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 […]
Winter’s End Manga Minis 2024
It’s finally spring, so that means we’ve got a Winter’s End Manga Minis column for those still thawing. From the end of Alice in Borderland to the beginning of Gannibal, we have five great manga titles that should be on your radar. Read on below for our thoughts on some new releases! Alice in Borderland […]
Late Valentine’s Manga Minis!
Yeah, I know; it’s February 15 and it’s about that time again. Now that candy’s half off and the flowers wilted, it’s time to check out our Late Valentine’s Manga Minis! In keeping with the love theme, we’ve got three series with some romantic overtones (as well as one pure action). Would we recommend them? […]
2024 New Year Manga Minis!
It feels like just yesterday we celebrated the end of 2023, but this time we have 2024 New Year Manga Minis! We’ve got reviews from our regularly read series, but also a couple new debuts as well. Check out picks below! Alice in Borderland Volume 8 (VIZ Media) With our new year manga minis, we’re […]
Early Christmas Manga Minis!
The week before Christmas, and all through the site, the otaku were stirring with Early Christmas Manga Minis, alright! (Not my best rhyme scheme, to be clear.) If you’re looking for some last-minute gifts, check out our reviews below, featuring some new debuts and solid continuations! Tokyo Aliens Volume 5 (Square Enix Manga) It’s time; […]
Middle-Fall Manga Minis!
We’re approaching winter, but in the meantime, we’ve got Middle-Fall Manga Minis to help brave the weather. (Yes, it’s a mouthful, we know.) This time around, we have two great manga selections for you as well as a book review of the recently released thriller The Mantis! Check out our reviews below. A Man & […]
Katamaris’ Fall 2023 Anime Picks
A new season means new anime, and we’ve got some Fall 2023 Anime Picks! I finally have time to watch this slate of anime debuts, and here are some that may have fallen beneath the cracks. (Well, minus one huge appearance, but other than that…) If you still need something to curl up and watch […]
Blustery Books – Early Fall Manga Minis
There’s a slight chill in the air with early fall manga minis! Check out our newest manga minis column, which features titles from Kodansha, VIZ Media, and Square Enix Manga. We’ve also got an early preview of The Ice Guy and the Cool Girl Volume 1! Superman Vs. Meshi Volume 1 (Kodansha) Hey, remember the […]
At Summer’s End, August Manga Minis
School is almost here, so why not prepare with some August Manga Minis? (Hey, technically manga counts as summer reading, look it up.) We’ve got some killer reviews for five new releases, including Spider-Man: Fake Red and Tokyo Aliens Volume 4! Check them out below! Spider-Man: Fake Red (VIZ Media) VIZ Media is killing it […]
Midsummer Manga Minis!
It’s the end of July, which means midsummer manga minis for everyone! We’ve got a great lineup of summer releases that you should check out, including an early review of Mr. Villain’s Day Off! Read on below for our recommendations. Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End Volume 8 (VIZ Media) Look, if you haven’t started Frieren: Beyond […]
Wild Strawberry chapter 1 impressions – Bloom onto you
Wild Strawberry is a strange title for a manga. Ire Yonemoto isn’t someone with whom I’m familiar either, so I was curious to see what was up with my Shonen Jump app notification. I didn’t know what to expect heading into it. The fact that this first chapter absolutely blew me away with its art […]
June manga minis to read indoors!
June manga minis are here just in time for summer’s sweltering heat! We’ve got reviews from releases hot off the presses, as well as a first look at July’s new A Man & His Cat volume! Check out our picks below. My Clueless First Friend Volume 2 (Square Enix Manga) My previous review for My […]
End of Spring Manga Minis featuring Centaurs, Orange -to you, dear one- and more!
End of spring manga minis, you say? Wow, it’s already June and that means summer is nearly here! We’ve got a few weeks of cold weather, so let’s stay in before we grab our sunscreen and head out! Check out our manga mini reviews below. Orange -to you, dear one- (Seven Seas) Back during the […]
Flower up: May Manga Minis!
Spring is in swing, and we’re finally getting some great weather in the west with May Manga Minis! It’s still raining a bit, so why not stay in and read some quality manga? Check out three of our reviews below. Reborn as a Vending Machine, I Now Wander the Dungeon Volume 1 (Yen Press) Like […]
Manga Minis March (May) Madness: Square Enix Romances
Welcome to Manga Minis March (May) Madness, where I accidentally forgot to finish what I started! I meant to write three columns of two reviews apiece in March, but unfortunately personal stuff got in the way. Now that I’m back, let’s get to a couple cute romantic tales, courtesy of Square Enix Books! My Clueless […]
Manga Minis March Madness Part 2: Kodansha’s Helpful Homebodies!
It’s time for another round, get ready for Manga Minis March Madness Part 2! Continuing from my previous column, here are two more manga mini reviews. This time, we head look at two of Kodansha’s recent releases which focus on… homebodies? These characters may be helpful at home, but they’re also ready to save the […]
Manga Minis March Madness Part 1: VIZ Media Spin-Offs!
It’s basketball season for some, but here at Miso we’re celebrating Manga Minis March Madness Part 1! Instead of having (usually) monthly installments of Manga Minis, this month I plan to release four columns! These smaller bite-sized columns will be two-packs, which means more to love more often. This time around, we have two spin-offs […]
An Animal Savior, A look at Guardian of Fukushima
As someone in his late 20s, It’s still wild to believe I was a young child when recent disasters happened. From 9/11 coverage in elementary to the Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami in high school, it was surreal as an observer. Now a little older, I’m starting to hear about the unsung heroes of modern tragedies. […]
Two for Tuesday Manga Minis!
Pretend you’re in the Pacific US and celebrate Two for Tuesday Manga Minis! With this column, I decided for this edition to consist solely of volume 2 reviews. (Oddly enough, most of these are from Square Enix Manga too!) Without further ado, here’s a new slate of manga releases! Tokyo Aliens Volume 2 (Square Enix […]
Take 2 – Extra winter manga minis!
Hey, did you read this month’s manga minis column? There was so much available that I wanted to cover and it’s jampacked with great stuff. So much so that I decided to make an extra winter manga minis column with even more manga reviews! Check them out below! Rooster Fighter Volume 3 (VIZ Media) Why […]
New Year, New Manga – January Manga Minis
If your New Year’s resolution is to read more manga, you’re in for a treat with our January Manga Minis! Check out a new batch of manga volumes and watch for another 5 UwU review! YoRHa: Pearl Harbor Descent Record – A NieR:Automata Story Volume 1 (Square Enix Manga) Let’s start our January manga minis […]
Miso’s 2022 Holiday Gift Manga Recommendations!
Hey, I know you’re probably rushing out to shop for Christmas. Don’t worry, it happens to the best of us. But what if the best of us is otaku? Fear not, we’ve compiled a list of recently published manga that are available on store shelves today! We’ve also divided the list into two age groups, […]
The future is best! Chainsaw Man Episode 1: The Miso Review
October 11 is my best friend’s birthday, and now there’ll be another reason to celebrate! That day marks the air date of Chainsaw Man Episode 1, and it’s an instant recommend. What are my thoughts on this debut? Find out below! (In interest of those not reading the manga, I won’t be doing spoilers or […]
Streaming on Hidive, Miso’s summer anime picks!
Like most otaku, I have a Crunchyroll subscription. While I do appreciate the variety of content it provides, I wanted to check out some Sentai Filmworks series that are no longer available on that platform. For that, I decided to check out streaming on Hidive, which has a small but focused selection of series. With […]
Rip and Tear! A Miso Quick Look at Chainsaw Man Part 2
It’s hard to believe we’ve reached chapter 100 of Chainsaw Man! Chainsaw Man Part 2 is underway, so let’s look at the released chapters and see why everyone’s talking about them! Another Side, Another Story What’s interesting about Chainsaw Man Part 2’s first three chapters is the fact that Denji’s nowhere to be found. Sure, […]
Hot Stuff! Summer Manga Minis Featuring Rooster Fighter, Blackguard, and More!
Summer’s in full swing, and it’s time to break out the beach towels and coolers! If you’re looking for a nice, cozy book to curl up to at the pool, check this out! Here’s a list of some recently released manga volumes on our (not patented) UwU scale! Missed out on a previous column? Check […]
Bloom into Books! Miso Manga Minis Featuring Death Note Short Stories, The Breaker, and More!
Whether you’re in the mood for cute slice-of-life or blazing action, you should definitely check out this month of Miso Manga Minis!
Ryoma! The Prince of Tennis Decide is a Musically Fun Time
Check out our review of Ryoma! The Prince of Tennis today!
