Summary In a distant, apocalyptic future, the world has been torn asunder. It is a dark future where men travel from town to town pillaging and murdering for fun and the necessity of gaining supplies. Into this post-apocalyptic world setting steps Kenshiro, a master of an ancient martial art style known as Hokuto Shinken or… Read More Manga Review: Fist of the North Star, Volume 1
Welcome to Doki Doki News, your source for updates in the world of anime, gaming, and otakudom, for the week of April 18th through 24th! Check out latest episode in our player below, or subscribe to us on SoundCloud, where you can also find breaking news episodes! Are you excited for the new Tales game?… Read More Doki Doki News: Tales of Arise, Gate of Nightmares, and Viz Partners with Marvel
Rascal Does Not Dream of Siscon Idol (Rascal, Vol. 4) My most consistent complaint about the Rascal series, which I otherwise find charming, is that the stories are too full of contrivances. with plots points and character actions often making little sense. Though these developments are often small, such as an explanation that the sisters… Read More Reader’s Corner: Carole & Tuesday, Rascal Does Not Dream of Siscon Idol, and The Rampage of Haruhi Suzumiya
Akira Tendo had found his dream job, working in the world of commercials and media—or so he thought. After being forced to work more than 24 hours straight on his first “day,” Akira realizes that he’s been hired by a black company. Disturbed and frustrated, but afraid of what will happen if he quits, Akira… Read More Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead, Vol. 1 (Review)
A year has passed since Kyoko moved into the Maison Ikkoku as the tenement’s manager, and in some ways, much has changed: Godai is attending college, Kyoko has a better grasp on her work and the tenants, and there’s a comfort level between her and the others in which she can express all sides of… Read More Review: Maison Ikkoku Collector’s Edition, Vol. 2
Based on the novel of the same name by Rainbow Rowell, Fangirl is a new, original English language (OEL) manga series about Cath and Wren, identical twin sisters who are entering college. Illustrated by Gabi Nam and adapted from Rowell’s original novel by American comic book writer Sam Maggs, volume one introduces the twins, and… Read More Review: Fangirl, Volume 1 (Manga)
Tormented his whole life by people poking fun at his unusual name, Nasa Yuzaki has poured all his energy into becoming a nationally recognized student. And now, he’s on the cusp of attending a highly ranked high school, but Nasa’s teacher reminds him that life doesn’t always go as planned. Cue a beautiful girl who… Read More Review: Fly Me to the Moon, Vol. 1
As the friendship between Yuna and Akari develops in volume two of Love Me, Love Me Not (Omoi, Omoware, Furi, Furare), so, too, do the girls’ connections with the boys they’re closest to—Rio begins to confide in Yuna, who desires to be brave and admit her crush on him, while Akari learns more about and… Read More Review: Love Me, Love Me Not (Vol. 2)
Review Act-Age is an ongoing Weekly Shonen Jump series from author Tatsuya Matsuki and artist Shiro Usasaki. The first volume of the series introduces a number of characters who will form the basis of this series. Our leading lady is Kei Yonagi, a teenage actor with remarkable drive. She is currently raising her twin siblings,… Read More Review: Act-Age (Vol 1)
I have a habit of sometimes drowning myself in nostalgia, which inevitably leads to regret—nothing serious, but even at my age I’ll entertain the thought, “I wish I could have lived [insert period of life] all over but as I am now instead of as who I was then.” We all make mistakes, but there… Read More Blue Flag, Vol. 1: Between Kids and Adults