From mecha, to time-space witches, to the Japanese sex industry… This month’s column has it all!

NEW YORK, NY – December 19, 2008 – Del Rey Manga, an imprint of Ballantine Books at the Random House Publishing Group, today announced the acquisition of the manga NINJA GIRLS, by Hosana Tanaka. In Japan’s distant past, ninja warriors ruled the land. Raizo, a young man disfigured by a strange horn in the middle [...]

The Count of Monte Cristo gets a stylish sci-fi overhaul.

Melinda and Kate weigh in on Fruits Basket, Hanky Panky and Mao-Chan.

Papillon may be a soap opera, but it also offers insight into the relationships between girls.

The verdict is on Phoenix Wright, and it isn’t pretty.

What are Kodansha’s plans for the US market?

“Everyone take your Kindles and wave them in the air.” Gombos says, “We’re a little backwards in Oregon, riding our carts and horses to work… I still have never seen a Kindle.”

The Ninja Consultant files a better-late-than-never post from NY Anime Fest.

Meet reviewer Ken Haley, an unapologetic fan of manly-man manga.