Akira creator Otomo Katsuhiro and writer Toshihiko Yahagi is back with a 2nd sequel to their first manga collaboration Kibun Wa Mou Senso ( The Mood Is Already Of War ). The story continues 38 years after the fictional war happening on the Sino-Russian border, with 3 of the protaganists returning; Hachimaki, Megane and Boi.
The first chapter is now published in the April issue of the omnibus manga Action, and comes with a foldout poster. ( see image further down )
(image above) The first chapter ends with an old Taepodong ballistic missile exploding; I guess we’ll find out what happens next in chapter 2.
(below) The manga comes with a poster and postcard.
As I mentioned in my review for the original Kibun Wa Mou Senso manga, the war genre probably isn’t everyone’s cup of tea, but Otomo’s art work is gorgeous as always, with plenty of detail in every drawing to marvel at. These pulp comics sell out pretty fast so Otomo fans might want to wait till the Tankobon is released before they purchase, but that would take a while of course.
This particular issue is well worth it for the poster that comes attached.
The Mood Is Already Of War 3 – Otomo Katsuhiro Manga 漫画アクション No.9 2019年5/7号 気分はもう戦争 大友克洋” book details :
– Dimensions – 25 x 17.4 x 1.2 cm
– Softcover, 450 pages ( The Mood Is Already Of War 3 covers only the first 20 pages ).
– B&W, in Japanese language
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May 2nd, 2019 at 2:54 am
Nice! New Otomo is a reason to celebrate. I wonder if this is inked digitally. Seems to be less white and black contrast than the previous installments, more grey tones.
May 2nd, 2019 at 3:50 am
I love Otomos’ work. I hope this is translated to English
May 3rd, 2019 at 8:37 am
@Chris James:
Good question.
I wonder also if he resumed using pens. In the last manga I read (“Kouen” and “DJ Tech Morning Attack”), he used pencils (and watercolors it seems).
May 3rd, 2019 at 11:13 am
Chris/ATOM – Interesting discussion about the inking method. Traditional screentoning is very time consuming and tedious, so it would make sense to go the digital route if it achieves the same results. This is purely my speculation, of course.
I am not aware that Otomo is working in any form of digital but I suppose only an interview with him will really reveal it. :]