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What Happened to Comic Books?

Malaki Lingg, The University of Texas at San Antonio

In the age of the internet, manga has enjoyed greater success and popularity than other mediums.…

September 17, 2023

screenshot of JoJo's Bizarre Adventure anime

How JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure Became a Global Phenomenon

Christian Simon, Kutztown University

The manga that rose from obscurity to international renown.…

September 13, 2022

an illustration of a character from Berserk and creator death of Kentaro Miura

The Future of ‘Berserk’ Raises Questions About Posthumous Continuations

Maximilian Padilla-Rodriguez, Florida Atlantic University

The passing of Kentaro Miura raises an old issue: Does the death of an author mean the end for their unfinished stories?…

May 25, 2022

A black and white portrait of "Berserk" author Kentaro Miura.

‘Berserk’ Fans Bid Farewell to Creator Kentaro Miura

Justin Spencer, University of Texas at San Antonio

'That thing was too big to be called a sword. Too big, too thick, too heavy, and too rough, it was more like a large hunk of iron.' Fans of Kentaro Miura's beast of a…

June 4, 2021

An illustration of Goku from Dragon Ball Z for an article about the history behind Goku Day. (Illustration by Lexey Gonzalez, Wichita State University)

Goku Day: The History Behind Japan’s Anime Holiday

Justin Spencer, University of Texas at San Antonio

In essence, this celebration was created in honor of a certain beloved ‘Dragon Ball Z’ character who represents progression through intense struggle.…

May 20, 2021

What Is There To Love About Chishiya From ‘Alice in Borderland’?

Sophie N. Munoz, University of Texas at San Antonio

The character conceals compassion beneath a ruthless demeanor in order to survive in the hit Netflix manga adaptation.…

March 8, 2021

‘Record of Ragnarok’ Deviates From the Typical Manga Formula

Alex Luna, University of California, Berkeley

Don't look for the usual cliches here. This series is about humans fighting gods in a one-on-one tournament, and the fate of humanity is at stake.…

January 26, 2021

‘Orange’ Asks Us To Live Without Regret and Let Others Know They Are Loved

Sammi Looi, Baruch College

The protagonist of the series receives a letter from her future self detailing pivotal events that will take place in her life. Over the course of the story, she learns to look out for those…

November 4, 2020

The Legacy of ‘Naruto’ Lives On in the ‘Boruto’ Manga

Srishti Tyagi, Cornell University

Fans hoped they could continue the story of the legendary ninja in the anime that follows his son. But only the manga can do this ninja family justice.…

July 28, 2020

‘Detective Conan’ Provides a Detailed Look Into Japanese Life

Janani Mangai Srinivasan, Wake Forest University

The 6-year-old lead character of the long-running manga and anime not only investigates crimes, but the culture of his native land as well.…

June 1, 2020

black and white picture of "Fruits Basket" characters.

Even 20 Years On, the Message of Kindness in ‘Fruits Basket’ Resonates

Michelle Young, Simon Fraser University

Season 2 of the anime has been released, continuing the same rich themes since the manga was released over two decades ago.…

April 7, 2020

Characters from "Ossan's Love" sitting on a bench

‘Ossan’s Love’ Is Normalizing Gay Relationships in Japan

Nanda Illahi, Okayama University

The LGBTQ+ show is bringing a new and necessary viewpoint to Japan's Yaoi and Yuri-saturated pop culture.…

March 1, 2020

Why You Should Binge-Read the WEBTOON ‘Tower of God’

Angel Lin, University of California, Santa Barbara

With digital media on the rise, it is no surprise that there are more options than ever out there for manga fans to get their fix anytime.…

February 17, 2020

‘Dorohedoro’ Is Netflix’s Long-Awaited Adaptation of a Manga Cult Classic

Matthew Robison, University of South Florida

The series opens with a lizard man eating a sorcerer's head. Need I say more?…

December 16, 2019

‘Chainsaw Man’: Shonen Jump’s Popular New Manga Reveres Immaturity

Matthew Robison, University of South Florida

Even amidst a future, supernatural dystopia, this manga still sees hope at the heart of humanity.…

October 19, 2019

Junji Ito’s ‘Gyo’ and the Horror of WMDs

Logan Floyd, Mercyhurst University

A frightening fantasy by one of Japan’s greatest horror writers mirrors disturbing realities within our own world.…

September 19, 2019

‘Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure’ Is the Animated Epic You Should Be Watching

Logan Floyd, Mercyhurst University

This generations-spanning anime and manga provides nearly endless hours of inspiring entertainment for those with the courage to take the dive.…

September 5, 2019

5 Original Webcomics to Replace Your Trip to the Comic Book Store

Stina Chang, University of Southern California

They cure all your comic cravings, and they're right at your fingertips.…

July 31, 2019

‘Devilman Crybaby’ Introduces the Surreal Side of Netflix

Maina Wachira, University of Chicago

Though Netflix is used primarily to binge-watch old sitcoms and original dramas, 'Devilman Crybaby' gives viewers a very different show on which to get hooked.…

February 2, 2018

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