manga recommendation

[mvrdrk]

If you haven't checked out Mushishi, you should. The first volume is out in English and it's quite promising in it's own way. It puts me strongly in mind of Ima Ichiko's work.

Oh yes, and you all do know that the 1st 12 Kingdoms novel is out? Turns out the author was a Buddhist studies major ... which explains why some of the information in the novels was so detailed. link to interview

Comments

[sara-tanaquil.livejournal.com]

There's an anime for Mushishi, too (still fansub only, I think). It's quite gorgeous. I've only seen an episode or two, but it was very interesting.

[mvrdrk.livejournal.com]

LOL! No time for anime!! Do you want a copy of Mushishi in Japanese, as long as I'm headed to Kino's to look for copies?

[sara-tanaquil.livejournal.com]

Thanks for the offer! But I think I've got too much to read right now (English AND Japanese).

Good luck finding what you're looking for!