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.
Why you should watch The Yakuza’s Guide to Babysitting
The anime touches you but takes care to not become melodramatic.
Mushoku Tensei is the new benchmark for isekai anime
Mushoku Tensei’s world is expansive with various races and factions.
25 years since we set sail for One Piece
The One Piece manga celebrates its 25th anniversary.
Oshi no Ko: Exploring the cutthroat entertainment industry
The manga talks about the dark side of the entertainment industry.
Spy x Family brings family joys into the world of espionage
Spy x Family has emerged as the most popular anime of spring 2022.
The Anime and Video Game Hype at the Tokyo Olympics
Imagine playing volleyball to the soundtrack of Haikyuu!!
Berserk, Kentaro Miura’s Unfinished Masterpiece
Looking back at Miura's best work on his 55th birthday.