Tag Archive: comedy

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

Unlicensed Spotlight – Kamisama Gakuen at Armeria

Krystallina December 29, 2019 4 Comments

Kamisama Gakuen at Armeria Volume 1

Kamisama Gakuen at Armeria
The God Academy at Armeria
Armeria: The School with Gods
神サマ学園@あるめりあ
KAKIZAKI Muku
Shoujo – Action, comedy, fantasy, magical girl, romance
12 Volumes (complete)
Tosuisha (Ichiraci)

Summary:

Three years ago, a god revealed themselves to the populace with a declaration: turn evil gods back into their holy selves. To do so, 30 teens were chosen to by gaining the ability to house and fuse with gods. But Rikka, one of these 30, doesn’t have a god! But as she witnesses a battle against a pair of evil gods, she sees the rumored savior who can also defeat gods. But who is he, and why can he carry a god while Rikka can’t?

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Unlicensed Spotlights

action, comedy, fantasy, kakizaki muku, magical girl, romance, shoujo, tosuisha, wish list

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 – 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 – Cactus’s Secret

Krystallina October 12, 2019 7 Comments

Cactus' Secret Volume 1

Cactus’s Secret
サボテンの秘密 (Saboten no Himitsu)
HARUTA Nana
Shoujo – Comedy, romance
4 Volumes (complete)
VIZ Media

Summary:

Miku is all set to confess to her crush, Kyohei, but she crashes and burns before she can say anything! Friendly Kyohei can’t understand why Miku is acting so prickly all of a sudden. Will he ever understand why?

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Manga

comedy, completed, haruta nana, romance, shoujo, viz media

Manga Review – My Love Story!! [Redux]

Krystallina September 10, 2019 5 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
13 Volumes (complete)
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! Takeo’s lastest crush is a girl he saved on the train, but Takeo will support his latest love interest no matter who she likes. But perhaps this time…?

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Manga

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

Manga Review – Wedding Peach: Young Love

Krystallina September 6, 2019 2 Comments

Wedding Peach Young Love

Wedding Peach
ウェディングピーチ
YAZAWA Nao (art & story), TOMITA Sukehiro (original creator)
Shoujo – Action, comedy, fantasy, magical girl, romance
1 Volume (complete)
VIZ Media
Out-of-print

Summary:

Clumsy Momoko dreams of one day falling in love and having the perfect wedding. But that might never happen f the Demons have their way and steal all the love in the world! One day, Momoko is given a mysterious compact and gains the ability to transform into a Love Angel named Wedding Peach. Can Wedding Peach protect love and save the Angel World?

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Manga

action, comedy, completed, fantasy, magical girl, manga, out-of-print, romance, shoujo, tomita sukehiro, viz media, yazawa nao