#kodansha manga

[lauraagrace]

It's almost a new month which means it's time to share the "shoujosei calendar" of all the releases coming out this October! 🥳

Hope you see one of your favorites releasing a new volume or discover a new series! 🥹

Please note that all dates are subject to change and that almost all information (dates and covers) are directly taken from the publisher's website!

[ashitakaxsan]

The Value of  “The Heroic Legend of Arslan” Manga.

   Just recently the news got: Hiromu Arakawa's(the mangaka of Fullmetal Alchemist,Silver Spoon) “The Heroic Legend of Arslan” Manga is getting the great preparations for its "final,decisive battle". Namely the  outcome of the upcoming Fierce battle will certainly judge the life of Prince Arslan,and of all of the kingdom of Pars.Of course this,in one or other way, will have a Great Impact on its avid supporters in Iran.

Physician Yoshiki Tanaka created the Light Novel series Amir Arsalan,this is the basis for Hiromu Arakawa’s  action-fantasy manga through Kodansha's Bessatsu Shōnen Magazine.

The story is:

ECBATANA IS BURNING

   In the prosperous kingdom of Pars lies the Royal Capital of Ecbatana, a city of splendor and wonder, ruled by the undefeated and fearsome King Andragoras. Arslan is the young and curious prince of Pars,who despite his best efforts doesn't seem to be qualified for a proper king, like his father. At the age of 14, Arslan goes to his first battle,but loses everything as the blood-soaked mist of war gives way to scorching flames, he’s in pain witnessing the demise of his once glorious kingdom. However,Arslan is  destined to be a ruler, and despite the trials and hardships he faces,he has to reclaim his fallen kingdom.

The anime adaptation is set in ancient Persian-inspired fantasy world.

The comments for The Heroic Legend of Arslan are largely positive: "Thank you Japanese for portraying Iran's history," or "You have brought pride to the country's history and culture."

Many netizens were surprised that Japan would make an animation about Iran. One fan thought that Japan "pitied" Iranian history and that "the world is gradually coming to understand our culture and ancient stories." Many regretted how much ancient Persian history was passed over in Iran in favor of Islamic themes. "Iran only makes movies about Islam and Arabs," the above fan wrote. "Our country has many glories and stories, but it doesn't make movies or dramas about them. There are countless religious movies and dramas, but the settings and characters aren't Iranian," another lamented, going on to compare Arslan's depiction of ancient Persia favorably to Hollywood portrayals like Prince of Persia, 300 and Alexander.

Some commenters were pazzled why Iran doesn't have an active animation industry,why Arslan wasn't made in Iran. "I think the country should make animation about our own history" is a typical remark. "Those who think this anime is worthless, why don't you make a better one? This is a very good anime. If you don't like it, you don't have to watch it," huffed another commenter. An animation student defended Iran's animators and pointes out that one, Rasoul Azadani, had worked on films of the Disney Renaissance, albeit opportunities to study animation and broadcast it were severely limited.

A few comments took issue with the anime's so called immorality, especially since the priestess and formidable archer Farangis (above) is dressed immodestly. "The Japanese have certainly made a story based on Iranian civilization, but there must be ulterior motives behind this," one poster assertes. "It becomes clear when you look at the women's clothes. It's true that at that time Iranian women did not cover their heads, but they wore clothes that covered their bodies. Before others recreate Iranian history for us, why don't we study our own virtuous history?" Another viewer went further and claimed the anime was a plot to deceive Iranian girls. "The opinion that Farangis is virtuous, even though she doesn't wear a hijab, is ridiculous. There is a direct link between feminine virtue and the hijab... [but] Iranian girls are wise and the enemy is misguided."

Yet there are netizens perceiving  that Japanese animators were attempting to corrupt Iranians,or due to the anachronism of judging pre-Islamic Iran by Islamic standards of morality. "Unfortunately some people in our country think of other countries as against ours, and don't want to think that the expression of thought and speech in newspapers, animation or film is free." Another fan noted that "anime these days is full of [women dressed immodestly]. There are no Zionists or puppeteers behind the scenes. Why do Iranians question others so much?" Others pointed to ancient wall art showing nude women, or recommended the anime for its incorporation of elements from the national epic, the Shahnameh, like the stories of Rostam, Farangis and Siyavash. "You won't be able to say it has nothing to do with Iranian history and culture," a history aficionado asserted.

Below:the main cast of the series9art Hiromu Arakawa):

My say:

Both Japan and Iran have ancient history and civilization.tanaka sensei,Arakawa sensei too took this bold decision due to their fondness for iran.And the Japanese animators went along well with the decision for this anime,which is Higher than Game of Thrones.No offence,the point is GoT is lame, compared to Arslan Senki.

Either Arslan will have a solid win either will fall into the battle will make Impressions domestically ,and in Iran too. the Iranian fans of manga,anime are waiting to see...

[readtilyoudie]

THE HONEY-BLOOD BEAUTY AND HER VAMPIRE VOLUME 1

[weebookey-aesthetic]

Last Gender: When We Are Nameless

[soulcialdent]

Kodansha House: Where Manga Meets. Opening October 4th in SoHo, NYC, this fully immersive pop-up will be located at 45 Grand Street.

Through the month of October, it will be open on Wednesdays to Sundays, from 12pm to 9pm.

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[b3crew]

REVIEW | "Don't Toy With Me, Miss Nagatoro" | B3crew.com

Will Hayase and Hachioji reach their goals? Perhaps a three-day retreat will aid them in the 16th volume of Don't Toy With Me, Miss Nagatoro!

[thewonderofanime]

My Summer of You: March Manga Madness Day 7

Day 7 of #MarchMangaMadness: Summer of You by Nagisa Furuya and published by Kodansha If you feel like you’re experiencing deja vu, no worries, I have definitely posted about My Summer of You before. The art style may also look familiar because it is by the same mangaka who did The Two Lions which I posted about a few days ago. My initial review is only about volume one because that was all…

[morganhopesmith1996]

The Major 🆒

[dailydefunctmangamagazine]

Runrun (るんるん) / Kōdansha (講談社) / Promotional phone card

[flclarchives]

Illustrations by Hajime Ueda

[lauraagrace]

Recently I made a Discord server centered around shoujo (called Shoujosei Talks) due to a previous server I was part of shutting down. 😭

Since the pervious owner made monthly graphics with new shoujosei releases, I thought I would do the same thing! 🤩

I hope these graphics can prove helpful because I never realized how much I depended on the previous release calendar until they weren't available anymore!

Cheers to a good month of shoujosei buying and reading! 🥰

Please note that all dates are subject to change and that all information (dates and covers) are directly taken from the publisher's website!

[ashitakaxsan]

“Otaku Elf” gets anime :)

 Please forgive my somewhat so short title,that seems a bit clumsy.However it’s great that Akihiko Higuchi’s sensei manga Otaku Elf gets anime adaptation! Higuchi sensei launced the ongoing manga in Kodansha's Shonen Magazine Edge magazine, in June 17 of 2019.

The manga is licensed by Seven Seas with this Plot:

“Koganei Koito is a teenager who works as an attendant to the Takamimi Shrine. Rumors have it that a deity dwells within the shrine, but the actual resident is an immortal elf who found herself stuck on Earth some four hundred years ago. What's more, the elf is a total shut-in who won't go outside…and has developed a taste for video games! Now the attendants at the shrine have to cater to the elf's love of the most modern gizmos–from handheld games to virtual reality headsets–in this charming fantasy comedy!”

My Say:

It’s interesting how an Elf-something belonging into medieval european folclore-gets supporters in Japan.let’s see how it’ll go:)

[readtilyoudie]

THE HONEY-BLOOD BEAUTY AND HER VAMPIRE VOLUME 4

[soulspark]

[animenostalgia]

HUGE news! - Kodansha Comics has announced they will be releasing the boxing classic Ashita no Joe manga in English! Being released under the title Ashita no Joe: Fighting For Tomorrow, the release will be eight oversized hardcover volumes. Vol 1 is scheduled for December 2024, with a retail price of of $59.95 USD. It will also be available digitally. 2024 marks the 50th anniversary of the manga's original completion in Japan.

[leafy-m]

So I got Witch Hat Atelier Kitchen volume 5 ahead of its release next week Tuesday and..... WILLOWGRAPE WINE, BABY!!

IT TOOK FIVE VOLUMES, but finally! No more games about it not being wine! 🍾❤️🎉 (although I do appreciate the Loop Chalice description correction in vol 3)

And Kodansha USA, I will be right here, ready and waiting for a reprint of Volume 1 (and vol 2) with the word 'wine' rightfully placed back in the text for chapter 10 and chapter 17. (and also put Olruggio's name back in Qifrey's mouth for chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, and fix everything wrong in ch 10. And ch 15 too: it's Qifrey Olruggio is secretly celebrating, not the atelier. I'll rebuy vol 3 if you correct chapter 30's ending too: After all, they're finally living under the same roof! Their queercoding cannot be hidden behind bland text so why fight it! Embrace it!!)

Anyway aside from this great improvement of actually calling the wine *-wine-*, Volume 5 is an absolute delight in both the chapters and the translation. I was also really curious how they would translate the 'parent and child' turnips, and, oh god, it's better than I thought it could be: daddy and pup Turnipups 😭💖

🥺🥺🥺💖💞💗💖💝💞💖

Qifrey called Coco 'my child' in wha volume 12 and now we got Olruggio calling Agott 'kiddo'...... My heart is so full 💝💝💝

Witch Hat Atelier Kitchen volume 5 in English releases October 22