Miso at the Movies Video Game Double Feature!
Here at our Miso at the Movies column, I wanted to try something different this time. I was able to watch two movies back to back the other day and wanted to try my hand at watching two video game to film adaptations that have been recently released! I check out The Super Mario Galaxy […]
Start Fooling Around with April 2026 Manga Minis!
Whoa, a new year and some great manga are on the way with our April 2026 Manga Minis! We have four stellar reviews on the docket, with two highly anticipated works up for review! Check out our early reviews of Titan Manga’s Unemployed Killers Support Group and Kana’s Billy Bat and more below! From Memen […]
March Madness 2026 Manga Minis
It may be basketball season for some, but here at Miso we’re celebrating March Madness 2026 Manga Minis! We’ve got a series debut with Titan Manga’s Gizmo Riser, plus a few more manga and light novel reviews featuring Square Enix Manga and Yen Press. Let’s continue with our March Madness 2026 Manga Minis, shall we? […]
Katamari’s First Gaming Quickies of 2026
It’s been quite a while since we’ve covered games, so here’s to Katamari’s First Gaming Quickies of 2026! I’ve been playing on my Nintendo Switch 2 for a bit, and there’s a few games I’d love to recommend (plus an indie Steam adventure title that you should put on your radar). Without further ado, here’s […]
February Double Feature: Manga and a Novel!
While we normally host our monthly manga mini columns (a little late for January, if I’m being honest), I wanted to try something different with a February double feature. We’ve got a new release from Kodama Press as well as an interesting novel release that aims to pack a portable punch with a recently released […]
Miso’s First Manga Minis of 2026!
It’s time for Miso’s first Manga Minis of 2026! Originally this was going to be released in January, but… stuff happens, we hope you can forgive us! From a one-shot manga about endangered animals to continuations of Paru Itagaki’s works, let’s get some backlog reading cleared up before the big hits of 2026 come out! […]
Miso at the Movies! All You Need is Kill
I’m contemplating continuing the Miso at the Movies column title, but I do enjoy the alliteration. I was able to watch Studio 4°C’s produced anime film All You Need is Kill. Loosely based on the novel by Hiroshi Sakurazaka, this movie takes the established premise of previous adaptations (mainly the manga and American film Edge […]
Miso’s End of 2025 Manga Minis!
December 31 is here, which means it’s time for Miso’s End of 2025 Manga Minis! We have a huge slate of reviews to get through this month, with highlight anticipated releases Love Bullet and Maid to Skate out now! We also have an advance review of Kodama’s Smile! and some other recent volume 1s. Check […]
Miso Moment: Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc
With Chainsaw Man – The Movie: Reze Arc out tomorrow in wide release, this marks a little over three years since the first episode of the anime debuted. Any boy, was the wait worth it. Equal parts heart-stopping and heartbreaking, the continuation film of the anime’s first season falls squarely into the series’ next major […]
Miso at the Movies! Perfect Blue and Battle Royale
Watching anime is always awesome, but it’s even better when it’s Miso at the Movies! We were able to check out two limited-time engagements, with the anime classic Perfect Blue and live-action film Battle Royale getting exclusive cinema theater screenings. Grab some popcorn and check out our thoughts! Just a heads up before we begin, […]
End of September 2025 Manga Minis!
We started the month with some manga, so now let’s celebrate the last day with end of September 2025 Manga Minis! The return of the (manga) Merc with a Mouth, a webcomic anthology, and the debut of Paru Itagaki’s next serial in the west lead the way for an easy breezy manga minis! Deadpool: Samurai […]
Back to School 2025 Manga Minis!
It’s September, which means we’ve got our back to school 2025 manga minis for you to enjoy! Take a break from studying and catch up on the Gantz: G omnibus or finish up some manga with the finales of Leviathan and YoRHa: Pearl Harbor Descent Record! Gantz: G Omnibus (Dark Horse) – Back to School […]
August 2025 Manga Minis!
It’s been hot here in the west, and what better way to celebrate than with August 2025 Manga Minis? In this column, it’s our first Fantagraphics review, followed by some amazing works by Square Enix Manga, VIZ Media, and Yen Press! Check out our reviews for some hot titles below! Brain Damage (Fantagraphics) Horror isn’t […]
Miso Moment: No Sleep For Kaname Date – From AI: The Somnium Files
It is wild that the original AI: The Somnium Files is turning six this year! Its innovative adventure game puzzle hybrid mixed with sharp writing and memorable characters made for one of my favorite experiences on the Switch. While its sequel introduced new characters and a divergent plot with two protagonists, I missed controlling the […]
Fourth of July Manga Minis!
Happy Anime Expo, and to celebrate, we have some Fourth of July Manga Minis! We’re reviewing the debut works of Mad Cave Studios’ Nakama Press as well as the first volume of highly anticipated series Veil! Check out our thoughts below! Indigo (Nakama Press) As a reporter for the Mars occult magazine, Ella investigates the […]
Dan Da Dan: Evil Eye Impressions
Dan Da Dan: Evil Eye is coming to North American cinemas this week, which means fans will get a sneak peek early! GKIDS did a similar release for the first season with September’s First Encounter, while this one adapts the next arc of 2024’s breakout hit. Filled with supernatural action and a pinch of comedy, […]
A Deluge of Debuts, May Daze Manga Minis!
It’s the end of the month, which means it’s time for May Daze Manga Minis! We have three new releases to cover plus one catchup volume from a series I loved earlier last year, so let’s get right to it! On and Off: Work-Life Imbalance Volume 1 (Square Enix Manga) – May Daze Manga Minis […]
Miso Moment – Colorful Stage! The Movie: A Miku Who Can’t Sing
Colorful Stage! The Movie: A Miku Who Can’t Sing is a film that fans have been waiting for. Based on the mobile game Hatsune Miku: Colorful Stage (or Project SEKAI in Japan), this rhythm game mixes the popular Crypton Vocaloid characters alongside a cast of 20 diverse personalities. While the series had an anime in […]
Square Enix Manga Minis Spotlight!
We’re in the second quarter of 2025, so it’s time for a Square Enix Manga Minis Spotlight! This publisher has been putting out some amazing titles, and I’ve been slacking on checking them out, so here’s a few reviews of Square Enix Manga goodness. Dragon and Chameleon Volume 2 (Square Enix Manga) Looking to improve […]
Miso Moment: The Anime Business Episode 1
As a business major in university, I was excited to watch The Anime Business Episode 1. Like all other entertainment, anime is something with massive appeal. AnimEigo’s series of interviews from top executives of anime companies highlights the challenges of the Western anime industry. With this first episode featuring Central Park Media’s former Managing Director […]
End of February 2025 Manga Minis
We’re heading into the end of February 2025 with a fresh batch of manga minis for you! It’s going to be a trio of continuing volumes, so if you wanted to check out more Rooster Figher antics or end of the recent JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure spinoff, now’s your chance! Rooster Fighter Volume 7 (VIZ Media) […]
Valentine’s Day 2025 Manga Minis
Prepare your heart for these Valentine’s Day 2025 Manga Minis! We’ve got three new manga debuts coming at you from VIZ Media, Square Enix Manga, and Udon Entertainment! Whether you want historical fiction, slice-of-life action, or just something wacky, we’ve got it all for you! If you don’t have a date tonight, check out these […]
New Year Manga Minis 2025
It’s a time to say “New year, new me” with New Year Manga Minis 2025! Refreshed from the holidays (and writing on a new laptop to boot!) we’ve got three fun titles for you to check out. From the continuation of Leviathan to the debut of a comfy slice-of-life title, there’s a lot to read […]
Christmas Manga Minis!
December’s in full swing, and so are our Christmas Manga Minis! Since it’s the holiday season coming up, we thought it would be nice to review a few volume 1 releases. That way, you can purchase these picks if you waited to the last minute to buy a gift… Always a Catch: How I Punched […]
November 2024 Manga Minis
It’s time to be thankful as Miso’s November 2024 Manga Minis are here! We have a new series release from Square Enix Manga, a first-time review from Abrams ComicArts, and an early review of Kodansha’s release of Confession. Check out our picks below! Dragon and Chameleon Volume 1 (Square Enix Manga) As much as I […]
Katamari’s Fall 2024 Gaming Quickies!
The year’s almost over, so it’s time for my Fall 2024 Gaming Quickies! I’ve admittedly been more focused on manga and anime these past few months, but there are still a few games I picked up in the past few months! Check out my recommendations below, and let us know in the comments if there’s […]
October 2024 Manga Minis!
It’s spooky season, which means time for October 2024 Manga Minis! We’re still running a bit of a backlog with some of our manga reviews, but don’t worry, we’re going full speed ahead on our manga review coverage! To keep things a bit scary this time around, we’ve got a horror-survival debut from Ablaze Manga, […]
Sweltering Summer Manga Minis!
July is here, which means sweltering Summer Manga Minis for all! We’ve got three reviews to get through today, from a new Square Enix Manga debut to new installments of two of my favorite series. Let’s check them out below! A Man & His Cat Volume 11 (Square Enix Manga) At this point, I’m trying […]
Super Summer Manga Minis!
July’s coming up, so it’s high time for Super Summer Manga Minis! This batch consists of the final volume of Kodansha’s One Operation Joker, a climactic clash in Rooster Fighter, and the next volume of Victoria’s Electric Coffin. There’s a lot to love in this installment of our super summer manga minis. Check out below […]
Shiba Inu Rooms Chapter 1 and 2 Impressions – Must Love (Ghost) Dogs
Shiba Inu Rooms is a weird indicator of what’s popular in shonen manga these days. The most recent Weekly Shonen Jump titles are based in exorcism, with supernatural tales being all the rage. From darkly grim and serious stories to more lighthearted ones, I guess Japan can’t get enough of giving up (or giving into) […]
Manga Minis Spring Preview!
The Manga Minis Spring Preview is here for all you enthusiasts looking for something to read this season. Three out of the four reviews are advanced releases, and (spoiler alert) they’re all pretty good! Check out our column before to find out more of what we recommend keeping your eye out this spring. My Name […]
Return to Spring Manga Minis!
The groundhog saw his shadow this year, so we’re having a return to spring Manga Minis this month! We’ve got a new series review from Square Enix Manga alongside an exclusive preview of Tokyopop’s Free Comic Book Day offering! Stay tuned below for our impressions of Far Cry: Cull the Herd’s Prelude issue and more […]
