manga
Dandadan: A pulpy, genre-bending shonen that will move you
A genre-bending melting pot of comedy, romance, action, and sci-fi, Dandadan feels like the beginning of something fresh in the world of shonen anime.
Uzumaki: A faithful but flawed adaptation of Junji Ito’s classic manga
After years of anticipation, the long-awaited anime adaptation of Junji Ito's Uzumaki has finally arrived. While it largely adheres to the unsettling source material, it unfortunately carries some notable flaws.
All Out! brings the thrill of cricket to the world of manga
All Out!, an action-packed cricket manga by Source? hit the shelves last month.
BOOK REVIEW: FICTION / ‘Father of the Nation Bangabandhu’ marries the art of Japanese storytelling with the rich tapestry of Bangladesh’s history
A review of 'Father of the Nation Bangabandhu' (NRB Scholars, 2024) by ME Chowdhury Shameem and Iwamoto Keita
NEWS REPORT / Manga on Bangabandhu wins bronze medal at 17th Japan International Manga Award
On 5 March 2024, at the 17th Japan International Manga Awards, a manga portraying the life and struggle of the Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman received a bronze medaeruml, making it the first Bangladeshi manga to be featured in and to have won such a prestigious award
Hell’s Paradise: A fantastic gateway to the world of dark fantasy shounen
Hell’s Paradise’s unapologetically grotesque nature makes it a memorable experience throughout its runtime.
Shantona Shantuma: A pioneering manga artist duo in Bangladesh
The ambition was to popularise Bangladeshi manga. At first the initiative was voluntary but later they succeeded to commercialise the publication.
Vinland Saga is a Viking classic for the ages
Vinland Saga builds on top of the central war motif by taking the viewers on a spell-bounding journey of revenge, redemption, and self-discovery.
Bigolas Dickolas and the power of a heartfelt ‘Read this NOW’
One random tweet by a fan account has sent a 2019 book flying off the shelves, climbing bestseller charts.
Can Bangladeshi manga make it to Japan? We asked ‘Source?’
“Within just two weeks of the launch, we sold almost 500 copies."
In conversation with Fournetsha Bangladesh – the company behind Bangladesh’s latest original manga magazine
SHOUT sat down with the team behind “Source?” to discuss the future of the magazine and the potential it has for cultivating manga culture in Bangladesh.
The Wind Rises: A heart-wrenching tale of love and war
The Wind Rises is a sumptuous delight for both the sight and the soul.
First impressions of the “Source?” manga magazine
The first issue of Source? released on February 1 following a pre-order campaign. The 300-page-long magazine, which can be bought online and currently at the Amar Ekushey Boi Mela,
One Piece is an ideal embodiment of freedom in anime
One Piece has become one of the most coveted series of all time.
The Way of the Househusband: A lighthearted watch to keep you warm this winter
Gokushufudou is made more entertaining by its charming side characters and myriads of cute animals
Where to watch anime legally in Bangladesh
Here are five places where you can watch anime legally in Bangladesh.
New anime to look forward to in 2023
Here are some of the most eagerly-awaited anime to look forward to in the coming months.
Bocchi the Rock!’s representation of social anxiety is mesmerising
Bocchi the Rock! is a thematic journey that overflows with creativity and innovation.
Why you shouldn’t be sleeping on Kaguya-sama: Love is War
One of the most popular and emotional character-driven stories in the industry.