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| 10 Dance (manga) |
Very good |
I love the art and most of the story, but I do wish the plot was a bit more dynamic. I want to see the main characters interact outside of the dance studio. I like the slow burn romance so far. |
| 3x3 Eyes (manga) |
Excellent |
I like the characters, story and art (especially all the yummy gore). Yakumo's many deaths amuse me and I'm really looking forward to finishing reading this series. |
| Afro Samurai (manga) |
Decent |
I love the art, that's about it. ^^; |
| After School Nightmare (manga) |
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| Ai Yori Aoshi (manga) |
Decent |
Hmm, wasn't so impressed by this though I can't cite why. Maybe it's becasue Aoi cried far too much and their relationship hasn't advanced very much? |
| Alice in the Country of Hearts: White Rabbit and Some Afternoon Tea (manga) |
Good |
I've always thought Peter was rather overbearing and they're trying really hard to make his faults into pluses. It works half the time, the rest of the time, I just want Alice to pick someone else. I did love the scenes of Alice's past and how conflicted she was about her life before Wonderland. |
| (The) Ancient Magus' Bride (manga) |
Masterpiece |
God, I love this manga. So much work has gone into the world building and characters that they feel like they could easily step out of the manga with little trouble. The art can be really beautiful. I am all for Chise and Elias' relationship, really hope they get together in the end because they're adorable. <3 |
| Anonymous Noise (manga) |
So-so |
I find the story a bit confusing. It probably doesn't help that I only read a small sample and didn't get the whole background of the main character. |
| Arata: The Legend (manga) |
Good |
Hmm, I'm not really sure what to think of this one. I preferred the Arata from the fantasy world over Hinohara whose whining and self-pity parties get on my last nerve. So the fact most of volume 1 was focused on him was painful and annoying. I'm willing to read more but please, please focus on the fantasy Arata instead of Hinohara. |
| (The) Art of Loving (manga) |
Excellent |
Yes, give in to the sexual beast inside you, recieve exactly what it desires no matter what you have to do to get it. In short, I loved this manga, with as evil and manipulative as Yukata was. I look forward to the conclusion. |
| Attack on Titan (manga) |
So-so |
So I read the first two volumes and while it is interesting at times, it's supremely over-hyped. I don't think it deserves all the praise it gets. I don't see how the story is still ongoing for more 16 volumes, it should be over by now if you can turn people into Titan Shifters with one injection. Humanity seems kind of dumb in this universe... |
| Baccano! (light novel) |
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| Banana Fish (manga) |
Excellent |
Love between a Japanese boy and an American one...eh, that's not the story?! What was I reading then? :p Seriously, this is damn good manga, and I will pick up the rest..eventually. |
| Barbarities (manga) |
Very good |
The art is so good. Joel and Adam's relationship starts off rocky, then gets better as more time passes. I look forward to the day Joel completely accepts Adam. |
| Battle Royale (manga) |
Good |
Death and violence will run amuck in this so of course I'll read this, if only to laugh at those who die. *evil grin* |
| Beast of the Tower (manga) |
Good |
Werewolf/peasant yaoi, interesting at times but also too emo at times. |
| Berserk (manga) |
Masterpiece |
Unlike the anime which had to be condensed and hacked to little pieces, this is the whole uncensored story of Guts and what a story it is, spanning 27 volumes already. While it's hard reading it at times (how much suffering can one person go through?), it's absolutely wonderful manga. |
| Big Hero 6 (manga) |
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| Black Butler (manga) |
Masterpiece |
The art is excellent, and I love Sebastian. At the turn of a hat, he can switch from being a serial killer to dance instructor and that makes for a really entertaining manga. I'd love to read past volume two. ^_^ |
| Black Clover (manga) |
So-so |
Hmm, I don't think it's the worst shounen manga, but it is very generic and by the numbers. Only a few elements of the story are interesting, the rest is disposable. |
| Black God (manga) |
Decent |
Not really sure if I like it, though it could always get better. |
| Black Jack (manga) |
Very good |
I read this is Italian a while back and to tell the truth, I don't remember much of the story only that it was kind of weird. |
| Blade of the Immortal (manga) |
Masterpiece |
I love the art (I had to say that first), so when you combine the absurdly detailed images with kick ass fights and in depth characters, a happy Hikaru am I. I do wish they'd go into Manji's immortality a bit more but considering I'm reading the series out of order, I guess it's to be expected... |
| Blame! (manga) |
Decent |
Is vague a genre of manga? Because I honestly can't tell what's going on in this, there were only seven lines in the first chapter so...can someone explain? |
| Bleach (manga) |
Good |
I love everything from the beginning to the near end of the Soul Society arc, the rest of the story (up to chapter 210) is getting a bit too predictable for my tastes (of course they wouldn't kill off the important characters). |
| Blood Alone (manga) |
Good |
This one surprised me, since I ended up liking the characters straight off and enjoyed the story. I do wish they would reveal how the two main characters would meet though...I want the next volume already! ;_; |
| Blood Lad (manga) |
Excellent |
I actually really like this series. It's tongue-in-cheek enough yet still has enough drama that I'm curious where the story will go in future volumes. Otaku vampires for the win! |
| Blood Sucker: Legend of "Zipangu" (manga) |
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| Blue Exorcist (manga) |
Excellent |
I love this manga, it's fast paced, and really interesting. Go demons! ^_^ |
| Border (manga Kazuma Kodaka) |
Very good |
I wish Kodaka had put Yamato's origin story at the start of the first volume. A lot of things would have had more meaning that way. Very good characterization and art (even if I couldn't tell two people apart because they looked so alike in the first chapter ^^;). I look forward to reading the pasts of the other three members of the team. |
| Boruto: Naruto Next Generations (manga) |
Decent |
Not really sure "Naruto" needed a sequel, much less one that focuses on his son. I'm much more interested in seeing how the adult Naruto does his job as Hokage. |
| Bronze: Zetsuai since 1989 (manga) |
Excellent |
The melodrama continues and boy, does it get bloody at times. o.0 I shouldn't find this series interesting but it's really unpredictable at times... |
| Bungo Stray Dogs (manga) |
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| Burn the Witch (manga) |
Decent |
I should love this series because I like the art and the premise, but the characters and the worldbuilding...oof, it's bad. I can't tell if it's because Kubo hasn't done a series in a while or if he wasn't expecting his one-shot to lead to more. In any case, further volumes will dictate if I keep reading the series. |
| By the Sword (manga) |
Good |
Hmm, well, I like some of the characters but the storyline reminds me a bit too much of Samurai Deeper Kyo (nevermind it's not the main character himself searching for real body); I am interested in reading more though. |
| Case Closed (manga) |
Excellent |
Just like the anime, in small doses it's okay but I'd never spring for a huge pile of the manga at once... |
| Chainsaw Man (manga) |
Good |
Hmm...I adore Pochita and the premise. The execution, however, leaves something to be desired. I don't mind Denji but I need more character development from Power and everyone else. I guess further volumes will decide if the story gets good. I'm not paying for it, though. ^^; |
| Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard?! (manga) |
Excellent |
The title is silly and put me off reading it for a while. I regret that choice, though, because I ended up really loved the story and characters. It's like "Koe" in an office AU. The main couple is so sweet and heartwarming. I read four volumes in one day, and I'll hungrily devour the rest of the volumes very soon. <3 |
| Chronicles of the Cursed Sword (manhwa) |
Good |
I actually sort of liked this series. I only had trouble telling two people apart, and though I did think the plot meandered randomly, I liked the conflict from both sides. I really liked the demon aspect, and wish it had been focused on more. ^_^ |
| Citrus (manga) |
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| Clan of the Nakagamis (manga) |
Good |
Ah, silly stuff but damn amusing. The rich boy's family entertains me so well, what with their stalking and so forth, plus the quiet jokes in some scenes are great. If I had to complain about something, it's the fact the art isn't really that consistent... |
| Coyote (BL manga) |
Excellent |
So it's basically "Romeo and Juliet" with werewolves and werewolf hunters. Still, I adore the main couple and the art is fucking fantastic. Such good smut. I wish the third volume would come out soon, I needs me more wolf smut now. |
| Crayon Shinchan (manga) |
Decent |
The art isn't good, but a few jokes did make me laugh in the first volume. Not sure I'd read more unless it was for free. |
| Crescent Moon (manga) |
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| Crimson Hero (manga) |
Very good |
I read four volumes in succession. If that doesn't tell you I liked it, nothing will. I don't know what it is, but sports manga is always fascinating. Volleyball has proven to be no exception. My one and only complaint is the girls cry a lot. Probably two times in each volume of the series. Regardless, I'll finish up what I have left of the series pretty fast. |
| Crimson Spell (manga) |
Excellent |
Damn pretty art for this, which is no surprise considering it's Yamane Ayano. The story's pretty good, with lots of scenes where the demon within Val comes out, and the "priest" dude has to supress it (with smut ^_^). I want to read more... |
| Cromartie High School (manga) |
Excellent |
Just as amusing as the anime, even more so because there's some stories that never got animated. ^_^ |
| Cute Devil (manga, Hiro Madarame) |
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| D.Gray-man (manga) |
Excellent |
While it was a tad confusing at first, I ended up really liking this series, since it's wordy, has crazy characters, and looks to get more and more interesting as more volumes come out. Glad I picked it up really. |
| D.N.Angel (manga) |
Excellent |
This is so much better than the anime, some of the storylines are damn good, and the art..! *sighs contently* The actual relationship with Krad and Dark is complicated too. I need to finish reading this. *pouts* |
| DAWN ~Tsumetai Te (manga) |
Excellent |
Boy gets bitten by zombie-like creature, will become said zombie-like creature in future, has to fight zombie-like creatures until he changes. ^_^ Rather dark, but damn amusing. |
| Dead Mount Death Play (manga) |
Good |
Oooh, very interesting. Following the POV of the bad guy is novel and I'd love to read more of it. |
| Devils' Line (manga) |
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| Don't Be Cruel (manga) |
Very good |
Hmm, this can be really good at times but the first few volumes were trying to read, to say the least. The way the relationship starts reads of non-con and Nemu is so stupid that I wanted to slap him several times. I get they're teenagers, I really do, yet a teenager can be smart. Seriously. Now that Maya and Nemu have grown up a bit, the story is more interesting. I'm hoping they avoid most soap opera drama from now on but I won't hold my breath. At least the art is so goddamn pretty. |
| Dorohedoro (manga) |
Decent |
It's very original, I'll give the it that. But the first few volumes are really confusing as the world building is sloppy and the characters barely given any personality. From volume three onward, the plot kicks in and you get a sense of classes, races, and exactly how magic works for sorcerers. I'm still not exactly fond of the series yet I'll admit it can get incredibly riveting in certain moments of the story. |
| Double Call (manga) |
Decent |
Hmm, too many couples, not enough smut. |
| Dragon Ball Super (manga) |
So-so |
It's okay. Not really anything special as far as I'm concerned. |
| Dragon Knights (manga) |
Excellent |
Loved reading this, I need to go back and reread a lot of it though as I can't recall the story or many of the characters. |
| Dragon Quest Monsters+ (manga) |
So-so |
Well, it wasn't terrible, but I spent the majority of time reading the first volume confused as hell. Having never played any "Dragon Quest" games, I'm sure a lot slipped past my notice. It's more kiddish than I'd like but I can't hate it overall. |
| (The) Dragon's Betrothed (manga) |
Excellent |
I loved everything about the story and characters. It was so heartwarming seeing Chihiro slowly warm to Rin. The art is great, and I can't wait to read the next volume. <3 |
| Drifters (manga) |
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| Drug & Drop (manga) |
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| Durarara!! (light novel) |
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| Eat-Man (manga) |
Very good |
Offbeat sci-fi stories about a man who can eat anything and use it as a weapon. Much better stories than you'd think. |
| Embracing Love (manga) |
Decent |
I hate Nitta Youka's art style, but dammit it to all hell, Iwaki and Katou are growing on me! -_-; It's my worst nightmare, but hey, as long as the main couple screws like bunnies, I suppose I'll keep reading...grudgingly. |
| Eyeshield 21 (manga) |
Excellent |
Is there no manga I will not read? Probably not. :p I'm amused as all hell at the character Hiruma's antics, and my lack of interest in football aside, I have a feeling I'll really enjoy reading the rest of this. I so didn't need another series to read but well, that's life. ^^; |
| Final Fantasy Type-0 (manga) |
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| Final Fantasy: Lost Stranger (manga) |
Excellent |
So good. As a casual FF fan, I recognize a lot of the references and the art is fantastic. Really looking forward to reading more of it. ^_^ |
| Finder (manga) |
Very good |
Asami-san, I love you for continuing to rape Takaba, will you continue to repeat your actions for me in further volumes, please? Even if Fei Long's taken away your play toy, you've just to steal it back and rape will be possible. *evil smirk* The ending sucks, what the hell, Asami? Your hard edge disappeared, and I loved it so! ;_; Sigh, talk about disappointed. |
| Flower of Life (manga) |
Excellent |
As sad as it sounds, I knew what the crazy otaku was talking about most of the time. ^^;; I know it's got some yaoi vibes, but this manga is more about slices of life in general than yaoi based. Still, I really liked reading it, and I look forward to the next volume. ^_^ |
| From Up Above (manga) |
Excellent |
Really amusing characters, great art, and compelling storyline. I wish the second volume was out already since this first volume ended on a cliffhanger and while I doubt any harm comes to the raijuu, it would have been nice to see some kind of conclusion. Also, more development in the area of the main characters' relationship, it's very obvious the raijuu cared more than he said. |
| Fruits Basket (manga) |
Masterpiece |
Truly excellent manga, with an engrossing story and art, but the angst kills me at times. What would solve everyone's problems is killing Akito...yes, kill Akito. *begins hypnotizing those reading* |
| Fruits Basket Another (manga) |
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| Fullmetal Alchemist (manga) |
Masterpiece |
Damn, once it left the path of the anime, there are twists galore, and it makes reading this really amusing (if somewhat scary since I can't predict anything o.0). But it's all good in my opinion, and I'll keep reading. ^_^ |
| Fushigi Yūgi: Byakko Senki (manga) |
Good |
Hmm, not sure what to make of this one. Suzu going into the book as a kid had a lot of promise, then of course Watase went back to formula and had her go back to the real world and grow up. It would've been infinitely more intetesting to see Suzu stay in the book and become part of that world. But we'll see if the current storyline manages to recapture my interest... |
| Gankutsuou (manga) |
So-so |
You knew it was coming, the anime did well in Japan, and looks to do the same here so the fact a manga adaption came out is no surprise. There's nothing remarkable about it so far but the art takes a bit of getting used to... |
| Gantz (manga) |
Excellent |
At first, I didn't like this, but upon reading further, I began to really enjoy the story and characters, Kurono in particular. His development as a character is really awe-inspiring; the art's also taken a shine to me as well. |
| GetBackers (manga) |
Excellent |
Ah, Akabane, will you ever get to ravish Ban and Ginji as you see fit? Well, as long as you strut your stuff and keeping killing at will, I'll have no complaints. ^_^ |
| Ghost in the Shell (manga) |
Very good |
Read bits and pieces, but yet to pick up the actual manga itself... |
| Girlfriends (manga) |
So-so |
I'm always interested in alternative romance and yuri is no exception, but I had a hard time relating to Mari (the main character). I was never a girly girl and a lot of stuff her and her love interest they talk about bores the hell out of me. Argh, get to the smut already! |
| Goblin Slayer (light novel) |
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| Goku - Midnight Eye (manga) |
Decent |
Shounen man works to suppress evil, and gets some in the process. |
| Golden Kamuy (manga) |
Decent |
Not bad. I'd read more. |
| Gravitation EX (manga) |
Decent |
I think Murakami Maki is on crack, most of this manga's story is just freakin' weird and I don't like some of character development that's occurring (least of all, Ryuichi's sudden interest in Shuichi, I just don't believe that could happen -_-). |
| Groupie (manga) |
Decent |
Read the first chapter long ago and was very impressed with the threesome bits, even if I absolutely hated the art. Where's the complete volume already? |
| GTO: The Early Years (manga) |
Good |
It takes a while to grow on you (it's basically the same thing over and over again), but halfway through the first volume, I was laughing my ass off. It's not intelligent story telling at all but the way the mangaka develops the characters is very well done and even though it's a long series, I'll get all the volumes eventually. |
| Gunsmith Cats (manga) |
Decent |
Wow, this was violent (men were dropping right and left, reminded me of Noir), and Rally is supposedly a bounty hunter? I'm not buying it. |
| Haikyu!! (manga) |
Very good |
Volleyball except with boys this time. I'd have to see more to know if it'd be worth sticking with to the end. |
| Harlem Beat (manga) |
Good |
Blanked out. |
| Hayate the Combat Butler (manga) |
Excellent |
Crazier than the anime, which I expected. ^_^ I like it a lot. |
| Hellsing: The Dawn (manga) |
Excellent |
Ah, Walter was damn hot when he was young, not to mention deadly. Has the same sort of atomsphere as Hellsing so it is worth reading (I just need to find the remaining chapters for this...). |
| Hibi Kore Koujitsu (manga) |
Good |
Read this as a very short but sweet story. |
| Hikaru no Go (manga) |
Excellent |
This really wants to make me learn and play Go regularly. ^^;; You'd think a manga about Go would be quite boring but it's the opposite, engrossing is the word I'd use. |
| Hirano and Kagiura (manga) |
Good |
I'm not as fond of this couple as I am of the other, mainly because I don't really get a good sense of their personalities and can't see how what's-his-face could fall so hard so fast. Maybe further volumes will develop them more, but I probably won't read anymore until they go on sale. |
| Honey and Clover (manga) |
Very good |
I didn't think I would like this, but it turned out to be pretty good (funny too). My only complaint is the art is kind of iffy at times, and Haru doesn't look or act like she's 18 years old. That one guy's obsession with her strikes me as shotacon. |
| Honey Hunt (manga) |
Decent |
This mangaka and I have a love/hate relationship. Her guys are hot, but her girls drive me up a wall. Q-ta's name especially makes me scowl every time it's mentioned and the story is only so-so thus far. |
| Hyper Police (manga) |
Good |
Different from the anime but I like it, it's got a pervert-ish feel to it, though the art does take some getting used to. I wanna read more... |
| I Hear the Sunspot (manga) |
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| Ice Blade (manga) |
Very good |
Hot man kills things...that's really all I can remember about this. |
| Idol Dreams (manga) |
Good |
A much more mature title from Tanekura than I expected, which was refreshing from her usual happy-go-lucky characters. Not sure why Deguchi had to pick an idol, but I'm curious to see where it goes. What keeps rubbing me the wrong way is the romance elements, how they're introduced, developed, and resolved. Large age gaps don't bug me most of the time, but Deguchi's decisions annoy the shit out of me. Even discounting her lack of romance experience, she should know better than to seriously date a 15 year old. Especially when Deguchi has prospects in her real life. So, yeah, not loving the relationships in this series. As far as I'm concerned, Deguchi should be with Tokita, sooner rather than later. |
| In/Spectre (manga) |
Not really good |
There is a lot of talking in this, almost too much. I understand the source material is a novel and it really shows. I really don't like Kotoko. She's pushy and overly aggressive for my tastes so the love triangle between her, Saki, and Kuro is annoying. That said, I like the premise and backstories of Kotoko and Kuro. I can honestly say I've never come across them anywhere else. So, I'll keep reading, but I hope Kotoko grows to be a bit more bearable in further volumes. -UPDATE: After 11 volumes, no, Kotoko has not grown on me. In fact, I find her insufferable now. The "romance" between her and Kuro comes off incredibly forced/flat and I just can't understand why Kuro stays with her. She's such a know-it-all who insists on fucking with people when she doesn't have to. Kotoko makes a conscious choice to be an unpleasant person and it makes it hard to root for anything she does. I'd like the series so much more if Kotoko had a completely different personality. |
| Incubus (OEL manga) |
Masterpiece |
In case the rating didn't tip you off, I really enjoy reading this comic. It's quite heady at times and I really want the main couple to get together already. I think my love of this title is helped by the fact the seme is almost a carbon copy of Saitou from RK, who I adored to bits. I'm really looking forward to reading the third volume whenever it's going to come out. |
| Initial D (manga) |
Good |
Tokyopop should not change names. -_- I liked the manga just fine until they decided to "americanize" it thus I no longer read it. |
| Inuyashiki (manga) |
Decent |
Wow, really slow start to the story. Not quite sure I care about the old man's story either. |
| Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? (manga) |
Good |
I like the worldbuilding but all the romantic interests for the main character kind of annoy me. Aren't gods and goddesses beyond being love crazy? And he isn't even doing much to entice them. Might be a vain hope but I want more focus on how the world operates for everyone instead of romance hijinks. |
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| Jujutsu Kaisen (manga) |
Excellent |
Excellent start. It very much reminds me of "Parasyte," which is a huge compliment. The art is beautiful. It looks like a great story so I'll have to pick up more volumes in the future. |
| Junjo Romantica (manga) |
Masterpiece |
I love love love this mangaka's material, and this being the first title I was exposed to by her, there's no question I'm biased. Beyond the screwy story and great characters with flaws (all of whom I love), the art itself is exceptional. I'm really happy this is getting released stateside; good choice, Blu! ^_^ |
| K-ON! (manga) |
So-so |
Eh, it's okay. The series doesn't do anything original or amusing, but there are definitely worse ones out there. |
| Kaiju Girl Caramelise (manga) |
Very good |
So goddamn cute! And what a unique premise. I'm sort of hoping the main character gets with both the girl obsessed with kaiju and the guy who simply likes her as is. No love triangles please. |
| Kaiju No. 8 (manga) |
Excellent |
It's probably my favorite of the volume one pile so far. The characters are solid, the art is beautiful, and I am invested in the MC's journey. I laughed my butt off just at the first volume, so I'll be following this as long as it goes. <3 |
| Kakuriyo: Bed & Breakfast for Spirits (manga, Waco Ioka) |
Very good |
A good story thus far with great art and interesting characters. Lots of worldbuilding, which slowed down the plot down in the beginning, but I'm really enjoying all the focus on food and the lack of romance. Exploring the various creatures and spirits has been great fun. |
| Kannade (manga) |
Excellent |
A pretty interesting manga title that I'd like to read more of someday. *pouts in certain companies' directions* |
| Kanpai! (manga) |
Excellent |
I held off on getting this series because it didn't have any shounen ai but after seeing a Eiri look-alike in one of the volumes, I couldn't resist getting it. And I'm super glad I did, so far the series is damn amusing (the main character's weapon as a monster guardian? A two-by-four ^_^). |
| Kare First Love (manga) |
Decent |
Blanked out. |
| Kase-san and... (manga) |
Decent |
I want to like this better than I do. The characters are sweet and adorable and the art is beautiful most of the time, but the story and relationship development gets stuck down in tired old tropes. Like miscommunication, jealousy, and that tiring, 'but we're both girls, can we do it together?' crap. Yamada in particular can be really dumb at times. Ugh, so torn on whether or not to keep reading this series. |
| Kashimashi ~Girl Meets Girl~ (manga) |
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| King of Hell (manhwa) |
Good |
Blanked out. |
| Kingdom Hearts (manga) |
Decent |
...Not as bad as you'd think. *whispers* There were bishounen, thus Hikaru was happy for having downloaded the first volume. *runs away* |
| (The) Kingdoms of Ruin (manga) |
Decent |
This is a prime example of grimdark. I still kind of enjoyed it, though. I'm curious if Adonis will keep killing indiscriminately or eventually realize revenge isn't worth it. |
| Kizuna - Bonds of Love (manga) |
Excellent |
One of two things that pushed me ever so deeply into The Yaoi Realm, for which I will be forever grateful. Who would have thought text translations could be so fulfilling? >:) I hear this series just went beyond vol. 10 so check back into it, I may. |
| Koi ga Bokura o Yurusu Hani (manga) |
Decent |
...I can tell you exactly why this title didn't get a high rating despite it's yaoi status, and that is because when the two guys who are obviously in love with each other still insist upon having girlfriends, it makes me want to scream. Just fuck each other, why do you need women?! >_> |
| Koi Suru 1/4 (manga) |
So-so |
Blanked out. |
| Koikaze (manga) |
Very good |
I've read the first volume so far, it's good stuff, very interested in getting the rest of the chapters downloaded. |
| Konosuba - God's Blessing on This Wonderful World! (manga) |
Decent |
Not really too impressed with this, but it is basically an RPG harem series. If the girls were actually likable, I sure would appreciate it. Like I get it's parodying known tropes, yet none of the jokes land for me. Kazuma is definitely a laidback protagonist though, which is definitely appreciated. Shame he's surrounded by idiots. -_-; |
| Konosuba: An Explosion on This Wonderful World! (manga) |
Decent |
I find the series very hard to follow. I wonder if it was published as short chapters that they hastily put together in volumes, whether or not it made sense to or not. What annoys me about Megumin is on full display here as well (refusal to learn other magic, hardheaded, etc), which doesn't amuse me whatsoever. I also can't really tell Megumin from her friend often...maybe if the character designs were more distinctive. In any case, a lot of problems. |
| Koori no Mamono no Monogatari (manga) |
Excellent |
*sighs contently* Absolutely stunning art, and a well thought out story makes this one of my favorites; why, oh why hasn't this been licensed yet? ;_; |
| Kuroko's Basketball (manga) |
Good |
I admit I am curious about the ghosting ability... |
| Kyo Kara Maoh! (manga) |
Excellent |
The manga version of Kyo Kara Maoh, and with the mangaka who did Shinobu Kokoro wa, the art is pretty as all hell. There's also more details story wise so it's enjoyable all around. ^_^ |
| Lament of the Lamb (manga) |
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| Legal Drug (manga) |
Very good |
CLAMP's offical shounen-ai manga, and I love mostly everything about it (dislikes being that Tokyopop felt the need to change the name -_-). |
| (The) Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess (manga) |
So-so |
Haven't really played many of the games so I'm rather confused on what kind of world Link inhabits and where exactly this manga fits in among the series timeline. |
| Liselotte & Witch's Forest (manga) |
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| Little Darling (novel) |
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| Love Pistols (manga) |
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| Loveless (manga) |
Excellent |
Hadn't planned to read this initially but I was curious to see if this would make more sense than the anime, and it does on some levels. There's more of Ritsuka's thoughts, and further character interaction, but the amazing detail that went into the word fights isn't found here. In fact, it's hard to tell where the fighting units decide to battle really... |
| Lucky Star (manga by K Yoshimizu) |
Not really good |
Much like the anime, the main characters discuss meaningless things in daily life. Sometimes it can be interesting, but for the most part it is dull. I also don't care for the way the mangaka writes the girls. They aren't all about diets, envying other peoples' bra size, or lamenting how long sports cut into other programming. In other words, it feels like a guy who isn't in touch with women at all. All that said, I've read worse manga, and if nothing else, it's a great cure for insomnia. Ironically, I like the anime much better because there is a solid plotline it follows. ^^; |
| Lupin III: World's Most Wanted (manga) |
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| Maison Ikkoku (manga) |
Decent |
To be honest, I don't really care about the romance between Kyoko and Yusaku, I focused more on the guy's friends, especially the peeping tom. Damn amusing Yotsuda is. ^_^ |
| A Man and His Cat (manga) |
Very good |
So fucking cute. It's fluff in the best way possible and I can't not smile and chuckle while reading it. <3 |
| Mermaid Saga (manga) |
Good |
It's okay? I really like the premise, even if there isn't much variety in the stories. Mana is a bit annoying, but not too much so. I'd read the last volume just to see how things end. |
| Mezase Hero! (manga) |
Excellent |
Hmm, detective partners on the verge of a relationship, where have I read this before? Oh, yeah, that's right! FAKE. :p Despite this, it's good manga, just in need of more smut. *eyes shift* |
| Midori's Days (manga) |
Very good |
I loved the anime and the manga is no exception. |
| Mirage of Blaze (manga) |
Good |
Read the first chapter, was kind of impressed, definitely want to read more. ^_^ |
| Mobile Suit Gundam Wing: The Last Outpost [G-Unit] (manga) |
Good |
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| Monster Musume (manga) |
Good |
I fully admit this series is a guilty pleasure for me, much like the anime. The fan service can get pretty racy and I hate the way the mangaka draws boobs. They either strain believability or are so flat as to be non-existent. No happy medium here. That aside, I love the characters and the world they exist in. It's, for the most part, well thought out and really interesting. I just can't stand some of the volumes when the sole focus is milking bovine monster girls or lamia repeatedly trying to draw the main character into an orgy when there's an easier solution to their plight available. For sure I love Rachnera, Miia, and Lala. I also really like the MON squad as well. |
| Monthly Girls' Nozaki-kun (manga) |
Very good |
Pretty amusing so far. I enjoy the short comic format. ^_^ |
| Moriarty the Patriot (manga) |
Very good |
I wish I liked this better than I do. The writing concerning the nobles is so ham-fisted that it borders on parody at times. Moriarty himself is fine, I like the ambiguity of his goals, but I'm not really down with this version of Sherlock that's so outspoken and friendly with others. Not to mention the addition of a Cockney accent that was entirely unneeded. "Ain't" just isn't a word I'd associate with Sherlock Holmes. I'm four volumes in at this point and I hope the writing gets better in the next few volumes. |
| Moyasimon (manga) |
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| MPD-Psycho (manga) |
Masterpiece |
One of my favorite manga ever, as I love the main character and the storyline that grows ever so complicated in each volume. The art's damn good as well (detailed gore aplenty). |
| Mr. Tiger and Mr. Wolf (manga) |
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| Musashi No. 9 (manga) |
Excellent |
Hmm, I'm amused by U.B.'s methods, and the fact Kou torments people by revealing she's a girl near the end of a mission (will anyone ever be able to peg her gender at the start of a chapter?). |
| Mushishi (manga) |
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| My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! (manga) |
Excellent |
I did not expect to love this as much as I do. The way the main character inadvertently seduces each character and how dense she is about it makes the series for me. I'm curious how the harem will resolve. Deathmatch? Huge poly dog pile? I am there for it. |
| NANA (manga) |
So-so |
My nit-picks with the anime just worsened here, because I can't stand the art (why I will never read Paradise Kiss), though I think some scenes are funnier in this... |
| Naruto (manga) |
Excellent |
Ninja! Who doesn't like ninja, especially young bishie-like ninja? Action, characters, and art are all damn good, and it's being released far too slowly here. |
| Neon Genesis Evangelion (manga) |
Good |
Pretty much follows the anime with a few exceptions, and lots more of Shinji's thoughts are included. Is it odd there's more hints of shounen ai between Touji and Shinji in this than the original anime? ^^; |
| Night Head Genesis (manga) |
Good |
My one and only problem with this manga is it's based on the anime, which was really great. But cutting the whole story down to three volumes doesn't really work. Some of the plot points are raised once and never mentioned, and the pacing is off. If nothing else, the art is damn pretty. |
| Nightmare Inspector: Yumekui Kenbun (manga) |
So-so |
It's not...bad? But it's not exactly good either. It's very episodic and I wonder if later volumes can actually carry a longer story line. Here's hoping more volumes come through the library. |
| No Game, No Life (manga) |
Decent |
I like the premise of the story, but dear god are the two main characters insufferable. Being a NEET and an asshole shouldn't have to go hand in hand. I also can't stand how Shiro talks. For god sake's, she 11 years old, not five. -_- I mean, props for having a isekai where the characters are happy in the new world, but the way the fan service is so in your face and how the brother and sister act with each other is vaguely sickening. All that said, I'd read more, I just hope Sora and Shiro develop a bit more as characters. |
| NTR: Netsuzou Trap (manga) |
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| O-Parts Hunter (manga) |
Decent |
Not a bad series, and I'd read more than I could for free, but it could be more interesting story wise. I love the split personality thing yet it needs more substance around said element. |
| Ogre Slayer (manga) |
Decent |
Really bland shounen title. I would have liked to have seen some violence against guys just once. |
| Oh My Goddess! (manga) |
Decent |
Read a volume of this way back when, and didn't really like the harem like formula. |
| Okane ga Nai (manga) |
Good |
I prefer the anime but the manga's not bad. Just stick with the story after the first chapter, otherwise you'll miss out on some good stuff. |
| Old Boy (manga) |
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| One Piece (manga) |
Masterpiece |
1-542. Greatest. Ever. No further comment needed. |
| One Piece: Ace's Story (novel) |
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| One Piece: Ace's Story–The Manga |
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| Ookiku Furikabutte (manga) |
Excellent |
Just like the anime but better since there's stuff that didn't make it in. I don't know why this title strikes me so deeply but I have no complaints so far,I look forward to reading more of the manga. |
| (The) Other World's Books Depend on the Bean Counter (manga) |
Excellent |
I enjoyed this a lot. All the world details help to make it a well-rounded story. When you had in the slow burn romance between Kondou and Aresh, my littler shipper heart is happy. I look forward to seeing the pair work things out. |
| Our Kingdom (manga) |
Good |
Love among cousins vying for the succession of their household (though they don't care about that at all, much more interested in each other, which is as it should be). I am however more interested in Shigure's situation, and seeing who gets him in the end. *evil grin* |
| Pandora Hearts (manga) |
Very good |
I love the story. It's mysterious, and the chains are really interesting. I'd love to read beyond the third volume. ^_^ |
| Peace Maker (manga by N. Chrono) |
Excellent |
I love this, all the characters are crazy and despite the heavy angst some go through, the manga reads a good experience overall. |
| Peace Maker Kurogane (manga) |
Excellent |
The sequel, which I'm not up to date with but is equally amusing, especially in regards to Ryoma. *sighs contently* Now that is a damn hot man. |
| Pet Shop of Horrors (manga) |
So-so |
Tales of supernatural pets. ...Is it just me or does every one of them end badly? ^^; You'd think one of them would know how to read instructions. |
| Phantom Tales of the Night (manga) |
Good |
I'm torn on this one. While I love the premise (though xxxHolic did it better :p), the execution isn't great. The panels are sloppy, it's hard to tell what's going on sometimes, and not much in the way of the story has been revealed in the first four chapters. I am curious if it gets better further on... |
| Pilgrim Jäger (manga) |
Very good |
Okay, I admit it, I've got a thing for religious themed manga (so shoot me!). This one kept my interest (I like Alede's split personality) so I'm definitely going to see if the next few volumes are half as interesting (the art also reminds me of Naono Bohra). |
| Planetes (manga) |
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| Play Boy Blues (manga) |
Excellent |
Oh man, this satisfied me on so many levels (in other words, when there wasn't plot or character interaction, there was smut and that makes Hikaru a happy girl all around). That said, I've liked Shiuko Kano's art for a while so that was very good, and the characters were pretty in depth. Nothing to complain about here. |
| Please Save My Earth (manga) |
Very good |
I didn't expect to like this, it's super corny at times, but I like the story. I'm curious where some characters will end up as the plot gets ever more complicated. I'd love to find the rest of the volumes... |
| Priest (manhwa) |
Masterpiece |
Holy fucking crap, this manhwa is damn good! The first two volumes are lax story wise but once you hit the third one, the plot kicks in and damn if it isn't one of the best stories I've ever read (it's very heavy religion wise but it's all significant to the plot). The art's also different than anything I've seen. |
| (The) Prince of Tennis (manga) |
Good |
I'd be a lot more interested in tennis if all players looked like the ones in this. *shallow* |
| Princess Princess (manga) |
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| Princess Resurrection (manga) |
Good |
It's okay, but the battles aren't that great. Most of them are cut or completely ignored once introduced. I do like the phoenix aspect, it's something original out of so many shounen cliches. |
| Pumpkin Scissors (manga) |
Excellent |
Basically just like the anime except in paper form. I still really like the story and characters, and just wish the series wasn't so long. 12 volumes? Damn, man, why do I get sucked into these? |
| Pure Heart (manga) |
Good |
Hmm, not as fond as this one as I am the other works Fujiyama's done. Maybe because one of the characters comes off as a giant douche? I wouldn't put up with it like Tozaki does. I love the art though. |
| Rabbit Man, Tiger Man (manga) |
Very good |
So cute, it makes me smile just reading it. |
| Ral Ω Grad (manga) |
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| Ray (manga) |
Good |
It's okay...I was amused at some parts, such as the possibility of a couple that kept switching hearts all the time, but that's about it. |
| Rebirth (manhwa) |
Decent |
I got the name Deshwitat from this for an RPG...that's really all I think of this (average yet again). |
| Red Hot Chili Samurai (manga) |
Decent |
Very formulaic. The art ranged from beautiful to crappy, and the story was a series of comedy situations infused with fighting. Then again, what do you expect from a story that was only created to obsess over peppers? |
| Red Riding Hood and the Big Sad Wolf (manga) |
Excellent |
I laughed a lot while reading this. The dry humor and the way some characters act are so funny. I really hope there are more than two volumes because I have a mighty need for more, dammit. |
| RG Veda (manga) |
Excellent |
I like it so far, the art may be a little old compared to CLAMP's present day style but the story has an epic feel to it, and I'm interested in how it progresses. |
| RIN-NE (manga) |
Decent |
Yeah, the tried and true formula is failing Takahashi as far as I'm concerned. Rinne is broke, and therefore greedy. Sakura reluctantly helps him out. Insert ghost here repeatedly. Sigh... |
| S (novel) |
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| Saiyuki Gaiden (manga) |
Masterpiece |
God, Minekura never fails to amaze me. This manga is great, but I only wish there were more, I'm dying to find out how everything resolves. |
| Saiyuki Reload (manga) |
Excellent |
I've read three volumes, and enjoyed the little twists and turns the story takes at times (I admit I am curious to see if that snow mountain tale gets added into the 'Gunlock' anime though; I'm guessing not since it was so violent). Anyway, I'll definitely try to keep up since Minekura never disappoints me. ^_^ |
| Sasaki and Miyano (manga) |
Excellent |
Ah, when will Miyano realize he's in a romance story himself? It's really fun seeing him gush over BL manga. I do hope further volumes will develop their relationship more, as it is now it's a lot of meta-humor for the moment. |
| Sayonara, Zetsubou-Sensei (manga) |
Excellent |
The suicidal teacher is wonderful and I'd follow him anywhere. ^_^ |
| School-Live! (manga) |
Decent |
I'm a bit torn on this one. I like the juxtaposition of the super cute and the gory zombies, but it is sometimes too sweet for its own good. I would be glad to finish the series just to see how it ends yet I'm not in any big hurry to do so. |
| Scott Pilgrim (Canadian manga) |
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| Scrapped Princess (light novel) |
Very good |
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| Seikimatsu Darling (manga) |
Good |
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| Shaman King (manga) |
Good |
I don't recall if I read any of this before coming up with the character Nichols but shamans are always good, even better when they fight against other shamans and bond with bishie samurai. |
| Sherlock (manga) |
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| Shoulder-a-Coffin Kuro (manga) |
Good |
Reminds me of "Kino's Journey" but with a Gothic vibe instead of an intellectual one. I am interested in how the mystery aspect of the story resolves. |
| Shugo Chara Chan! (manga) |
Weak |
This didn't need another series. Seriously, just stop. |
| Shuriken and Pleats (manga) |
Decent |
I wish the protagonist was more expressive, it's hard to imagine she really loved her master when nothing shows on her face. The ninja battles could be more dynamic as well. |
| Silent Möbius (manga) |
Decent |
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| A Silent Voice (manga) |
So-so |
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| Silver Diamond (manga) |
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| Skip Beat! (manga) |
Excellent |
Kyoko annoyed in the beginning with her idol worship, now that she's turned evil, she's much more bearable. The story has also gotten really fucking good, and Kyoko's progress into show business just gets more and more entertaining. I'm thoroughly invested in the manga, and will look forward to each volume I read. ^_^ |
| Slam Dunk (manga) |
Decent |
Blanked out. |
| Sleepy Princess in the Demon Castle (manga) |
Excellent |
I really like the princess' casual attitude about murder and her one-track mind regarding sleep. The way she circumvents traditional RPG tropes is great. It's nice seeing the monsters get scared of a human for a change. I kind of want to see the Demon King fall for her eventually... |
| Something's Wrong With Us (manga) |
Decent |
So many soap opera elements. The art style is so damn pretty, though. If the manga had avoided any pregnancy issues, I would've liked it better. As it is, the food is the star as far as I'm concerned. I'm sort of hoping that Nao doesn't end up with Tsubaki and goes with that mentor dude who's always helping her out. He's a much healthier romantic choice. |
| Sorry For My Familiar (manga) |
Excellent |
I love the premise and characters. Norman makes me laugh so much. I am definitely going to get the rest of the volumes and finish the series soon. <3 |
| Spicy But Sweet (manga) |
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| SPY×FAMILY (manga) |
Excellent |
So fun! The way each character tries to hide what they do is amusing. I love the little girl, too. |
| Strawberry 100% (manga) |
Good |
This reminds me of "Yubisaki Milk Tea" for some reason, maybe it's all the panty shots and perverted thoughts that abound throughout the story? I don't know why I like it, it doesn't really have a plot per say so much as a wish fulfillment on behalf of the mangaka. How many people can you shove into love for Junpei? Let's find out! :p |
| (The) Strongest Sage With the Weakest Crest (manga) |
Good |
It's okay? I would have liked to have seen Matty struggle more to utilize his past knowledge, but I guess it's not that kind of series. The mystery of why crests and magic have changed so much seems interesting, though it's probably not worth reading more to find out. |
| (The) Summit (manhwa) |
Excellent |
I love the characters, they're so quirky yet adorable. I wish more of this had been released stateside because I laughed while reading it a lot. I'll have to see if the rest of it is available online somewhere. |
| Sweat and Soap (manga) |
Decent |
What a strange premise. And yet it's surprisingly sweet, with a relationship that is quite healthy. While I don't think I would pay to read further volumes, if it comes through the library, I'd be down to continue it. |
| (The) Sword of Shibito (manga) |
Decent |
Hmm, I like the art but the story seems to go completely in circles so it's hard to follow at times. Suppose it's a good thing I picked this up discounted, eh? |
| Tactics (manga) |
Very good |
I kind of wish I hadn't read this series. I loved the anime but I knew the release stateside had stopped midway through (thanks, Tokyopop -_-). Still, I was curious if it was good or not. It really is and it kills me that I won't be able to finish it anytime soon, not unless I master Japanese. Sigh, another quality manga lost in licensing hell. |
| Tamago no Hi (manga) |
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| Tanaka-kun wa Itsumo Kedaruge (manga) |
Excellent |
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| Ten Count (manga) |
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| A Terrified Teacher at Ghoul School! (manga) |
Very good |
I really liked this manga. While the main character could grate on the nerves, I actually find him kind of adorable? The yokai that surround him amuse me and I look forward to getting to know them all. |
| Therapy Game (manga) |
Very good |
I didn't actually like Minato in Secret XXX, so I'm pleasantly surprised at how different he comes off once you get into his head. I adore his and Shizuma's relationship, and the fact there's a sequel exploring it further makes me really happy. I can't wait to read more. <3 |
| Tokyo Ghoul (manga) |
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| A Tropical Fish Yearns for Snow (manga) |
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| Tsubasa, RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE (manga) |
Excellent |
I'll say this first, I absolutely hate Cardcaptor Sakura but the way they've reworked everything, I don't mind the connection at all (since they're not the same characters). You can tell it's going to be a long series but with the fun of picking out characters from other series as they appear, I don't really mind (and Kurogane is hot *eyes shift*). |
| Tsubasa: WoRLD CHRoNiCLE (manga) |
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| Twittering Birds Never Fly (manga) |
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| (The) Tyrant Falls in Love (manga) |
Masterpiece |
Fuck yes, I love Morinaga and Souichiro, they're one of my favorite yaoi couples ever. I think it helps one doesn't consider himself gay and he's slowly being corrupted as times goes on. I'm impressed as hell DMP picked up the license and while I miss the dust cover, at least it's finally out in English. |
| Urusei Yatsura (manga) |
Decent |
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| Vampire Knight (manga) |
Good |
I really like this more than the anime, everyone is so pretty and the story seems much more concise and interesting (more to the point in other words). True, there's still moments of exposition but they're few and far between and I can happily ignore them whenever Zero sinks his teeth into Yuki. Here's hoping there's some hope for a threesome between Zero, Kaname and Yuki. |
| Vampire Knight: Memories (manga) |
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| Vampire Princess Miyu (manga) |
Very good |
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| Vassalord (manga) |
Excellent |
Ah, vampires and really good fucking art make Hikaru a happy girl. I understand the basis of the story but scanlations (or an official release would be damn helpful), until then I'll keep drooling over the Japanese editions. |
| Voice or Noise (manga) |
Good |
Read the first chapter oh so long ago, something about a man talking to animals and a guy wanting to learn...must get the manga someday. |
| (The) Water Dragon's Bride (manga) |
Decent |
Yeah, I need more than twenty pages to have an opinion on this series. It seems to have potential though... |
| (The) Way of the Househusband (manga) |
Excellent |
Oh my god, I giggled so much reading this. It's basically one joke over and over, but damn is it executed well. The art is great and I can't wait to read more. |
| Weiß Side B (manga) |
Decent |
...There's hot guys? I'm not really too impressed with this so far (the art's a bit too soft, the story is predictable, etc). |
| Welcome to the Ballroom (manga) |
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| Wild Adapter (manga) |
Masterpiece |
If you offered me the world or endless volumes of Wild Adapter, I'd chose the latter. That pretty much wraps up my feelings on this manga. |
| Wild Half (manga) |
Decent |
Old shounen tale about a guy who meets a dog (who is more than he seems), basically they solve incidents together and it progresses from there. Only reason I know of this manga is because it was in an old Shounen Jump magazine I have (talk about yellowed pages...). |
| Wolf God (manga) |
Good |
I actually really liked the story, I just wish there was more than one volume. The characters were set up nicely though the whole "I must find my brother" subplot didn't get very far. |
| (The) World's Finest Assassin (manga) |
Not really good |
Hmm, it's not too bad. I don't like how they sexualize ten-year-olds, though. The main character finding joy in the mundane is definitely the best part of the story. Not so much his mission to kill the hero. |
| (The) World's Greatest First Love: The Case of Ritsu Onodera (manga) |
Very good |
I'm not quite emotionally invested in this series as much as Junjo Romantica, but the story's not bad. It'll probably take a while to get used to the rocky relationship issues between Saga and Ritsu. I'm willing to stay the course though. ^_^ |
| Wotakoi: Love is Hard for Otaku (manga) |
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| X (manga) |
Excellent |
Long, epic, and damn fucking good. |
| xxxHOLiC: Rei (manga) |
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I really hope CLAMP gives Watanuki gets a happier ending in this series than the previous one. |
| Yamada-kun and the Seven Witches (manga) |
Good |
I really like the characters, the way they are completely nonplussed with kissing each other is nice. I also appreciate the lack of melodrama and the story is pretty interesting so far. Looking forward to reading more! |
| Yebisu Celebrities (manga) |
Decent |
Volume 1. It's not bad, but it's not great either. The romances are predictable, yet I like some of the characters anyway. It's clear it's an early title from Shinri judging by the art. Still nice looking anyway. Maybe the manga gets better as it goes along? |
| Yona of the Dawn (manga) |
So-so |
Not bad, but nothing special. |
| You will drown in Love (manga) |
Excellent |
I'm really glad I tracked this down (stupid Amazon sellers!) since it's funny, sweet, and really nice to read. Seeing things from Reiichiro's perspective was interesting, and though I think Jinnai is a little too aggressive in regards to sex (in the beginning), it's clear the two of them make a good couple. I'd really like to read the third volume now, somebody release it? Anybody? ;_; |
| Young Magician (manga) |
Good |
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| Your & My Secret (manga) |
Very good |
It's funnier than I expected it to be, I was almost in tears at the part where Uehara got his first period. "Men, a little blood, and you turn into babies." But it seems like the two main characters fell into their new bodies really fast. Why switch back at all when it's fairly obvious each is happier as they are? |
| Your Lie in April (manga) |
Decent |
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| Yubisaki Milk Tea (manga) |
Good |
This is an interesting manga, I like it for the way they approach certain subjects, the whole theme of male crossdressing really don't faze me (hell, I've seen it a few times in yaoi manga). I will say that this doesn't really deserve the 'mature' rating though, it's not like there's any sex per say... |
| YuYu Hakusho (manga) |
Good |
I've only read a little, but I'm impressed so far. |
| Ze (manga) |
Excellent |
The first volume takes a while to get going but once you start in on the couples, this manga shines and the story digs its way into your good graces. The fourth volume made me cry at the end and the fifth is just a shocking display of art prowess (so fucking beautiful). I'm really hoping this lasts as long as Love Mode. |
