June brings a bumper crop of new manga, including new volumes from veteran creators Jiro Taniguchi, Junji Ito, and Kaori Yuki; a new slice-of-life series about girls in a country school; and a bubbly shojo manga with a few surprising twists.
Buying gifts for manga fans can be a challenge; if they like a series, they undoubtedly already have the latest volume. Fortunately, there are plenty of other options, as publishers expand the franchises in different directions with cookbooks, light novels, and other “side dishes.” Here’s a look at some best bets for the otaku who’s […]