Go With the Clouds: North by Northwest, Vols. 1-2
I’ve never used the word “shambolic” in a review before, but that was the first adjective that came to mind as I read Go With…
Manga Critic
The Right Way to Make Jump
Most books about the manga industry fall into one of two categories: the how-to book, which offers advice on how to draw proportionate characters, plan…
The Poe Clan, Vol. 1
Since its debut in Bessatsu Shōjo Comic, Moto Hagio’s The Poe Clan has proven almost as enduring as its vampire protagonists, living on in the…
Ryuko, Vol. 1
If you’ve been jonesing for a stylish thriller that doesn’t take itself too seriously, Eldo Yoshimizu’s Ryuko might just fit the bill: it has the…
Kakuriyo: Bed & Breakfast for Spirits, Vol. 1
One occupational hazard of reviewing manga is the powerful sense of déjà vu that a middle-of-the-road series can induce. I experienced just such a flash while…