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…
Having recently reviewed a rom-com manga ('My Dress-Up Darling'), I was initially hesitant to delve into another rom-com so soon. However, the recent anime adaptation of Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian piqued my interest, prompting me to explore the manga's first volume. This decision came with a caveat: there's currently no official English…
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…
Just a heads-up before you dive into My Dress-Up Darling! This manga is packed with fan service. If that's not your thing, you might want to skip this one. The story follows two high schoolers, Wakana Gojou and Marin Kitagawa, and their adventures in cosplay and creativity. Wakana lost his parents young and lives with…
The premise of Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard! revolves around Kiyoshi Adachi, a protagonist who, upon reaching his 30th birthday as a virgin, discovers a newfound ability to delve into the minds of those he touches through magic. This revelation leads him to uncover the romantic interest of his…
At first glance, with the word 'dangers' in the title, I anticipated dark and twisted fantasies in this manga. While the first episode hinted at that possibility, the story unfolds into a charming romantic comedy. While it follows the pattern of a popular girl falling for an unpopular guy, it offers more depth. In my…
“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,…