The Ghost in the Shell Deluxe Edition, Volume 1 by Shirow Masamune

Posted June 24, 2026 in Manga & Graphic Novels
The Ghost in the Shell Deluxe Edition, Volume 1 by Shirow Masamune

What better time to read one of the most iconic sci-fi manga than just before the release of its new anime series adaptation, which is set to premiere worldwide on 7 July? Kodansha kindly gave me the opportunity to read the first 100 pages of the deluxe edition’s first volume of a three-volume series, and it was an interesting experience. While the ’80s atmosphere evokes a sense of nostalgia, the […]

OMORI, Volume 1 by OMOCAT & Nui Konoito

Posted May 20, 2026 in Manga & Graphic Novels
OMORI, Volume 1 by OMOCAT & Nui Konoito

I’m not just an avid reader, I also love video games, so when I saw that OMORI—which I knew as an RPG—had been turned into a manga, I was hooked! You don’t need to have played the video game beforehand to appreciate or understand the manga, but once you’ve read it, you’ll probably want to give the game a go straight away! Indeed, OMORI has just that mysterious, dark charm. […]

Still Here . . . 15 Years of Blogging (Briefly Interrupted by Life)

Posted May 2, 2026 in What's New
Still Here . . . 15 Years of Blogging (Briefly Interrupted by Life)

Hello everyone, The last two years have been full of ups and downs, and it often felt like every time I was ready to start blogging again, life had other plans . . . I won’t go into details or overwhelm you with everything that’s happened, but it hasn’t been an easy time. In many ways, I needed to step away more than I expected. What I do want to […]

My Ultramarine Sky by Nagisa Furuya

Posted January 24, 2024 in Manga & Graphic Novels
My Ultramarine Sky by Nagisa Furuya

There are days when you simply want to pick up a genuine friends-to-lovers story and enjoy it, and My Ultramarine Sky seems just the thing. Seen from the point of view of both Kai and Ren—starting with Kai’s in particular—the struggle to come to terms with one’s feelings and discover oneself is a journey that has been going on for years and the outcome can no longer be avoided . […]