Lesley Aeschliman

New Manga Releases for the Week of October 13, 2015

New Manga Releases for the Week of October 13, 2015

This week sees new manga releases from Kodansha Comics, Seven Seas Entertainment, Vertical Comics, and VIZ Media. My “Pick of the Week” goes to VIZ Media’s release of Case Closed Volume 56. Case Closed Volume 56 by Gosho Aoyama VIZ Media – MSRP: $9.99 Get it on Amazon for $9.16! Stranded in the woods, Conan […]

 Lesley Aeschliman

Manga Review: World Trigger Volume 7

Manga Review: World Trigger Volume 7

World Trigger Volume 7 continues following Border’s attempts to thwart the Neighbors’ invasion. World Trigger Volume 7 Written by: Daisuke Ashihara Publisher: Shueisha English Publisher: VIZ Media Release Date: October 6, 2015 The beginning of Volume 7 sees the Neighbors discovering Chika’s large Trion level, and they decide to change their mission somewhat and capture […]

 Lesley Aeschliman

Manga Review: My Love Story!! Volume 6

Manga Review: My Love Story!! Volume 6

My Love Story!! Volume 6 focuses on Takeo Goda, a large boy who thought he’d never have a girlfriend. But now he’s going out with Rinko Yamato, and the series follows the two of them as their relationship progresses. My Love Story!! Volume 6 Written by: Kazune Kawahara English Publisher: VIZ Media Release Date: October […]

 Lesley Aeschliman

VIZ Media Announces Digital Manga Update for October 2015

VIZ Media Announces Digital Manga Update for October 2015

VIZ Media begins October 2015 with a new digital manga update. Manga fans and readers can look forward to the launch of four notable new manga titles that include Naruto: The Seventh Hokage and the Scarlet Spring, a digital first one-shot featuring a riveting adventure with the world’s most popular ninja, the new supernatural shojo series, […]

 Lesley Aeschliman

Manga Review: Food Wars! Volume 8

Manga Review: Food Wars! Volume 8

Food Wars! Volume 8 focuses on a boy named Soma Yukihira. He’s a student at the elite Totsuki Culinary Academy, and he’s currently participating in the school’s Fall Classic. Soma is hoping to make it to the finals. Food Wars! Volume 8 Written by: Yuto Tsukuda Publisher: Shueisha English Publisher: VIZ Media Release Date: October […]

 Lesley Aeschliman

VIZ Media Launches Naruto Digital Promotions to Celebrate the End of the Series

VIZ Media Launches Naruto Digital Promotions to Celebrate the End of the Series

VIZ Media marks the finale of the Naruto manga series with several special promotions and digital releases that will celebrate the series throughout October 2015. VIZ Media, in partnership with ReedPOP and The Japan Foundation, will welcome manga artist Masashi Kishimoto the creator of the Naruto manga, for a series of very special U.S. appearances […]

 Lesley Aeschliman

Manga Review: The Demon Prince of Momochi House Volume 2

Manga Review: The Demon Prince of Momochi House Volume 2

The Demon Prince of Momochi House Volume 2 focuses on Himari Momochi, who inherited an estate that exists on the barrier between the human and spiritual realms. She found that a boy named Aoi Nanamori was already living there with two shikigami, Ise and Yukari. It turns out that Aoi can transform into Omamori-sama, a […]

 Lesley Aeschliman

Manga Review: Assassination Classroom Volume 6

Manga Review: Assassination Classroom Volume 6

Assassination Classroom Volume 6 sees a powerful octopus creature named Koro Sensei serving as the homeroom teacher for Class 3-E at Kunugigaoka Junior High School after he declares his intention to destroy the Earth within a year. As part of a deal made with the Japanese government, Koro Sensei allows his students to try to […]

 Lesley Aeschliman

New Manga Releases for the Week of September 29, 2015

New Manga Releases for the Week of September 29, 2015

This week sees new manga releases from Kodansha Comics, Seven Seas Entertainment, and Vertical Comics. My “Pick of the Week” goes to Vertical Comics’ release of Knights of Sidonia Volume 14. Knights of Sidonia Volume 14 by Tsutomu Nihei Vertical Comics – MSRP: $12.95 Get it for $11.05 on Amazon! Anti-humanist scientist Ochiai’s advent in […]

 Lesley Aeschliman

VIZ Media Announces Manga Box Sets for Claymore and Rosario+Vampire

VIZ Media Announces Manga Box Sets for Claymore and Rosario+Vampire

VIZ Media gives readers the opportunity to dive into a pair of manga series from start to finish as it delivers comprehensive box set editions for the medieval dark fantasy Claymore on Oct. 20, 2015 and the sexy romantic horror comedy Rosario+Vampire on Nov. 3, 2015. Each of the new box set releases feature over 20 […]

 Lesley Aeschliman

VIZ Media Welcomes Naruto Creator Masashi Kishimoto to New York Comic Con 2015

VIZ Media Welcomes Naruto Creator Masashi Kishimoto to New York Comic Con 2015

VIZ Media, in partnership with The Japan Foundation and ReedPOP, prepares to welcome manga artist Masashi Kishimoto, the creator of the Naruto manga, for a series of special appearances during the upcoming 2015 New York Comic Con. VIZ Media will exhibit at New York Comic Con in Booth #1346 and will offer a wide array […]

 Lesley Aeschliman

New Manga Releases for the Week of September 22, 2015

New Manga Releases for the Week of September 22, 2015

This week sees new manga releases from Kodansha Comics, Vertical Comics, and Yen Press. My “Pick of the Week” goes to Yen Press’ release of Chaika: The Coffin Princess Volume 2. Chaika: The Coffin Princess Volume 2 by Ichirou Sakaki Yen Press – MSRP: $12.99 Get it for $7.30 on Amazon! “Attack the feudal lord’s […]

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Manga Review: Master Keaton Volume 4

Manga Review: Master Keaton Volume 4

Master Keaton Volume 4 focuses on Taichi Hiraga-Keaton, an archaeologist and an insurance investigator at Lloyd’s of London. His travels bring him in contact with various kinds of people and their stories. Master Keaton Volume 4 Written by: Hokusei Katsuhika Publisher: Shogakukan English Publisher: VIZ Media Release Date: September 15, 2015 Volume 4 opens with […]

 Lesley Aeschliman

SuBLime Announces Participation at YaoiCon 2015

SuBLime Announces Participation at YaoiCon 2015

SuBLime, the leading global English-language yaoi manga publisher, has announced activities, panel discussions, and special pricing on manga titles at North America’s biggest yaoi fan convention. YaoiCon is taking place Sep. 18-20, 2015 at the Hyatt Regency SFO Hotel in Burlingame, California. SuBLime will be located in Booth #40-41. YaoiCon is a one-of-a-kind 18+ convention […]

 Lesley Aeschliman

VIZ Media Launches the QQ Sweeper Shojo Manga Series

VIZ Media Launches the QQ Sweeper Shojo Manga Series

VIZ Media announces the launch of the supernatural high school drama QQ Sweeper on Oct. 6, 2015. The new series by Kyousuke Motomi, creator of the bestselling and witty romantic comedy Dengeki Daisy, will be published under the Shojo Beat imprint, is rated ‘T’ for Teens, and will carry a print MSRP of $9.99 U.S. / […]

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