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Yukinon
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Wonder Cat Kyuu-chan is so cute and adorable! I like that it’s printed in color, and the cat’s hijinks are quirky and innocent. His owner is loving and indulgent. Reminds me of Yotsuba, but in cat form.
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jacheongbi777
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Make Out Bars volumes 1-4 by J. Zaraiyah
So bizarrely outrageous, you can't stop reading-exactly like the depiction of Kakashi with Make Out glued to his hand in Naruto. As pervy as the Perry Sage could possibly get without being unsuitable for minors, although people may argue the content dances over the line between G-rated and adult-which makes it controversial. Volume five has been said to be released back in January, and it is still not out yet. I'm on at least my tenth time re-reading them, except when my friends happen to "borrow" a volume and forget to mention it. One of those books where it is better to let people experience themselves than try to describe it and ruin it for everyone by accidentally saying too much. |
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Chiibi
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As I was perusing Barnes and Noble last week, many new titles caught my eye. Being the cheapskate that I am (all right, truthfully I am saving up for anime cons this summer AND I'm running out of shelf space for manga as it is) I took pictures of the covers of the ones that intrigued me, saying "okay, I'll check these out online to see if they're
worth buying." One of these titles was a rather...unorthodox shoujo romance called "Love and Heart". The boy on the cover was hot so I checked it out. Yes, that is all you need to get me to pick up the book. Is the art pretty and/or is there a hot guy on the cover? 
Wow damn. I can't put this series down. Volume 01 was a little iffy but it got really good, REALLY fast. It is a story of a college girl and her yandere roomate/boyfriend. People have likely seen me complain on here: "I don't like yandere love interests". Indeed, I do not. But then I realized every time I hate a yandere character...it's usually because they are a side annoyance trying to ruin my main ship. I never actually read a story from the yandere's POV. Except for maybe Future Diary...and yeah that whole manga is trash lol. There was nothing really great about that one. "Love and Heart" is a horse of a different color though.... spoiler[This author really knows how to make a twisted yandere boyfriend really likable. See, Haruma-kun used to be Yoh-chan's childhood friend (lol what is it with yandere and childhood friend tropes!?) anyway, we know they used to be pretty close, we know that Yoh-chan cannot remember this boy for some reason, and we know Haruma's mother died, presumably by hanging herself when the children were seven years old and the two were forced to separate.] spoiler[Yoh can't remember him, huh? Uh-huh, I've seen this song and dance before. The situation when a character is SO traumatized that she blocks it out of her memory. This is actually a pretty realistic response to trauma, so I'm okay with it. It actually does happen to real people. Hell, I think it's happened to me. When I was hospitalized as a teenager, I kept a log and wrote what occured every day. But when I looked at the notebook not that long ago, it was like I was reading someone else's words. Not mine. What a surreal feeling lol anyway back to the story...] spoiler[After a long separation, Haruma-kun manages to make his way back to Yoh...and he's now roomates with her. Through a series of events he gets her to fall for him all over again. He wears a Mr. Perfect mask but behind it, he is manipulative as hell...and he's definitely a stalker. But here's the thing: Haruma doesn't actually do anything that bad...at least not for me that would cross a personal line. When he DOES do something though, it's normally against really terrible people who were making Yoh's life...and others a living hell. Whether it's exposing Yoh's ex for cheating on her, an abusive student council president, or a sinister fake friend who manages to steal every single guy Yoh had her sights on in middle school, Haruma hunts and stalks them all down and gets the SWEETEST revenge you can imagine. He doesn't actually HURT them, no; just makes them go through public humilation and they deserve no better...and he does this with an unwavering, shit-eating smirk on his pretty face. I cannot help but LOVE Haruma for this in that "You Magnificent Bastard" kind of way. Who doesn't love to see rotten people with rotten personalities get their just desserts? I sure as hell do! "Pretty boy makes everyone who upsets his girl pay for it through trickery, blackmail, and betrayal?"] OH YEAH. SIGN ME UP FOR THAT. HAHAHAHA. This raises an interesting question that I've never actually thought of before: "Is it okay to stalk and socially destroy people when they hurt someone you love?" Perhaps not....BUT IT SURE IS FUN TO WATCH LOL. spoiler[Now Yoh has no idea about any of this...though she has a male best friend Touya who (of course) has only now figured out he loves her 'like that' and a female friend who sees through everything and wants to expose Haruma's dark side. But I'm thinking...."...uh why; those people totally deserved what he did to them, Yoh wants him, and while his obsession with Yoh is probably not healthy, he's never actually done anything to hurt her? Can't you just leave them alone?" I think she should. She's got a crush on Touya anyway...who is a perfectly nice guy, sulking in the corner, yet taking his loss like a man instead of trying to get his way. In case things go south for Haruma, I would be okay with Yoh ending up with Touya. It's rare to find a manga that makes me multi-ship. I can count them on my fingers. I'm shipping YohxHaruma pretty hard though. They are damn cute, twistedness aside.] spoiler[My biggest fear when checking out this manga (because I could sense the more mature, dark tones of the story just from looking at the covers was "Is this...gonna be rapey?" THE RESOUNDING ANSWER IS NO. That's kinda unbelievable but I welcome it. IT IS SO REFRESHING. For instance, Yoh gets sorta kidnapped by a jerkwad and he drives out to the middle of nowhere. Of course I'm thinking "Oh....shit I so don't like where this is going; is he gonna try to violate her?" No. He tricks her to get out of the car and just leaves her there with a dying cell phone. Which is an asshole thing to do, yes...but it's nowhere near out of my comfort zone. Praise Chise Kaido. PRAISE HER BRILLIANT MIND. Speaking of rape, yandere are known for their sexual predatory nature...but Haruma is the most cool-headed, chaste stalker I've ever seen, tbh. There is a very uncomfortable scene where it looks like he's taking off Yoh's wet clothes while she is sleeping....and it turns how to be a fantasy in his head, with him comically remarking "No way in hell could I do that; she'd hate me for it." Good. Good boy, Haruma. More points for you. You are not completely delusional and selfish like other yandere. Eat $hit, Yuuno.] 'Love and Heart' has mysterious, eerie mystery feel to it...when it's not being comical. Every single character you're supposed to like is likable, the ones you supposed to hate, are people you loooove to hate as well. I pretty much FLEW through volumes 1-4 and I really can't wait to read volume five. |
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J0Y-B0Y
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So I was reading Shonan Junai Gumi 
And I must say its quite a "must read content", fascinated by GTO anime series it was most likely inevitable for me to not to dive further deep into the story, I stumbled upon the manga one day last year and it turned out to be a total blast ngl, The most amazing thing about the story was, It's way too much relatable in my case, The phase when you jump into your youth where everyday seems like a crazy ride and seeking for love in whatever corner of the world possible, I was totally into the story after a few reads With Eikichi's school life being started from The Bad Company, I read almost half of Young GTO, When someone told me about the depth of the stories n lessons in Manga franchise, I thank myself for believing in that nice pal, GTO being able to change your mindset, Shonan Junai Gumi is much more about the story on how it turned out to be the GTO we know about,
These topics and events give rise to the intellect of Eikichi and enentually gifting us the Greatest Teacher of JAPAN. Although in GTO anime the role of Danma Ryuji was way too limited and Anime only fans can't understand that Ryuji is one of the best supporting characters ever written, unless they get their hands on the manga, therefore I suggest to our GTO anime only fans, you must read Shonan Junai Gumi while you can, life's too short and you never know what happens next. 
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HoneyAmanda
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It's usually not any one thingBut for example - One Punch Man.
And of course it's cool |
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takobocchi
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I am currently reading "Sousou no Frieren."
I plan to watch the anime later, but I have little hope for it. I really like how the manga shows the almost eternal life of elves. It is almost impossible for elves to make friends or romantic relationships, because the other races live quite a bit. In some places, the manga is permeated with such longing and despondency that I want to cry. It is especially sad when they show frames with the last Frieren's group, and then the next ones in the same place, but with a new one. I like that manga can show both serious moments and funny simple ones. For example, the case of corpses or situations where the characters just walk around the city, eating delicious food and collecting magical things. I think everyone should read this manga and maybe it can influence their worldview, making them appreciate every second of their lives more. |
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mingus
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I recently read 'Berserk' and I must say it's a wild ride! What's good - the world building is incredibly detailed, the characters are complex, and the action is intense. The bad - waiting for new chapters during long breaks is a bit frustrating. The Ugly - The dark and mature themes may not be everyone's cup of tea, but they add depth to the story. Overall, it's a masterpiece with a few minor drawbacks.
"My Brother's Husband" is a heartwarming experience! What's good - the exploration of family dynamics and acceptance is beautifully done, and the characters are endearing. The bad - it's a bit short, leaving you wanting more. |
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Itachi__Uchiha
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I'm currently reading An infinite wizard, I think it's a beautiful and unique manhwa, if you know a similar one, please tell me
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FishLion
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@mingus I loved Berserk so much, the way the art portrays the emotional depth of it blows me away.
I started reading Kingdom of Quartz today. It has characters that are earnest and loving going up against horrifying monstrosities. I always love these sorts of stories because putting adorable, idealistic characters against eldritch creatures makes the characters fighting for their friends seem that much more full of heart and the monsters seem extra terrifying. The lush art style really makes the world feel alive and contrasts well with the horrors. Only the first volume has been released, we will have to see if it stays this compelling but for now it is one of my favorite new series. |
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