Published by Viz Media and available January 21, 2025, this is the first volume of a series by Keigo Shinzo. I've already reviewed his other series Hirayasumi before on this blog, and I've really enjoyed that. I like his approach to slice-of-life stories so I was interested in how he would take that theme into science fiction. Tokyo Alien Bros. does what it says on the tin, following two alien brothers as they scout out our planet from the vantage point of Japan's capital. As always with Shinzo, the art is charming and the world feels lived in, and there were parts that made me laugh out loud. It is important for fans of Hirayasumi to note that this series is much more explicit. It was a surprise to me when I saw the mature content notice on the cover and again when I read the book. Maybe it's for that reason -- the adult content feels at odds with the chill atmosphere and what I'm used to from this mangaka -- that it feels so jarring. This book will appeal to fans of slice-of-life who don't mind some sexual content and profanity in their manga. While I sound a little negative about this series, I do want to see how it progresses.

This is SUCH a weird manga! I don't know if I'd read any more but I think it's a fun concept. Someone out there will love it.