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Category Archives: Manga

5 Manga With Ambitious And Unstoppable Heroes

Japanese Level Up By: Adam | January 20, 2015

5. STEVES Japanese Level: ☆☆☆☆ Are you reading this on an Apple product? Wish there was a super exciting action manga to tell the story of its creators? Steves is the story of Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak, and how they embarked upon the real life computer adventure to change the world. While there is a lot of technical talk, it is nothing over the head … Continue reading →

4 Fun Manga From The 80s/90s You May Have Missed Out On

Japanese Level Up By: Adam | December 6, 2014

We often tend to focus on the more modern manga. Why go back in time when we have so much new manga to enjoy now? Because otherwise you’ll be missing out on some great and unique series! Here are a few of the popular and stand out manga from the late 80s/early 90s. 4. ダイの大冒険 (Dragon Quest) Difficulty: ☆☆ Based off of the popular Nintendo game … Continue reading →

6 Manga That Will Bring A Big Smile To Your Face

Japanese Level Up By: Adam | November 1, 2014

Hopefully I had you laughing before, but more laughter is always better. Prepare for some more uplifting, smile-inducing, funny manga pleasure. 6. 聖☆おにいさん (Saint Young Men) Difficulty: ☆☆☆ Ever wonder what would happen if you took Buddha and Jesus, made them roommates, and told them to live in modern-day Japan? You finally have your answer. On a vacation from their usual activity, these two have … Continue reading →

5 Manga You Will Be Dying To Know What Happens Next

Japanese Level Up By: Adam | October 10, 2014

Some manga we enjoy and can read casually. Others have stories so compelling that every page is turned with extreme anticipation of what is to come. Finish one volume and your hand is already on the next. Here are some of those stories. 5. 僕はビートルズ (I Am The Beatles) Difficulty: ☆☆ You love the Beatles, but that isn’t enough. You form a Beatles cover band, but … Continue reading →

4 Violent Manga That Will Haunt Your Dreams

Japanese Level Up By: Adam | September 24, 2014

There is a time for peace and happiness. There is also a time for action and violence. Prepare yourself for some very involved stories not for the faint of heart. You’ll want to look away, but won’t be able to. 4. テラフォーマーズ (Terraformars) Japanese Level: ☆☆☆☆ In the not too distant future, mankind has set its sights on finally terraforming Mars, making it habitable to … Continue reading →

5 Manga You Won’t Be Able To Stop Laughing At

Japanese Level Up By: Adam | September 15, 2014

Sometimes manga gives you a bit a of a chuckle. Sometimes it is a full blown laugh. This is the latter. If you are looking for some comedy where you won’t be able to hold back the laughter, look no further. I promise you humor. Brilliant humor. 5. 斉木楠雄のψ難 (Saiki Kusuo no Psi Nan) Japanese Level: ☆☆ Being a high school student isn’t easy. Being … Continue reading →

4 Reasons You Should Read the Manga Yotsubato

Japanese Level Up By: Eric | June 30, 2013

I LOVE YOTSUBATO! (Sorry… I get easily excited.) Besides being my personal favorite manga series – so, ahem, I might be a bit biased – and besides the fact that it’s the cutest darn manga ever… I think Yotsubato is something every Japanese-learner should read once, especially if you’ve never read through a manga in its original language or think you’re not smart enough to … Continue reading →

5 Manga you Will Never Forget

Japanese Level Up By: Adam | April 20, 2013

1. ハイスコアガール (High Score Girl) Japanese Difficulty Level: ☆☆ Did you grow up playing video games in the 90s? Were you a fan of Street Fighter 2? Do you remember the old days of playing video games at arcades? If you do, you’ll love this nostalgic look at the life of video gamer Haruo and his romantic comedy adventure. What happens when he meets a girl … Continue reading →

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