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**An autobiography in manga form from legendary anime director Rintarô. Fully illustrated and with a foreword by director Katsuhiro Otomo, creator of Akira, this inspiring memoir is the unique journey of an animation trailblazer.** **Grand Prize Winner of the Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize!** Born in 1941 in Tokyo, Rintaro joined the Japanese animated film company Toei Animation in 1958 at the young age of 17. Even in his humble beginnings, when he was involved in putting the finishing touches on the animated film Legend of the White Serpent, Rintaro made unfathomable waves for anime as we know it, with Hayao Miyazaki citing it as a core inspiration in becoming an animator and director rather than a manga artist. In 1960, Rintaro transferred to Mushi Production, an animation studio established and overseen by the “god of manga” Osamu Tezuka himself. He made his directorial debut with the TV anime Astro Boy (1963–66) and served as the chief director for the first-ever full-color TV anime in Japan, Kimba the White Lion, which aired from 1965 and made peerless contributions to the development of technical Japanese anime culture during its early years. Rintaro returned to Toei in 1977 and began work on Jetter Mars. In 1978, his directorial work on Space Pirate Captain Harlock caught the attention of the then-president of Toei Animation, leading to his appointment as the director of the theatrical version of Galaxy Express 999. Released in 1979, this film became a record-breaking hit. After being chosen by Haruki Kadokawa to direct Genma Wars in 1983, Rintaro shifted their main activities to studio Madhouse, directing major films such as The Dagger of Kamui, Yona Yona Penguin, and the critically acclaimed Metropolis. A unique journey that will take us from postwar Japan to the release of the film Metropolis in 2001, My Life in 24 Frames per Second is a journey filled with encounters, opportunities, endless nights, jazz, cigarettes, but above all, cinema. Follow Rintaro’s memoir as key milestones in the history of Japanese animation are unearthed in insightful clarity. *Source: Abraham ComicArts*
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One day, a gate suddenly opened in the heavens, bringing with it the invasion of monsters and the intervention of monks in the human world. 『Miracle Drug “Coffee” Administration』 『Medicinal Contents: Caffeine and Sugar』 ☞ Provides energy ☞ Stimulates the central nervous system ☞ Maximizes senses and reflexes The whole world appeared to slow down, and Han-Yul’s medications began to show its true effects.
The laws of the world have changed! In an instant, the world turned into a hell for the strong because of the god Kashita. At the end of the slaughter test given by the gods, Yu Do-Hyeok became the “Great Emperor”, the strongest of mankind, and defeated God. However, the pleasure of victory is short-lived, and everyone returns to the first day of the trial with their memories of what happened. With the exception of Yu Do-Hyeok. Instead of helping each other, people rush to take the place of the strongest one by killing the Great Emperor. In a world crazier than his previous life, can Yu Do-Hyeok kill God and restore peace? (Source: Kakao, translated)
Set in the distant future, the world has undertaken a reform where the police organisation, as a whole, dissolved, and the local police and Metropolitan Police Department officially semi-privatised. Policemen are now called as "Sheriff" and hired by people as security against criminals. Money is given to those who catch the criminals, and this starts the boom of bounty hunters or simply called "Hunters". In comes the lazy sheriff Isuka Shinnosuke, who is hired by Yazama town's mayor. [Written by orithyea]
A collection of short stories originally published between 1981 and 1983. Included stories: -Gomen Kudasai!! Alligator -Ojousama wa Nehan no Tomo -Alligator V.S. Dragon -Chotto Shite Amazon -Ningen Yamemasuka? Wani Yarimasuka? -Oidemase Tailor Abnormal -Abnormal no Hibi -Store Wars
Saenai Ken is an actor that doesn't sell well. Upon being scouted by the agency "Global = Trouble Agency", he grabs the opportunity, hoping to make a breakthrough. But being a "scapegoat" for the customers wasn't in his plans, though. [Written by orithyea]
Kalia is a war hero and commander that put an end to the past war. But one day, she finds out that she's... pregnant?! Of all people, the father of the baby is Simon Terroan, her best friend and archmage, whom she spent a single passionate night with. Believing that Simon doesn't want the baby, Kalia hides the truth of her pregnancy, then retires from her job and disappears while Simon is away in order to have her baby. But the truth is that Simon has loved Kalia, more than anyone else. And so, the frantic search for her begins. *Note: This is a promotional one-shot for the web novel of the same name.*
Utawarerumono is a story centering around the masked protagonist, Hakuoro, who one day is found by a family of two girls and their grandmother in a nearby forest close to their village. He is badly injured and is soon found to have amnesia, so they take him to their home and treat him until he is well again. Hakuoro is soon accepted into their village where he stays and lives with them, but before long Hakuoro finds that life in this village is being oppressed by the greedy emperor who rules over the country their village resides in. Soon after, these negative actions taken towards their village result in him leading a rebellion against the emperor of the country which later lands him to become emperor of a vast new country which is named Tusukuru, after the well-respected woman who helped saved his life. After becoming emperor and things begin to calm down, Hakuoro soon finds out that peace is hard to maintain and finds himself constantly in battle in order to protect the peace of his country and his people. Eventually, he is led into many bloody battles in order to fight for the freedom of all those residing in Tusukuru. Along the way, Hakuoro meets several other strong warriors from several other countries and tribes who are fully accepted into Hakuoro's growing family. Many moments of hardship and laughter ensue as time continues but with Hakuoro leading the way, all others are confident in his ability to lead.
One day, Miyabi, who likes to create idealized buildings as a "Crafter" in a VRMMO game, is transferred into the game world with his in-game skills intact. Miyabi decides to live the slow life of his dreams in this new world, and together with Liz, an adventurer, he strives to collect materials and build! With his out-of-the-box crafting skills, they are able to live a comfortable life even on their travels! (Source: Futabasha, translated)
Based of the video game by the same name Eiyuu Densetsu: Zero no Kiseki.
An anthology manga series.