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…
Manga
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…
Tegami Bachi: Letter Bee, Vol. 1
Tegami Bachi has all the right ingredients to be a great shonen series: a dark, futuristic setting; rad monsters; cool…