Author: Jake Yoder

Who doesn’t love a good underdog story? Solo Leveling, a web novel by author Chugong, sees its hero start as the lowest of the low. Through utilizing tropes and plot devices commonly seen in the isekai genre, Solo Leveling quickly became a hit online. It wasn’t long before Solo Leveling saw a manhwa adaptation by Dubu (Redice Studios). Solo Leveling currently sits at the top of MyAnimeList’s highest-rated manhwa list, so it was only a matter of time before it would make its way to English audiences with a physical release. Solo Leveling Volume 1 is published in English by…

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Naruto: Shikamaru’s Story – Mourning Clouds is a new light novel by author Takahashi Yano that puts the spotlight on Shikamaru Nara, a fan favorite from the original Naruto days. Naruto: Shikamaru’s Story – Mourning Clouds is published under VIZ Media’s Shonen Jump imprint, with English translation from Jocelyn Allen and cover/interior design by Shawn Carrico. Naruto: Shikamaru’s Story – Mourning Clouds takes place during Boruto’s Mujina Bandits Arc, showing what Shikamaru and Naruto were up to while Boruto and the gang babysat Tento. Unbeknownst to many in the world of shinobi, a fifth great ninja war is slowly bubbling…

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