Manga/ Anime

✍️ Author’s Note This volume is one of the most emotional in Hokuto no Ken. The confrontation between Raoh and Toki wasn’t just a...

✍️ Author’s Note After Slam Dunk ended, I was one of many who wondered: “What will Takehiko Inoue do next?” And then came Vagabond. A...

✍️ Author’s Note Around this point in Dragon Ball Z, everything changed. The enemies weren’t just bad guys—they were nightmares. Seeing...

✍️ Author’s Note The Red Ribbon Army arc is one of my absolute favorite parts of Dragon Ball. This was when the series still had that...

✍️ Author’s Note While Urusei Yatsura may be Takahashi-sensei’s most famous work, Maison Ikkoku holds a special place in my heart. It...

🧸 1. The “Friend” Mask Was Inspired by Retro Japanese Toys The iconic mask worn by “Friend” is based on old-school Japanese toy designs,...

✍️ Author’s Note I first read Dragon Head when I was quite young—and honestly, it scared me deeply. It felt too real. The way people...

✍️ Author’s Note One scene that always stuck with me was the Cancer Gold Saint—Deathmask. He wasn’t just a villain; he was terrifying....

🧒 1. Gohan Was Originally Meant to Replace Goku as the Main Hero Akira Toriyama once planned for Gohan to take over as the main...

✍️ Author’s Note Chibi Maruko-chan might look like a simple manga for kids—but inside, it’s full of truth. Maruko does things we’ve all...

✍️ Author’s Note If you grew up with Slam Dunk, you remember this scene. Mitsui showing up with his gang, yelling, making a mess… and...

✍️ Author’s Note Dr. Slump is the first Toriyama manga I remember seeing—and what a wild introduction it was. This was before Dragon...

✍️ Author’s Note I’ll never forget when I first saw Japanese comedian Kendo Kobayashi sing the Marmalade Boy opening theme— it was...

✍️ Author’s Note After Yawara! and Monster, 20th Century Boys felt like something different—yet still undeniably Urasawa. While Yawara!...

✍️ Author’s Note One of the things that always stood out to me about Rokudenashi Blues was the art. While most manga artists take a few...

🔵 1. Fist of the Blue Sky Is a Prequel to Fist of the North Star Set in 1930s Shanghai, Fist of the Blue Sky tells the story of Kenshiro...

🏀 1. Slam Dunk Boosted Real Basketball Popularity in Japan Before Slam Dunk, basketball was not a major sport in Japan. After the...

🌟 1. Seiya’s Armor Is Called the “Cloth” In Saint Seiya, each warrior wears sacred armor known as a “Cloth.” These aren’t just for...

🛡️ 1. The Series Was Inspired by Greek Mythology Saint Seiya is deeply rooted in Greek mythology—with characters based on gods,...

💥 1. “You’re Already Dead” Is a Worldwide Meme The line “Omae wa mou shindeiru” (“You’re already dead”) is one of the most iconic quotes...