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POST is a perfect album from the 90s that isn't nirvana, soundgarden, pearl jam, or alice in chains
December 30, 2025 at 10:26 AM
POST is a perfect album from the 90s that isn't nirvana, soundgarden, pearl jam, or alice in chains
David wrote an essay about Shuzo Oshimi's new short autobiographical manga, "Me and Bob Dylan (And My Father)" as featured in the free YOUNG Magazine released a few months back. shelfdust.com/2025/12/17/m...
Me and Shuzo Oshimi’s “Me and Bob Dylan (And My Father)”
By David Brothers Shuzo Oshimi is a cartoonist who is largely known for works that blend youth and perversion, in the specific sense of a deviation from the norm, but still with all the sexual subt…
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December 20, 2025 at 10:49 AM
David wrote an essay about Shuzo Oshimi's new short autobiographical manga, "Me and Bob Dylan (And My Father)" as featured in the free YOUNG Magazine released a few months back. shelfdust.com/2025/12/17/m...
Speaking of, I got to meet Our incredible No Roses Without Thorns letterer @aikosmith.com at an event in Tokyo tonight! More on the book soon! -CWB
December 17, 2025 at 11:12 AM
Speaking of, I got to meet Our incredible No Roses Without Thorns letterer @aikosmith.com at an event in Tokyo tonight! More on the book soon! -CWB
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an update on @mangasplaining.bsky.social / @udonentertainment.bsky.social release of “No Roses Without Thorns,” Nami Sasou’s manga about being a shojo manga assistant in the 1970s.
Udon’s switch fr Diamond to Simon & Schuster for distribution disrupted things , but we’re aiming for 2026 release
Udon’s switch fr Diamond to Simon & Schuster for distribution disrupted things , but we’re aiming for 2026 release
December 13, 2025 at 12:08 AM
an update on @mangasplaining.bsky.social / @udonentertainment.bsky.social release of “No Roses Without Thorns,” Nami Sasou’s manga about being a shojo manga assistant in the 1970s.
Udon’s switch fr Diamond to Simon & Schuster for distribution disrupted things , but we’re aiming for 2026 release
Udon’s switch fr Diamond to Simon & Schuster for distribution disrupted things , but we’re aiming for 2026 release
Excited to watch this NHK Doc about the booming international market for manga original pages. Emily Yoshimoto @emilyyoshimoto.bsky.social has been writing about this (in manga form!) regarding her father Baron Yoshimoto's originals for a while! www.web.nhk/tv/pl/series...
マンガ・アニメ文化の行方 なぜ“原画”は海外へ | なぜ“原画”は海外へ
【NHK】たった１枚のマンガの原画が「３５００万円」。いま、世界中でマンガの原画やアニメのセル画が高値で取引されている。いったい、誰が、どのような目的で売買しているのか。
www.web.nhk
December 9, 2025 at 6:19 AM
Excited to watch this NHK Doc about the booming international market for manga original pages. Emily Yoshimoto @emilyyoshimoto.bsky.social has been writing about this (in manga form!) regarding her father Baron Yoshimoto's originals for a while! www.web.nhk/tv/pl/series...
Hello! We want to let you know that SEARCH AND DESTROY VOL 3, Atsushi Kaneko's incredible conclusion to the series, is now in stores. We hope you love it!
November 28, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Hello! We want to let you know that SEARCH AND DESTROY VOL 3, Atsushi Kaneko's incredible conclusion to the series, is now in stores. We hope you love it!
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Guess who's back...
Search and Destroy Vol. 3, the conclusion to Atsushi Kaneko's cyberpunk retelling of the timeless, Eisner Award–winning Dororo by “God of Manga” Osamu Tezuka, is out today! https://ow.ly/2TT050XxgKN
Search and Destroy Vol. 3, the conclusion to Atsushi Kaneko's cyberpunk retelling of the timeless, Eisner Award–winning Dororo by “God of Manga” Osamu Tezuka, is out today! https://ow.ly/2TT050XxgKN
November 25, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Guess who's back...
Search and Destroy Vol. 3, the conclusion to Atsushi Kaneko's cyberpunk retelling of the timeless, Eisner Award–winning Dororo by “God of Manga” Osamu Tezuka, is out today! https://ow.ly/2TT050XxgKN
Search and Destroy Vol. 3, the conclusion to Atsushi Kaneko's cyberpunk retelling of the timeless, Eisner Award–winning Dororo by “God of Manga” Osamu Tezuka, is out today! https://ow.ly/2TT050XxgKN
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"I took the anger Osamu Tezuka poured into Dororo and made it my own, creating Search And Destroy as a work that needed to be made in the present day." Atsushi Kaneko spoke to Paul Semel about Search and Destroy Vol. 3 (out now!)--head to https://ow.ly/G1B150Xym7z to read the full interview!
November 27, 2025 at 1:00 AM
"I took the anger Osamu Tezuka poured into Dororo and made it my own, creating Search And Destroy as a work that needed to be made in the present day." Atsushi Kaneko spoke to Paul Semel about Search and Destroy Vol. 3 (out now!)--head to https://ow.ly/G1B150Xym7z to read the full interview!
It really, really does. Please check it out at a store near you!
‘Search and Destroy’ Vol. 3 offers an unforgettable finale
@mangasplaining.bsky.social @fantagraphics.bsky.social #manga #review
Out today, read @davidbrooke.bsky.social's review:
@mangasplaining.bsky.social @fantagraphics.bsky.social #manga #review
Out today, read @davidbrooke.bsky.social's review:
‘Search and Destroy’ Vol. 3 offers an unforgettable finale
A brutal, beautiful cyberpunk finale that hits hard—even when it speeds past its own impact.
aiptcomics.com
November 28, 2025 at 12:42 PM
It really, really does. Please check it out at a store near you!
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Never. We place pixels by hand in this house.
“It’s important to assume every game company is now using AI.” Nexon CEO comments on role of human creativity as AI tools become the norm
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“It’s important to assume every game company is now using AI.” Nexon CEO comments on role of human creativity as AI tools become the norm - AUTOMATON WEST
In an interview following the launch of ARC Raiders, the CEO of Embark Studios' parent company Nexon shares his views on AI.
automaton-media.com
November 12, 2025 at 4:53 AM
Never. We place pixels by hand in this house.
Coming this month, the shocking conclusion in Atsushi Kaneko’s SEARCH AND DESTROY VOL. 3! Get your pre-orders in wherever there are books!
November 12, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Coming this month, the shocking conclusion in Atsushi Kaneko’s SEARCH AND DESTROY VOL. 3! Get your pre-orders in wherever there are books!
Psyched to see that the Italian edition of VEIL by Kotteri took home a major prize at Lucca in Italy this past weekend: Best Series!
November 11, 2025 at 3:17 AM
Psyched to see that the Italian edition of VEIL by Kotteri took home a major prize at Lucca in Italy this past weekend: Best Series!
Just discovered findyourcomic.store. It even works in Japan! We've been promo-ing the Comic Shop Locator on the podcast since the beginning, but with Diamond imploding (they owned that site) this might be a good replacement. What do you all think?
Find the closest shop around you to buy the best product in the world: comics!
findyourcomic.store
November 10, 2025 at 7:53 AM
Just discovered findyourcomic.store. It even works in Japan! We've been promo-ing the Comic Shop Locator on the podcast since the beginning, but with Diamond imploding (they owned that site) this might be a good replacement. What do you all think?
Love Village Vanguard Exciting Book Store. For reasons...
November 8, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Love Village Vanguard Exciting Book Store. For reasons...
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Published last night: our latest episode!
We take a look at Search and Destroy, the sci-fi Dororo adaptation published by @mangasplaining.bsky.social, and Kaina of the Great Snow Sea from @kodansha.us!
Available from all good Podcast services and screentone.club
We take a look at Search and Destroy, the sci-fi Dororo adaptation published by @mangasplaining.bsky.social, and Kaina of the Great Snow Sea from @kodansha.us!
Available from all good Podcast services and screentone.club
ScreenTone Club
A fortnightly look at manga, with a focus on joint in-depth discussion of titles both old and new.
screentone.club
November 5, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Published last night: our latest episode!
We take a look at Search and Destroy, the sci-fi Dororo adaptation published by @mangasplaining.bsky.social, and Kaina of the Great Snow Sea from @kodansha.us!
Available from all good Podcast services and screentone.club
We take a look at Search and Destroy, the sci-fi Dororo adaptation published by @mangasplaining.bsky.social, and Kaina of the Great Snow Sea from @kodansha.us!
Available from all good Podcast services and screentone.club
We're deeply honored to see VEIL Volume 1 by Kotteri, translated by Jocelyne Allen, on Publisher's Weekly's "Must Read Manga of 2025" list! MSX produced this title and UDON published it and it's so great, and we're so happy for its success. www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...
Must-Read Manga of 2025
This year, as middle grade and YA manga continued to show strength, publishers also embraced manga for adult readers, with New York Review Comics, HarperAlley, and Abrams ComicArts continuing to expan...
www.publishersweekly.com
November 2, 2025 at 3:51 PM
We're deeply honored to see VEIL Volume 1 by Kotteri, translated by Jocelyne Allen, on Publisher's Weekly's "Must Read Manga of 2025" list! MSX produced this title and UDON published it and it's so great, and we're so happy for its success. www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...
Happy to continue working with @fantagraphics.bsky.social as they start their new Takumigraphics imprint. Our first title with them will be the forthcoming hardcover release of Wandering Cat's Cage, by Akane Torikai! Details: www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...
Fantagraphics Launches East Asian Comics Imprint
Takumigraphics, the storied indie publisher's new dedicated home for manga, manhua, and graphic novels from across the region, will launch four titles next spring.
www.publishersweekly.com
October 31, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Happy to continue working with @fantagraphics.bsky.social as they start their new Takumigraphics imprint. Our first title with them will be the forthcoming hardcover release of Wandering Cat's Cage, by Akane Torikai! Details: www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/...
One of Taiwan's Comics of the Year is "SPARKLE AT THE FUCKING END" by Hacocho. It's about two teenagers who find a superstar turned into a zombie during the apocalypse, and decide to keep him and film him on social media for likes. So, y'know. Taiwan is making some neat comics.
October 23, 2025 at 8:24 AM
One of Taiwan's Comics of the Year is "SPARKLE AT THE FUCKING END" by Hacocho. It's about two teenagers who find a superstar turned into a zombie during the apocalypse, and decide to keep him and film him on social media for likes. So, y'know. Taiwan is making some neat comics.
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Japanese pundits coined the term "Galapagos syndrome" to express how their country lost its role as global consumer electronics innovator. But in a world driven mad by tech disruption, is Japan’s having fallen behind turning into a secret super power?
blog.pureinventionbook.com/p/super-gala...
blog.pureinventionbook.com/p/super-gala...
Super Galapagos
In a world driven mad by tech disruption, Japan’s having fallen behind is a superpower
blog.pureinventionbook.com
October 23, 2025 at 7:24 AM
Japanese pundits coined the term "Galapagos syndrome" to express how their country lost its role as global consumer electronics innovator. But in a world driven mad by tech disruption, is Japan’s having fallen behind turning into a secret super power?
blog.pureinventionbook.com/p/super-gala...
blog.pureinventionbook.com/p/super-gala...
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I bought Summit of the Gods way back when it was recommended on @mangasplaining.bsky.social
I started it last night, I'm already on volume 3
If nothing else, it's a great list of peaks to visit in Japan
I started it last night, I'm already on volume 3
If nothing else, it's a great list of peaks to visit in Japan
September 27, 2025 at 7:28 PM
I bought Summit of the Gods way back when it was recommended on @mangasplaining.bsky.social
I started it last night, I'm already on volume 3
If nothing else, it's a great list of peaks to visit in Japan
I started it last night, I'm already on volume 3
If nothing else, it's a great list of peaks to visit in Japan
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This week on Manga Tak, @toodlebug500.bsky.social and I have been reading the excellent Search and Destroy by Atsushi Kaneko! Published by @fantagraphics.bsky.social in collab with @mangasplaining.bsky.social
Listen here or wherever pods are cast! www.buzzsprout.com/2373443/epis...
Listen here or wherever pods are cast! www.buzzsprout.com/2373443/epis...
September 29, 2025 at 8:02 AM
This week on Manga Tak, @toodlebug500.bsky.social and I have been reading the excellent Search and Destroy by Atsushi Kaneko! Published by @fantagraphics.bsky.social in collab with @mangasplaining.bsky.social
Listen here or wherever pods are cast! www.buzzsprout.com/2373443/epis...
Listen here or wherever pods are cast! www.buzzsprout.com/2373443/epis...
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In Memoriam: Matt Haasch
“Matt was warm, friendly, and endlessly positive, with an infectious energy.” Azuki’s @evanminto.com honors the memory of the @starfruitbooks.bsky.social founder
www.azuki.co/news/2025/09...
“Matt was warm, friendly, and endlessly positive, with an infectious energy.” Azuki’s @evanminto.com honors the memory of the @starfruitbooks.bsky.social founder
www.azuki.co/news/2025/09...
In Memoriam: Matt Haasch – Azuki
www.azuki.co
September 18, 2025 at 9:29 PM
In Memoriam: Matt Haasch
“Matt was warm, friendly, and endlessly positive, with an infectious energy.” Azuki’s @evanminto.com honors the memory of the @starfruitbooks.bsky.social founder
www.azuki.co/news/2025/09...
“Matt was warm, friendly, and endlessly positive, with an infectious energy.” Azuki’s @evanminto.com honors the memory of the @starfruitbooks.bsky.social founder
www.azuki.co/news/2025/09...
Today we'd like to share a cool website, Books from Taiwan. It's a government initiative designed to share compelling works in all formats in genres, but of course, we love the comics stuff the best. Primarily for publishers, but anyone can browse: booksfromtaiwan.moc.gov.tw/books.php?ca...
Books From Taiwan | Books
Books from Taiwan is an initiative funded by TAICCA (Taiwan Creative Content Agency) to introduce a select list of Taiwan publishing titles, ranging from fiction, non-fiction, children's books, and co...
booksfromtaiwan.moc.gov.tw
September 18, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Today we'd like to share a cool website, Books from Taiwan. It's a government initiative designed to share compelling works in all formats in genres, but of course, we love the comics stuff the best. Primarily for publishers, but anyone can browse: booksfromtaiwan.moc.gov.tw/books.php?ca...
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And it’s also a great excuse to reshare these two wonderful posts from @mangasplaining.bsky.social on Taiyō Matsumoto -
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BONUS: Interview with Taiyo Matsumoto from 2011, on the digital publication of No. 5
The first time Deb and Christopher worked together, on an old interview
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September 15, 2025 at 8:50 AM
And it’s also a great excuse to reshare these two wonderful posts from @mangasplaining.bsky.social on Taiyō Matsumoto -
mangasplaining.substack.com/p/bonus-inte...
mangasplaining.substack.com/p/bonus-inte...
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Now available online in english: Naoki Urasawa interviewing Katsuhiro Otomo about his work and his manga "Domu" during one hour.
"Manben" is such a great TV program.
>> www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/...
"Manben" is such a great TV program.
>> www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/...
September 13, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Now available online in english: Naoki Urasawa interviewing Katsuhiro Otomo about his work and his manga "Domu" during one hour.
"Manben" is such a great TV program.
>> www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/...
"Manben" is such a great TV program.
>> www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/...