Rom-coms about cute girls falling in love with cute guys are as bountiful as smutty romance novels in your local Wal-Mart’s clearance bin. There are some that do shine more than others, especially the manga that pokes fun of the
Sometimes even beautiful people have trouble finding love. Those not in that group could deem it a first-world problem for those types of people. However, it’d be kind of cruel to say that good-looking folks don’t have a hard time
Yokai have played a significant role in the manga realm, from classics like GeGeGe no Kitaro to modern faves like Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun. Sometimes they are slayed by exorcists; other times, they’re forced to work together to take down a common
You can take the man out of the yakuza, but you can never take the yakuza out of the man. That sums up the attitude of Kousuke Oono’s The Way of the Househusband, whose protagonist Taiju always takes life more
The word “wholesome” gets thrown around a lot these days, but I can’t think of a better way to describe Misaki Takamatsu’s Skip and Loafer. Three years following its initial serialization in Japan, the critically acclaimed romantic comedy series has finally
Translating a Japanese manga into English doesn't come easy. Words, phrases, and even how they're presented can sometimes be difficult to convey from one language to another. Yet even with these hurdles, there's always a feeling or theme in a
It has been forever since Tony Valente’s RADIANT saw a release here in the West. (In fact, it was last October when its thirteenth volume was unleashed!) Thankfully, the volume begins with a much-needed reminder of what’s been happening in
Life and love can be filled with nauseating moments. Sometimes things look to be right in the world. But thinking of that feeling when the other shoe drops suddenly starts making you nervous, like you’re about to throw up or
Everyone makes mistakes. Some big, some small. It’s natural to want a do-over every now and again, especially when things get rough. In Reina Soratani’s I Swear I Won’t Bother You Again!, Lady Violette Rem Vahan knows this better than
Since 1977, Captain Harlock has taken to the stars in many variations. From his own series and playing second banana in Gun Frontier to cameos in Galaxy Express 999 and on The Misfits frontman Glenn Danzig's shirt, Leiji Matsumoto's anti-hero