Within manga, the prolific work of the gekiga movement diversified the medium by bringing adult entertainment to the forefront of graphic novels. Identifying a need to separate from the dominant, childlike themes of mainstream manga, a cult following of highly innovative pieces scattered along the fringes were unified under the gekiga discipline. Gradually, what was … Continue reading Showcase: Vérité Magazine
Review: Dokudami Tenement Volume 1
When exploring the struggles of young adulthood, it’s often tinged with romanticism. The idea of slumming it out, living alongside financial and social constraints seems an enriching experience to a modern audience. Maybe its links with escapism assist in this positive portrayal, but you’d be hard pressed to find a work of manga in which … Continue reading Review: Dokudami Tenement Volume 1
