True Beauty is the newest addition to the category of media I think of as "I know it's popular, but I really don't see why."
Dec 28, 2023 • Subscribe
More like this
True Beauty – Webtoon Review!
A comedic Webtoon that deals with the standards and stereotypes of beauty. Now the main character has to hide her normal life when she started becoming the “pretty”…
Ennead Manhwa Volume 1 Review
Ennead is undoubtedly a must-read if you're interested in Ancient Egypt and its mythology, but it's also just an interesting story in its own right.
Beauty and the Feast Volume 3 Review
Despite some issues, Beauty and the Feast continues to be a charming addition to the "food nurtures the soul" manga genre.
Beauty and the Feast Volume 1 Review
Beauty and the Feast is a story about turning a daily necessity into daily enjoyment involving a widow and a high school baseball player.
Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint Volume 1 Manhwa Review
This is for the ones who knew the Red Wedding was coming, gleefully chuckled when the film Bridge to Terabithia grossly misled parents, and always read the book…
The Dangerous Convenience Store Manhwa Volume 1 Review
The plot is excellent in the romance camp. Everything that happens is to get Eui-joon and Gunwoo together, and it works pretty well.
Bloody Sweet Volume 1 Manhwa Review (Spoiler‑Free)
Bloody Sweet volume 1 manhwa review.
The Honey-Blood Beauty & Her Vampire Volume 1 Review
There's no shortage of vampire romance manga available, but The Honey-Blood Beauty & Her Vampire is one you should seriously consider reading.
The Remarried Empress Volume 1 Manhwa Review (Spoiler‑Free)
When Emperor Sovieshu tells the Empress that he wants a divorce, the last thing he expects is for her to agree... and request approval to remarry someone else…
My Gently Raised Beast Volume 1 Manhwa Review (Spoiler‑Free)
Nothing is going well for Blondina, even after she goes from pauper to princess. That is, until an adorable talking black cat enters her life!
What's Wrong with Secretary Kim? Volumes 1-3 Manhwa Review
A kidnapping incident, a possible romantic triangle, and family business politics make What's Wrong with Secretary Kim? a page-turner.
Beauty and the Beast Volume 4 Review
The battle to go to Koshien is about to begin, and Shuko wants to do all she can to help Yamato in this critical time. Making big enough…
Beauty and the Feast Volume 8 Review
The shipteasing continues in Beauty and the Feast volume 8. But while previous escapades may have focused on Yamato’s bewilderment, now we are getting more evidence Yamato is…
Beauty and the Feast Volume 6 Review
Volume 6 ends up being one of the most consistent volumes of Beauty and the Feast, being a solid read from start to finish.
Beauty and the Feast Volume 7 Review
That's part of the fun of Beauty and the Feast, and Volume 7 delivers the exaggerated humor and even more delights in a heartwarming package.
Beauty and the Feast Volume 2 Review
Beauty and the Feast volume 2 follows the same basic path as volume 1 where Shuko makes food for her much younger neighbor, Shohei.
Beauty and the Feast Volume 5 Review
Volume 5 of Beauty and the Feast may be a little light on Shuko drumming up recipes, but Yamato more than makes up for that here.
Beauty and the Feast Volume 9 Review
It’s the season of gifting here in Beauty and the Feast volume 9. First up, it’s Shuko’s birthday, then she receives a New Year’s gift from Yamato’s father,…
Villains are Destined to Die Volume 1 Manhwa Review (TW Spoilers)
In Villains are Destined to Die, it's one thing to play an extremely hard otome game, and another to be transported into one. When almost every choice leads…
A Returner's Magic Should Be Special Volumes 1-3 Manhwa Review
Despite hitting a lot of very familiar beats, there's something about A Returner's Magic Should Be Special that's incredibly readable.
Attack on Titan x Game Beauty Makeup Collection Volume 1
We do like a fun collaboration. The good folks at US firm Game Beauty have teamed up with Kodansha to create a limited-edition Attack on Tit...
Citrus (Volume 4) – True Confessions!
Christmas didn’t go quite as Yuzu planned. Mei was a little too forceful and that made Yuzu scared. Hopefully, they’ll be able to really talk on the school…
Manga review: Dien Bien Phu (Volume 1-3)
A manga that succeeds where American Vietnam films fail
NEWS: True Beauty Anime Adaptation Announcement – Anime NYC 2023 Recap
Crunchyroll announced during Anime NYC 2023 that they will be streaming the animated adaptation of True Beauty in 2024.
Reader’s Corner: Higehiro, True Beauty, and The Saint’s Belated Happiness
Reviews of The Ancient Magus Bride (Vol. 5), Higehiro: After Being Rejected, I Shaved and Took in a High School Runaway (Vol. 1), A Returner's Magic Should Be…
Review: True Tears
Honestly, if True Tears was the title of a film showing at your local theatre, what are the chances of seeing 18-30 year old alpha males attending? Not…
Manhwa Review: Not-Sew-Wicked Stepmom Vol. 1
Queen Abigail Friedkin longs for one thing only: to spoil her beloved daughter Princess Blanche and give her the best upbringing any child could dream of. But it…
Season 2: Episode 3- Beauty Standards
Buckle in, this is a long one. Bees, Miso, Nikki, and Aza talk about beauty in manga; what constitutes beauty and how it can be harmful. As always,…
Manga Review – Beauty Bunny
Beauty Bunny ビューティー♥バニィ YOSHINO Mari Shoujo – Comedy, gender bender, romance 8 Volumes (complete) Kodansha Comics Summary: Just when things are going well at her new school, one…
Classmates Volume 1 Review
Between the odd pacing and just general lack of knowing the characters in this manga, Classmates struggles to be an entertaining read.
Slayers Volume 1 Review
Author: Hajime Kanzaka Illustrator: Rui Araizumi Translator: Elizabeth Ellis Editor: Megan Denton A cursory Google search can tell you that it’s been roughly 50 years since the…
Kasane Volume 1 Review
TheOASG reviews Daruma Matsuura's horror manga Kasane, where Kasane and the use of lipstick creates a surprisingly refreshing page-turner.
Vagabond: Volume 1 Review
I heard a lot off buzz about the beautiful art style that Vagabond provides and I have to agree…
given Volume 1 Review
Two characters with seemingly different personalities find one common thread -- music. In given, this leads to thrills and heartbreak in its debut volume.
Orient Volume 1 Review
While not quite like Magi in visuals and story, Shinobu Ohtaka's latest work, Orient, features elements that might just kick off a bigger tale in Volume 1.
ToHeart Volume 1 Review
The manga adaptation of a visual novel that I’ve kept a physical copy of for a very long time.
Shy Volume 1 Review
TheOASG reviews the first volume of Shy, where in an age of superheroes protecting the peace, Japan's got a Hero that's...well, shy.
Scarlet Volume 1 Review
Only a unique combo of yuri and horror and the last chapter of this manga saves Scarlet's debut volume from being a mostly baffling read.
ToHeart Volume 1 Review
The manga adaptation of a visual novel that I’ve kept a physical copy of for a very long time.
MabuSasa Volume 1 Review
What happens when a BL-obsessed high school girl befriends the school's known deliquent that's actually into 2D girls? You get MabuSasa!
Tearmoon Empire Volume 3 Review
While Tearmoon Empire was originally conceived as a one arc story, Volume 3 maintains a lot of the same fun from the first two volumes.
Prince Freya Volume 3 Review
Freya knows that despite the odds she must stop the Sigurd army in Prince Freya Volume 3, but its story execution leaves a lot to be desired.
Vampire Dormitory Volume 3 Review
Title: Vampire DormitoryGenre: Gender bender, romance, supernaturalPublisher: Kodansha (JP), Kodansha Comics (US)Creator: Ema ToyamaSerialized in: NakayoshiLocalization Staff: Devon Corwin (Translator), Noelle Yamagami (Letterer), Sarah Tilson (Editor)Original Release Date:…
Pandora Hearts Volume 3 Review
The volume where everyone’s got issues.
Summertime Rendering Volume 3 Review
Going through a recording Ushio left behind, and viewing Ushioh’s (shadow replacement) memories like a video, Shinpei and Sou see how far the current tragedy on Hitogashima has…
Eniale & Dewiela Volume 3 Review
From fun fights, bawdy comedy, and lots of great fashion designs, Eniale & Dewiela has been a delightful read from start to finish.
Mieruko-chan Volume 3 Review
Miko has a brand new problem that's affecting her friend, which means she can't avoid the terrifying spirits in Volume 3 of Mieruko-chan.
Harukana Receive Volume 3 Review
Kanata and Narumi's past is further explored in Volume 3 of Harukana Receive, but don't think we aren't introduced to a child commercial star in this one!
Cat + Gamer Volume 3 Review
Cat + Gamer Volume 3 depicts a relatable work-life dilemma -- Riko tries to plan gaming time, but Musubi simply doesn't care!
3 Reasons To Skip: True Tears
It takes effort to write a harem anime without a single likeable character in it, but True Tears pulls it off. And no, it's not deliebrate.