Dream Fossil (Yume no Kaseki) Story and art by Satoshi Kon Original Publisher: Kodansha (2011) Length: 1 Volume (15 stories) Whenever I describe the works of Satoshi Kon, I use the term "cinematic", which is the most accurate way of describing how these pieces are experienced in my mind. That's not to say they'd be … Continue reading Dream Fossil: A look at life
Ranma 1/2: Manga’s Classics
Story and art by Rumiko Takahashi Original Publisher: Shogakukan (1988) Length: 38 Volumes (407 Chapters) Ranma ½ possesses many of the structures I dislike in the comedy genre of manga. It has a completely detached episodic form of storytelling, a frustrating relationship between protagonists and a general lack of story progression. Yet, I cannot help … Continue reading Ranma 1/2: Manga’s Classics
