Battle Angel Alita Vol. 1 by Yukito Kishiro

You Should Read This! Comic Book and Graphic Novel Review and Discussion by Alan Parsons and Ryan Ruppe

Apr 9, 201951:02Arts

In this episode of You Should Read This, Alan and Ryan discuss the first volume of the legendary cyberpunk manga Battle Angel Alita. Show Notes: Manga and its influence (yes, again. Always) Expectations Subverted tropes...

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