Manga Reviews (the ’80s): Dr. Slump vol. 2 (1980)

Akira Toriyama’s “Dr. Slump” vol. 2 features Arale and Gatchan kidnapped by a gunman, meanwhile a new superhero from outerspace has arrived to Penguin Village! Hilarious, crazy and just a delightful manga series that I highly recommend! Image courtesy of © 1980 by Akira Toriyama. Read More …

Manga Reviews (the ’80s): Master Keaton Vol. 1 (By Urasawa Naoki, Story by Katsushika Hokusei, Nagasaki Takashi) (1988)

An exciting, smartly written manga series…”Master Keaton” is highly recommended! © 1989 Naoki Urasawa/Studio Nuts, Hokusei Katsushika, Takashi Nagasaki. All Rights Reserved. Click here to Purchase this Manga on Amazon MANGA TITLE: Master Keaton – Omnibus Vol. 1 YEAR OF RELEASE IN JAPAN: 1988 STORY Read More …

Manga Reviews (the ’80s): OISHINBO A la Carte – Japanese Cuisine by Kariya Tetsu and Hanasaki Akihara (80s)

The award winning manga that has captured the attention of Japanese readers since 1983 and is still ongoing today. “OISHINBO A la Carte – Japanese Cuisine” is a wonderful manga series for those who have been curious of Japanese cuisine, the ingredients and utensils and Read More …

Manga Reviews (the ’80s): OISHINBO A la Carte – Ramen & Gyoza by Kariya Tetsu, Art by Hanasaki Akira (1982)

The award winning manga that has captured the attention of Japanese readers since 1983 and is still ongoing today. ‘OISHINBO A la Carte – Ramen & Gyoza’ continues the wonderful manga series of the adventures of the journalists Yamaoka Shiro and Kurita Yuko  of the Read More …

Manga Reviews (the ’80s): Video Girl Ai – Vol. 1: Preproduction (1989)

A manga series with drama, sci-fi elements and even a bit of fan service, “Video Girl Ai” vol. 1 is highly recommended! Image courtesy of © 1989 by Masakazu Katsura. All Rights Reserved. Click here to Purchase this Manga on Amazon MANGA TITLE: Video Girl Read More …

Manga Reviews (the ’80s): Dr. Slump vol. 1 (a Neo-Tokyo 2099 Manga Review, 1980)

Akira Toriyama’s “Dr. Slump” is a classic manga series that will continue to entertain fans for generations to come!  Hilarious, crazy and just a delightful manga series that I highly recommend! Image courtesy of © 1980 by Akira Toriyama. All Rights Reserved. Purchase this Manga Read More …