Ping Pong, Vol. 1 Review

Very excited to find there is finally an English language printing of this outstanding manga. Taiyo Matsumoto is one of the most interesting, unique, and talented creators in the manga and arts scene.

I was hesitant in regards to the art style at first. It seems simplistic but the deeper I got into the manga, the better it suited the story. This is shown best during the match scenes where the clean, clear lines of the art effectively presents the stress, the anticipation, and the fears of the players.

Excellent paper and print quality, maybe one of the best I have seen for a long while. Ideal book to read now when winter is here. Great review copy sent to The Artifice by Viz Media.