[...] In an alternate-history Edo Period Japan, a new disease has wiped out seventy-five percent of its male population, and women are running the country, while most of the men have become a bunch of pampered pansies who are protected and prostituted. This is, along with Sig Ikki line from Viz (dig Children of the Sea), one of the more intriguing new manga releases of this year, and while the translation, which uses Shakespearean Early Modern English to mirror 17th century Japanese, takes some getting used to, the book’s reversed take on political intrigue and sexual politics is never less than fascinating. From the author of the more light-hearted cult favorite Antique Bakery. [...]

[...] as part of David Welsh’s review. If you’re looking for other manga about food, try Antique Bakery, Kitchen Princess, Yakitate!! Japan, or Iron Wok Jan. [...]

[...] of Eden: It’s an Endless World at Manly Manga and More. Johanna Draper Carlson recommends Antique Bakery at Comics Worth Reading. Julie reviews vol. 1 of Tears of a Lamb and vol. 3 of Walkin’ [...]