Tag Archive: romance

Manga Review – Hana Ikeru Doutei-kun

Hana Ikeru Doutei-kun

Hana Ikeru Doutei-kun
花生ける童貞くん
Shimako
Boys’ Love – Romance, smut
1 Volume (complete)
Media Do (MediBang)

Summary:

Ei, whose hobby is flower arranging, has liked his stepbrother Natsuki for 10 years, often fantasizing about him. But Natsuki is a womanizer, so Ei keeps his feelings to himself. But when Natsuki decides to play a prank on a friend, he pulls Ei into a closet with him, and both young men are surprised when Natsuki kisses Ei!

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

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Manga Review – Love Hina

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 Review – A Kiss, For Real

A Kiss, For Real Volume 1

A Kiss, For Real
セキララにキス (Sekirara ni Kiss)
AKUTA Fumie
Shoujo – Romance
9 Volumes (complete)
Kodansha Comics

Summary:

In order to avoid being hated, Chitose acts like a cheerful and agreeable girl. So when a guy saves her from a voyeur, she expects her flattery to work as she thanks him. But as she tours his art school, he sees right through her! Are Chitose’s peaceful days in jeopardy, or is her true self about to shine through?

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Webtoon Review – Semantic Error

Semantic Error

Semantic Error
시맨틱 에러 (Simaentig Eleo)
Angy (art), J. Soori (original story)
Webtoon – Boys’ love, romance
27 Chapters (ongoing)
Manta Comics
Review copy/copies

Summary:

Sangwoo is the type to be very strict with himself and others, and he’s not about to give credit to people who didn’t participate enough in a group project. Especially since the fourth member never even showed up to class! Turns out that Jaeyoung can’t graduate now because of this, and rumors say he is quite upset. But Sangwoo is just going to ignore the gossip and concentrate on his passion project: making a game. So that means meeting his new artist…

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Comic Review – Dracula Everlasting

Dracula Everlasting Volume 1

Dracula Everlasting
DeFilippis, Nunzio & Weir, Christina (story); Silvan, Rhea (art)
OEL Manga – Drama, horror, romance, supernatural
3 Volumes (complete)
Seven Seas

Summary:

Nicholas is orphaned after his parents’ deaths. Jill, the daughter of a lawyer, is upset about moving to this area but tries to cheer him up. As they explore Nicholas’ family heirlooms, they find a pocket watch with the word “everlasting” carved on it. Nicholas has a strange reaction to it, and the face he sees in the mirror is…?

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Manga Review – My Boy in Blue

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 Review – Arakawa Under the Bridge

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 Review – Black Panther and Sweet 16

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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Webtoon Review – Under the Oak Tree

Under the Oak Tree

Under the Oak Tree
상수리나무 아래 (Sangsulinamu Alae)
P (art); namu (adaptation); Kim Suji (story)
Webtoon – Drama, fantasy, romance, mature
18 Chapters (ongoing)
Manta Comics
Review copy/copies

Summary:

After not seeing him since their wedding night three years ago, Maximilian’s husband, Riftan, is set to return. Rumor is he wants a divorce, and her father orders Maximilian to stop that from happening. Maximilian, with her low self-esteem, feels there’s little she can do. But instead of leaving her, Riftan takes her with him…?

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Manga Review – Kiss of the Rose Princess [Redux]

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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