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It’s October, and we’re all celebrating the month of Halloween. It’s peak spooky time. Demon powers are at full strength, and we’re all here to have a good horror time. At the same time, the weather is finally getting chilly, so why not grab a manga as well? Here’s our picks for October 2018!
Fitting the month of October is the new release from the horror master Junji Ito, which is his take on Frankenstein. This is a full retelling of the original story, but with Junji Ito’s classic flair, which means more gruesome imagery and more body horror. I personally can’t wait to see what the monster ends up looking like, because this story was made to be penned by Ito himself. It also includes the tale of Oshikiri, and as usual, some more life stories from the author himself about his pets. Everything you could want, really.
I’ve been waiting on this release for months and it’s finally here: Pop Team Epic. The anime that took the internet my storm with its absurd references and insane comedy is now available in English. The entire zany tale is pretty loose, centering around Popuko and Pipimi’s adventures. You might spot some recurring characters, but there’s no real plot, just something to get some laughs from. You might be caught off guard by the ending, but there will be more! Takeshobo’s just at it again.
Nier Automata garnered massive praise, and for a good reason. The gameplay was clever and interesting, the graphics and world that was presented was incredibly beautiful, and the plot ached hearts to the core. It left fans satisfied with what they got, but at the same time wanting more. Long Story Short manages to condense the massive game into a readable novel, one that’s a necessity for fans of the game.
Satoko and Nada has been teased at for a long time now, and I can see why it garnered praise. It tells the story of a Japanese transfer student and her new roommate, a girl from Saudi Arabia. It spins a story of their friendship, and how it blossoms despite their different backgrounds. It addresses the cultural differences between the two, but also shows that despite that, the differences aren’t unbreachable. A nice comedy that’s all the more important in this current climate.
Rarely do we get author insight into manga, aside from the occasional interview or TV documentary, both which rarely gets an official translation. However, that’s not true for fans of the Ancient Magus’ Bride, which gives an inside peek with Supplement I. Kore Yamazaki offers her insight into the creation of each story, from the panel compositions down to the notes she gives her page. A massive treat for anyone looking to get into manga, or curious about its creation.
Teasing Master Takagi is a niche comedy, but it’s a good one. A young boy wants to outdo his classmate, but he truly has him outdone. Little does he know that she’s a master prankster, and she has no mercy. It’s mostly about him getting his bearings together and trying to shape himself up, but the best comedy comes from when she utterly destroys him. Still, it’s not a mean story, because they’re friends as much as they are rivals.
We’ve had many months of good lineups, but October’s is downright powerful. There’s not a single dull title out there, so between the spooky times, there’s plenty
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