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Fifteen Minutes Before We Really Date Vol. 1 - Review

Fifteen Minutes Before We Really Date Vol. 1 - Review

Kerstin (lostinmanga.de) Kerstin (lostinmanga.de) 12/29/2023 2:00pm 3 minute read Manga

Even though high school romances haven't been my go-to for a while, I've recently delved back into manga from that genre. Recently, my interest was piqued by "Fifteen Minutes Before We Really Date," which has been serialized in English by Yen Press since November. How was it? Yuuki and Natsuha have... more »

Super Morning Star Vol. 1 - Manga Review

Super Morning Star Vol. 1 - Manga Review

Kerstin (lostinmanga.de) Kerstin (lostinmanga.de) 12/22/2023 10:13am 3 minute read Manga

"Super Morning Star" is penned by mangaka Kara Aomiya and was originally published in Japan several years ago. Titled "Okosama Star," the series ran from July 2014 to June 2018 in the Gateau magazine. Gateau, known for producing series like "Hitorijime My Hero" and featuring works by Nagisa Furuya, served... more »

Touge Oni: Primal Gods in Ancient Times - Manga Review

Touge Oni: Primal Gods in Ancient Times - Manga Review

Kerstin (lostinmanga.de) Kerstin (lostinmanga.de) 11/14/2023 3:05pm 3 minute read Manga

"Touge Oni: Primal Gods in Ancient Times" takes us on a journey to a mystical world rooted in Japanese folklore, set in the land of Wa, which was the oldest name for Japan and likely around the mid-6th century. The story introduces us to Miyo, a young girl from a remote village that worships local gods.... more »

The Ice Guy and the Cool Girl - Manga Review

The Ice Guy and the Cool Girl - Manga Review

Kerstin (lostinmanga.de) Kerstin (lostinmanga.de) 11/08/2023 2:00pm 2 minute read Manga

"The Ice Guy and the Cool Girl" is an engaging manga that introduces Himuro, an ordinary office worker descended from the legendary Yuki-onna, the Snow Woman of Japanese folklore. His unique heritage causes him to unleash snow and ice when overwhelmed by strong emotions. Complicating matters is his... more »

Manga Review - Akane-Banashi Volume 1

Manga Review - Akane-Banashi Volume 1

Kerstin (lostinmanga.de) Kerstin (lostinmanga.de) 10/31/2023 1:00pm 2 minute read Manga

Akane-Banashi follows the story of Shinta Arakawa, a rising Rakugoka whose promising career takes an unexpected turn when he and other aspiring artists are denied the coveted title of Shin'uchi, the highest rank in Rakugo, by the head of the jury. Shinta's daughter is determined to carry on his legacy,... more »

The Moon On A Rainy Night - Manga Review

The Moon On A Rainy Night - Manga Review

Kerstin (lostinmanga.de) Kerstin (lostinmanga.de) 10/10/2023 5:28pm 2 minute read Manga

"The Moon on a Rainy Night" intrigued me primarily due to its cover, and I decided to add it to my collection without diving deep into its content. So, how did it fare? The story follows Saki, a piano enthusiast whose life takes a surprising turn when her pregnant piano teacher ends their lessons. On... more »

Manga Review - Mr. Villains's Day Off Vol. 1

Manga Review - Mr. Villains's Day Off Vol. 1

Kerstin (lostinmanga.de) Kerstin (lostinmanga.de) 10/03/2023 11:13pm 4 minute read Manga

I first came across "Mr. Villain’s Day Off" when I was testing the Manga UP! app by Square Enix. The chapters were short, and you could follow a lot of the content without hitting the app's first hurdle. I must admit that I didn't actively follow the series for too long because the app and I... more »

The Haunted Bookstore – Gateway to a Parallel Universe (Vol. 1 & 2) - Manga Review

The Haunted Bookstore – Gateway to a Parallel Universe (Vol. 1 & 2) - Manga Review

Kerstin (lostinmanga.de) Kerstin (lostinmanga.de) 09/26/2023 11:10pm 2 minute read Manga

I have a weakness for Yokai stories of all kinds, particularly those in the Slice-of-Life genre. "The Haunted Bookstore – Gateway to a Parallel Universe" manga, based on the light novel of the same name, shows promise for Yokai fans. While it's reminiscent of series like "GeGeGe no Kitaro,"... more »

Manga Review - The Great Snake's Bride Vol. 1

Manga Review - The Great Snake's Bride Vol. 1

Kerstin (lostinmanga.de) Kerstin (lostinmanga.de) 09/05/2023 9:36pm 4 minute read Manga

In The Great Snake's Bride Miyo, a unhappy young woman from a mountain village, is chosen as a sacrificial offering to become the bride of the majestic snake god Daija. Initially, she is filled with fear that the giant, talking snake will devour her entirely. However, when she is taken into the care... more »

Manga Review - Words Bubble Up Like Soda Pop Vol. 1

Manga Review - Words Bubble Up Like Soda Pop Vol. 1

Kerstin (lostinmanga.de) Kerstin (lostinmanga.de) 08/29/2023 10:16pm 2 minute read Manga

Sometimes, anime movies get turned into other things, like books. "Words Bubble Up Like Soda Pop," an anime movie on Netflix, was also made into a manga. This manga was drawn by Imo Oono. It started in November 2019 and finished in March 2021. The manga tells the story of two characters, Cherry and Smile.... more »