We are excited to announce that Secrets of the Ninja, written by Sean Michael Wilson and illustrated by Akiko Shimojima, has won the Bronze Award at the 10th Annual Japan International Manga Awards! Established by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan, the contest celebrates the work of manga artists helping to spread the art …continue
ABOUT THE BOOK Secrets of the Ninja combines the page-turning excitement of its genre with a fierce authenticity, telling the story of Nagata Saburo as he teaches his son, Hisaaki, the weapons, secret tactics, and values of the ninja. Set against the backdrop of the Sengoku-period Japanese culture, the book elegantly interweaves a coming-of-age narrative …continue
To celebrate the launch of Secrets of the Ninja on July 7th, author Sean Michael Wilson explains to readers how comic books and manga are actually written. Using examples from his own book, he guides us through each step! Guest Post by Sean Michael Wilson Of course almost everyone knows about comic books, but almost no one …continue
written by Sean Michael Wilson, illustrated by Akiko Shimojima Set in feudal Japan, Secrets of the Ninja tells the story of Hisaaki and Norio as they learn the essential tactics, weapons, and values of shinobi from Master Nagata Saburo. Join them for a lesson as Nagata-Sensei explains how to master two vital ninja traits: assimilation …continue