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Yotsuba&! – The Adult Comic Comic

I’ve been negligent about participating in the Manga Moveable Feast, but I’ve finally found the time to write an article for it. This month focuses on suitable comics for children, and the title chosen was Yotsuba&! by Kiyohiko Azuma. You … Continue reading

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The Problems with The Problem of Online Manga

If you haven’t heard the news, a international coalition of 36 publishers and distributors are going to band together to take legal action against illegal manga distribution websites. You can read up on the story at Publishers Weekly. If you … Continue reading

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Bowing and Begging: Resisting Anime/Manga Industry Failure Through Fan Loyalty

Cross-posted from the Convergence Culture Consortium. The Japanese popular culture industry, especially for anime and manga, is an interesting case study for global fandom, but also for global industry. The comics, television, and film industry for animated popular culture in … Continue reading

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