A master cartoonist and war vet details Japan’s involvement in World War IIShowa 1939–1944: A History of Japan continues the award-winning author Shigeru Mizuki’s autobiographical and historical account of Showa-era Japan. This volume covers the fin
A sweeping yet intimate portrait of the legacy of World War II in JapanShowa 1944–1953: A History of Japan continues the award-winning author Shigeru Mizuki’s autobiographical and historical account of the Showa period in Japan. This volume recounts t
Two of the most acclaimed anime directors of all time, Mamoru Oshii ("Ghost in the Shell"), and Satoshi Kon ("Perfect Blue") came together to create a manga: Seraphim: 266613336 Wings. Written by Oshii and drawn by Kon, "Seraphim" is the story of a future
Brilliant anime director Satoshi Kon (Paprika, Paranoia Agent, Tokyo Godfathers, Millennium Actress, Perfect Blue) died tragically young in 2010 at the age of forty-six. But before he became a director, he was a manga artist, and Dark Horse is honored to
A fascinating period in Japanese history explored by a master of manga "Showa 1926"-"1939: A History of Japan" is the first volume of Shigeru Mizuki's meticulously researched historical portrait of twentieth-century Japan. This volume deals with the perio
Meet one of Japan's most popular characters of all time-Kitaro, the One-Eyed Monster BoyMeet 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 sa
The first English translation of Mizuki's best-loved workNonNonBa is the definitive work by acclaimed Gekiga-ka Shigeru Mizuki, a poetic memoir detailing his interest in yokai (spirit monsters). Mizuki's childhood experiences with yokai influenced the cou
Il Giappone è il Paese dei Mille Dei: la tradizione vuole che praticamente tutto abbia un’anima, inclusi oggetti creati dall’uomo, rocce e piante. Per districarsi all’interno di una tradizione folkloristica tanto ricca e variopinta, che comprende s
