
There are two general truths in the rapidly changing comic industry today. The first one is Dog It is the iconic comic of our era. The second is that there are more people reading comics and online comics (also known as vertical roll comics) than ever. Therefore, our Comics Beat chose to start a new adventure: Bit’s wonderful adventure. Every week we invite three writers to recommend some of their favorite books and series from Japan, South Korea and other places. This week we have a kind old man and a former assassin, an evil old man and a psychic monster, and of course Clamp.
Sakamoto Times
Writer and artist: Suzuki Yuren
Translator: Nie Shan tea
Juang JUMP series engraving: Eve Grant
Modification art and engraving: It’s Ahalen’s turn
design: Jinli
edit: John Pei
Publisher: Visualization
Sakamoto Taro was once the most fearful assassin in Japan. Now he is a middle -aged convenience store owner who lives happily with his wife and daughter. Although Sakamoto is peaceful, when Sakamoto’s first door was born to track Sakamoto, his past was hit.
Sakamoto Times It is the perfect combination of fierce movements and relaxed comedy. The comics balance the charming moment of the battle scene and the family life of Sakamoto. Whether he is fighting with the assassin in the amusement park without letting his family know, or trying to find a backpack for his daughter, humor is always just right. A joke I especially like was Sakamoto’s imagination of killing Shen, because he annoyed him; because Shen Neng could understand his mind, she always said, “What? Do you want to kill me now? Why? It’s funny to be funny. .
Even if these characters are not too complicated, they are clear and unforgettable. Everyone has contributed something unique to the story. Sakamoto’s John Wick’s skills form a funny contrast with his daily father’s image. At the same time, the development of Shen from supporting actors to key players has increased. Suzuki YurenThe art balances rough sketches and detailed clothing and backgrounds. The elaborate lines, shadows, and sound effects capture the absolute speed of physical movement and movement.
Sakamoto Times It is exciting combination of excitement, laughing and warm moments. It is similar to Spy X Familyand Assassination Classroom But it retains a unique flavor that is unreasonable. The adaptation of the TV animation work made by TMS Entertainment is scheduled to premiere on Tokyo TV in January 2025. — Ilkin -side soybean
Domu: Children’s Dream
Writer/artist: Otomo Katsuhiro
translate: Dana Lewis and Tlun Smith
Adapted by text and graphics: Saito Tomoko
edit: Graig West and Pitt Janes
Publisher: Black horse
Dayou Kosho There is no doubt that it is one of the giants in the comics industry today, and its influence extends to animation, movies and comics. His reputation in the United States depends on his masterpiece AkiraTo tell the story of Tokyo’s motorcycle party gang in the future, Tokyo will soon fall into hell. forward AkiraHowever, Dayou created Domu: Children’s Dream: A masterpiece of horror, which is also the theme of “Akila”
A apartment building in Tokyo witnessed a series of suicide and bizarre deaths. The police believe that there may be a reason behind death, but they just can’t figure out. The real culprit is a strange old man named Cao. Although he has a child -like mind, he also has spiritual power, and he uses this power to torture the residents of his building complex. One day, a young girl named Yuezi moved in.
Big Friends built a complete world with an apartment building Home. Residents all knew each other and chatted with each other. They also know Qiu, but they try their best to avoid him. This makes him more obvious as a monster. As the battle between Yuezi and Zhang upgraded to the degree of near the end of the world, the damage was even more obvious.
Home Is the pioneer of most of the content explored by Dayou Akira. Readers will be familiar with the existence of these images and spiritual power. But this is a more streamlined and thinner book. Big friends keep the visual effects closed phobia. Even if the story leaves the building complex, the building itself still stands above the role, as if reminding them to be trapped. Home The book also shows some of the most memorable visual effects of the big friends. For example, Cao Xiang, an inspector who is destined to fail to show his scene, and the double pages of the end of the book.
Although it has been out of print in the United States for a while, it still has hope. Lecture News Agency and Big Friends are making “Complete Works Projects”, which is a vast project of re -printed all his works, including Home. Although there is no English publishing date, I hope it will be printed soon. — D. Mois
four leaf clover
writer: Okagawa Sease (clamp)
artist: He Mengna (clamp)
translate: Yoshimoto
Lyrics translation: Sakura Mosuke
Publisher: Black horse
Maybe you heard clampExtremely famous (talented) comic group, responsible cardcaptor sakura, Joebit, xxxHolic There is more. But I rarely see people discuss four leaf cloverA short -lived series in the 1990s had a profound impact on me as a reader and a creative growth.
four leaf clover It is a four -volume science fiction serial about the “four -leaf grass”. The first two volumes are centered on the four -leaf grass Su Su. Her only wish is to visit a abandoned theme park. Her guard and Yan also have her own relationship.
The third and fourth volumes are characterized by independent stories, telling the story of other four -leaf grass before Su set off on the journey. The protagonist of one of the stories is a limited singer named Ora, and a little boy who wants to get rid of the cage. The series is melancholy but beautiful. It explores the rich and in -depth connection between the individual during the cultivation.
What is it four leaf clover Its experimental style is so different. It uses a large number of negative space and unconventional panel layout to bring a truly unique experience. This story consists of a carefully made lyrics, suggesting that Su and her peers deep in their hearts.
When I was in middle school, I found this series in the local library for the first time. This is the first CLAMP comic I read, and I read it thirsty. Since then, it has become one of my favorite comics and has a place in my heart. Although the series plans to make two more volumes, the existing story is complete. I am very satisfied with what we get.
four leaf clover It is an atmosphere master class, exploring the characters through the least dialogue. It proves that comics can be made in any way as a visual medium. There is no “single real form”. In this regard, I recommend this official music video zone animation, which re -tells the story of SUE and Kazuhiko in less than 10 minutes. — Derrick Crow
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