Category Archives: Reviews

The Manga Revue: Back to School Special

Posted on August 7, 2015 by Katherine Dacey

My inbox is overflowing with emails touting back-to-school deals on everything from sneakers to school supplies–a sure sign that the fall semester is right around the corner, and a nice reminder that Seven Seas, VIZ, and Vertical all have new … Continue reading →

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The Manga Revue: The Demon Prince of Momochi House

Posted on July 31, 2015 by Katherine Dacey

I’m hitting the road for a brief vacation this weekend, so this week’s column is more of a drive-by than a full-on review. On the menu: The Demon Prince of Momochi House, a supernatural rom-com that recently joined VIZ’s Shojo … Continue reading →

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The Manga Revue: Prison School and Twin Star Exorcists

Posted on July 24, 2015 by Katherine Dacey

This week, I take a look at two new releases: Prison School, a hotly anticipated series about five boys trying to break out of an all-girls’ school, and Twin Star Exorcists, a shonen manga about two teenage onmyoji who hold … Continue reading →

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The Manga Revue: Fragments of Horror

Posted on July 17, 2015 by Katherine Dacey

I’m too squeamish for horror movies–the blood alone is enough to send me screaming for the exits. But horror manga? That’s in my wheelhouse, as manga allows me to engage with the material as much–or as little–as I wish. Junji Ito’s work … Continue reading →

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The Manga Revue: A Silent Voice and Your Lie in April

Posted on July 3, 2015 by Katherine Dacey

It’s been a while since I checked in with Kodansha, so this week I reviewed two recent additions to the KC catalog: A Silent Voice, which explores the complex relationship between a bully and his victim, and Your Lie in April, … Continue reading →

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The Manga Revue: Alice in Murderland and Demon From Afar

Posted on June 26, 2015 by Katherine Dacey

Reading Kaori Yuki is a little bit like eating a bag of Pop Rocks and washing it down with a can of Tab: the rush is undeniable, but the aftertaste is pretty gnarly. I swore off her manga years ago–too … Continue reading →

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