Script: Lira Aikawa, Nao Itsuki Art & Cover: Berry Star On Sale Date: 9/25/24 For Mature Readers 212-page, black & white manga $12.99 U.S.
The dog is out of the cage! The Omega Team is starting to get suspicious about the plans of Kerberos. What exactly is the “psi” energy that they have to protect with their lives? Can they get out of this dangerous job? Who is the mysterious Nayuta that lives inside of Sakuya? They’ll have to figure out the answers while fighting with gunsling cowboys, savage monsters and even each other!
The arrival of Kenshiro in the land of the Asuras was preceded by the legend of Raoh, who it was said would bring justice to that blighted place. The people of the land of the Asuras suffer in the grip of its savage leaders, the dreaded Rasho, three masters of Hokuto Ryuken. Now, Kenshiro has come to rescue Rin and Shachi. To do it, he’ll have to face the first Rasho, the demon lord Kaio, a man whose soul burns with the rage of the gods!
Story: Buronson Art: Tetsuo Hara Translation: Joe Yamazaki Touch-up Art & Lettering: John Hunt
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As the Freidkin family prepares for the Queen Mother’s return, they’re filled with dread and anticipation―until the woman arrives, and she actually seems…nice? Abigail’s first impressions of Sabrian’s mother are hardly what she was expecting, but that doesn’t mean she’ll let her guard down. When she senses a change in Blanche’s behavior, Abigail begins to suspect something is off, and her suspicions are confirmed when she learns of the Queen Mother’s plans to marry off her stepdaughter!
Story: Iru Art: Mo9rang Translation: Kakao Entertainment Letterer: Chana Conley
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Shiki Ichinose’s blood is Oni, and his father’s is Momotarou. Normally, those with Momotarou blood hunt the Oni–but Shiki’s father refused to kill him as an infant. Instead, he adopted Shiki and raised him despite the rebellious attitude and dangerous temper that comes with Oni blood. When a member of the Momotarou Agency kills Shiki’s father, he vows to avenge hm. But as Shiki hones his abilities and learns to control his Oni blood, will he be strong enough to survive the dangers waiting for him…?
Story: Yura Urushibara Art: Yura Urushibara Translation: Ko Ransom Letterer: Ivo Marques
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After the cruel events of the previous volume, Taro decides to continue his journey with Momo through this inhospitable planet. Together with their new canine allies, they must discover the secret to defeat the Oni, which could be related to Taro’s lost memories… The turbulent second act of this science fiction fable begins!
As he demolishes one identical GON-BOT after another, ORIGIN’s own body is slowly but surely brought to the brink. But even when the massive GON PRIME bursts onto the scene wielding unimaginable destructive power, ORIGIN exercises his newfound will to prioritize protecting Mai Hirose over his own survival. Physical power isn’t everything, though–and the knowledge of GON PRIME’s true identity might just give ORIGIN the edge he needs!
Story: Boichi Art: Boichi Translator: Mark Streer
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This October, Kodansha invites you to experience Kodansha House: Where Manga Meets. Opening October 4th in SoHo, NYC, this fully immersive pop-up will be located at 45 Grand Street.
Through the month of October, it will be open on Wednesdays to Sundays, from 12pm to 9pm.
Kodansha House is not just an event—it’s a vibrant meeting place where the world of manga comes alive. You can explore a gallery, cafe, lounge, and a robust manga library. The month-long programming includes a diverse lineup of activities such as trivia nights and movie screenings featuring fan-favorites like Akira, Blue Lock, Ghost in the Shell, and Blame!.
Four major manga creators will make rare U.S. appearances with Q&A sessions and signings:
The discussion and vote is about the 47 minute mark
Book bannings are popular today with regressive entities who use culture wars to be elected and expand their control. Usually, those doing the banning just wear their bigotry on their sleeve, but the chair of the Brevard County, Florida school board went with proudly displaying her ignorance of other cultures too.
In a discussion about banning manga, the chair couldn’t understand why it was read right to left. Saying the book is read “backwards,” and partially due to that, it shouldn’t be provided to children as it might confuse them. Yes, this is the level of intelligence that is making vital decisions regarding children.
You start the book, you read it backwards. I mean, when you start reading a book, which we’ve been teaching our kids from day one, you start at the beginning and you read from left to right, bottom to top, not that book you don’t.
The second individual at least spoke up stating it was Japanese and stuck to the law, saying the manga didn’t violate Florida’s statute.
Being discussed was Sasaki and Miyano Vol. 1 by Shou Harusono and published by Yen Press. The manga is part of the “boys’ love” genre. Also debated were People Kill People, which addresses gun violence and white supremacy and Damsel.
Sasaki and Miyano Vol. 1 was initially recommended in being removed due to the same-sex relationship. An alternative suggested? Chainsaw Man! No, we’re not joking.
Todays book ban was bc members took issue w “it being read right to left” & a relationship between 2 men is “inappropriate”
Curious if the person who challenged this even read the book or why it was challenged in the first place?
— Jennifer Jenkins Brevard (@JenkinsBrevard) August 28, 2024
Florida House Bill 1069, gives school boards the authority to determine the age-appropriateness of library content, and has led to the removal of dozens of books in Brevard since its passing.
Everyone thought Shiromi Lovecut-Toothrough was the worst summoner in the world. But after she summons Sharkiller, a creature capable of transforming into Hollywood’s most ferocious B-movie sharks, nobody’s laughing now! In fact, they’re running for their lives! With her bloodthirsty buddy chomping at the bit to kill everyone in sight, can Shiromi defeat the Demon King and end his reign of terror? Or maybe the realm would be better off if she didn’t…?
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During Anime NYC, the inaugural American Manga Awards ceremony was held at the Japan Society in New York City. The awards were launched this year and the focus is to celebrate the best manga published in North America over the past year.
VIZ Media walked away with 3 awards, Kodansha received 2, and Yen Press won 1.
Below is the full list of winners. Congrats to all.
Best New Manga: #DRCL midnight children by Shin’ichi Sakamoto (VIZ Media)
Best Continuing Manga Series: Delicious in Dungeon by Ryoko Kui (Yen Press)
Best New Edition of Classic Manga: Neighborhood Story by Ai Yazawa (VIZ Media)
Best Translation: Stephen Kohler for Witch Hat Atelier by Kamome Shirahama, (Kodansha)
Best Lettering: Lys Blakeslee for Witch Hat Atelier by Kamome Shirahama (Kodansha)
Best Publication Design: Adam Grano for My Name Is Shingo by Kazuo Umezz (VIZ Media)
