• Published By : DMP
• Rating : For Mature Audiences 18+
• Creator : Yoshio Kawashima
• Format : Black & White
• Text : English
• Size : 7" X 10"
• Page : 192

Have you ever missed the punch line of a Japanese joke? Gloom Party teaches you how to "read" between the lines of manga. The commentary and supplementary photos added in this edition explain in detail Japanese slang, cultural history, and classic pop culture. Reoccurring characters like Sachiko the child bride, sexy "See-Through Teacher", the flower of the construction camp, and the three middle-age men take you on an adventure through Japan.

First published as a collection of shorts from Shonen Champion Comics, Gloom party introduces you to Yoshio Kawashima's unique Japanese comedic rhythm and dark humor. Each four frame strip stands alone, pacing the reader at one lesson at a time, one punch line at a time.

If you've ever had trouble understanding the cultural nuances of Japanese manga, Gloom Party is just what you need.