Tag Archive: comedy

Manga Review – Kitchen Princess

Krystallina March 17, 2015 2 Comments

Kitchen Princess Omnibus Volume 1

Kitchen Princess
キッチンのお姫さま (Kitchen no Ohime-sama)
ANDO Natsumi (Art), KOBAYASHI Miyuki (Story)
Shoujo – Romance, comedy, drama
10 Volumes, 4 Omnibuses (complete)
Kodansha USA

Summary:

When she was young, orphan Najika was saved by a boy and then given a flan. Najika promises to one day return the favor and make the best dessert in the world for him. Her search has led her to an elite school where everyone has a special talent. But despite her love of cooking, she has trouble fitting in. Will she make friends, and will she find her Flan Prince?

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Manga

ando natsumi, comedy, completed, drama, kobayashi miyuki, kodansha comics, manga, romance, shoujo

Manga Review – My Love Story!!

Krystallina March 15, 2015 0 Comments

My Love Story!! Volume 1

My Love Story!!
俺物語!! (Ore Monogatari!!)
KAWAHARA Kazune (Story), Aruko (Art)
Shoujo – Romance, comedy, slice-of-life
3 Volumes (8 Volumes Japanese) (ongoing)
Viz Media

Summary:

Takeo is a big guy who looks scary, but he has a heart of gold and a strong sense of justice. Unfortunately, every girl he likes prefers his best friend, Sunakawa! Takeo’s lastest crush is a girl he saved named Yamato, but Takeo will support his latest love interest no matter who she likes. But perhaps this time…?

Note: this review has been updated and can be found here.

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Manga

aruko, comedy, kawahara kazune, manga, ongoing, romance, shoujo, slice-of-life, viz media

Manga Review – Inu x Boku SS

Krystallina March 13, 2015 5 Comments

Inu x Boku SS Volume 1

Inu x Boku SS
Dog x Me Secret Service
妖狐×僕SS （いぬぼくシークレットサービス）
FUJIWARA Cocoa
Shounen – Supernatural, romance, drama, comedy
6 Volumes (in progress) out of 11 (complete)
Yen Press

Summary:

In an effort to change herself, Ririchiyo moves into Ayakashi Mansion to be alone. She is surprised to find a bodyguard, Soushi, obsessed with protecting and serving her. While Ririchiyo had no intention of getting close to anybody, all the residents of Ayakashi Mansion must rely on each other to protect their shared secret.

Note: this review has been updated and can be found here.

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Manga

comedy, drama, fujiwara cocoa, manga, ongoing, romance, supernatural, yen press

Manga Review – Buso Renkin

Krystallina March 11, 2015 0 Comments

Buso Renkin Volume 1

Buso Renkin
Arms Alchemy
武装錬金 (Busou Renkin)
WATSUKI Nobuhiro
Shounen – Action, sci-fi, comedy, romance
10 Volumes (complete)
Viz Media

Summary:

Kazuki just had the weirdest dream: he died trying to save a girl! But when a teacher transforms into a hideous animal-human hybrid known as a homunculus, Kazuki learns his heart has been replaced with an alchemic device known as the Buso Renkin. Now Kazuki and his savior, Tokiko, must search for the creator of the homunculus in order to prevent innocent people from being killed.

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Manga

action, comedy, completed, manga, romance, sci-fi, shounen, viz media, watsuki nobuhiro

Manga Review – Boys over Flowers

Krystallina March 9, 2015 0 Comments

Boys Over Flowers Volume 1

Boys over Flowers
花より男子 (Hana Yori Dango)
KAMIO Yoko
Shoujo – Romance, drama, comedy, reverse harem
37 Volumes (complete)
Viz Media
Out of print (physical), digital available

Summary:

Tsukushi is a poor girl attending an elite private school. The school is ruled by a group of guys called the F4. Students who anger the F4 are bullied and hazed, but when Tsukushi’s friend is nearly made the newest target, Tsukushi’s anger erupts and is made the next victim instead. However, Tsukushi isn’t planning to go down without a fight!

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Manga

comedy, completed, drama, kamio yoko, manga, out-of-print, romance, shoujo, viz media

Manga Review – Missile Happy!

Krystallina March 2, 2015 2 Comments

Missile Happy! Volume 1

Missile Happy!
ミサイル ハッピー！
KIRITANI Miki
Shoujo – Romance, comedy
5 Volumes (complete)
Tokyopop
Out of print

Summary:

Mikako is a girl with a sister complex. So when her sister is to have an omiai, Mikako takes it upon herself to investigate the guy by living with him. But can they keep their living arrangement a secret, especially when they develop feelings for each other?

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Manga

comedy, completed, kiritani miki, manga, out-of-print, romance, shoujo, tokyopop

Manga Review – Hetalia – Axis Powers

Krystallina February 22, 2015 0 Comments

Hetalia Axis Powers Volume 1

Hetalia Axis Powers
ヘタリア Axis Powers / Axis Powers ヘタリア
HIMARUYA Hidekaz
Seinen – 4-koma, comedy, historical, war
6 Volumes
Tokyopop / Right Stuf print-on-demand

Summary:

Will the world ever be at peace? Well, maybe. That is, if Italy gets out of the tomato box, Germany loosens up, and America quits trying to be the hero. Then France could stop picking fights with England (and visa versa), Japan could finally leave his room, and China would continue his pursuit of cuisine. And who knows what Russia is really thinking…

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Manga

4-koma, comedy, completed, himaruya hidekaz, historical, manga, seinen, tokyopop, war