Yearly Archives: 2015

The Newcomer’s Guide to Attack on Titan

Posted on February 27, 2015 by Katherine Dacey

Just discovered Attack on Titan? Wondering what all the fuss is about? Brigid Alverson has you covered with an in-depth article discussing the characters, settings, and numerous spin-off products inspired by this world-wide phenomenon. ICv2 lists the ten best-selling manga … Continue reading →

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Astro Boy Omnibus On the Way!

Posted on February 24, 2015 by Brigid Alverson

Hey you guys! I have a new gig, writing about manga for the Barnes & Noble Sci-Fi and Fantasy blog! Check out my picks for the best February releases and my Valentines Day post about manga romances. Keep an eye … Continue reading →

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VIZ Acquires Ultraman and My Hero Academia

Posted on February 20, 2015 by Katherine Dacey

Big news from VIZ: the publisher has licensed Ultraman, a manga update of the 1960s TV show. Eiichi Shimizu and Tomohiro Shimoguchi’s story focuses on the original hero’s son, a seemingly ordinary teen who discovers that he’s inherited his father’s superpowers. Look for the first … Continue reading →

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Vertical Announces Three New Licenses

Posted on February 16, 2015 by Brigid Alverson

Vertical announced three new licenses at Katsucon this weekend: A manga, Ninja Slayer; a light novel, Kizumonogatari; and a light novel series, Seraph of the End. If that last one sounds familiar, it should: Viz has been publishing the manga. … Continue reading →

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Manga Over Flowers

Posted on February 13, 2015 by Katherine Dacey

Twelve years after completing Boys Over Flowers, manga-ka Yoko Kamio is hard at work on a sequel, Sunshine After Flowers: Flower Boys Next Season. The new series will be released simultaneously in English and Japanese via the web; Heart of … Continue reading →

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New Shojo Beat Titles Announced

Posted on February 9, 2015 by Katherine Dacey

VIZ announced two new acquisitions: Kyousuke Motomi’s QQ Sweeper, and Arina Tanemura’s Idol Dreams. Both manga will be published under the Shojo Beat imprint, and will debut in fall 2015. Speaking of new licenses, Crunchyroll just added Persona Q Shadow of the Labyrinth: Side … Continue reading →

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