Reader’s Corner: Banished from the Hero’s Party (Vol. 12), From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman (Vol. 5), and The Azure Sword, Slayer of Distortions (Vol. 1)

Old swordmasters, physics-bending “vanits,” traitorous hero’s party members, and semi-homemade dishes are on the menu in this week’s Reader’s Corner, as we once again cover the latest light novels, manga, and manhwa releases! The Azure Sword, Slayer of Distortions (Vol. 1) • Banished from the Hero’s Party, I Decided to Live a Quiet Life in… Read More Reader’s Corner: Banished from the Hero’s Party (Vol. 12), From Old Country Bumpkin to Master Swordsman (Vol. 5), and The Azure Sword, Slayer of Distortions (Vol. 1)

The Elusive Samurai, II: Kojirō and Ayako, Retainers of a Hidden Lord

In my last article, I talked about the character of Tokiyuki, the Samurai Who Lives, and how The Elusive Samurai has him discover his mission through a baptism of fire. But the journey of our hero has just begun. Soon, a great betrayal destroys his faith in others. Indeed, the second episode of TES depicts the murder… Read More The Elusive Samurai, II: Kojirō and Ayako, Retainers of a Hidden Lord

Reader’s Corner: Ultimate Exorcist Kiyoshi (Vol. 1), The Eminence in Shadow (Vol. 14), and The Princess of Convenient Plot Devices (Vol. 6)

Cid returns to his isekai world, new characters are introduced in Always a Catch, and Akira fights a zombie rhino—all in this week’s Reader’s Corner! We also feature the first physical volume of a new series from VIZ: Ultimate Exorcist Kiyoshi. Check out our review of that work and all the rest below! Ako and… Read More Reader’s Corner: Ultimate Exorcist Kiyoshi (Vol. 1), The Eminence in Shadow (Vol. 14), and The Princess of Convenient Plot Devices (Vol. 6)