Taiyo Matsumoto turns his talents to exploring the manga field from various creative angles and the inescapable hold creative work (and manga, in particular) has on us.
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Tokyo These Days
Taiyō Matsumoto’s newest series, Tokyo These Days, follows a senior manga editor named Shiozawa who suddenly quits his job at a publishing company. After an initial period of…
Tokyo These Days Volume 3: Dawn, Return In The Afternoon
Providing a hollow conclusion, Tokyo These Days volume 3 caps off yet another incredible experience from Taiyou Matsumoto.
Tokyo Higoro / Tokyo These Days by Matsumoto Taiyo
Whoever is buying manga for my library has been on a weird kick lately. Maybe they’re trying to legitimize the artistry and gravitas of manga to their colleagues…
Tokyo Alien Bros. Volume 1 Manga Review
By the end of the first book (of three), my initial interest had turned to boredom, and I couldn't see much of a point to what I'd read…
Manga Talk: Catch These Hands Volume 1
I share thoughts on Catch These Hands volume 1 Story by: Murata Published by: Yen Press Genre: Yuri, Delinquent Synopsis: Back in the day, Takebe was a tough-as-nails…
Manga Talk: Sakamoto Days Volume 1
My thoughts on why Sakamoto Days is a needed read. Written by: Yuto Suzuki Manga status: ongoing (66chapters as of today) Published by: Viz — Support this podcast:…
Sakamoto Days Volume 1 Review
I first heard about Sakamoto Days from a friend who got their hands on an early copy and said it was absolutely hilarious. Having just finished the first…
Tokyo Alien Bros Volume 1 Manga Review (Spoiler‑Free)
The first volume of Tokyo Alien Bros kicks off another great series by Keigo Shinzo, the master of the “hangout comic.”
Sakamoto Days, Manga Volume 1 Review: A legendary hitman retires
Sakamoto Days is a new manga series from Yuuto Suzuki (Garaku and Locker Rom). Taro Sakamoto is a former assassin who is threaten by his past.
Yuri Manga: Uminekosou days, Volume 1 (海猫荘 days)
Mayumi has walked away from her life and is planning on living in obscurity in a small seaside town. As she stops on a bridge to contemplate her…
Days on Fes Volume 1 Review
TheOASG reviews the manga Days on Fes, where Kanade rocks out at a music festival thanks to her friend Otoha, kicking off a new passion!
Catch These Hands, Volume 1
Takebe used to be the toughest girl in school, but all her old friends have moved on, are getting married, having babies. She can’t even keep a real…
MANGA: These Days (Higoro), by Taiyo Matsumoto
An original work with an interesting backstory.
Sakamoto Days Vol. 1 Manga Review
SAKAMOTO DAYS Genre: Action, Comedy Written By: Yuto Suzuki Publisher: Viz Media/Shueisha Magazine: Shonen Jump Volumes: 11 Summary Taro Sakamoto used to be an unrivaled hitman, earning legendary status in…
Sakamoto Days Vol. 1 Manga Review
SAKAMOTO DAYS Genre: Action, Comedy Written By: Yuto Suzuki Publisher: Viz Media/Shueisha Magazine: Shonen Jump Volumes: 11 Summary Taro Sakamoto used to be an unrivaled hitman, earning legendary status in…
Re:Anima Volume 1 Manga Review
Re:Anima tamps down any hope that it'll do much that's new with its familiar-feeling ideas. So far, it seems happy to be one more genre potboiler, to take…
MARRIAGETOXIN Volume 1 Manga Review
When everything is so bloodthirsty, and everyone has an ulterior motive, you appreciate the mundane much more, which gets us into the mindset of our protagonists very well.
Review: Fangirl, Volume 1 (Manga)
Based on the novel of the same name by Rainbow Rowell, Fangirl is a new, original English language (OEL) manga series about Cath and Wren, identical twin sisters…
Gannibal Manga Volume 1 Review
This rollercoaster of a horror manga is a genuinely exciting page-turner by the last stretch of the volume
Rocopon Manga Volume 1 Review
This might be the weirdest alien assassin to grace manga publication.
Scars Volume 1 Manga Review
Between Kyonosuke's past trauma, trouble at school, and zero support at home, Scars is a story about the world's worst coming-of-age.
Gachiakuta Manga Volume 1 Review
Gachiakuta looks like a promising entry to satisfy readers with Mad Max-esque itch.
RuriDragon Volume 1 Manga Review
In spite, or perhaps because of how laid-back it is about Ruri’s seemingly bizarre circumstances, RuriDragon really feels like something special.
Our Wonderful Days, Volume 1
Koharu has finally made it to high school and she’s really happy about it. She’ll be back in school with her old friends Nanaya and Minori, and they…
Catch These Hands! — Manga Review
That's what I really like about Catch These Hands! actually. It's not a "I can fix her" kind of romance story.
The Anti-Social Geniuses Review: Catch These Hands! Volume 1
The Anti-Social Geniuses review Catch These Hands!, where Takabe realizes revenge isn't on Soramori's mind, but instead a confession to her long-time crush!
Thoughts on Catch These Hands! Volume 1
Catch These Hands! is a yuri manga written and illustrated by murata. It focuses on Takebe, a woman who has decided to leave her old delinquent ways behind…
Galette Manga Magazine Volume 1 Review
This is not a one-for-one version of the original Japanese volume; it is an adapted edition for the English-reading audience.
Pupposites Attract Volume 1 Manga Review
This is the dog-person equivalent to many of the cat-person manga out there.
Mysterious Disappearances Volume 1 Manga Review
Mysterious Disappearances' first volume probably won't blow you away. But how it plays with urban legend and classic Japanese literature hopefully hints at more interesting usages to come.
Neighborhood Story Manga Volume 1 Review
At long, long last, Neighborhood Story is available in English. Find out why this manga is such a triumph.
Manga Review: Mama Akuma volume 1
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Blood Blade Volume 1 Manga Review
Fans of The Case Study of Vanitas and Undead Girl Murder Farce are likely to find much to enjoy in this classic monsters-turned-manga characters tale.
Hell Girl (Manga) Volume 1 Review
Plot: A horror anthology that chronicles the stories of the clients of Hell Girl – a mysterious girl behind a website where you can input the name of…
Firefly Wedding Volume 1 Manga Review
It isn’t a perfect way to phrase it, but Firefly Wedding’s first volume feels like it lands somewhere in between Yakuza Fiancé and Yakuza Lover.
holoX MEETing! Volume 1 Manga Review
This is probably a must-buy for holoX fans. However, I think it also functions perfectly well on its own.
Corpse Blade Volume 1 Manga Review
I desperately wanted to make a pun somewhere about how this volume just isn’t as fleshed out as it needs to be, but its problems run deeper than…
Kirby: Manga Mania Volume 1 Review
There's much to enjoy in Kirby: Manga Mania, but Volume 1 surprisingly is more about Dedede and adjusting to the 90's cartoony humor.
He's Expecting Volume 1 Manga Review
Eri Sakai's manga asks, "If cis men could also give birth, would that change reproductive rights for everyone?"
MANGA: Behind the scenes of 'These Days' by Taiyo Matsumoto
A rare look at the creation of a manga
Days of Love at Seagull Villa Manga Volume One Review
I’m always open to reading and learning more about Yuri, so recently, I’ve been keeping my eyes open for anything interesting that pops up on Twitter from different…
Witch Hat Atelier Volume 1 – Manga Review
Published by Kodansha Comics, Kamome Shirahama’s Witch Hat Atelier stars one Coco, a young girl with a fascination for the magic that exists within her world. Unfortunately for…
K-On! Shuffle Volume 1 Manga Review
If you’re already deep in the K-On! hole, then there’s plenty for you to love about K-On! Shuffle.
The Teen Exorcist Volume 1 Manga Review
This volume is, as happens with introductory books, mostly set up for Masahiro’s eventual understanding of himself.
Fairy Tail Manga Omnibus Volume 1 Review
If Rave Master was the series that gave Hiro Mashima his first dose of fame, then Fairy Tail was the series that launched his popularity into the stratosphere.
Vagabond Definitive Edition Volume 1 Manga Review
Inoue’s art is startlingly good. His keen eye for composition and posing, already put to amazing use in Slam Dunk, almost makes the characters leap from the pages.
Ako and Bambi Volume 1 Manga Review
From one the creators behind Horimiya, an up-and-coming writer meets a ghost haunting his new apartment, but there are still mysteries lingering behind her death.
GOGOGOGO-GO-GHOST! Manga Volume 1 Review
It's hard to read this first volume and not feel yourself rooting for Akechi and Masako and they pursue petty and supernatural revenge.
Love Murder Basketball Volume 1 Manga Review
While certain story elements will be hard to stomach, Love Murder Basketball is a story of abuse and how it can shape a person's affection.
Manga Review: Saint Young Men, Volume 1
Review Have you ever wondered what would happen if silly, alternate versions of the Christian Messiah, Jesus, and the first Buddha, Siddhārtha Gautama, were living together in an…