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Chapter 60--It's not a metaphor but maybe hyperbole? ?

Maybe it's only in the English speaking world but I feel that this is one of Tezuka's more underrated works. While maybe there are times when the story could flow better, I think it's still a great tale about Japan as it was on the verge of quite a transformation. The story takes place in an...

I've been reading Junji Ito's work since 2001. It's good but admittedly I grew a little tired of it a long time ago. However, this grabbed my attention as he's the illustrator and not the author. His style adds an extra touch of horror to a story based on real events. Perhaps it's not a...

Unlike many career related manga, this one is straight to the point and could be dull for some; I found it to be very interesting. It's simply about a young man in the (it's been a while--mid?) 20th century who lives a largely solitary life, making charcoal. From what I understand, this skill...

Higashimura is very entertaining when speaking of her own life in anecdotes, but this takes it to a different level. I dare to say that this *might* be her best work. Her honesty regarding her own life must have been difficult, but it is what makes it appealing. Despite the less happy parts...