Category Archives: Mangablog

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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Tokyopop + Disney = Manga Mickey?

Posted on July 12, 2015 by Katherine Dacey

Anyone hoping for a definitive statement of Tokyopop’s 2015-16 plans was probably disappointed by the company’s SDCC panel. The company reiterated its intention to do “original manga,” announced it was launching a phone game called Sushi Cross, and hinted that … Continue reading →

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UDON to Publish Rose of Versailles; Showa Wins Eisner

Posted on July 11, 2015 by Katherine Dacey

UDON may have scored the biggest coup of SDCC 2015: at its Saturday panel, the publisher revealed that it had acquired the rights to Rose of Versailles. UDON will release Riyoko Ikeda’s ground-breaking shojo manga in a 2-in-1 omnibus format next spring. Shigeru … Continue reading →

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Dark Horse Reveals 2016 Publishing Plans

Posted on July 9, 2015 by Katherine Dacey

Dark Horse announced it will publish four new manga in 2016–Danganronpa: The Animation, I Am a Hero, Fate/Zero, and Giganto Maxia-–and reissue RG Veda, formerly a Tokyopop property. Dark Horse also revealed plans for spiffy omnibus editions of Astro Boy and Oh! My Goddess.* At VIZ’s Shonen Jump … Continue reading →

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Kodansha Licenses Princess Jellyfish; Tokyopop Returns

Posted on July 7, 2015 by Katherine Dacey

Just a quick programming note before I tackle the day’s news: The Manga Revue is on hiatus this week so that I can focus on breaking stories from San Diego Comic Con. The Revue will be back on Friday, July … Continue reading →

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The Manga Lover’s Guide to SDCC 2015

Posted on July 5, 2015 by Katherine Dacey

Are you headed to San Diego this week? If so, this column is for you! We’ve compiled a handy list of the major manga events, from VIZ’s Ultraman spectacular to Tokyopop’s Don’t-Call-It-a-Comeback panel. Our own Brigid Alverson will be joining … Continue reading →

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