Manga Reviews
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My Ultramarine Sky Vol. 1 - Manga Review
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Nagisa Furuya can now look back on several releases in the boy-love genre. After making her debut in 2013 with Number Call, which will also be published in English in March 2024, she followed this up a year later with "My Ultramarine Sky". How was "My Ultramarine Sky"? Kai and Ren have been in the same... more »
How I Met My Soulmate Vol. 1 - Manga Review
Mangaka Anashin is probably best known on the international market for her shojo manga "Waiting for Spring". The mangaka's new series "How I Met My Soulmate" has been published in Japan since April 2021 under the original title Unmei no Hito ni Deau Hanashi in chapters in Kodansha's Dessert magazine. As of... more »
Fifteen Minutes Before We Really Date Vol. 1 - Review
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" 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" 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" 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
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" 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
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
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 »