Another new kind of post that I feel like working on.
This post will cover the mangas & light novels released on the said week as I will try to write a few lines regarding stuff that I find interesting on the week. This most probably won't be posted each week, but I will try to post it in between Tuesday to Friday in the weeks that I manage to do so.
[ This post is entirely based on the stuff that I find to be promising from the current week, not a best of or highlights of the week list. The rest of the stuff I didn't find interesting due to preferences based on my taste and so this is solely my view. ]
Series : My Hero Academia Vol. 19
Story & Art : Kohei Horikoshi
Publisher : VIZ Media LLC
Synopsis :
Midoriya inherits the superpower of the world’s greatest hero, but greatness won’t come easy.
What would the world be like if 80 percent of the population manifested superpowers called “Quirks”? Heroes and villains would be battling it out everywhere! Being a hero would mean learning to use your power, but where would you go to study? The Hero Academy of course! But what would you do if you were one of the 20 percent who were born Quirkless?
In the wake of tragedy, Class 1-A prepares for the upcoming culture festival. While the students are busy planning for success, other forces are at work with their own agendas, and Midoriya, amid the preparations, continues to train with All Might. But when he runs into the failed hero Gentle Criminal, what lesson will he learn?
[ I loved the first season of the anime, haven't watched the rest or read any manga. But I am interested. ]
Series : Edens Zero Vol. 3
Story & Art : Hiro Mashima
Publisher : Kodansha Comics
Synopsis :
Series : Elfen Lied Omnibus Vol. 1
Story & Art : Lynn Okamoto
Publisher : Dark Horse Manga
Synopsis :
Lynn Okamoto's beloved series is now available in English for the very first time, presented here in a special omnibus collecting three volumes in one!
Captured and isolated against their will, the Diclonius species are a threat waiting to break free. When a young Diclonius girl, Nyu, escapes from the research facility she was being held in, she manages finds solace in two allies, until danger finds her again, putting everyone at risk. However, her enemies soon realize they're in over their heads as an attempt to subdue Nyu results in unspeakable tragedy.
Cited as an inspiration for Stranger Things by the show's creators:
"I had seen an anime called Elfen Lied that is clearly inspired by Akira. And that was really influential. When I watched it I though it felt like an ultraviolent E.T. There were a lot of things in there that I really liked and that made their way into the show, particularly related to the character of Eleven."--Matt Duffer, Co-Creator of Stranger Things
The first of four omnibuses containing all twelve of the original volumes published in Japan!
[ Well, not really a new series, but rather a re-release of a classic seinen. May be it's finally time to check it out. ]
Series : Made In Abyss Vol. 6
Story & Art : Akihito Tsukushi
Publisher : Seven Seas
Synopsis :
THE PATH OF NO RETURN
Riko and her friends have finally made it to the sixth layer! Not long after taking their last dive, they find themselves in a village populated by Hollows who possess a peculiar sense of value. Mysteries, terrors, and bewildering truths await them in the Abyss’ deepest depths!
[ Latest volume of a highly acclaimed series. The drawing seems very eye catching and there is an anime to watch too. ]
Series : Food Wars!: Shokugeki no Soma Vol. 30
Story : Yuto Tsukuda, Yuki Morisaki
Art : Shun Saeki
Publisher : VIZ Media LLC
Synopsis :
An action-packed, saucy food comedy featuring one boy’s determination to be top chef!
Soma Yukihira’s old man runs a small family restaurant in the less savory end of town. Aiming to one day surpass his father’s culinary prowess, Soma hones his skills day in and day out until one day, out of the blue, his father decides to enroll Soma in a classy culinary school! Can Soma really cut it in a place that prides itself on a 10 percent graduation rate? And can he convince the beautiful, domineering heiress of the school that he belongs there at all?!
The Régiment de Cuisine has reached its final bout! The council sends in its two best chefs, Tsukasa and Rindo, while the resisters’ hopes ride on Soma and Erina. In this battle of true gourmet between father and daughter, who will walk away the victor—Azami or Erina?!
[ Not really sure about this one, but I am interested in this enough to keep it on this list. ]
Series : The Promised Neverland Vol. 10
Story : Kaiu Shirai
Art : Posuka Demizu
Publisher : VIZ Media LLC
Synopsis :
The children of the Grace Field House orphanage must escape a macabre fate before it’s too late.
Life at Grace Field House is good for Emma and her fellow orphans. While the daily studying and exams they have to take are tough, their loving caretaker provides them with delicious food and plenty of playtime. But perhaps not everything is as it seems…
With Lucas’s help, Emma is able to finally uncover the mystery of William Minerva. While their helper may no longer be alive, Emma now knows how to escape the world of demons. However, first they will need to escape Goldy Pond in one piece. And to do that, they’ll have to take down some of the most powerful demons they’ve ever come across!
[ I am currently watching and loving the anime. Quite an interesting concept, and the horror elements are very good too. ]
Series : Grimgar of Fantasy and Ash Vol. 14
Story : Ao Jyumonji
Art : Eiri Shirai
Translator : Sean McCann
Publisher : J-Novel Club
Synopsis :
"This isn't Grimgar. We have to get out of here."
The party have been split up in Parano, the other world, where dream monsters and mages run wild. Without their trusty comrades, they can only rely on themselves.
"But how far can I believe that 'I' am me?"
The goals are to find his comrades and to escape. The king holds the keys. Sharing their hearts and strength with Alice C and Io's party who also wandered into Parano, will Haruhiro and company be able to make it back to Grimgar?! This is the concluding chapter to the story of the other world colored by different illusions, Parano.
Then, the tale of adventure born from the ashes will reach a major turning point!
[ An 'Isekai' series that promises to be realistic regarding the struggles of the characters. I know it promises a lot, but I am hopeful. ]
This post will cover the mangas & light novels released on the said week as I will try to write a few lines regarding stuff that I find interesting on the week. This most probably won't be posted each week, but I will try to post it in between Tuesday to Friday in the weeks that I manage to do so.
[ This post is entirely based on the stuff that I find to be promising from the current week, not a best of or highlights of the week list. The rest of the stuff I didn't find interesting due to preferences based on my taste and so this is solely my view. ]
Story & Art : Kohei Horikoshi
Publisher : VIZ Media LLC
Synopsis :
Midoriya inherits the superpower of the world’s greatest hero, but greatness won’t come easy.
What would the world be like if 80 percent of the population manifested superpowers called “Quirks”? Heroes and villains would be battling it out everywhere! Being a hero would mean learning to use your power, but where would you go to study? The Hero Academy of course! But what would you do if you were one of the 20 percent who were born Quirkless?
In the wake of tragedy, Class 1-A prepares for the upcoming culture festival. While the students are busy planning for success, other forces are at work with their own agendas, and Midoriya, amid the preparations, continues to train with All Might. But when he runs into the failed hero Gentle Criminal, what lesson will he learn?
[ I loved the first season of the anime, haven't watched the rest or read any manga. But I am interested. ]
Story & Art : Hiro Mashima
Publisher : Kodansha Comics
Synopsis :
It's here! The creator of Fairy Tail, manga superstar Hiro Mashima, is back with a high-flying space adventure! All the steadfast friendship, crazy fighting, and blue cats you've come to expect... IN SPACE!
A NEW KING
Space pirate Elsie gives Shiki the warship he needs to continue his quest to find Mother. Little did he know, the ship belonged to the Demon King Ziggy! Once aboard, Shiki and the crew meet Witch, one of the Demon King's Four Shining Stars, who welcomes Shiki as the new Demon King. When the group ends up at planet Blue Garden while chasing the remaining Shining Stars, they are swept up in a heinous plot to kidnap B-Cubers! However, in the shadows lurks a chaos beyond anything Shiki and his friends could have ever imagined...
[ Hmm, the 3rd volume of the latest manga from the creator of 'Rave' and 'Fairy Tail', should be good. ]
Story & Art : Lynn Okamoto
Publisher : Dark Horse Manga
Synopsis :
Lynn Okamoto's beloved series is now available in English for the very first time, presented here in a special omnibus collecting three volumes in one!
Captured and isolated against their will, the Diclonius species are a threat waiting to break free. When a young Diclonius girl, Nyu, escapes from the research facility she was being held in, she manages finds solace in two allies, until danger finds her again, putting everyone at risk. However, her enemies soon realize they're in over their heads as an attempt to subdue Nyu results in unspeakable tragedy.
Cited as an inspiration for Stranger Things by the show's creators:
"I had seen an anime called Elfen Lied that is clearly inspired by Akira. And that was really influential. When I watched it I though it felt like an ultraviolent E.T. There were a lot of things in there that I really liked and that made their way into the show, particularly related to the character of Eleven."--Matt Duffer, Co-Creator of Stranger Things
The first of four omnibuses containing all twelve of the original volumes published in Japan!
[ Well, not really a new series, but rather a re-release of a classic seinen. May be it's finally time to check it out. ]
Story & Art : Akihito Tsukushi
Publisher : Seven Seas
Synopsis :
THE PATH OF NO RETURN
Riko and her friends have finally made it to the sixth layer! Not long after taking their last dive, they find themselves in a village populated by Hollows who possess a peculiar sense of value. Mysteries, terrors, and bewildering truths await them in the Abyss’ deepest depths!
[ Latest volume of a highly acclaimed series. The drawing seems very eye catching and there is an anime to watch too. ]
Story : Yuto Tsukuda, Yuki Morisaki
Art : Shun Saeki
Publisher : VIZ Media LLC
Synopsis :
An action-packed, saucy food comedy featuring one boy’s determination to be top chef!
Soma Yukihira’s old man runs a small family restaurant in the less savory end of town. Aiming to one day surpass his father’s culinary prowess, Soma hones his skills day in and day out until one day, out of the blue, his father decides to enroll Soma in a classy culinary school! Can Soma really cut it in a place that prides itself on a 10 percent graduation rate? And can he convince the beautiful, domineering heiress of the school that he belongs there at all?!
The Régiment de Cuisine has reached its final bout! The council sends in its two best chefs, Tsukasa and Rindo, while the resisters’ hopes ride on Soma and Erina. In this battle of true gourmet between father and daughter, who will walk away the victor—Azami or Erina?!
[ Not really sure about this one, but I am interested in this enough to keep it on this list. ]
Story : Kaiu Shirai
Art : Posuka Demizu
Publisher : VIZ Media LLC
Synopsis :
The children of the Grace Field House orphanage must escape a macabre fate before it’s too late.
Life at Grace Field House is good for Emma and her fellow orphans. While the daily studying and exams they have to take are tough, their loving caretaker provides them with delicious food and plenty of playtime. But perhaps not everything is as it seems…
With Lucas’s help, Emma is able to finally uncover the mystery of William Minerva. While their helper may no longer be alive, Emma now knows how to escape the world of demons. However, first they will need to escape Goldy Pond in one piece. And to do that, they’ll have to take down some of the most powerful demons they’ve ever come across!
[ I am currently watching and loving the anime. Quite an interesting concept, and the horror elements are very good too. ]
Story : Ao Jyumonji
Art : Eiri Shirai
Translator : Sean McCann
Publisher : J-Novel Club
Synopsis :
"This isn't Grimgar. We have to get out of here."
The party have been split up in Parano, the other world, where dream monsters and mages run wild. Without their trusty comrades, they can only rely on themselves.
"But how far can I believe that 'I' am me?"
The goals are to find his comrades and to escape. The king holds the keys. Sharing their hearts and strength with Alice C and Io's party who also wandered into Parano, will Haruhiro and company be able to make it back to Grimgar?! This is the concluding chapter to the story of the other world colored by different illusions, Parano.
Then, the tale of adventure born from the ashes will reach a major turning point!
[ An 'Isekai' series that promises to be realistic regarding the struggles of the characters. I know it promises a lot, but I am hopeful. ]
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