Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
In this deep-dive session, I’m showing off two "holy grail" additions to my manga collection that I’ve been tracking for years. First up is Apocalypse Warrior (1987), written by the legendary Hideyuki Kikuchi. I break down the visceral, yellow-paged art that echoes the grit of Vampire Hunter D and Wicked City, exploring how its "zombie-meets-North-Star" tropes and unique mark-making influence my own comic work.
Then, we shift gears to the cinematic beauty of Tarlna (1990) by Kazumi Kakizaki. This large-format gem is a masterclass in visual storytelling, feeling more like a storyboard for a lost 90s OVA than a standard comic. I discuss the struggle of collecting international editions, the frustration of failed Kickstarters, and how these specific layouts are inspiring my current animation workflow. If you’re a fan of old-school hyper-detailed manga, 80s dark fantasy, or the technical craft of comic-to-animation keyframing, this is a stack you don't want to miss.
In this deep-dive session, I’m showing off two "holy grail" additions to my manga collection that I’ve been tracking for years. First up is Apocalypse Warrior (1987), written by the legendary Hideyuki Kikuchi. I break down the visceral, yellow-paged art that echoes the grit of Vampire Hunter D and Wicked City, exploring how its "zombie-meets-North-Star" tropes and unique mark-making influence my own comic work.
Then, we shift gears to the cinematic beauty of Tarlna (1990) by Kazumi Kakizaki. This large-format gem is a masterclass in visual storytelling, feeling more like a storyboard for a lost 90s OVA than a standard comic. I discuss the struggle of collecting international editions, the frustration of failed Kickstarters, and how these specific layouts are inspiring my current animation workflow. If you’re a fan of old-school hyper-detailed manga, 80s dark fantasy, or the technical craft of comic-to-animation keyframing, this is a stack you don't want to miss.
