Manga Reviews
Dear Otaku, these weekly manga reviews by Kerstin from lostinmanga.de are just for you!
The Ice Guy and the Cool Girl - Manga Review
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"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 »
Review - Joker: One Operation Joker Vol. 1
Have you ever read a manga where you thought, "Wow, I wish The Joker was my actual father"? No? Well, if you read "Joker: One Operation Joker," you might just find yourself thinking that. So, what's the story all about? In this unexpected turn of events, Batman inadvertently transforms into a baby after... more »
Review - Batman Justice Buster
Do you know how hard it is to work at a comic shop and not leave the place with your bag full of comics? I set myself a challenge: go to work and leave without a new comic, manga, graphic novel, or even an omnibus (because even that has happened once). I failed miserably. I took Batman - Justice... more »
Manga Review - The Great Snake's Bride Vol. 1
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
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 »
Lost in Manga Review - The Essence of Being a Muse Vol. 1
While I usually follow US releases closely, some titles still slip past my notice. One such case is "The Essence of Being a Muse." I only learned of it when I read it was ending soon in Japan. The premise intrigued me, so I added the first volume to my shopping list. The manga, titled "Muse no Shinzui"... more »