The world of Android is complicated. One company hates another, some are secretly sharing beds… my God, it’s just like high school! Well, a Manga arteeest took that concept and ran with it: welcome to Sweet Android High School. More »
If you’ve been curious about Manga for years but scared to dip your toes into the Japanese artform, local distributor Madman’s massive Manga sale is a great place to start. Prices start from $2 per graphic novel, and there are hundreds to choose from, so go nuts! [Madman via OzBargain]
If you’re travelling to Canada, a country whose customs officials are notorious for playing the role of morality police, you’d better leave your Japanese comics at home – whether they’re in print or digital. More »
If you’re an eagle-eyed reader, you’ve probably noticed our new guest artist for the month: Nook. He specialises in illustrations and motion design and if you’ve seen his work, you’ll know how eye popping his stuff can be. More »
In the days following the Tohoku Earthquake, Japanese people across the country began doing what they could for the relief efforts by rolling up their sleeves and giving blood. Just days after the quake hit, the Japanese Red Cross blood donation centres were running at a surplus. More »
The VIZ Manga app for the iPad has been out since November, but they’re currently having an introductory sale on all Vol. 1s (first issue in all their series) for $US1. More »
The recent earthquake and tsunami ravaged northeastern Japan, but it also turned much of the Kanto area upside down. Otaku are uploading images of havoc it caused in their nerd kingdoms. More »
Manga comics have long breathed life into complex worlds and absorbing characters. Now they’re doing so for radish plants in artist Koshi Kawachi’s collection of elegant Manga planters. More »
Check out this wicked Astro Boy figurine recently spotted at Hong Kong’s Ani-Com show. I can’t wait for the big-screen CG reboot of everyone’s favourite Pinocchio-like android kid with arm canons. Speaking of which, new full-length trailer after the jump! More »
