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Manga Review – Kenka Ramen

Krystallina August 22, 2022 0 Comments

Kenka Ramen Volume 1

Kenka Ramen
喧嘩ラーメン
TSUCHIYAMA Shigeru
Seinen – Comedy, sports
3 Volumes of 17 Volumes (complete)
Media Do (Nihonbungeisha)

Summary:

Yoshitsune is the leader of a gang, and his dad is dedicated to his ramen shop. The two don’t see eye-to-eye on much. But while Yoshitsune complains about his dad’s business, he refuses to see it be shut down. However, father and son have very different ideas on running a shop, but when a ramen critic is about to walk out, Yoshitsune has no choice but to step in. But can he make the place successful, or will it end up in ruins?

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Manga

comedy, media do, nihonbungeisha, seinen, sports, tsuchiyama shigeru

Manga Review – I Want to Hold Aono-kun So Badly I Could Die

Krystallina August 18, 2022 2 Comments

I Want to Hold Aono-kun So Badly I Could Die Volume 1

I Want to Hold Aono-kun So Badly I Could Die
青野くんに触りたいから死にたい (Aono-kun ni Sawaritai kara Shinitai)
SHIINA Umi
Seinen – Romance, horror, supernatural, tragedy
2 Volumes of 8 Volumes (ongoing)
Kodansha Comics

Summary:

Yuri is ecstatic when the guy she has been admiring from a distance agrees to go out with her, but that quickly is replaced with sadness when her new boyfriend dies. But she’s once again filled with happiness when he reappears as a ghost by her side — but is this really a reason to celebrate when they can’t even touch each other?

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Manga

horror, kodansha comics, romance, seinen, shiina umi, supernatural, tragedy

Manga Review – I’m in Love and It’s the End of the World

Krystallina August 12, 2022 4 Comments

I'm in Love and It's the End of the Wold Volume 1

I’m in Love and It’s the End of the World
地球のおわりは恋のはじまり (Chikyuu no Owari wa Koi no Hajimari)
Taamo
Shoujo – Comedy, romance
2 Volumes of 5 Volumes (complete)
Kodansha Comics

Summary:

Mahiru is starting high school, and she just wants to live a simple life. That’s because every time something good happens to her, something bad is usually just around the corner. It’s a life unlike that of her twin sister’s. But on the first day of school, a nice, handsome guy helps her and invites her out. But there’s no way he could really be interested in her, right? Because if something like that were to happen, the world just might end!

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Manga

comedy, kodansha comics, romance, shoujo, taamo

Manga Review – Hotaru’s Way

Krystallina August 7, 2022 3 Comments

Hotaru's Way Volume 1

Hotaru’s Way
ホタルノヒカリ (Hotaru no Hikari)
HIURA Satoru
Josei – Comedy, romance
4 Volumes of 15 Volumes (complete)
Kodansha Comics

Summary:

Hotaru just wants to spend her personal time lazing around the house. Romance? Who cares! But her lifestyle is interrupted when the co-landlord moves in — and he’s her boss! Hotaru manages to avoid being kicked out, but Seiichi isn’t going anywhere either. His neat-freak style clashes with Hotaru’s casual, messy atmosphere at home. But living together won’t be the only big change in Hotaru’s life once a younger coworker kisses her!

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Manga

comedy, hiura satoru, josei, kodansha comics, romance

Manga Review – Heart Break Club

Krystallina August 2, 2022 0 Comments

Heart Break Club Volume 1

Heart Break Club
青春しょんぼりクラブ (Seishun Shonbori Club)
ASADA Nikki
Shoujo – Comedy, drama, romance
3 Volumes of 16 Volumes (complete)
Media Do (Akita Publishing)

Summary:

Poor Nima has suffered yet another heartbreak. Whenever she starts to like a guy, he ends up getting a girlfriend right in front of her! But then she’s approached by a weirdo who is dedicated to researching love. Yori invites Nima to check out her club, but what exactly is this club? And is it possible that its fellow members are even stranger than Yori…?

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Manga

akita publishing, asada nikki, comedy, drama, media do, romance, shoujo

Manga Review – Fort of Apocalypse

Krystallina July 26, 2022 5 Comments

Fort of Apocalypse Volume 1

Fort of Apocalypse
アポカリプスの砦 (Apocalypse no Toride)
KURAISHI Yuu (story), INABE Kazu (art)
Shounen – Horror, mystery, supernatural
5 Volumes of 10 Volumes (complete)
Kodansha Comics

Summary:

Shouran Academy. It’s not the name of a school; it’s a juvenile detention center where the worst delinquents in the region wind up. Maeda is the facility’s newest resident, convicted of murder despite his pleas to the contrary. However, he is forced to start his life anew with his three cellmates, all serving multiple-year sentences. But despite how scary Maeda finds Shouran, it may soon be safer inside its walls than outside…

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Manga

horror, inabe kazu, kodansha comics, kuraishi yuu, mystery, shounen, supernatural

Manga Review – Fire-Hot Aunt

Krystallina July 19, 2022 2 Comments

Fire-Hot Aunt

Fire-Hot Aunt
オイ!!オバさん (Oi!! Oba-san)
IZUMI Katsuki
Shounen – Comedy, harem, romance
1 Volume of 12 Volumes (complete)
Media-Do (Akita Publishing)

Summary:

Toru is at a rebellious age, not wanting his parents to come to his high school entrance ceremony. But while he’s thrilled to see his crush in the same class, he’s horrified when he sees one particular girl enter the classroom: his aunt, who is the same age!

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Manga

akita publishing, comedy, harem, izumi katsuki, media do, romance

Manga Review – F

Krystallina June 29, 2022 2 Comments

F Volume 1

F
エフ
ROKUDA Noboru
Seinen – Comedy, drama, mature, sports, tragedy
20 Volumes of 28 Volumes (complete)
Media Do (MediBang)

Summary:

Gunma likes to play around with girls, but what he really loves is to put the pedal to the metal. Unfortunately, in rural Japan, there’s not much he can do to fulfill the need for speed. With the help of his friend Tamotsu, he is able to drive fast in a seemingly normal-looking tractor, but yet he wants to go even faster.

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Manga

comedy, drama, mature, media do, medibang, rokuda noboru, seinen, sports, tragedy

Manga Review – E-Series

Krystallina June 24, 2022 0 Comments

E-Series Volume 1

E-Series
eシリーズ
BENISAKO Harumi
Boys’ Love – Comedy, drama, romance, mature, smut
1 Volume of 5 Volumes (complete)
Media Do (MediBang)

Summary:

Takao, the school delinquent, falls in love at first sight with a gorgeous guy. Kimihiko, unlike Takao, is a genius, but it’s rumored that he never turns down anyone who hits on him. But Takao vows to be different — he’s going to get close enough to learn all about Kimihiko and see his true self!

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

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Manga

benisako harumi, boys' love, comedy, drama, mature, media do, medibang, romance, smut