Moyasimon: Tales of Agriculture, Vol. 1

Warning: the Surgeon General has determined that reading Moyasimon: Tales of Agriculture may be hazardous to your health. Individuals who…

The Manga Hall of Shame

Though my taste in manga is very particular, I’m much less discriminating in my reading habits. My willingness to try…

Ooku: The Inner Chambers, Vol. 1

Built in 1607, the Ooku, or “great interior,” housed the women of the Tokugawa clan, from the shogun’s mother to…

What Belongs in the Manga Canon?

Back in 2006, I stumbled across this entry at Otaku Champloo, reflecting on the need for a manga “canon.” The…

Jyu-Oh-Sei, Vols. 1-3

In the year 2346 A.D., humans have colonized the Vulcan solar system, a region so inhospitable that the average life…