Xan hits the set with Tenmaku Cinema, the short-lived but ambitious manga from the acclaimed duo Yūto Tsukuda (Story) and Shun Saeki (Art). Does this Viz Media title swap culinary ecstasy for cinematic passion, delivering a heartfelt story about a young cinephile and his literal ghostwriter? We explore if it captures movie-making magic without the infamous Food Wars! fan service.

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  Analyzing the authentic filmmaking passion and terminology.

  
  


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  How this series compares to the creators' previous blockbuster hit.

  
  


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  Why this canceled manga still delivers a complete first story arc.

  
  


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  The latest must-read manga releases.

  
  

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Random Question of the Day:

"If a ghostly screenwriter offered you one perfect script, what story would you want them to write for you?"

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