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Megatokyo by Fred Gallagher

In Megatokyo, two American game fanatics find themselves stranded in the anime / manga /gaming capital of the world, Tokyo. Catch up with this funny and addictive comedy/drama, learn about the characters and see artwork from this popular Original English Language (OEL) manga / webcomic series.

Megatokyo by Fred Gallagher - Series Profile

Megatokyo, a popular webcomic series has crossed over to mainstream publishing success. Follow this humorous tale of two gamers lost in the land of giant robots and obsessive otaku, as they try to make sense of life and love in Japan.

Megatokyo Covers and Characters Gallery

From webcomic to offline publishing success story, Megatokyo is one of the most popular original English language manga titles out there today. See a gallery of artwork and read profiles of the main characters.

Megatokyo - Official Site

The official home of Megatokyo, the hit online manga / webcomic series by Fred Gallagher. See the latest installments and catch the latest news straight from the creator.

CMX Manga - Megatokyo

CMX Manga's Web pages for Megatokyo Volumes 4 and 5. Includes story summary and on-sale dates.

Dark Horse Manga - Megatokyo Volume 1 Preview

Visit Dark Horse Manga's preview pages for Megatokyo Volume 1. Includes story summary, plus a 22-page online preview.

Dark Horse Manga - Megatokyo Volume 2 Preview

Visit Dark Horse Manga's preview pages for Megatokyo Volume 2. Includes story summary, plus a 4-page online preview.

Dark Horse Manga - Megatokyo Volume 3 Preview

See a 20-page online preview of Megatokyo Volume 3 at Dark Horse Manga.

Manga Life Review: Megatokyo Volume 3

Kelvin Green reviews Megatokyo Volume 3 and finds that its mix of romance and video game geek humor gives it lots of crossover appeal. He also approves of the evolution and improvement of Fred Gallagher's evolution art and storytelling.

Manga Life Review: Megatokyo Volume 4

Manga Life Reviewer Robert Murray praises Fred Gallagher's "well-designed art" and describes Megatokyo's characters as "some of the best written in manga."

Manga Life Review: Megatokyo Volume 5

For Dan Polley, Megatokyo Volume 5 has "too much dialog and not enough action." However, he does also mention that the relationships and the interactions between the characters are what keep this volume from being "weighted down in mediocrity."

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