Cutie Honey: The Classic Collection

Cutie Honey: The Classic Collection
Author: Go Nagai
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2018-08-28
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 1626928258

One of the most recognized super-heroines in manga history finally has her original story in print! Both volumes of Go Nagai’s 1973 cult classic are collected in this oversized hardcover tome. Beautiful but unassuming schoolgirl Kisaragi Honey has a secret--she's actually an android! Through her father's amazing technology, she can transform into the unstoppable Cutie Honey. It's a power that the nefarious criminal organization known as Panther Claw will stop at nothing to possess, even if it means destroying that which Honey loves the most. Experience the original saga of Japan's iconic super-heroine by Go Nagai, the author of Devilman!

Devilman: The Classic Collection Vol. 1

Devilman: The Classic Collection Vol. 1
Author: Go Nagai
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2018-05-22
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 162692757X

Go Nagai’s groundbreaking horror classic that inspired the genre for decades. Hordes of demons, once thought entombed forever in the underworld, have now returned to Earth. Evil and corruption begin to seep into our world, as demons seize human hosts. Mankind’s only hope for salvation is to use the demons’ power against them–-and only a pure-hearted man like Fudo Akira can do so without losing his humanity. Once little more than a crybaby, Akira now wields the terrible power of a devil, yet holds the innocent soul of a man–-Devilman!

Devilman: The Classic Collection Vol. 2

Devilman: The Classic Collection Vol. 2
Author: Go Nagai
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2018-11-13
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 1626928959

THE EPIC CONCLUSION TO GO NAGAI’S MANGA MASTERWORK As demonkind continues to infiltrate human society, they are one step closer to achieving their ultimate goal: an apocalyptic war with the nations of Earth, and the utter domination of mankind! To defeat them, Devilman will need powerful allies, yet betrayal may come from those he trusts the most.

Kitaro

Kitaro
Author: Shigeru Mizuki
Publisher: Drawn & Quarterly
Total Pages: 402
Release: 2021-03-17
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 1770464832

Meet one of Japan's most popular characters of all time—Kitaro, the one-eyed monster boy Meet Kitaro. He’s just like any other boy, except for a few small differences: he only has one eye, his hair is an antenna that senses paranormal activity, his geta sandals are jet-powered, and he can blend into his surroundings like a chameleon. Oh, and he’s a yokai (spirit monster)! With all the offbeat humor of an Addams Family story, Kitaro is a lighthearted romp in which the bad guys always get what’s coming to them. Kitaro is bestselling manga-ka Shigeru Mizuki’s most famous creation. The Kitaro series was inspired by a kamishibai, or storycard theater, entitled Kitaro of the Graveyard. Mizuki began work on his interpretation of Kitaro in 1959. Originally the series was intended for boys, but once it was picked up by the influential Shonen magazine it quickly became a cultural landmark for young and old alike. Kitaro inspired half a dozen TV shows, plus numerous video games and films, and his cultural importance cannot be overstated. Presented to North American audiences for the first time in this lavish format, Mizuki’s photo-realist landscapes and cartoony characters blend the eerie with the comic. Translated from the Japanese by Jocelyne Allen.

Beautiful Fighting Girl

Beautiful Fighting Girl
Author: Tamaki Saitō
Publisher: U of Minnesota Press
Total Pages: 243
Release: 2011
Genre: Art
ISBN: 0816654506

From Nausicaä to Sailor Moon, understanding girl heroines of manga and anime within otaku culture.

Devilman Grimoire Vol. 2

Devilman Grimoire Vol. 2
Author: Go Nagai
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2018-02-27
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 1626926700

BLOODLUST The demonic harpy, Sirene, is out for blood, and she’s set her sights on Akira’s closest friend! To stop this ancient foe, the legendary devil Amon is prepared to fight the armies of hell itself. A modern, ultra-violent spin on the devilish classic by Go Nagai!

SUPER SENTAI: Himitsu Sentai Gorenger The Classic Manga Collection

SUPER SENTAI: Himitsu Sentai Gorenger The Classic Manga Collection
Author: Shotaro Ishinomori
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2021-04-20
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 1645059413

Shotaro Ishinomori's classic manga that helped inspire decades of Super Sentai adventures, and later gave rise to the Power Rangers, in English for the first time ever! An evil secret society called the Black Cross Army threatens world peace, and only an elite task force known as the Earth Guard League (EAGLE) can stop them. After the Black Cross Army destroys EAGLE’s headquarters across Japan, five young recruits survive. Hiding in a secret underground base, they are given enhanced battlesuits that empower them with superhuman abilities, transforming the youths into an unstoppable squad to combat evil. Tied to the first Japanese Super Sentai tokusatsu TV series ever made, this genre-defining work laid the groundwork for decades of such adventures, including the wildly popular Power Rangers franchise in North America. Read Shotaro Ishinomori’s original manga adaptation of Himitsu Sentai Gorenger in this beautiful hardcover collection.

Devilman Grimoire Vol. 4

Devilman Grimoire Vol. 4
Author: Go Nagai
Publisher: National Geographic Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2018-09-25
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels
ISBN: 1626928509

I AM DEVILMAN! In a stunning act of defiance, Makimura Miki resisted the power of demonic possession, becoming a human with the power of a demon–a Devilman! Together with Amon, she’ll need all of her newfound power to protect her classmates, and fend off the murderous rampage of the demon overlord Atrocious. Yet could Miki really be the only person to resist demonic domination? Could there be others with the strength of devils...?

The Essential Anime Guide

The Essential Anime Guide
Author: Patrick Macias
Publisher: Running Press Adult
Total Pages: 354
Release: 2023-10-03
Genre: Performing Arts
ISBN: 0762484802

Featuring 50 of the most influential and essential Japanese animated series and films—from Akira to Cowboy Bebop to Sailor Moon—this expert guide is the must-have book for anime fans young and old. The Essential Anime Guide is the guide every fan needs to the classic, must-see anime series and films that transformed both Japanese and Western pop culture. Organized by release date and with entries by experts in the anime field, this guide provides a comprehensive, behind-the-scenes look into the history and impact of these classic anime. Both casual fans and serious otaku alike will discover a fun and surprisingly touching portrait of the true impact of anime on pop culture. Ranging from classic series to modern films, this official guide will explore iconic and must-see: Feature films: Akira (1988), Princess Mononoke (1997), Millennium Actress (2001), Metropolis (2001),Tekkonkinkreet (2006), Sword of the Stranger (2007), Summer Wars (2009), and Your Name (2016) Series: Astro Boy (1968), Lupin the 3rd (1967), Macross (1982), Ranma 1/2 (1989), Neon Genesis Evangelion (1995), Dragon Ball Z (1989), Sailor Moon (1992), Revolutionary Girl Utena (1997), Pokémon​ (1997), One Piece (1999), Fullmetal Alchemist (2003), K-On! (2007), Sword Art Online (2012), Yuri!! On Ice (2016), and My Hero Academia (2018) And many more!