A Look at Manga History with Hokusai x Manga
Do you know about the history of manga?
"Duh! It started with Osamu Tezuka!" many of you are responding.
Well, yes, Tezuka helped pioneer the modern...
Why Kodansha Comics Finally Licensed Chihayafuru
Last week Kodansha Comics announced they would be releasing Chihayafuru. Written by Yuki Suetsugu, we were first introduced to her work in animated form...
Instant Analysis: Chihayafuru Chapter 1
Six years ago, Madhouse adapted an award-winning manga involving Karuta, romance, and friendships. When I watched the first episode, I liked it, but it...
Valentine’s Day with Anime
It's almost Valentine's Day. Have you picked up the traditional gifts -- you know, candy, flowers, plush? Well, why not put an anime twist...
Why Losing The Manga Bestsellers List Could Be a Loss of The Mainstream
I was introduced to the New York Times Manga Bestseller list in 2009. Negima! is a title I remember distinctly making the list. As...
The Loss of the Manga Bestsellers List
How do you deem something a bestseller?
"Duh!" some of you might be saying. "It's something that has been a hot seller!"
Well, yes, but how...
Seven Seas is Making Waves in 2017
Seven Seas Entertainment may not be the biggest manga publisher in the U.S., but they seem to be on a roll lately. Let's just...
Will Amazon Strike Out With Anime?
Last week, I wrote about Amazon muscling in on Barnes & Noble's territory. Well, this week, Amazon is taking on the next logical competition:...
Editorial: Amazon’s Anime Strike Service Shows They Still Have A Ways To Go
It might have been weird to say that Amazon would ruin anime for the foreseeable future when they just got started. And if you...
2017: The War of the Booksellers
Well, the election may be over, but Barnes & Noble's woes aren't: comparable store sales fell by just over 9% during the holiday season....