Reviews

Manga Review – W Juliet

Krystallina February 4, 2020 8 Comments

W Juliet Volume 1

W Juliet
Wジュリエット
Emura
Shoujo – Comedy, drama, gender bender, romance, supernatural
14 Volumes (complete)
VIZ Media

Summary:

Handsome and strong Ito is perfect for the role of Romeo… but she’s a girl! But Ito is happy to form a friendship with Makoto, the beautiful transfer student. However, Ito is shocked to discover Makoto is really a guy… and “she” is playing Juliet?! All the world’s a stage, but with a jealous schoolmate and a strict father, what will happen to the performance?

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Manga

comedy, completed, drama, emura, gender bender, romance, shoujo, supernatural, viz media

Manga Review – Cells at Work!

Krystallina January 13, 2020 8 Comments

Cells at Work! Volume 1

Cells at Work!
はたらく細胞 (Hataraku Saibou)
SHIMIZU Akane
Shounen – Action, comedy, educational, sci-fi
5 Volumes (hiatus)
Kodansha Comics

Summary:

Every day, cells band together to keep the body running smoothly. But the inside world is a dangerous place: bacteria, viruses, and even rogue cells can try to attack. But no matter if a cell is dedicated to delivering oxygen, fighting invaders, healing injuries, or communicating, everyday, they’re hard at work!

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Manga

action, comedy, educational, hiatus, kodansha comics, sci-fi, shimizu akane, shounen

Manga Review – Splatoon

Krystallina January 8, 2020 12 Comments

Splatoon Volume 1

Splatoon
スプラトゥーン
HINODEYA Sankichi
Kodomo – Action, comedy, fantasy, sports
7 Volumes (ongoing)
VIZ Media

Summary:

For the squid-like Inklings in Inkopolis, there’s nothing like a game of Turf War! In Turf War, two teams of four compete to splash the area with their team’s color — the most color wins! The mediocre Team Blue is ready to compete in the latest tournament, but can they win when they’re up against elite players? Well, no matter what happens, one thing’s for sure: they’re going to have a blast!

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Manga

action, comedy, fantasy, hinodeya sankichi, kodomo, ongoing, sports, viz media

Manga Review – The Water Dragon’s Bride

Krystallina December 18, 2019 4 Comments

The Water Dragon's Bride Volume 1

The Water Dragon’s Bride
水神の生贄（はなよめ）(Suijin no Hanayome)
TOMA Rei
Shoujo – Fantasy, historical, isekai, romance, supernatural
11 Volumes (complete)
Viz Media

Summary:

Little Asahi was just enjoying her life when suddenly, she finds herself in a place where people dress in old-fashioned clothing and there are no signs of technology anywhere. A young boy comes to her aid, but other villagers decide to sacrifice the strange-looking Asahi to their deity. Any hopes of all this being just a nightmare start to fade when she comes face-to-face with the Water Dragon God himself — and he declares Asahi his bride!

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Manga

completed, fantasy, isekai, romance, shoujo, supernatural, toma rei, viz media

Manga Review – The Gentlemen’s Alliance †

Krystallina December 13, 2019 9 Comments

The Gentlemen's Alliance † Volume 1

The Gentlemen’s Alliance †
紳士同盟＋(クロス) (Shinshi Doumei † [Cross])
TANEMURA Arina
Shoujo – Comedy, drama, reverse harem, romance
11 Volumes (complete)
VIZ Media

Summary:

Haine is at the bottom caste of her school thanks to her adopted family’s finances, but that’s not the only reason people tend to ignore her: she’s a former gang member. It’s a far cry from the position of Emperor, aka the student body president. Like many of her schoolmates, she’s in love with the Emperor, and when she hears he’s kidnapped, this may be her chance to tell him of her feelings! But Shizumasa has his own secrets…

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Manga

comedy, drama, reverse harem, romance, shoujo, tanemura arina, viz media

Manga Review – Cash Boy

Krystallina December 7, 2019 5 Comments

Cash Boy Volume 1

Cash Boy
キャッシュボーイ
MURAO Mio
Seinen – Romance
2 Volumes (complete)
Media Do (NIHONBUNGEISHA)

Summary:

Everyone is thrilled to see such a happy wedding between two single parents. But the honeymoon turns into a funeral, leaving their kids, Takanori and Hikaru, alone. The stepsiblings are about to give up their college dreams, but then they learn they are inheriting a large sum of money! They can draw cash only if both agree, so how will these near-strangers handle balancing living out their fantasies and with each other?

Warning: this review is of a series that is recommended for ages 18+ and is not safe for work!

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Manga

completed, media do, murao mio, nihonbungeisha, romance, seinen

Manga Review – Descending Stories: Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju

Krystallina November 16, 2019 6 Comments

Descending Stories: Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju Volume 1

Descending Stories: Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju
昭和元禄落語心中
KUMOTA Haruko
Josei – Comedy, drama, historical, romance, slice-of-life, supernatural
10 Volumes (complete)
Kodansha Comics

Summary:

A recent parolee has only one goal: to be trained in the art of Japanese storytelling under a certain master, one who has never had an apprentice before. Yakumo, considered the last of the greats, shockingly agrees. But this still doesn’t mean smooth sailing for Yotaro: Yakumo treats him like a pet, the young lady Yakumo looks after resents both of them, and mastering the art is tricker than Yotaro thought.

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Manga

comedy, completed, drama, historical, josei, kodansha comics, kumota haruko, romance, slice-of-life, supernatural

Manga Review – Whose Fault is this Sleepless Night?

Krystallina November 9, 2019 5 Comments

Whose Fault is this Sleepless Night? / Sleepless Nights

Whose Fault is this Sleepless Night?
Sleepless Nights
MURAKAMI Sachi
Boys’ Love – Romance, smut
1 Volume (complete)
Media Do (Nihonbungeisha) / Digital Manga Publishing

Summary:

Miyabi’s workplace is a known pick-up spot for gay men. Miyabi asks one young man to hurry up and leave, but he wants Miyabi! Miyabi is shocked, as he’s not gay, but he agrees to go with the handsome guy… The next day, Miyabi is trying to mentally downplay the encounter, but the two meet again unexpectedly!

Warning: this review is of a series that is recommended for ages 18+ and is not safe for work!

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Manga

boys' love, completed, digital manga publishing, media do, murakami sachi, nihonbungeisha, smut