Manga Reviews (the 2000s): Kingyo Used Books Vol. 1 by Yoshizaki Seimu (2004)

Nostalgic, informative and delightful… “Kingyo Used Books” is a manga series features individual chapters that show how manga has influenced the lives of many people. This first volume has won me over and I can’t wait for the second volume. Highly recommended! © 2005 Seimu Read More …

Manga Reviews (the 2000s): Naruto 3-in-1 Omnibus Vol. 1 (feat. vol. 1-3) (2000)

If you have missed the original manga series of “Naruto” and want to read where it all began, I highly recommend “Naruto 3-in-1 Omnibus” as it features the first three volumes for the price of 1.5 volumes. This is a fantastic compilation for a very Read More …

Manga Reviews (the ’90s): Slam Dunk vol. 3 – Inoue Takehiko (1991)

“Slam Dunk” is an enjoyable manga series that is not just for basketball fans but for those who want a manga series that captures the spirit of basketball, competition, the strategy involved in the sport but a captivating storyline with cool characters that makes this Read More …

Manga Reviews (the 2000s): SandLand by Akira Toriyama (2000)

An exciting, action-packed short story from Akira Toriyama (the creator of “Dragon Ball” and “Dr. Slump”). Recommended! Image courtesy of © 2000 by BIRD STUDIO. All Rights Reserved. Click here to purchase this manga on Amazon MANGA TITLE: SandLand (サンドランド) STORY AND ART BY: Akira Read More …

VIZ Media announces “Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon”, a new animation inspired by Inuyasha

SAN FRANCISCO, CA— A New Feudal Fairy Tale Begins. Inuyasha production team SUNRISE reunite to create the animation series Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon. Will Eisner Hall-of-Famer Rumiko Takahashi also joins the team as main character design. Today, VIZ Media confirms Rights to the digital streaming, EST, and home video of Yashahime: Read More …

Manga Reviews (the ’90s): Slam Dunk vol. 2 – Inoue Takehiko (a Neo-Tokyo Manga Review, 1991)

“Slam Dunk” is an enjoyable manga series that is not just for basketball fans but for those who want a manga series that captures the spirit of basketball, competition, the strategy involved in the sport but a captivating storyline with cool characters that makes this Read More …

Manga Reviews (the ’90s): The Prince of Tennis vol. 1 – Story & Art by Konomi Takeshi (1999)

The first volume of “The Prince of Tennis” is simply delightful. A great sports manga that is addictive and leaves you craving for more! Recommended! © 1999 by Takeshi Konomi. All Rights Reserved. Click here to purchase “The Prince of Tennis” vol. 1 on Amazon Read More …

VIZ MEDIA AND CINELIFE ENTERTAINMENT™ ANNOUNCE OPENING WEEK OF “HUNTER X HUNTER: THE LAST MISSION” IN U.S. CINEMAS

HUNTER X HUNTER’s Second Feature Film Debuts In Theaters Wednesday, January 30th   VIZ Media and CineLife Entertainment proudly present the U.S. premiere of HUNTER X HUNTER: THE LAST MISSION in a limited theatrical run for ages 13+ up.  HUNTER X HUNTER’s second feature film premieres with special screenings in both subtitled and Read More …

VIZ MEDIA MAKES TOP SHONEN JUMP MANGA CHAPTERS AVAILABLE FOR FREE AND SIMULTANEOUS WITH JAPANESE DEBUT

VIZ Media proudly announces a major new development for the company’s flagship imprint, SHONEN JUMP, and the world’s most popular digital manga magazine, WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP. Beginning today, the current WEEKLY SHONEN JUMP magazine lineup of 13 series will be available to readers for FREE, Read More …

Manga Reviews (the 2000s): Naoki Urasawa’s 20th CENTURY BOYS vol. 01 (a Neo-Tokyo Manga Review, 2000)

“The long awaited, award-winning manga series from Naoki Urasawa (Creator of ‘MONSTER’, ‘Pineapple ARMY, ‘YAWARA! A Fashionable Judo Girl’, ‘Master Keaton’ and more), ’20TH CENTURY BOYS’ is now out in America featuring a gripping, suspenseful storyline and detailed artwork. I can’t wait for the second Read More …

Manga Reviews (the ’90s): Slam Dunk Vol. 1 by Inoue Takehiko (a Neo-Tokyo Manga Review, 1991)

“Slam Dunk” is an enjoyable manga series that is not just for basketball fans but for those who want a manga series that captures the spirit of basketball, competition, the strategy involved in the sport but a captivating storyline with cool characters that makes this Read More …

Manga Reviews (2010-2019): Sunny Vol. 1 by Matsumoto Taiyo (a Neo-Tokyo 2099 Manga Review, 2014)

“Sunny” is an innocent, real slice-of-life manga series about children at an orphanage and the experiences (happy and sad) that each have to deal with in their young lives. You don’t really find these type of manga in the U.S…. So, for anyone wanting some Read More …