Category: ComicPopping Manga Style Episodes

Reviews of Japanese or Korean comic books.

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Ep 16 ComicPopping Manga Style with Kuroko’s Basketball

Ep 16 ComicPopping Style with Kuroko’s Basketball

I know we are into the new football season.  However, we here at ComicPop are preparing for basketball season.  Come to Seirin High’s games with us and cheer them on as we discuss Tadatoshi Fujimaki’s Kuroko’s Basketball 1 & 2.

Here is another fun filled episode, by listening above, at www.comicpoplibrary.com, or wait until later today and it will be up on our iTunes feed.

Remember if you have a novel, graphic novel, movie/television series or an indie band you want us to check out let us know by e-mailing us at admin@comicpoplibrary.com and we will put it in our review rotation list.  Also if you have a question or comment send us an e-mail at admin@comicpoplibrary.com and we will read it during a recording.  Thank you again for everyone that listens and supports us, we are steadily growing thanks to you.  So keep spreading the word about ComicPop Library to everyone you think might enjoy the show.

What we reviewed in this episode:

  1. Kuroko’s Basketball Volume 1 & 2, Tadatoshi Fujimaki, Viz Media, 2016.

Music clips used in this episode:

  1. “Opening Kuroko no Basket opening 1”, Ryosuke Nakanishi, 2011.
  2. “Rockin’ Robin”, Bobby Day, Class, 1958.
  3. “Train of Thought”, Four Songs, Andrew Lubman, 2007.

Links:

Viz Media’s Webpage

Viz Media’s Facebook Page

Reshelle Warren’s Facebook Page

ShadowStorm Studios’ YouTube Channel

ShadowStorm Studios’ Facebook Page

ComicPop Library’s Facebook Page

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Ep 15 ComicPopping Manga Style with “Tokyo ESP”

Ep 15 ComicPopping Manga Style with Tokyo ESP Vol. 1

The ComicPop Crew witnesses the birth of a new generation of superheroes and super villains.  How are all these people getting super powers – radiation or are they mutants?  No.  They get their powers by flying translucent fish passing through their bodies.  Join us as we discuss Hajime Segawa’s fun superhero adventure manga Tokyo ESP.

Here is another fun filled episode, by listening above, at www.comicpoplibrary.com, or wait until later today and it will be up on our iTunes feed.

Remember if you have a novel, graphic novel, movie/television series or an indie band you want us to check out let us know by e-mailing us at admin@comicpoplibrary.com and we will put it in our review rotation list.  Also if you have a question or comment send us an e-mail at admin@comicpoplibrary.com and we will read it during a recording.  Thank you again for everyone that listens and supports us, we are steadily growing thanks to you.  So keep spreading the word about ComicPop Library to everyone you think might enjoy the show.

What we reviewed in this episode:

  1. Tokyo ESP, Volume 1, Hajime Segawa, Vertical Comics, 2015.  ISBN: 978-1941220603, $15.95.

Music clips used in this episode:

  1. “Tokyo ESP Opening 1”, Tokyo Zero Hearts, Faylan, Lantis, 2014.
  2. “Train of Thought”, Four Songs, Andrew Lubman, 2007.

Links:

Vertical Comics Website

Metropolis America’s Website

Metropolis America’s Facebook Page

ComicPop Library’s Facebook Page

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Ep 14 ComicPopping Manga Style with “Evergreen Vol. 1”

Ep 14 ComicPopping Manga Style with “Evergreen Vol. 1”

It’s back to High School for the ComicPop Crew.  We meet our new friends Hotaka, Niki, On-chan, and Soga, as they navigate the world of high school and relationships.  Join us as we discuss this slice-of-life romp in Yuyuko Takemiya and Akira Kasukabe’s Shogo Manga Evergreen.

Here is another fun filled episode, by listening above, at www.comicpoplibrary.com, or wait until later today and it will be up on our iTunes feed.

Remember if you have a novel, graphic novel, movie/television series or an indie band you want us to check out let us know by e-mailing us at admin@comicpoplibrary.com and we will put it in our review rotation list.  Also if you have a question or comment send us an e-mail at admin@comicpoplibrary.com and we will read it during a recording.  Thank you again for everyone that listens and supports us, we are steadily growing thanks to you.  So keep spreading the word about ComicPop Library to everyone you think might enjoy the show.

What we reviewed in this episode:

  1. Evergreen, Vol. 1, Yuyuko Takemiya – writer, Akira Kasukabe – illustrator, Seven Seas Entertainment, 2015.  ISBN: 978-1626921504, $12.99.

Music clips used in this episode:

  1. “Evergreen”, World of Our Own, Westlife, BMG, 2001.
  2. “Train of Thought”, Four Songs, Andrew Lubman, 2007.

Links:

Seven Seas Entertainment’s Website

ShadowStorm Studios’ YouTube Channel

ShadowStorm Studios’ Facebook Page

ComicPop Library’s Facebook Page

 

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Ep 13 ComicPopping Manga Style with “Tokyo Ghoul, Vol. 1”

Ep 13 ComicPopping Manga Style with Tokyo Ghoul, Vol. 1

Jonathon, Logan, and Richard go down the dark allies of Tokyo and discover there are more than just thieves and muggers that go bump in the night.  Join them as they discuss Volume 1 of Sui Ishida’s Tokyo Ghoul.

Here is another fun filled episode, by listening above, at www.comicpoplibrary.com, or wait until later today and it will be up on our iTunes feed.

Remember if you have a novel, graphic novel, movie/television series or an indie band you want us to check out let us know by e-mailing us at admin@comicpoplibrary.com and we will put it in our review rotation list.  Also if you have a question or comment send us an e-mail at admin@comicpoplibrary.com and we will read it during a recording.  Thank you again for everyone that listens and supports us, we are steadily growing thanks to you.  So keep spreading the word about ComicPop Library to everyone you think might enjoy the show.

What we reviewed in this episode:

  1. Tokyo Ghoul Vol. 1, Sui Ishida, Viz Media, 2015.  ISBN: 978-1421580364, $12.99.

Music clips used in this episode:

  1. “Unravel”, TK, Tokyo Ghoul Opening, Ling Toshite Sigure, 2014.
  2. “Train of Thought”, Four Songs, Andrew Lubman, 2007.

Links:

http://www.viz.com/ – Viz Media’s Webpage.

https://www.facebook.com/OfficialVIZMedia/?fref=ts – Viz Media’s Facebook Page

http://starshiprepublic.com/ – Starship Republic’s Website

https://www.facebook.com/starshiprepublic/?fref=ts – Starship Republic’s Facebook Page.

http://www.andrewlubman.com/Welcome.html – Andrew Lubman’s Website

https://www.facebook.com/AllYouNeedIsLub?fref=ts – Andrew Lubman’s FaceBook Page

https://www.facebook.com/pages/ComicPop-Library/135675669828474?fref=ts – ComicPop Library’s Facebook Page

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Ep 12 ComicPopping Manga Style with Terra Formars, Vol. 1

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Ep 12 ComicPopping Manga Style with Terra Formars, Vol. 1

Join Logan, Jonathon, Jacob, Lenny, and Richard on a trip to Mars along with the Terra Formars troops.  The Earth is overpopulated and running out of resources so the powers that be sent terraforming technology to Mars in an attempt to make it habitable for the human race.  500 years later we send our first manned expedition to Mars to see if the mission was a success.  However, there were a few bugs in the process…literally and they are out for blood.

Here is another fun filled episode, by listening above, at www.comicpoplibrary.com, or wait until later today and it will be up on our iTunes feed.

Remember if you have a novel, graphic novel, movie/television series or an indie band you want us to check out let us know by e-mailing us at admin@comicpoplibrary.com and we will put it in our review rotation list.  Also if you have a question or comment send us an e-mail at admin@comicpoplibrary.com and we will read it during a recording.  Thank you again for everyone that listens and supports us, we are steadily growing thanks to you.  So keep spreading the word about ComicPop Library to everyone you think might enjoy the show.

What we reviewed in this episode:

  1. Terra Formars, Vol. 1, Yu Sasuga – author, Ken-ichi Tachibana – artist, Viz Media, 2014.  ISBN: 978-1421571546, $12.99.

Music clips used in this episode:

  1. “Murder Mitten, Terra Formars Opening Theme,” I See Stars, 2014.
  2. “Train of Thought, Andrew Lubman.

Links:

http://www.viz.com/ – Viz Media’s Webpage.

https://www.facebook.com/OfficialVIZMedia/?fref=ts – Viz Media’s Facebook Page

http://thewileyone.com/ – The Wiley Ones’ Website

https://www.facebook.com/thewileyone – The Wiley Ones’ Facebook Page

http://www.andrewlubman.com/Welcome.html – Andrew Lubman’s Website

https://www.facebook.com/AllYouNeedIsLub?fref=ts – Andrew Lubman’s FaceBook Page

https://www.facebook.com/pages/ComicPop-Library/135675669828474?fref=ts – ComicPop Library’s Facebook Page

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Ep 11 ComicPopping Manga Style with “Maid-Sama!, Vol. 1 – 2”

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Ep 11 ComicPopping Manga Style with “Maid-Sama!”

Join April, Lenny, Jonathon, Logan, and Richard as they transfer to Seika High and meet Misaki and Takumi.  Along with Takumi, the ComicPop Crew, find out about Misaki’s secret….What could it be as we discuss Maid-Sama! by Hiro Fujiwara.

Here is another fun filled episode, by listening above, at www.comicpoplibrary.com, or wait until later today and it will be up on our iTunes feed.

Remember if you have a novel, graphic novel, movie/television series or an indie band you want us to check out let us know by e-mailing us at admin@comicpoplibrary.com and we will put it in our review rotation list.  Also if you have a question or comment send us an e-mail at admin@comicpoplibrary.com and we will read it during a recording.  Thank you again for everyone that listens and supports us, we are steadily growing thanks to you.  So keep spreading the word about ComicPop Library to everyone you think might enjoy the show.

What we reviewed in this episode:

  1. Maid-Sama! 2-in-1 Edition, Hiro Fujiwara, Viz Media, 2015.  ISBN: 978-1421581309, $14.99.

Music clips used in this episode:

  1. “My Secret”, Mizumo Saaya, Kaichou wa Maid Sama Opening Song, 2010.

Links:

http://www.viz.com/ – Viz Media’s Webpage.

https://www.facebook.com/OfficialVIZMedia/?fref=ts – Viz Media’s Facebook Page

http://fieldhousebook.com/ – Scott Novosel’s Website

https://www.facebook.com/fieldhouse.book?fref=ts – Scott Novosel’s Facebook Page

https://www.facebook.com/pages/ComicPop-Library/135675669828474?fref=ts – ComicPop Library’s Facebook

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Ep 10 ComicPopping Manga Style with “Prophecy”, Vol. 1

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Ep 10 ComicPopping Manga Style with “Prophecy”, Vol. 1

Join Logan, Lenny, and Richard as they discuss the social media vigilante “Paper Boy”, in the Techno Mystery Thriller, the Prophecy, by Tetsuya Tsitsui.

Here is another fun filled episode, by listening above, at www.comicpoplibrary.com, or wait until later today and it will be up on our iTunes feed.

Remember if you have a novel, graphic novel, movie/television series or an indie band you want us to check out let us know by e-mailing us at admin@comicpoplibrary.com and we will put it in our review rotation list.  Also if you have a question or comment send us an e-mail at admin@comicpoplibrary.com and we will read it during a recording.  Thank you again for everyone that listens and supports us, we are steadily growing thanks to you.  So keep spreading the word about ComicPop Library to everyone you think might enjoy the show.

What we reviewed in this episode:

1) Prophecy, Vol. 1, Tetsuya Tsutsui, Vertical Comics, 2014.  ISBN: 978-1939130594, $12.95.

Music clips used in this episode:

1) “Train of Thought”, Andrew Lubman.

Links:

http://www.vertical-inc.com/ – Vertical, Inc. Website.

http://www.the-mix-band.de/ – The Mix’ Website.

www.facebook.com/themixNE – FaceBook page The Mix is associated with.

http://www.andrewlubman.com/Welcome.html – Andrew Lubman’s WebPage.

https://www.facebook.com/AllYouNeedIsLub?fref=ts – Andrew Lubman’s FaceBook Page.

https://www.facebook.com/pages/ComicPop-Library/135675669828474?fref=ts – ComicPop Library’s Facebook Page

 

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Ep 9 ComicPopping Manga Style with Resident Evil, Vol. 1: The Marhawa Desire

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Ep 9 ComicPopping Manga Style with Resident Evil, Vol. 1: The Marhawa Desire

Lenny and Richard go back to school to Marhawa Academy.  Among the subjects taught Lenny and Richard enjoy the bioengineering course sponsored by the Umbrella Corporation.  During this course they discover the horror of Naoki Serizawa and CAPCOM’s manga Resident Evil: The Marhawa Desire.

Here is another fun filled episode, by listening above, at www.comicpoplibrary.com, or wait until later today and it will be up on our iTunes feed.

Remember if you have a novel, graphic novel, movie/television series or an indie band you want us to check out let us know by e-mailing us at admin@comicpoplibrary.com and we will put it in our review rotation list.  Also if you have a question or comment send us an e-mail at admin@comicpoplibrary.com and we will read it during a recording.  Thank you again for everyone that listens and supports us, we are steadily growing thanks to you.  So keep spreading the word about ComicPop Library to everyone you think might enjoy the show.

What we reviewed in this episode:

1) Resident Evil: The Marhawa Desire, Vol. 1, Naoki Serizawa, CAPCOM – Concept, Viz Signature, 2014.  ISBN: 978-1421573724, $14.99.

Music clips used in this episode:

1) “Main Theme”, Biohazard 6 (Resident Evil 6) Original Soundtrack – Full OST (CD 1), Thomas Parisch – Composer, Sony Music Japan, 2013.

2) “The War Isn’t Over”, Biohazard 6 (Resident Evil 6) Original Soundtrack – Full OST (CD 2), Thomas Parisch – Composer, Sony Music Japan, 2013.

Links:

http://www.viz.com/ – Viz Media’s Webpage.

http://www.freecomicbookday.com – Free Comic Book Day Website

https://www.facebook.com/freecomicbook – Free Comic Book Day Facebook Page

http://flyingcolorscomics.com/ – Flying Colors Comics Website

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Flying-Colors-Comics-Other-Cool-Stuff/86210569569 – Flying Colors Comics FaceBook Page

http://www.youtube.com/user/FlyCoJoe – Flying Colors Comics YouTube Channel

https://www.facebook.com/flycojoe – Joe Field’s Facebook Page

https://www.facebook.com/pages/ComicPop-Library/135675669828474?fref=ts – ComicPop Library’s Facebook Page

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Ep 8 ComicPopping Manga Style with Seraph of the End, Vol. 1

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Ep 8 ComicPopping Manga Style with Seraph of the End

In this episode Logan, April, Jonathon, Lenny, and Richard enter a world with vampires on the prowl in Takaya Kagami and Yamato Yamamoto’s Seraph of the End, Vol. 1: Vampire Reign.

Here is another fun filled episode, by listening above, at www.comicpoplibrary.com, or wait until later today and it will be up on our iTunes feed.

Remember if you have a novel, graphic novel, movie/television series or an indie band you want us to check out let us know by e-mailing us at admin@comicpoplibrary.com and we will put it in our review rotation list.  Also if you have a question or comment send us an e-mail at admin@comicpoplibrary.com and we will read it during a recording.  Thank you again for everyone that listens and supports us, we are steadily growing thanks to you.  So keep spreading the word about ComicPop Library to everyone you think might enjoy the show.

What we reviewed in this episode:

1) Seraph of the End, Vol. 1: Vampire Reign, Story Takaya Kagami, Art Yamato Yamamoto, VIZ Media, 2014.  ISBN: 978-1421571508, $9.99.

Music clips used in this episode:

1) “X.U.”, Seraph of the End Opening, Sawano Hirouki & Keiichi Sotomura, Sony Music Entertainment, 2015.

2)  “scaPEGOAT”, Seraph of the End Ending, Sawano Hiroyuki: Yosh Hiroyuki Sawana, DefSTAR Records, 2015.

Links:

http://www.viz.com/ – Viz Media’s Webpage.

http://peterpixie.com/ – Peter Pixie’s Website

https://www.facebook.com/peter.pixie?fref=ts – Peter Pixie’s MC Facebook Page

https://www.facebook.com/thepeterpixie – Peter Pixie’s Facebook Page

https://www.facebook.com/pages/ComicPop-Library/135675669828474?fref=ts – ComicPop Library’s Facebook Page

 

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Ep 7 ComicPopping Manga Style with Monster Soul

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Ep 7 ComicPopping Manga Style with Monster Soul

The ComicPop Crew ventures into Hiro Mashima’s fantasy/comedy Monster Soul.  Take the journey with them as they review and discuss the two volume series from Kodansha Comics.

Here is another fun filled episode, by listening above, at www.comicpoplibrary.com, or wait until later today and it will be up on our iTunes feed.

Remember if you have a novel, graphic novel, movie/television series or an indie band you want us to check out let us know by e-mailing us at admin@comicpoplibrary.com and we will put it in our review rotation list.  Also if you have a question or comment send us an e-mail at admin@comicpoplibrary.com and we will read it during a recording.  Thank you again for everyone that listens and supports us, we are steadily growing thanks to you.  So keep spreading the word about ComicPop Library to everyone you think might enjoy the show.

What we reviewed in this episode:

1) Monster Soul, Hrio Mashima, Kodansha Comics, 2014.  ISBN: 978-1612625898 & 978-1612625904, $10.99 per book.

Music clips used in this episode:

1) “Monster (DotEXE Dubstep Remix)”, Meg & Dia.

Links:

http://kodanshacomics.com/ – Kodansha Comics Webstie

http://flyingcolorscomics.com/ – Flying Colors Comics Website

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Flying-Colors-Comics-Other-Cool-Stuff/86210569569 – Flying Colors Comics FaceBook Page

http://www.youtube.com/user/FlyCoJoe – Flying Colors Comics YouTube Channel

https://www.facebook.com/flycojoe – Joe Field’s Facebook Page

https://www.facebook.com/pages/ComicPop-Library/135675669828474?fref=ts – ComicPop Library’s Facebook Page