The year 2020 is difficult for the entire cultural community. Publishers are multiplying initiatives to support bookstores. Kana does not let herself be dismantled by the health crisis and promotes her next releases. Here is our selection of Kana novelties of the 1st quarter of 2021.
Shy : A Shonen in the world of superheroes
The superhero genre is overexploited. Can Shy renew the genre after My Hero Academia? Let's focus on the plot. We find ourselves in the middle of the 21st century. Faced with a possible third world war, superheroes appear to establish an era of peace. After this crisis, the heroes return to their home countries and help maintain order. We follow the journey of Teru Momijiyama, nicknamed "Shy". It is in doubt and faces a new global threat. This is an interesting axis to follow a female heroine, it will make it possible to decide with Midoriya of the hit published by Ki-oon. The concept of surpassing oneself is constantly addressed in shonen but we are hopeful that the treatment of heroin is a great opportunity to renew the genre. One of the strengths of the series is that it addresses heroic codes according to the countries of its protagonists. We will come back soon in a review on Shy. Shy arrives in January 2021 at Pika. It is an ongoing series that includes 6 volumes.
Heroine in spite of me: the shojo Kana that mixes action and humor
This is a series completed in 4 volumes. For those just starting out, the entire series will be released in 2021. Héroïne malgré moi volume 1 will be released in January 2021. The shojo comes from the same magazine as " Entre toi et moi", " Au-delà de l'apparence", " @Ellie " and "Irresistible". We upset the codes of the romantic series since here it is the young woman who acts as hero, and the young man of "prince" to protect. Shuko has spent her entire life practicing judo (much like Yawara's heroine). When she gets to high school, she wants to do something else. She wants to know everything that characterizes the life of a normal young girl. She meets a boy who could make her experience love. But he asks her to become his bodyguard. A promising premise for a series that is likely to be an enjoyable read.
Kana what's new in February 2021
Two new releases are on the program: Love Fragance, a plot not to be left in all hands since the story will explore more adult themes. The manga will appear in the Big Kana collection. A romantic comedy that is a consequent success in Japan. Sky High Survival next level plunges us into a completely different register. It is a spin-off of Sky High Survival. Those who know the main story will be able to find out what is happening to this apocalyptic world. A story that can be found in the Dark Kana collection. We are in full survival. We will soon criticize the first volume.
MISSION: YOZAKURA FAMILY the release Kana March 2021
We finish this selection with a shonen oriented action and espionage. This is an ongoing series right now. 5 volumes have already been released in the land of the Rising Sun. Taiyo Asano must join a famous family of spies to protect a person dear to his heart and find out why his parents died. A daily life that will change drastically for our hero. Dangers coming from all sides and endless mysteries. An intriguing recipe for this novelty.
Kana new features in Q1 2021: And (&) in March 2021
We finish with a title that seems to be a little realistic nugget. The title AND (&) marks the return of Mari Okazaki and her painting of feelings on the skin. The story is set in the world of entrepreneurship. A subject that places the plot in the context of the slice of life. The main character is a young woman, an administrative employee of a hospital. She wants to lead a new project, the opening of a nail salon for women. She will face many difficulties but she will show a determination that will allow her to make her place. And (&) explores the particular world of Japanese society. A title that is realistic.
