Tag Archives: Shonen Jump

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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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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Review: Assassination Classroom, Vol. 1

Posted on December 18, 2014 by Katherine Dacey

Assassination Classroom, Vol. 1 By Yusei Matsui Rated T+, for Older Teens VIZ Media, $9.99 Americans steadfastly believe that all students need to succeed are a few good teachers—think of how many movies you’ve seen about an unorthodox educator who helps a group … Continue reading →

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Review: Toriko, vol. 1

Posted on May 31, 2010 by Brigid Alverson

Toriko, vol. 1 By Mitsutoshi Shimabukuro Rated T, for Teen Viz, $9.99 There is something very primal about Toriko: It’s a story about hunting for food, and although there is a veneer of gourmet sensibility over some of the quests, … Continue reading →

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