Manga
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Hoteri Hotette First Kiss - Manga Review
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Mangaka Coco Uzuki and I didn’t have the best start a few months ago. “False Angels, True Love?” unfortunately didn’t captivate me as much as I had hoped in the first volumes, especially considering the big hype and sales figures in Japan. Accordingly, I was skeptical about how I... more »
Manga News - January 2025
Let’s Kick Off 2025 with Some Great Reads!Happy New Year, manga lovers! The holiday chaos is finally behind us, and what better way to kick off the year than with some fresh reads? Over the past few days, I’ve dived into a few inspiring manga that, of course, fly under the radar but are definitely... more »
Home Office Romance - Manga Review
Mangaka Kintetsu Yamada became internationally known mainly through "Sweat and Soap". Now there's a new work by the mangaka in the USA with "Home Office Romance". "Telework Yotabanashi", as the single volume is called in Japan, was published from November 2022 to April... more »
Snow & Ink Vol. 1 - Manga Reviews
Snow & Ink Volume 1"Snow & Ink" is the first series by mangaka Miyuki Unohana to receive an official publication. The series has been running since 2022 in Kodansha's Comic Days, where other well-known manga have appeared. These include "The Moon on a Rainy Night" or... more »
Hatsukoi Note - Manga Review
Hatsukoi Note by mangaka Amekiri was serialized in Japan from January to August 2021 in the boys' love magazine Dear+. This marks the mangaka's first published work. While the volume can be read as a standalone one-shot, a spin-off featuring side characters from the story, titled Hatsukoi Note:... more »
Manga Biographies: Charles M. Schulz The Creator of Snoopy and Peanuts
The Peanuts were a part of my childhood, but I wouldn’t call myself a big fan, and I certainly didn’t know anything about the artist. Still, something about this standalone volume drew me in, and I find the concept intriguing - getting to know different artists and authors in this way.... more »
The Hachioji Specialty: Tengu’s Love - Manga Review
To be honest, I didn’t know much about The Hachioji Specialty: Tengu’s Love before reading it. However, the cover immediately conveyed exactly the kind of warm-hearted atmosphere I enjoy, so the manga quickly found its way onto my reading list without any hesitation. The manga is created... more »
Pupposites Attract Vol. 1 - Manga Review
As a big fan of animal-themed manga, I'm always on the lookout for new, cute stories centered around our four-legged friends. While cats often dominate my bookshelf, I’m always excited when a dog-themed manga brings some fresh variety. Pupposites Attract by mangaka Hono Natsuna is... more »
The Heart of Thomas - Manga Review
Moto Hagio is considered one of the most important mangaka. However, none of her works have been published by German publishers so far. The situation is different in the USA, where, in addition to beautiful hardcover editions from Fantagraphics, other publishers have also discovered the classic works of... more »
My Oh My, Atami-Kun - Manga Review
I first became aware of "My Oh My, Atami-Kun" when Yen Press announced it. The description and some initial feedback suggested that it would be exactly the kind of story that fits my reading taste. The magazine it’s published in Japan also played a role in my decision, as many of the... more »