271 – Fantasy Magazine – Horror
This week we launch our new format called Fantasy Magazine! Morgana, Darfox8, and dakazu have all drafted non-licensed or out-of-print series to create their ultimate horror-themed manga magazine! Listen in as we present our picks of Petshop of Horrors, Dai Dark, and Jisatsutou and then debate whether or not they fall under the category of horror!!!
Continue readingTerror Night
A manga about a young man who ends up forming a “Teller” and “Terror” duo with the Slit Mouth woman.
A manga focusing on Urban Legends isn’t uncommon but this book mixes terror with comedy as the main character has to deal with appeasing the affections of the Slit Mouth woman or being sliced up instead. Eventually the series turns into a battle manga as different allegories pair up with humans who “Tell” the tales of “Terror”. I would’ve personally been better with just a light-hearted romantic comedy instead. Besides, I feel like this manga has to end with the boy ending up with the Slit Mouth woman so you might as well keep it light.
I will praise Takashi Tsukimi’s character designs as the Slit Mouth woman is a super cute and endearing character.
~dakazu