Can Manga Compete With Marvel?

Can Manga Compete With Marvel? Could manga become as big worldwide as it is in Japan? When it comes to comics and TV and movie adaptations it has been a battle between DC and Marvel for quite a while now – and it is Marvel that has almost taken over in recent years. The Disney connection has just about blown the competition out of the water. DC can still rely on Batman to put up a good fight at…

Get on Board: Best Anime Series About Pirates

Lots of people get thrilled with pirates, their lifestyle, and the courage they have. So, even creators get inspired by their stories releasing PC strategies and National casino games for Canada about pirates. What’s more, there are numerous anime series about pirates, and these are the most thrilling ones. Black Lagoon Rock, a Japanese clerk, is sent on a business trip to deliver a disk of…

Fire Force, Vol 1 – 10

So, you guys have heard of Soul Eater, right? I assume most of you have heard of it if you’re reading this. Well, it’s from Atsushi Ōkubo and I hear it’s really good–personally, I haven’t gotten to it yet, but I have started collecting the hardcovers, sight unseen, simply based on watching the Fire Force anime–but I don’t know if it’s going to be the series that ends up defining him. You see,…

Yuki Tabata is a genius. Yes, that’s a small sample of what you’re about to get if you keep going with this article. In the last few weeks, I’ve gone through 170 episodes of the Black Clover anime–sans some of the filler, because who has time for that–and I’ve managed to catch up on all three 314 chapters of the manga that are currently available through the VIZ Media app. Side note, I definitely…

Comic Book Characters Who Love to Gamble

Many comic book characters are gambling enthusiasts and others are based on some popular casino games. Read on to find out who these are. Comic Book Characters who Indulge in Gambling Many superhero movie characters are derived from comic book characters. Most are human but they possess superhuman powers. The superheroes are known for going through difficult choices which involve saving people…

Best Time to Watch Pokemon: Anytime

Until today there have been over 1000 episodes of the Pokemon anime. Maybe for some of you, the number might sound absurd. However, it isn’t. Mostly because most of us know Pokemon since we were children, this statement explains how something can last 1000 episodes and still be watchable. When it comes to the film industry, including anime, most shows can’t make it through a few…

Top Dorama Films about Dating and Love

Like Nollywood and Bollywood, Japanese drama has come a long way in providing what indigenous folks are looking for. The Japanese culture is exemplified in dorama, and certain romance flicks are particularly popular among Japanese youth. These flicksinclude drama, romance, comedy, horror movies, and jidaigeki (period dramas). A dorama is a home-grown form of entertainment, totally focused on…

How to Meet Your Otaku-Girl Online

Although the term otaku is occasionally used as a slur for a certain type of predominantly Japanese youth, perhaps equating to Western examples like ‘nerd’ or ‘geek,’ for most people identifying as otaku, the opposite is the case. Otaku girls represent a vibrant 21st-century subculture, fixated on anime, comics, video games, and even the brash, colorful pop music of Japan and Korea (respectively…

How Comics Help Students in Learning

Everybody enjoys good comics once in a while. Regardless of your age, education, interests, and goals, there is always a story that can catch your attention and get you carried away into its graphic world. There are tons of exercises comics can be used for, and more and more teachers recognize their great educational value.

Due to its light and easy narrative and appealing graphics, comics have a…

Are Slot Machines Rigged?

One of the biggest fears for players who gamble at land-based or online casinos is to play against rigged slot machines. Granted people are also concerned about the prospect of being cheated at roulette, blackjack and baccarat, the prospect of rigged slots is looming larger. That’s because nobody knows what happens behind the scenes and there are some doubting the fairness of the algorithms.

Slot…

9 Times Anime Taught Better Life Lessons Than School

9 Times Anime Taught Better Life Lessons Than School

Introduction

Anime, through all of its genres, depicts a whole range of real-life situations that we get into almost every day. The fact that these events are often portrayed through fictional characters and virtually impossible plots is nothing less than an art form, much like classical art, we are being taught in schools. 

When it comes to…

Best Scary Movies to Watch at Halloween

As the nights get colder and Halloween approaches, it’s the perfect time of year to turn off the lights, sink into the couch, and watch scary movies. If you want to feel your toes curl and your skin crawl, check out the following fantastically frightening films.

Funny Games

This film is not for everyone. Indeed, it’s so shocking and violent that when it was first shown at the Cannes Film…

Best Prep Guide to Use to Pass Your (ISC)2 CISSP Exam

In comparison to other IT certifications, the CISSP accreditation is different as it is very wide in its objectives & domains. It covers a broad range of topics that can equip you with the most upgraded knowledge of security concepts. Also, if you want to succeed in this CISSP test, you will need to use your past experience, which means unless you have an organized study plan and a clear timeline…

Haikyu!! Volume 1 and 2

Story and art by Haruichi Furudate Touch-up Art and Lettering by Erika Terriquez Design: Fawn Lau Editor: Marlene First

Where does one even begin with Haikyu!! (ハイキュー!!)? It’s a manga series about highschool volleyball. It’s about teamwork; it’s about the individual drive and desire to win; it’s about friends and, like a lot of other manga series, it’s about pushing past your limits to get better…

Wish List: Comic Book Characters We Would Love to See in Video Games

Wish List: Comic Book Characters We Would Love to See in Video Games

Comic book characters have a long history of appearing in other media. The first video game to feature a superhero was Atari’s Superman in 1979, and there are over 100 Marvel-based video games alone.

However, most comic book videogames recycle the same old superheroes like Batman, Spider-Man, and whatever the flavor-of-the-month…

CRITICAL ROLE: VOX MACHINA ORIGINS COLLECTED IN DARK HORSE LIBRARY EDITION

The Prequel Comics to the Hit Series Critical Role Gets the Oversized Hardcover Treatment

MILWAUKIE, Ore., (June 17, 2020)—Experience the stories of the adventuring party known as Vox Machina before the smash-hit show Critical Rolestarted! Writers Matt Mercer, Matthew Colville and Jody Houser (Stranger Things: SIX, StarCraft: Survivors), along with artist Olivia Samson, colorists Chris Northrop (

Shonen Jump Circulation Numbers as of June 2020

The Weekly Shonen Jump Twitter account has recently updated its circulation graphic for thirteen series. Unsurprisingly, the untouchable One Piece is way out in front and it’s doubtful that anybody is going to touch it any time soon.

It’s been long enough, so it’s time to update! These are the latest circulation numbers known for our current Jump series. We should also remind you that this is…