This week, we feature releases from a variety of manga and light novel publishers with DENPA, Yen Press, VIZ Media, TOKYOPOP, and Seven Seas all showing up in the column. Readers receive an overall better experience when there are a variety of publishers, so we’re happy to see these and others putting out so much… Read More Reader’s Corner: Helck (Vol. 5), Imitation (Vol. 1), and Sengoku Youku (Vol. 2)
I continue the ABCs of Shojo Manga with these kind-hearted heroines are sure to win over your heart in these series that start with the letter “K”! From performing to baking to coming out of their quiet shells, each of these series could be an old or new favorite, including ones loved by editor Claire… Read More “K”ind-Hearted Heroines Thrive In These Shojo Manga!
Welcome to the first edition of “Win Twwk’s Manga,” where I give away like new and new copies of manga and light novels! With the help of two of our reviewers, Laura and sleepminusminus, I’ve developed six questions for you to answer for our contest. These are the volumes up for grabs, all to be… Read More Win Twwk’s Manga: Cheat Skill, No Longer Heroine, Sunbeams in the Sky, and More!
It surprises me to admit that one of my favorite shows this season has been Horimiya: The Missing Pieces—surprising because viewing the original series was a frustrating experience for me. That “first season” skipped much of the in-between material in the manga, which is now being animated in this “second season.” Without all the “missing… Read More Horimiya and Scripture: The Missing Pieces
It’s been quite a few letters (or videos) since I struggled with finding at least one shojo title for a letter, but unfortunately, this is exactly what happened with the letter “J”! While this “J” title wasn’t among my favorite of the manga I’ve featured in the ABCs of Shojo Manga video series so far,… Read More The Letter “J” is Leaving Me Jilted With Shojo Manga Picks!
When this omnibus came up in the Yen Press review copy order list, Twwk and I–BtT’s resident Puella Magi Madoka Magica stans–were…not really excited. Truth be told, we’ve been feeling a tad underwhelmed by the PMMM spin-offs of late, and the prospect of grappling with a brand-new cast and storyline seemed like it could be… Read More Why Puella Magi Suzune Magica Gets it Right (Review)
Whose ready for a new video in the ABCs of Shojo Manga series?! I know I am, especially since I’m getting to gush why I love these incredible series! If you’re looking for a short series, long series, or a standalone, I’ve got you covered!