Manga Reviews (2010-2019): Don’t Toy with Me, Miss Nagatoro Vol. 4 by Nanashi (a Neo-Tokyo Manga Review)

Fortunately, I can say that with each volume, “Don’t Toy With Me, Miss Nagatoro” seems to get better and better. Image courtesy of © 2018 Nanashi. All Rights Reserved. MANGA TITLE: Don’t Toy With Me, Miss Nagatoro (ジらないで、長瀞さん) vol. 4 STORY AND ART BY: Nanashi Read More …

Go With the Clouds North by Northwest vol. 4 by Irie Aki (2020)

Irie Aki’s “Go With the Clouds North by Northwest” is an entertaining manga series and I’m really enjoying the overall storyline, but with one volume released a year, it’ll take a long while until readers receive any closure.  But for those who are OK with Read More …

“Ijiranaide, Nagatoro-san” to be made into an anime series

It was announced that “Ijiranaide, Nagatoro-san” (Don’t Toy With Me, Miss Nagattoro) will be made into an anime series. / 「イジらないで、長瀞さん」 TVアニメ化決定‼ \ 本作品のTVアニメ化が決定しました㊗ メインキャストは 長瀞さん(cv. #上坂すみれ さん)✨ 公式HPにてメインスタッフも公開🎉 詳しくはこちら ▶https://t.co/oPzFUodFkt#長瀞さん pic.twitter.com/JkgOa3ZEZf — 【アニメ】イジらないで、長瀞さん【公式】 (@nagatoro_tv) July 2, 2020 Back in 2011, Nanashi (774) created “Ijiranaide, Read More …

Manga Reviews (the 2000s): Paradise Kiss: 20th Anniversary Edition (a Neo-Tokyo 2099 Manga Review)

Yazawa Ai’s “Paradise Kiss: 20th Anniversary Edition” is delightful, entertaining and definitely recommended! Click here to purchase this manga from Amazon MANGA TITLE: Paradise Kiss: 20th Anniversary Edition MANGA CREATED: 2000-2003 BY: Yazawa Ai PUBLISHED IN USA BY: Vertical Comics RELEASE DATE: December 3, 2019 Wildly-popular Read More …

Manga Reviews (2010-2019): Don’t Toy with Me, Miss Nagatoro Vol. 2 by Nanashi (a Neo-Tokyo Manga Review)

 The tone has changed since “Miss Nagatoro” volume 1, where the amount of bullying was blatant and hurtful, volume 2 had much less of that and is much more easier to follow, to enjoy, and now making the reader wonder where mangaka Nanashi will take Read More …

Manga Reviews (2010-2019): Knights of Sidonia – Master Edition vol. 2 by Nihei Tsutomu

“Knights of Sidonia” is thrilling, entertaining and one heck of a delightful read! Featuring the artistic and well-written work of Nihei Tsutomu, I’m so thrilled that “Knights of Sidonia” has received the Master Edition treatment and I look forward to reading the next volume! Image Read More …

Manga Reviews (2010-2019): Don’t Toy with Me, Miss Nagatoro Vol. 1 by Nanashi (a Neo-Tokyo Manga Review)

I’m curious to see how this manga series evolves but personally, I hope the manga series becomes less about bullying and maybe showcasing a dynamic between both Nagatoro-san and her senpai. MANGA TITLE: Don’t Toy With Me, Miss Nagatoro (ジらないで、長瀞さん) STORY AND ART BY: Nanashi Read More …

Manga Reviews (2010-2019): Witchcraft Works vol. 13 by Ryu Mizunagi (a Neo-Tokyo Manga Review)

Vol. 13 of “Witchcraft Works” is another exciting volume with a lot of action, a lot of humor but this volume sets up what may be a signal for darker times ahead for Takamiya and Kagari.  A major reveal and an antagonist who no has Read More …

BOOK REVIEW: VOFAN – “COLORFUL DREAMS”

If you are a big fan of VOFAN’s artwork, definitely check out “COLORFUL DREAMS” featuring delightful short stories written by VOFAN and each chapter featuring his earlier artwork style. Entertaining, delightful and recommended! BOOK TITLE: COLORFUL DREAMS STORY AND ART BY: VOFAN FIRST PUBLISHED IN Read More …

Manga Reviews (2010-2019): Bakemonogatari vol. 1 by NISIOISIN and Oh!great (a Neo-Tokyo 2099 Manga Review)

NISIOISIN’s popualar “Monogatari” series receives a manga adaptation from the talented mangaka OH!GREAT.  Wonderful artwork, cool story, definitely recommended! Image courtesy of © 2018 NISIOISIN/Oh!great. All Rights Reserved. MANGA TITLE: Bakemonogatari vol. 1 STORY BY: NISIOISIN ART BY: OH!GREAT FIRST PUBLISHED IN JAPAN: Kodansha PUBLISHED Read More …

Manga Reviews (2010-2019): After the Rain vol. 5 by Mayuzuki Jun (a Neo-Tokyo 2099 Manga Review)

A delightful and entertaining manga series that is easy to follow and enjoy.  I definitely give “After the Rain” a high recommendation! Image courtesy of © 2015 Jun Mayuzuki. All Rights Reserved. MANGA TITLE: After the Rain vol. 5 STORY AND ART BY: Mayuzuki Jun Read More …

Manga Reviews (2010-2019): Arakawa Under the Bridge Manga Omnibus – vol. 2 by Nakamura Hikaru

“Arakawa Under the Bridge” is probably the craziest manga you will ever read here in the US.  It’s highly addictive and recommended! Image courtesy of © 2017 Square Enix Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. MANGA TITLE: Arakawa Under the Bridge Manga Omnibus Volume 6 Story Read More …

Manga Reviews (2010-2019): Blame! The Electrofishers’ Escape by Toha Heavy Industries cinematic Division and Sekine Koutarou (a Neo-Tokyo 2099 Manga Review) (2018)

With this one-shot manga, I felt there is a bit more background on the characters and their emotional response to others.  In addition, the manga also featured an interesting way to end “Blame! The Electrofishers’ Escape” with a certain character and giving readers a timeline Read More …

Manga Reviews (2010-2019): Mobile Suit Gundam Wing Endless Waltz: Glory of the Losers vol. 13 by Sumizawa Katsuyuki and Ogasawara Tomofumi (a Neo-Tokyo 2099 Manga Review)

“Mobile Suit Gundam Wing Endless Waltz: Glory of the Losers” vol. 10 has the Gundam pilots going all out and will excite mecha fans who crave for mechanical designs and chaotic action sequences, and while the storyine has progressed with each volume, you can’t help Read More …