Last summer, a listing for a Yaoi/BL Editor on the VIZ Media website sparked a rash of speculation among fans and industry watchers: was VIZ planning to launch a yaoi imprint? The answer came this fall, when VIZ announced a partnership with two Japanese firms — Animate, Ltd. and Libre Publishing, Ltd. — that publish [...]
Call for Participation: Osamu Tezuka Manga Movable Feast
January 31, 2012 by
Every month, the manga blogging community holds an event that writer Matt Blind dubbed the “Manga Movable Feast.” It’s a week-long virtual book club in which we discuss a favorite artist, series, or genre in-depth. A new blogger takes on “hosting” responsibilities each month, determining the “menu” and ensuring that all the participants’ contributions are [...]
Manga Radar: 8 January 2012
January 30, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Database Additions for 08 January 20th Century Boys 22 – Viz Signature, Aug 2012 :: Bastard King (ebook) 1 – Yaoi Press, Sep 2011 :: Bastard King (ebook) 2 – Yaoi Press, Oct 2011 :: Big Deal (ebook) 1 – Ai Press, Jan 2012 :: Bunny Drop 6 – Yen Press, Aug 2012 :: Claymore [...]
Links: Death and Transfiguration
January 28, 2012 by
Earlier this week, my Manga Bookshelf colleague Brigid Alverson steered readers towards Jason Thompson’s essay “Why Manga Publishing Is Dying (And How It Could Get Better).” I was surprised that Thompson’s article didn’t spark much discussion within the comics community, given his provocative suggestions for reviving the industry here and in Japan. Some of his [...]
Drawn & Quarterly Previews Shigeru Mizuki’s NonNonBa
January 24, 2012 by
Click your way to the Drawn & Quarterly blog, where you’ll find a brief but tantalizing preview of Shigeru Mizuki’s NonNonBa. This semi-autobiographical manga details Mizuki’s relationship with his grandmother, who introduced him to the topic that would become his life’s work: yokai. NonNonBa is also a coming-of-age story set against the backdrop of Japanese [...]
Combat Commentary: Belated Introduction
January 24, 2012 by 4 Comments
It occurred to me, after reading Philip’s new column, that I had been remis in my priorities. I should have realized that an introduction was in order, otherwise how could readers know what I was trying to do, let alone who I am. I will rectify that mistake right now. Most of you probably don’t [...]
Studio Ghibli Film Festival at MFA Boston
January 21, 2012 by
Attention, Beantown anime fans: from February 1st through February 19th, the Museum of Fine Arts will be sponsoring Castles in the Sky: Miyazaki, Takahata, and the Masters of Studio Ghibli. This two-week film festival will feature screenings of Miyazaki’s best-known work — Howl’s Moving Castle, Kiki’s Delivery Service, Laputa: Castle in the Sky, My Neighbor Totoro, [...]
Manga Radar: 1 January 2012
January 20, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Database Additions for 01 January A Bride’s Story 3 – Yen Press, Mar 2012 :: Ar Tonelico Visual Book – Udon, Aug 2011 :: At Full Moon 1 – Kodansha Comics, Nov 2011 :: At Full Moon 2 – Kodansha Comics, Jan 2012 :: Faraway Places (ebook) – DMP Digital Manga Guild, Dec 2011 :: [...]
PR: Explore the VIZ Manga Platform with Special App Promotion
January 19, 2012 by
To encourage new iPad/iTouch/iPhone owners to try its digital manga platform, VIZ is running a sweet promotion from now until the end of the month: download VIZ’s iOS app and receive a free volume of manga. I’m a little disappointed to see the promotion is limited to the iOS app, as vizmanga.com is available to [...]
Dark Horse Adds New Manhwa Titles to Digital Line-Up
January 19, 2012 by
Spotted in this week’s Dark Horse Digital Newsletter: the first volumes of Banya the Explosive Delivery Man, Chunchu the Genocide Fiend, Shaman Warrior, and XS Hybrid. All four titles go on sale in the DH Digital Store this week, and retail for $5.99/volume. If you’re new to Korean comics, I’d strongly encourage you to try [...]
