When Disney released the first episode of The Mandalorian in 2019, it was almost universally well-received. Featuring brand new characters, a spaghetti western feel (from both the story and the soundtrack), and wonderful set designs, it was a unique and strong entry into the Star Wars universe. So it’s little surprise that a manga adaptation… Read More Review: Star Wars: The Mandalorian: The Manga, Vol. 1
We cover two upcoming releases this week: the second volume of romcom Kubo Won’t Let Me Be Invisible and the first volume of the historical manga, The Elusive Samurai. We also dig into witches, bounty hunters, Jedi, and muscular girls with our reviews of recent manga and light novels! Cowboy Bebop: Making the Netflix Series… Read More Reader’s Corner: The Elusive Samurai, Kubo Won’t Let Me Be Invisible (Vol. 2), and Cowboy Bebop: Making the Netflix Series
The first two volumes of Summertime Rendering drop today, and we’ve got a review of volume two this week to join our thoughts on the first volume last week. In addition to that UDON Entertainment twosome, we have reviews for new and recent volumes from VIZ Media, Yen Press, J-Novel Club, and Cross Infinite World… Read More Reader’s Corner: Ima Koi, Star Wars Leia Princess of Alderaan, and Kokoro Connect: Asu Random
Laid-back Camp, Vol. 10 With the recent season long gone and months since volume nine was released, I’ve been suffering from Yuru Camp withdrawal. There’s nothing out there quite like this series, with the sense of peace and fulfillment that it brings (along with plenty of humor). Volume ten, which moves past the point where… Read More Reader’s Corner: Carole and Tuesday, SW Guardians of the Whills, and Laid-back Camp, Vol. 10
The Star Wars saga begins with the specter of the Empire literally hanging over the rebellion, as a Star Destroyer approaches and attacks the Tantive IV, Leia Organa’s small vessel. A destructive and violent Darth Vader boards the corvette, but meets his match in the diminutive princess. Though he arrests her, she is defiant and… Read More Review: Star Wars Leia, Princess of Alderaan, Vol. 1 (Manga)
“We have hope. Rebellions are built on hope!” Much of criticism slung at J.J. Abrams’ Star Wars films, and especially The Rise of Skywalker, has to do with his fixation on the past, his reliance on the original trilogy in crafting his own Star Wars films. Even George Lucas has reportedly expressed dissatisfaction at Abrams’… Read More Unending Hope in The Legends of Luke Skywalker Manga
On the ice planet of Hoth, the rebels prepare for evacuation of their base as Empire forces, lead by Darth Vader, invade. Among the pilots fighting off the AT-ATs that have arrived with the assault team is Thane Kyrell. While distinguished as one of the Rebellion’s best pilots, Thane is also prominent for another reason:… Read More Star Wars: Lost Stars, Volume 1 (Manga Review)