Tag: Reviews
Manga Review: YANKEE & CARAMELISER on boxes we don’t always neatly fit into
Yankee & Carameliser
Writer and Artist: Chiuko Umeshibu
Publisher: Yen Press (print & digital)
Translation: Emma Schumacker
Lettering: Olivia Osanz
Publication Date: Oct 28, 2025
Rating: Mature
Genre: Manga (JPN), Boys...
CLAMP’s official artbook COLOR KURO is a gorgeous collection of a life’s work
2025 has seen a very interesting collaboration between two of the major US publishers! Yen Press and Kodansha team up to bring CLAMP fans...
Manga Review: MY OH MY, ATAMI-KUN Volume 2
My Oh My, Atami-kun Volume 2
Writer and Artist: Asa Tanuma
Publisher: Yen Press (print & digital)
Translation: Amanda Haley
Lettering: Elena Pizarro
Publication Date: Apr 22, 2025
Rating: Older...
Manga Review: WITH YOU, OUR LOVE WILL MAKE IT THROUGH Volume 2
With You, Our Love Will Make It Through Volume 2
Writer and Artist: Chihiro Yuzuki
Publisher: Yen Press (print & digital)
Translation: Alethea & Athena Nibley
Lettering: Greg...
Beat’s Bizarre Adventure: SETO UTSUMI talks up a storm
This week, Beat's Bizarre Adventure covers I DON'T KNOW HOW TO LOVE, A SMART AND COURAGEOUS CHILD and SETO UTSUMI.
Movie Review: PREDATOR: BADLANDS redefines the franchise
The sequel to Prey goes into bolder territory for the franchise
Manga Review: ROCK IS A LADY’S MODESTY proves demure ladies can rock it out,...
Rock is a Lady's Modesty Volume 1
Writer & Artist: Hiroshi Fukuda
Publisher: Yen Press (print & digital)
Translation: Ajani A. Oloye
Lettering: Phil Christie
Publication Date: Sep 23,...
Anime Review: TO BE HERO X does the un-X-pected
Adam and Hilary return to discuss the finale of "To Be Hero X," as well as their thoughts about the series as a whole.
Manga Review: NEIGHBORHOOD CRAFTSMEN is a love letter to traditional Japanese craftsmanship
Neighborhood Craftsmen: Stories from Kanda's Gokura-chou Volume 1
Writer & Artist: Akihito Sakaue
Publisher: Yen Press (print & digital)
Translation: Ko Ransom
Lettering: Abigail Blackman
Publication Date: Jul 22,...
Manga Review: COMMON-SENSE MONSTER is on the hunt for new friends
Common-Sense Monster Volume 1
Writer: Warugi Wanai
Artist: Shinobu Shinotsuki
Publisher: Yen Press (print & digital)
Translation: John Neal
Lettering: Alexis Eckerman
Publication Date: Aug 26, 2025
Rating: Older Teen
Genre: Manga...
Manga Review: MECHANICAL MARIE is on her way to grease those rusty gears
Mechanical Marie Volume 1
Writer and Artist: Aki Akimoto
Publisher: Yen Press (print & digital)
Translation: Eleanor Summers
Lettering: Aila Nagamine
Publication Date: Aug 26, 2024
Rating: Teen
Genre: Manga (JPN),...
Manga Review: FAREWELL, DAISY embraces womanhood with its every facet
Acclaimed creator Jun Mayuzuki's short story collection "Farewell, Daisy" is a fun, compelling look at different facets of womanhood and desire.
