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…
I often find myself reading a manga before watching its anime adaptation. However, in a rare twist, I watched the live-action drama adaptation of Don’t Call It Mystery before picking up the manga. The drama, featuring Masaki Suda as Totonou Kunou, captivated me with its compelling portrayal. Suda's performance was outstanding, and I learned that…
I picked up Kowloon Generic Romance without really knowing what it was about. Although I haven’t read Jun Mayuzuki’s previous manga, After the Rain, I did watch the anime adaptation and was captivated by its beautiful use of colors. This visual allure motivated me to delve into Mayuzuki’s latest work. "Kowloon Generic Romance" is set…
I enjoyed reading most of the manga. However, in a sea of familiar stories – action tales where underdogs triumph over villains, romances where handsome characters fall for shy ones, or isekai adventures where protagonists reincarnate as villainesses only to become beloved heroines – discovering a manga like Shadow House feels like stumbling upon a…