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Taiyo Matsumoto’s Brothers of Japan is Coming to America! (Finally)

Manga Mavericks is bringing Taiyo Matsumoto’s Brothers of Japan to English readers in February 2027. This early anthology gathers 11 short stories, including his first manga, and offers a fascinating look at the themes and visual style that shaped his later work.

Brothers of Japan CoverManga Mavericks has acquired the license to release Brothers of Japan, a manga anthology that looks deeply into what makes Taiyo Matsumoto‘s art style and storytelling special. Whether it dives into fears or passions, some consider it essential reading, while for others it’s a portrait of a man.

This creator of Ping Pong and Tekkonkinkreet is beloved, and his work is finally being translated to English. For readers unfamiliar with those titles, the former follows two childhood friends navigating the competition circuit of the sport, and the latter concerns street gangs protecting their world from an organized syndicate.

The news broke during the publisher’s Monday licensing event. The volume will be available in both print and digital formats in February 2027.

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Cats of the Louvre is nothing to Meow At

Cats of the LouvreBy Ed Sum
(The Vintage Tempest)

Viz Media
Sept 17, 2019

Makoto Kobayashi’s “What’s Michael” may well have captured the hearts of many with his hilarious look at one of Japan’s most beloved cats, but over in Paris, Taiyo Matsumoto shows not every feline has to be an alley cat. They can be refined little nekos. Cats of the Louvre is a welcome addition to my family of kitties to play with.

Matsumoto’s artistic style more inspired by the talents from this country, namely Moebius, and it is perfect to capture the romance and beauty of everything Paris represents.

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