The Snake Girl and the Silver-Haired Witch
From the maker of Gamera comes a thrilling J-Horror movie for kids on a lush Blu-ray from Arrow Video.
Tag: manga
Terra Formars
Exterminate the cockroaches and secure the future !
Karakuridôji Ultimo
Stan Lee tackles Manga. You knew he would.
Crown of Love: Volume 1
A little-known 1998 teenage romance Manga gets a reissue.
The Manga Guide to Statistics
Like statistics AND steamy Japanese art? This guide from Shin Takahashi and Trend-pro Co. may be a little bit light on the hot-and-heavy, but Carl F Gauze finds space for it on his bookshelf.
Death Note (Desu NÅto)
The first of two live-action films based on the manga/anime/videogame, Death Note, is now available on DVD. It ain’t no Sin City, says Phil Bailey.
Ping Pong
Tokyoite Heather Lorusso , no stranger to a game or two of ping pong herself, falls for Fumihiko Sori’s film adaptation of this popular manga series. What I want to know is, how does it stack up against Balls of Fury?
jlist.com
Where can you buy fine Japanese merchandise without paying hefty import fees? Phil Bailey takes a look at jlist.com, a site with a wide variety of unusual merchandise for the Japanophile.
Essence
Best known for his work on the anime Serial Experiments: Lain, Yoshitoshi ABe gets a beautiful showcase for his art in the new book, Essence. Phil Bailey takes a close look at the manga masterpiece.
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