Reader’s Corner: The Raven Dark Hero (Vol. 1), Uncle from Another World (Vol. 12), and Reincarnated in a Mafia Dating Sim (Vol. 1)

A darker version of My Hero Academia? A middle-aged guy working for magical girls? A cookbook straight out of Laputa? Yeah, we’ve got all the insanity and creativity you expect out of manga and anime in today’s column, with new releases including the latest volume of Uncle from Another World and brand new series as… Read More Reader’s Corner: The Raven Dark Hero (Vol. 1), Uncle from Another World (Vol. 12), and Reincarnated in a Mafia Dating Sim (Vol. 1)

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Reader’s Corner: Lycoris Recoil Official Comic Anthology: Repeat, The Eminence in Shadow (Vol. 13), and The Art of Rumiko Takahashi

What was your first Rumiko Takahashi manga or anime? Did you grow up on Inuyasha? Or did your fandom reach even further back to Ranma 1/2 or Urusei Yatsura? Or did you first experience her through a newer work like RIN-NE? Whichever it is, a new artbook from VIZ has you covered this week, displaying… Read More Reader’s Corner: Lycoris Recoil Official Comic Anthology: Repeat, The Eminence in Shadow (Vol. 13), and The Art of Rumiko Takahashi

09.30.202509.30.2025 StaffLeave a comment

Fanart Friday, Too: Spirited Away’s No Face

This work captures the character of No Face—that greedy but misunderstood spirit from Spirited Away, so well through expression and texture, don’t you think? ★ 【NONAME】「 No Face 」

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Reader’s Corner: Secrets of the Silent Witch (Vol. 6), Doodles by Kui Ryoko: Daydream Hour, and The Art of The Boy and the Heron

We’ve got reviews this week of several of our favorite recent series, but some more atypical fare, too, including the newest art book from Studio Ghibli, one from the mangaka behind Delicious in Dungeon, and the latest Spy x Family guidebook. Check out our reviews below to see what we thought of these volumes and… Read More Reader’s Corner: Secrets of the Silent Witch (Vol. 6), Doodles by Kui Ryoko: Daydream Hour, and The Art of The Boy and the Heron

05.27.202506.10.2025 Staff1 Comment

Reader’s Corner: Giant Killing, The Climber, and The Remarried Empress

“Classic” is the word for today’s Reader’s Corner as we review releases of potentially classic manga like Giant Killing and The Climber; a “visual companion” for the new anime movie based on the classic, The Lord of the Rings; and a hardcover film comic release for the classic Studio Ghibli film, Spirited Away. All that… Read More Reader’s Corner: Giant Killing, The Climber, and The Remarried Empress

04.15.202509.27.2025 Staff1 Comment

Fanart Friday, Too: Sophie and Howl

Name a more powerful and aww-worthy couple than Sophie and Howl. Go ahead. I’m waiting. ★ 【soroni】「 howl & sophie 」

04.04.202504.04.2025 StaffLeave a comment

Fanart Friday, Too: Hello, Howl!

Howl’s Moving Castle was released in North American theaters 20 years ago this summer. Can you believe it’s been so long? The movie still holds up in virtually all ways, including its animation, writing, themes, and characterization. I especially continue to love Howl and his depth (and sometimes lack of it). Check out this wonderful… Read More Fanart Friday, Too: Hello, Howl!

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