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.…
When I first came across Magilumiere Magical Girls Inc., the title didn’t reveal much. At first glance, with its familiar illustrations, I assumed it was just another traditional “magical girl” series—one where young girls use magic to fight enemies, overcome challenges, and grow along the way. However, Magilumiere Magical Girls Inc. takes a completely fresh…
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…
Just like I Parry Everything, this manga has a lengthy subtitle. In Japanese, it’s titled Honzuki no Gekokujo: Shisho ni Naru Tame ni wa Shudan o Erandeiraremasen and in English, Ascendance of a Bookworm: I’ll Stop at Nothing to Become a Librarian. The story originally began as a light novel published in 2013, concluding in…
I Parry Everything: What Do You Mean I'm the Strongest? I'm Not Even an Adventurer Yet! is all about a protagonist who's incredibly strong but completely oblivious to his own power. I started reading this manga when the first volume came out. After the second one, there was a long wait before the third volume…
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…
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…