Hikaru, Aono-kun and the Summer of Ghosts
Two romantic, funny and scary comics about teens and their monstrous feelings.
Adam Wescott
The First and Last Slam Dunk
There are two Slam Dunks.
White Smoke, River's Edge and FLCL
River's Edge is an 1994 comic drawn by manga legend Kyoko Okazaki. FLCL is a groundbreaking 2000 animated series. What could they possibly have in common? More than you'd think.
Remembering the Names of People Who are Kind: Skip and Loafer
The cast of Skip and Loafer don’t live big, important lives. Instead their worlds are shaped by small decisions made again and again by their peers.
Summer 2023 Preview: Blue Eyes and Blood Rainbows
From the risky sequel season of a Shonen Jump hit, to the continuation of a classic Chinese donghua, these are my picks to keep an eye on through the tough summer months.
Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch From Mercury Gives Fans its Blessing
I suspect that Witch From Mercury is a transitional work, bridging the past, present and future of Gundam.
Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch From Mercury Overwhelms Through Unrelenting Tenderness
Episode 23 of the series, “Unrelenting Tenderness,” pulls out all the stops for a pure giant robot animation spectacle.