'Tono Monogatari' is Shigeru Mizuki’s graphic narrative take on the classic Japanese book of legends for a fascinating read on folklore.
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Comic Review: ‘The Sky is Blue with a Single Cloud’ by Kuniko Tsurita from Drawn+Quarterly
'The Sky is Blue with a Single Cloud' by Kuriko Tsurita impacts anyone reading her work on a level so deep it seems she might well have been a pen pal.
Read More »Movie Review: ‘Kingdom’
'Kingdom' delivers action and adventure while not skipping out on high-quality performances.
Read More »Graphic Novel Review: ‘Kitaro Meets Nurarihyon’ by Sigeru Mizuki
In Shigeru Mizuki's 'Kitaro Meets Nurarihyon' a boy yokai hunts evil yokai in modern Japan.
Read More »SacAnime Winter 2016: Preview (January 1-3, 2016)
The Sacramento Convention Center hosts SacAnime Winter 2016 this New Year's Day weekend (January 1-3, 2016) for anime and cosplay fans.
Read More »Interview: Lars Martinson, Author and Artist of Graphic Novel ‘Tonoharu’
I think sometimes fiction actually allows you to be more honest than autobiography, because it gives you plausible deniability.
Read More »Interview: Grace Mineta, the Texan in Tokyo (‘My Japanese Husband Thinks I’m Crazy’)
The Texan behind the popular 'Texan in Tokyo' blog and author of 'My Japanse Husband Thinks I'm Crazy' talks about how she got started, and the costs of 'making it big.'
Read More »Interview: Jake Myler, Co-creator of the Graphic Novel ‘Orphan Blade’
Oni has published a unique graphic novel in 'Orphan Blade' whose unique elements argue for adopting it on your bookshelf.
Read More »Manga Review: ‘Moon & Blood,’ Volume One by Nao Yazawa
A young vampire is houseguest to an innocent family – paranormal sparks ensure!
Read More »Manga Review: ‘7 Billion Needles’ Volume One by Nobuaki Tadano
A manga variation on a classic s-f novel proves an engaging character-driven entertainment.
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