The Takehiko Inoue MMF is underway and submissions are beginning to come in! I've got three of them to share this morning. First up is a post from Matt at Matt Talks About Manga , where he talks about the first VIZBIG collection of Vagabond, comprising the first three volumes of the series. I have to admit that my favorite quote is, "The art. Oh, God, the art. It's beyond … [Read more...] about Takehiko Inoue MMF Roundup: Part One
Takehiko Inoue
Announcing the Takehiko Inoue Manga Moveable Feast!
What: A multi-blogger event focused on the works of Takehiko Inoue. (Those published in English include Slam Dunk, Vagabond, and Real.) When: The week of June 24-30, 2012. Who: Co-hosted by Michelle Smith and Anna Neatrour, participation open to all! Why: Because we are both major Inoue fans and want to spread the love! Where: Soliloquy in Blue (that's here!) and … [Read more...] about Announcing the Takehiko Inoue Manga Moveable Feast!
Tidbits: Shonen Jumpin’ Jehosaphat
Sometimes I just crave some shounen manga! Here, then, are a few short reviews of some shounen I have lately read: the third volume of Bakuman。, the 31st through 34th of Bleach, the second of Genkaku Picasso, and the thirteenth through fifteenth of Slam Dunk. All are fairly recent releases and all published under VIZ's Shonen Jump imprint; Bakuman。 and Genkaku Picasso also have … [Read more...] about Tidbits: Shonen Jumpin’ Jehosaphat
Tidbits: Shonen Jumping for Joy
Welcome back to Tidbits, a new feature for shorter reviews! This time I take a look at three continuing series from VIZ's Shonen Jump imprint. First up, it's volumes 28-31 of One Piece, followed by volumes 9-12 of Slam Dunk and a single volume (the third) of the aesthetically pleasing Tegami Bachi: Letter Bee. One Piece 28-31 by Eiichiro Oda: B+ Volumes 28-30 consist almost … [Read more...] about Tidbits: Shonen Jumping for Joy
Slam Dunk 8 by Takehiko Inoue: B+
After an admirable performance in an exhibition game against a tough rival, the Shohoku High basketball team is ready to get back to practice, but a gang of thugs with a grudge against team member Ryota Miyagi makes that impossible. They invade the court with the intent of starting a brawl that’ll get the Shohoku team disqualified from competition. Just when the thugs have been … [Read more...] about Slam Dunk 8 by Takehiko Inoue: B+