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Grown-ups (わたし達はおとな, Takuya Kato, 2022)
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Tokyopop Sponsors "Manga for Grown-Ups" Panel for Anime NYC 2024
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Re:Monster #01 — Obtrusive Pop Ups
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The “Expert” Design of Modern Beat ’em Ups
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Ohkanda’s narrative proves that one does not need a big budget to deliver a narrative that touches the spectator.
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Shaman’s Daughter (2022) review [JFFH 2022]
A genre mish-mash – a cocktail of light-hearted comedy, family drama, bloody thriller, and ghostly romance – that is not only pleasant but offers the spectator a rich…
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“An incredibly rich and deep narrative that not only delivers a satisfying coming-of-age story but also an elegantly delivered social commentary on some of the frictions marking Japanese…
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“Kahori Higashi’s debut is impressive.”
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XXXholic (2022) review
“An exquisite visual experience that is sadly held back by its unfitting manga-like moments.”
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Review: Summer (2022)
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Parallel (2022) review
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Review: Snipers (2022)
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In The Distance (2022) review [Japannual 2022]
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Love Nonetheless (2022) review
A modern classic about the beauty of being in a state of desiring and the impact a phallic injury can have on the ability of a subject to…
Review: Beating Heart (2022)
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Sadako DX (2022) review
“A failed re-imagining of a classic horror-story.”