Graphic novel, manga? The work Lost Lad London blithely flirts between the two genres. It is an urban thriller shaped with great talent by Shima Shinya. The author forged her know-how by studying animation in England. His career differs from other artists in the field. Through her experiences and encounters, she has developed a certain sensitivity for social and ethnic causes. These are not the main themes of her manga but she brilliantly distills some elements related to these subjects. It can thus make its story credible.
Lost Lad London: A London manga
What better playground than London to create a thriller atmosphere… And if the author is inspired by the charisma of an excellent British actor, Idris Elba, to shape one of his characters, it makes two strong arguments to take a close interest in this manga. A simple hook but that still makes its effect. In the wrong place at the wrong time… And how to become the main suspect in a murder by taking the subway. Ai, an Asian student tries to live without making waves at a distance from his parents. He is trying to graduate. When he takes the subway, his life changes, the mayor's body is inside. A gruff cop is mandated to find the culprit. Ai seems unmoved by the case until he discovers a bloody knife on him. We could see some extracts through some plates. A sense of cinematic cutting, colors that give a certain atmosphere, Lost Lad London has everything of the beautiful surprise of the end of the year. Practical details: Lost Lad London – release of volume 1 on November 3, 2022 (Shima Shinya, seinen, 15 x 21 cm, 9.95 euros)
Ki-oon, the publisher will be present at Japan Expo
The publisher who has some beautiful licenses to his credit like My hero Academia will be present at Japan expo 2022 from July 14 to 17. they will have two booths this year, a sales booth and an animation stand, Ki-oon World. Quality works will be the spearheads of the stand such as Frieren, Ranking of Kings, Jujutsu Kaisen, My Hero Academia or Tsugumi Project. Several original animations will be on the program, you should enjoy. Lots of goodies will be offered in addition. Here are the next releases of the publisher we talked about recently.
