Those new to manga are often surprised to find that sports manga are not only very much a thing that exists, they’re an entire genre of stories with themes of friendship, rivalry, perseverance, and guts. Japan has been producing comics dedicated to sports since the sixties, and the genre has embraced everything from popular pursuits […]
If you’re up for something new, August brings three new series: A historical shoujo romance, a basketball shonen manga, and Moto Hagio’s dreamy sci-fi story Otherworld Barbara. And if you’re yearning for something familiar to read on your vacation, we also have new volumes of Attack on Titan, Tokyo Ghoul, and Assassination Classroom. Read on to […]