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.
Curating a wedding dala for anime fans
Here’s a list of surprise items that you can sneak into a wedding dala for anime fans to lighten up their special day.
Exploring the world of fantasy shoujo manhwas
A weakness of this genre is that several manhwas end up being self-inserts
Chainsaw Man is MAPPA’s most thoughtful adaptation
MAPPA surpassed all expectations with an unconventional take on Chainsaw Man.
Blue Lock is a dystopian reimagination of sports anime
Blue Lock is an anime that must be taken with a grain of salt.
One Piece Film: Red is imperfect, absurd, and beautiful
One Piece Film: Red is unique in terms of narratives and storytelling.
Everything you need to know before watching One Piece Film: Red
Film: Red follows the Straw Hat Pirates as they venture into the world’s grandest concert.
Ukraine Defence Ministry uses anime reference while highlighting Russian war losses
Ukrainian MoD drops Chainsaw Man and One Piece references.
Understanding the overpowered character trope in anime
Overpowered characters have the potential to make or break a show.
Why Blue Box is a hidden gem among romance manga
Blue Box has established itself as a heartwarming story of love and steadfast determination.
Stone Ocean is classic Jojo at its finest
Stone Ocean takes the bizarre to newer heights with a completely fresh twist.