rock band Alexandros, “Senkou” is the main theme song for Mobile Suit Gundam: Hathaway’s Flash. Let’s look at the limited edition release of this single, which includes a very special Gunpla kit!
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Unboxing Fukkan’s Cyborg 009 Graphics Treasure Box

July 8, 2020

To commemorate the 55th anniversary of the manga’s serialization, Fukkan released Cyborg 009 Graphics, an art book that compiles years of 009 illustrations into one volume.
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The Poe Clan: A Timeless Tragedy

October 18, 2019

Much like the titular family of this series, The Poe Clan is a piece of shojo manga’s glory days frozen in time, still dazzling and haunting decades after its debut.
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31 Horror Manga Recommendations for Halloween

October 1, 2019

I’m here to share all the scary manga you can get your claws on the next time you’re in the mood for a chillingly good time.
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Celebrate Marine Day with 10 Ocean-Themed Manga

July 15, 2019

To get into the seaside spirit of Marine Day, check out these ten ocean-themed manga recommendations handpicked by yours truly.
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Blue Flag: The Color of Youth

April 12, 2019

If you’ve ever felt uncertain about the future or struggle with defining your identity, then do yourself a favor and give Blue Flag a shot.
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Japanese Kawaii Culture at Disney’s Epcot Center

January 28, 2019

Within the Japan pavilion, you’ll find one of Epcot’s hidden gems: the Bijutsu-kan Gallery.
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[Yatta-Tachi] Yusuke Nakamura and the Baltimore Japan Art Festival

November 25, 2018

Back in September, world famous Japanese illustrator Yusuke Nakamura paid a visit to the Baltimore Japan Art Festival.
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Ero Guro Nansensu in Manga [NSFW]

October 16, 2018

Chances are high that you’ve stumbled upon some sort of ero guro in your time on the internet. Ero guro nonsense (or ero guro nansensu) spans a wide variety of Japanese media, from theater and manga to film and music.
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A Few Thoughts on A Silent Voice

August 24, 2018

It’s been a long time since a contemporary manga has affected me quite like A Silent Voice.
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