Happy NANA Day! 2007.07.07

NANA, Vol. 1 by Ai YAZAWA. NANA © 1999 by Yazawa Manga Seisakusho/SHUEISHA Inc.

It’s NO secret that I’m a huge fan of all things Ai Yazawa, including NANA. The July issue of Shojo Beat is the last issue that will feature the serialization of the manga, but that’s OK. We’re just getting to the really intense parts — rated “M” — and it not being featured in mag… Continue reading Happy NANA Day! 2007.07.07

Manga on the Brain (Spoilers for Volume 5 of Ai Yazawa’s PARADISE KISS)

You know you’ve been obsessing too much about a particular manga when you: 1.) Go out of your way to dig up artwork from the manga-ka’s previous work and 2.) take the time to write a thoroughly detailed response on the AoD manga boards when someone complains about how “your” series ends. Since I know… Continue reading Manga on the Brain (Spoilers for Volume 5 of Ai Yazawa’s PARADISE KISS)