[...] I got the appeal, but once you know the characters, it’s a lot of fun. The first series ran nine volumes (published by Del Rey), ending with graduation. To prepare for the sequel, Kodansha will also [...]

[...] 0982, $10.99), described as both “Heathers goes to Japan” and “for readers of Genshiken and Mushishi“. (I see the former, not so much the latter, connection, but I admire how [...]

[...] this story took place in a different country with different expectations. I was vaguely reminded of Genshiken, but the characters aren’t as [...]

[...] see her as a full-fledged member and treat her as an equal. The Roman club is a twisted version of Genshiken for its members. It’s a safe place where they’re allowed to express and be themselves without [...]

[...] Official Book is Del Rey’s attempt to get one more sale from Genshiken fans now that the series has ended. The book also claims to be an introduction and guide for those who haven’t read the series [...]

[...] Unbalance was the manga (and anime) that the Genshiken characters were fans of. In that context, KU was supposed to be generic, a property that the author [...]

[...] Genshiken now that it’s ended? Try this series. The characters aren’t as fannish, but [...]

[...] each year. It takes place at Tokyo Big Sight, which otaku will recognize from Comic Party, Genshiken, and many other anime and manga [...]

[...] Like Us is moving towards conclusion in its next volume (#14 due January). Otaku club valentine Genshiken also ended with its ninth book, another series I’ll [...]

[...] Okazu, Erica Friedman flips through vol. 2 of Yuri Hime S. At Comics Worth Reading, Johanna reviews vol. 9 of Genshiken and vol. 13 of The Wallflower and updates her review pages on The Kindaichi Case Files and ES: [...]

[...] Johanna Draper Carlson on the ninth and concluding volume of Kio Shimoku’s otaku soap opera, [...]