Patch together DunkEnglish Publishing History Last year, I talked with some industry veterans about the challenges facing sports champions in North America. One of these experienced professionals is Ed Chavezpublisher Danpa. As we chatted about these specific movement disorders, Chavez and his team went deep into the production of the English version Mitsuru Adachi‘ Short game. At the time, Chavez planned to release a baseball-focused short story anthology by the end of 2024, but a series of unforeseen delays pushed it toward late June 2025.
Unplanned setbacks are nothing new Danpaand another title they are highly anticipated, Moto Hagio‘ They are eleven years oldexperiences bumpy on the publishing road. But publishers’ dedication to frequent, candid and transparent updates on social media channels is the fresh air of situations that often lead to radio silence. After taking the final product in my hands, I can say with certainty that the wait is worth it. Short game It’s a shockingly refined version, no wonder it’s from the American Comic Awards.
Originally published in 2014, the anthology contains five collections of short stories centered on the relationship between high school baseball. Whether it’s a blooming teen romance, a slightly stormy team party, or a father’s hope for his son, the sport is used as a glue to bring these characters together, but that’s not the point. If you’re looking for more crazy sports stories, Dunk or Yowamushi pedal Probably in your alley. It’s not that there is no similar heart behind these titles, but Short game Not too concerned about the actual details of baseball.
There is a quick, clever bit between each story that illustrates Adachi’s daily life as an author. He is on suspicious tone of his editors, taking a long night in the office, then taking a nap, playing baseball games and getting back to work. He even took a moment to laugh at his biggest blow. These bits usually have any easy experience that creativity can be associated with – I know I did. Alternating stories and fragments make the anthology flowing and breeze, allowing readers to spread across each story.
No matter what Short game Being read, undeniable Danpa Royal treatment for this title is given. Once my copy arrived, I noticed the satisfying matte finish of its front and back covers and their dusty cover-like folds. Despite being a larger paperback title, the material attention on the outside details is put there with some of my favorite hardcover versions. When I start to pass correctly Short gameThe page, I couldn’t help but say, “This is probably the most exquisite book I’ve ever read all year round.” The paper used is very good, thick and fleshy – not printer paper, newsprint or other best quality ply Danpa Actually it can be spring.
Handling this excellent release brings a special tactile joy. Short game Joining a very small quality club, not only a great read, but also comfortable to read with one hand – usually with luxury distributions (e.g. Kodansha, USA‘ Ashta has no Joe comprehensive. But after I mastered the material advantages of this title, I would be terrible if I didn’t mention how to apply attention to detail to the page itself. Work Matt SleekyOutstanding translation, team Danpa solve Short gameAdachi’s storytelling shines through the exquisite, low-key approach of lettering and effects.
From top to bottom, Short game It is one of the most exquisite releases of the year. After all these delays and obvious hours of bringing the title to the market, Chavez and his team are Danpa You should be very proud of the final product. I sincerely hope it is They are eleven years old,,,,, Short gameand their American Comic Award nominations Danpa With additional resources, it can help them clear these obstacles more easily. Because I must say, it’s clear to me Short game It’s an absolute home run.
