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more about #manga closeencounter: Didn't #5 play with GWAR?? more » Shokract: Seriously, why is this NSFW? #comics more » Pickens: Moe, to me, has always been this annoying little design aesthetic used to sell something you otherwise couldn't sell. Got a weak story you're having ... more » Dirk Anger: You know... it's us Spaniards who sleep la siesta, and Italians who eat red sauce with their pasta, not the other way around #comics more » Ryanrule: You are going to have to watch your "crazy japanese shit" level in a single page, some people might pass out. #comics more » bibble3000: "I like you. Come over to my house and fuck my sister!" ...umm, okay? #comics more » Paul_Is_Drunk: Did they just compare all the people who died in 9/11 to a cat biting someone's arm and the person overreacting? I like to quote Oscar Wilde's, "Patr... more » Dash_Stryker: Please no more. #comics more » golddiggersof2033: The concepts of mecha and moe can be traced back pretty directly to the Shinto belief system as a cultural norm- it would be nice to see that explored... more » Sakurafire: You're welcome. #comics more » Shini: R.O.A.C.H.: I expected this article to be a lot shorter, but that was a ton of information. Well done. #comics more » txtphile: Nothing meaningful to add, mostly because I didn't know these manga existed 10 minutes ago (I'm a robot man, myself). However, nice article and well d... more » Starwatcher: Oh crap, here we go again. Didn't we just have this discussion? Excellent article though, Jason. #comics more » Skunky: I hate to admit it out loud here, but I really want a window cling of that cranky Corsair. As a warbird fanatic, the aircraft moe is way cool to me an... more » Klebert L. Hall: I applaud the author for even trying to make sense of this. Not sure he succeeded, but certainly a noble effort. -Kle. #comics more » Plague: Man, talk about suckin' the fun out of somethin'... #comics more » Nivenus: I have no problem with the concept and even find it amusing. But that's total BS when they say the US obtained its allies in Afghanistan through coerc... more » Tomb: R.O.A.C.H.: Moeplode. 2012 is near! #comics more » Belabras: Moeverload. #comics more » crashedpc - Haifisch: Whoa. Complete moe overload. Holy moly. I'm going to refrain from overcommenting simply because I'll start ranting and raving. #comics more » -
#conceptart
Transformers Vases Are Pottery in Disguise
Could there be a brightly colored robot lurking beneath your great aunt's Ming vase? Part traditional Chinese vessel, part manga-inspired mecha, these colorful pieces of pottery are sure to liven up any mantle. More » -
#invisiblemanga
Militant Cute and Sexy Politics in Japanese Moe Comics [NSFW]
The Japanese catchphrase moe means "budding," mostly applied to young girls. But it's also part of Japanese political satire - in moe comics, the U.S. military and war-torn countries of Central Asia are represented as cute girls and metrosexual boys. More » -
#ghostintheshell
Ghost In The Shell To Be Live-Action 3D Bionic Woman... Kinda
Dreamworks are moving ahead with their plans for a live-action English-language version of manga classic Ghost In The Shell, assigning a high-profile new writer and announcing that it'll also be in 3D. We're calling it now: It's the next Avatar. More » -
#invisiblemanga
Dragon Ball, Spice and Wolf, and "Low-Class Filth" in Manga (NSFW)
Why have so many manga titles - including the ever-popular Dragon Ball - been censored in the United States? The fact is that fans here buy manga because they love the Japanese sensibility that censors want to whitewash out. More » -
#gigantor
Giant Robot Statue Looms Over Japan
Tetsujin 28-go (exported to the US as Gigantor) was the first manga to feature a giant robot, back in 1956. Now visitors to Kobe can see the giant robot in person, thanks to this 60-foot tall statue. [via DVICE] -
#saturnapartments
When Earth Becomes a Nature Preserve, Where Do Humans Go?
When Earth is declared an off-limits nature preserve, humans settle in a giant ring encircling the planet. Inside, posthumans jockey for status while a young window-washer looks on. Welcome to Saturn Apartments - a manga series that's free online. More » -
#astroboy
Latest Astro Boy Trailer Wields The Robo Butt Guns
The many bits and pieces inside Astro Boy's deadly body are revealed in this new trailer — including machine guns located in his hindquarters. Plus, the rest of the cast and a garbage can/robot pup make their debut. More » -
#jamescameron
Battle Angel Alita Could Be Next for the Avatar Treatment
With Avatar nearly in the can, James Cameron is looking toward the next subject for his 3D motion-capture lens. And he's considering the move from sexy blue aliens to sexy cyborgs with an animated adaptation of Battle Angel Alita. More » -
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#manga
The Criminal Lives Of Failed Science Fiction Authors
Hungry for stories about the nefarious deeds of S.F. authors? Then you'll love this lushly-illustrated manga about a Japanese author who pretends to be the long-lost heir to a fortune – and squanders the money creating a bizarro island paradise. More » -
#deathnote
Is The World Ready For Warner Bros' American Death Note?
It's time for a whole new audience to become scared of smart boys writing in notebooks, as Japanese horror manga Death Note is heading for a American movie remake. Make sure no-one knows your name! More » -
#dragonballgallery
The Colorful Art of Dragon Ball
Before there was Dragonball Evolution, there was Akira Toriyama's crisp, colorful art. His work seems taken from children's books rather than a gut-punching martial-arts tale, but incongruity is what makes his manga appealing. Gallery below. More » -
#io9backgrounder
Dragon Ball 101
The movie Dragonball: Evolution opens Friday, and complaints among fans make the arguments about Watchmen look like nitpicks about Dr. Manhattan's genitals. What's the story on this flick, and the manga phenomenon that inspired it? More » -
#dragonball
What is Dragon Ball Z/Dragon Ball GT/Dragon Ball Kai/etc.?
In Japan, the original manga is, and always has been, Dragon Ball. (The original Japanese title is the phonetic English words "Dragon Ball,.") However, when the series was optioned for TV, things got complicated. More » -
#dragonball
What do Dragon Ball fans think of the live-action version?
With any movie adaptation of a popular story, there are criticisms. One fairly thorough list of differences between the anime and manga is here. Here are some of the main points: More »
