You and I are Polar Opposite is a heartwarming romantic comedy about two completely opposite high school individuals—a quiet boy and a lively "gyaru." A unique aspect of this story is that, unlike most romantic manga where the focus is on the journey leading to the characters starting a relationship, this one flips the script.…
Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You began as a webcomic published on Twitter and went on to win first place in the Web Manga category of the 2022 Next Manga Awards. By the way, for those studying the Japanese language, the term “Yani” in the title of this manga is a slang word that means…
The Dandadan anime is set to premiere this October (as of 2024), but the first three episodes are being shown in select theaters a month early. So, I thought now would be a good time to review the manga (if it’s not already too late). If you’re wondering what “Dandadan” means in Japanese, the answer…
Set in the fictional Chinese empire of Li, The Apothecary Diaries masterfully blends mystery, fantasy, and romantic comedy as a palace maid uses her expertise in pharmacology to solve incidents within the royal court. Interestingly, there are two manga adaptations of The Apothecary Diaries: the Square Enix version by Nekokurage and the Sunday GX version…
Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun tells the story of middle school student Iruma Suzuki, who is sold to the great demon Sullivan by his neglectful parents in exchange for money. Initially fearing that he would be devoured, Iruma is instead surprised when Sullivan, who has always longed for a grandchild, begs him to become his…
A few weeks ago, an announcement was made that the Sakamoto Days anime will release in early 2025, which I thought was a perfect opportunity to write a review of the manga. The main character is Taro Sakamoto. He was a legendary assassin renowned for his prowess in all forms of combat, including gunfights, sword…
"Let’s Go Karaoke” is a single-volume comedy human-drama manga that skillfully navigates through the essential narrative elements of introduction, development, climax, and conclusion. Its pacing strikes the perfect balance, seamlessly mixing highs and lows. While this may seem basic, it's surprising how some recent manga overlook this fundamental concept, often leaving readers like me yearning…
“BL Drama no Shuen ni Narimashita” unfolds as a boys’ love comedy, spotlighting the chemistry between two actors who have just learned they will star in the live-action adaptation of a wildly popular BL manga. Among the cast is Hajime Aoyagi, a talented former child actor whose career hasn’t seen much luck in recent years,…
"Skip and Loafer" is a youth drama depicting the life of Mitsumi Iwakura, a high school girl from the countryside who moves to Tokyo upon entering high school, along with the relationships of those around her. While Mitsumi considers herself independent and has clear life plans, she encounters difficulties on the day of the high…
At this point in time, there is no official English translation available for “Atashi Mary-san…”. However, I believe that it is only a matter of time before an English version is released, possibly followed by an anime adaptation. Before delving into the manga itself, it's important to understand the urban horror legend surrounding Mary. The…