Glad Tidings from the Tendo Family
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by John
2w ago
Historical shoujo romantic drama is a relatively common subgenre of manga, and one that’s well-done more often than not. Veteran shoujo manga creator Ken Saito’s Tales of the Tendo Family (Tendou-ke Monogatari) premiered in 2014 and told its story through 14 volumes. Although the first book’s illustration doesn’t set new standards for shoujo art, its strong characterizations and brisk pacing make the tale instantly engrossing and highly enjoyable, for select readers. One Peace Books will begin releasing the official English-language translation of the manga on April 9. Tales of the Tendo Fam ..read more
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February 2024 Mandarake Order Unboxing
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by John
1M ago
John’s show and tell of his latest purchases from Mandarake ..read more
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Ask John: Who Will Influence the Future of Anime Development?
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by John
2M ago
Question: In light of the recent losses of influential manga artists such as Kentaro Miura, Kazuki Takahashi, Buichi Terasawa, Takao Saito, Kazuhiko Kato, and Kazuo Koike, which current artists do believe will influence the anime medium in the future? This is prominent as pioneers such as Hayao Miyazaki, Rumiko Takahashi, Goh Nagai, and Yoshiyuki Okumura approach retirement. Answer: Given my age, I don’t even know what a “hot take” actually is, but this may be one. Artists and creators had more opportunity to influence the development of the anime industry during the youthful and developmenta ..read more
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John’s Picks for 2023’s Best TV Anime
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by John
3M ago
The number of new anime series made for Japanese television broadcast has steadily increased year over year since the dawn of modern television anime sixty years ago. However, 2023 being one of the most prolific years of broadcast anime ever did not make it one of history’s best years of new anime. By my rough count, 2017 and 2018 both produced 249 new television and web anime. 2023 saw the release of 232 new series and specials, by my estimate. Excluding continuing seasons with continuing episode numbering, and excluding re-releases including the episodic television broadcasts of the Kaguya ..read more
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Yutaka Minowa YouTube Interview
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by John
4M ago
The Cartoonist Kayfabe YouTube channel has published an hour-long face-to-face interview with animator Yutaka Minowa, veteran key animator, character designer of “Ninja Scroll” (1993), and animation director behind the the 2011 Tibetan Dog movie ..read more
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November Mandarake Order Unboxing
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by John
4M ago
Check out the handful of new items I purchased from Mandarake of Japan ..read more
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Unboxing a Manga Grail
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by John
4M ago
I placed a new order with Amazon Japan and also another order with Mandarake because Mandarake offered an exceptionally scarce manga key issue that I couldn’t resist purchasing ..read more
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October 2023 Mandarake Order Unboxing
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by John
5M ago
I’m back again to share another selection of unique and novel anime items delivered from Japan. Highlights in this batch including the cameo first appearance of Piccolo and the first full appearance of Super Saiyajin Son Goku, both from Akira Toriyama’s Dragon Ball manga ..read more
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September 2023 Mandarake Order Unboxing
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by John
6M ago
For the curious, I share what items I most recently acquired from Mandarake of Japan. Apologies for me looking a bit trashy. I’m a lazy, aging hermit. It’s the anime stuff that ought to be the focus of the video rather than me, however ..read more
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Manga Worth a Take Two
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by John
7M ago
Among the many appealing aspects of Japanese manga is the diversity of its genres and styles. Countless fans globally adore shonen adventure manga stories targeted at adolescent boys. Fans of shoujo manga appreciate the genre’s emphasis on interpersonal relationships and romantic emotions. Gekiga manga appeal to adult readers looking for mature, dramatic illustrated storytelling. This October One Peace Books will contribute to expanding the range of manga styles available in America by officially translating creator Suzuyuki playfully charming slice-of-life comedy manga It Takes Two Tomorrow ..read more
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