VIDEO: Yusuke Murata Draws One-Punch Man at International Manga Festa 2014
In mid-November, I attended the 2014 International Manga Festival (a.k.a. Kaigai Manga Festa) at Tokyo Big Sight. This was the third International Manga Festa, and it was the second one I attended in...
View ArticleMahou Shonen Breakfast Club Webcomic Controversy and “Do You Have to be...
So many apologies for letting this blog gather dust lately. I’ve been busy and still involved with manga, but have been doing writing on other outlets. However, if you follow me on Twitter (@debaoki)...
View ArticleManga Translation: A World of Differences and Headaches
Last week, I was in Tokyo for the 3rd Annual Manga Translation Battle awards reception and symposium. Held at Roppongi Hills at the Academy Hills school, the event attracted roughly about 75-100...
View ArticleTwitter Dos and Don’ts: Social Media Tips for Comics Creators
I use Twitter a lot to stay in touch with what’s happening in the world of comics, to have conversations with friends, to meet and talk with interesting people, and to share what’s going on in my...
View ArticleSDCC + AX 2015 Manga News Roundup on Publishers Weekly
July kicked off with a bang as I headed to Anime Expo in Los Angeles to cover this yearly mega-show for all things related to Japanese manga, anime, games and general pop-culture fun. Many manga...
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Virtual Reality Manga + Kodansha Open House at J-Pop Summit 2015
Japan comes to San Francisco again on August 8-9, 2015 as the 7th J-Pop Summit comes to town, and this time, a giant Titan and virtual reality comics are joining the party. J-Pop Summit is an annual...
View ArticleContest: Win an Autograph Board from “I’m Sakamoto” Mangaka
BookWalker Global is promoting Nami Sano’s comedy manga series Haven’t You Heard? I’m Sakamoto with a special contest and bonus content. Between now and August 10, 2016, when you buy the digital...
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Food Manga Featured on NPR’s Hidden Kitchens
Every now and then, something really fun and cool comes my way. This morning, I (and peeps from VIZ Media and Crunchyroll) were featured on the National Public Radio Morning Edition show, as part of...
View ArticleDear American Comics: Here’s Why You’re Losing Readers to Anime and Manga
I just got back from Anime Expo in Los Angeles and was inspired to ask this question to Twitter at large: what is it about anime and manga from Japan that appeals to you? What does it give to you that...
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Why Do Comics Shops Struggle to Sell Manga?
The wall of comics at Midtown Comics, NY After the discussion about how American comics are losing readers to anime and manga, the next discussion that bubbled up was about one of the main players in...
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