Tag Archive: comedy

Manga Review – Love Hina

Krystallina April 13, 2021 10 Comments

Love Hina Omnibus 1

Love Hina
ラブひな
AKAMATSU Ken
Shounen – Comedy, ecchi, harem, romance
14 Volumes / 5 Omnibuses (complete)
Tokyopop / Kodansha Comics

Summary:

After failing his entrance exams to his chosen university, Keitaro is kicked out. But because he made a certain girl a promise to attend there, he heads to his grandmother’s inn so he can study. However, it’s been turned into an all-female dorm! Even though he’s given permission to stay, can Keitaro handle the residents?

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Manga

akamatsu ken, comedy, ecchi, harem, kodansha comics, romance, tokyopop

Manga Review – My Boy in Blue

Krystallina March 6, 2021 10 Comments

My Boy in Blue Volume 1

My Boy in Blue
PとJK (P to JK)
MIYOSHI Maki
Shoujo – Comedy, drama, romance
16 Volumes (complete)
Kodansha Comics
Review copy/copies

Summary:

Sixteen-year-old Kako is pushed into a group date and has to pretend she’s in college. While she feels awkward there, Kako is happily surprised when one man, Kota, is interested in her. But his attitude completely changes when she blurts out her real age, as he’s a police officer! Is this the end for Kako’s love?

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Manga

comedy, completed, drama, kodansha comics, miyoshi maki, review copy/copies, romance, shoujo

Manga Review – Arakawa Under the Bridge

Krystallina February 24, 2021 14 Comments

Arakawa Under the Bridge Volume 1

Arakawa Under the Bridge
荒川アンダーザブリッジ
NAKAMURA Hikaru
Seinen – Comedy, gag, romance, mystery, sci-fi
15 Volumes / 8 Omnibuses (complete)
Crunchyroll / Vertical, Inc.
Review copy/copies

Summary:

Kou was raised to never owe anyone anything. So how is he supposed to repay the girl who saved his life?! Since his savior, Nino, wants a boyfriend, Kou moves to her riverside community. But can he hide this fact from his family and handle his eccentric neighbors and girlfriend?

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Manga

comedy, crunchyroll, gag, mystery, nakamura hikaru, review copy/copies, romance, sci-fi, seinen, vertical

Manga Review – Black Panther and Sweet 16

Krystallina February 19, 2021 4 Comments

Black Panther and Sweet 16 Volume 1

Black Panther and Sweet 16
黒豹と16歳 (Kurohyou to 16-sai)
TORIUMI Pedoro
Shoujo – Comedy, drama, mature, reverse harem, romance, smut
11 Volumes (complete)
Kodansha Comics

Summary:

While exploring her new neighborhood, Taiga finds an old house — and a body inside! However, the guy is very much alive… and hungry. Taiga reluctantly gives him a drink, and he pays her back by passionately kissing her! Not the type of romance she was dreaming of — and definitely not when he offers to be her pet!

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Manga

comedy, completed, drama, kodansha comics, mature, reverse harem, romance, shoujo, toriumi pedoro

Manga Review – The Girl Living Alone

Krystallina January 24, 2021 9 Comments

The Girl Living Alone

The Girl Living Alone
ひとり暮らしの小学生 (Hitorigurashi no Shougakusei)
MATSUSHITA Koichiro
Webcomic – 4-koma, comedy
3 Volumes / 1 Omnibus (complete)
Pacos

Summary:

Years ago, a little girl was orphaned, and she decided to run her parents’ restaurant. Unfortunately, she’s not a good cook! But despite her poverty and lack of cooking skills, Rin still does her best at home and school.

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Manga

4-koma, comedy, completed, matsushita koichiro, webcomic

Manga Review – Kiss of the Rose Princess [Redux]

Krystallina January 14, 2021 7 Comments

Kiss of the Rose Princess Volume 1

Kiss of the Rose Princess
薔薇嬢のキス (Barajou no Kiss)
SHOUOTO Aya
Shoujo – Comedy, fantasy, magical girl, mystery, romance, reverse harem
9 Volumes (complete)
Viz Media

Summary:

Anise’s father has warned her she’d receive a terrible punishment if her choker was ever removed. That seemed impossible until a strange creature crashed into her! When a monster attacks, is that her punishment? Well, like it or not, help is on the way… with roses?!

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Manga

comedy, completed, fantasy, magical girl, manga, mystery, reverse harem, romance, shoujo, shouoto aya, viz media

Manga Review – Knight of the Ice

Krystallina January 6, 2021 0 Comments

Knight of the Ice Volume 1

Knight of the Ice
銀盤騎士 (Ginban Kishi)
OGAWA Yayoi
Josei – Comedy, romance, sports
4 Volumes (ongoing) of 11 Volumes (complete)
Kodansha Comics

Summary:

Chitose is a magazine editor, but she’s also been drafted into another position: motivational speaker for her childhood friend who is now a pro figure skater. But Kokoro doesn’t need a typical pep talk; he wants Chitose to recite the catchphrase from a magical girl anime!

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Manga

comedy, josei, kodansha comics, ogawa yayoi, ongoing, romance, sports

Manga Review – Love at Fourteen

Krystallina December 13, 2020 3 Comments

Love at Fourteen Volume 1

Love at Fourteen
14歳の恋 (14-sai no Koi)
MIZUTANI Fuka
Josei – Comedy, romance, slice-of-life
9 Volumes (ongoing)
Yen Press
Review copy/copies

Summary:

Kazuki and Kanata are 14, but they’re mature for their age. At least, that’s what they want people to think. In fact, the two secretly hang out together and act like their elementary school selves! But perhaps time is moving on without either realizing it, and for the pair and others, a strange feeling has sprouted inside them…

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Manga

comedy, josei, mizutani fuka, ongoing, review copy/copies, romance, slice-of-life, yen press

Manga Review – Queen Bee!

Krystallina November 5, 2020 7 Comments

Queen Bee! Volume 1

Queen Bee!
青春乙女番長! (Seishun Otome Banchou!)
SEINO Shizuru
Shoujo – Comedy, romance
3 Volumes (complete)
Kodansha Comics

Summary:

Mihane, nicknamed “Killer Demon” due to her temper and looks, is crushing on her classmate Toma. Neither of them were expecting her to blurt out a confession! Toma agrees to hold his answer for three days during a trial period. Mihane plans to go all out, but will things work out?

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Manga

comedy, completed, kodansha comics, romance, seino shizuru, shoujo

Manga Review – Wild Act [Redux]

Krystallina October 3, 2020 8 Comments

Wild Act Volume 1

Wild Act
TAKADA Rie
Shoujo – Adventure, comedy, romance, mystery, smut
10 Volumes (complete)
Tokyopop

Summary:

Superfan Yuniko loves to collect the possessions of a deceased actor — all with a five finger discount! Her next target is a statue owned by Ryu, a young actor being compared to her favorite idol. During her mission, her cover is blown, but Ryu encourages Yuniko to try again?!

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Manga

adventure, comedy, completed, mystery, romance, shoujo, smut, takada rie