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Thoughts on semelparous Volume 1
semelparous is a yuri manga written and illustrated by Jun Ogino, which focuses on soldiers known as the Bulwarks defending our world from monsters called kaiju. Seven Seas…
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The world is under attack by creatures from a parallel world. The only thing standing in their way is the Bulwarks who patrol the Innerspace between worlds and…
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Thoughts on semelparous Volume 2
The fight against the kaiju continues in the second volume of Jun Ogino’s semelparous manga. Even knowing the consequences of killing Kaiju, Yorino remains determined to keep fighting.…
Thoughts on semelparous Volume 3
Youko and Yorino face the most powerful type of kaiju in the third volume of Jun Ogino’s semelparous manga. Things aren’t quite that simple, though, as the enemy…
Semelparous (Volume 3) – We Finish Together
Now that Yorino has been outed as a pureblood Mure, the enemy has decided to make its move. How will Kaminoi and Yorino react when their lives are…
Semelparous (Volume 2) – Black Souls and Revelations
Yorino has decided to continue as a Bulwark and is focused on ending the conflict so that the deaths stop, but then a close friend dies and she…
semelparous, Volume 2, Guest Review by G-Man
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Jazz Vol.1
Wow. Reading Jazz is like reading the yaoi version of Hot Gimmick. And you know how well that turned out for me. To be honest, I was aware…
Innocent, Vol. 1
Innocent is hard to pin down. On the one hand, it’s a meticulously researched period drama starring real-life figures such as Casanova, Robert-François Damiens, and Jeanne Bécu; on…
Given, Vol. 1
Given Volume 1 by Natsuki Kizu Even before I read this manga, I remember scrolling past something on twitter and seeing the cover. Who is the mildly cranky…
Beatless, Vol. 1
By Satoshi Hase and redjuice. Released in Japan by Kadokawa Bunko. Released in North America digitally by J-Novel Club. Translated by Ben Gessel. This is a doorstopper of…
Episode 1: Akira Vol 1
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Reader’s Corner: Touge Oni (Vol. 1), Your Forma (Vol. 4), Glitch (Vol. 1), and Game of Familia (Vol. 1)
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Durarara!!SH, Vol. 1
By Ryohgo Narita and Suzuhito Yasuda. Released in Japan by Dengeki Bunko. Released in North America by Yen On. Translated by Stephen Paul. It’s been a year and…
Trillion Game, Vol. 1
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Lovely Muco!, Vol. 1
For thirteen years, I lived with Grendel, a smart, stubborn Australian shepherd who treated me and my husband like a pair of unruly sheep. She woke us up…
058 - Chobits vol. 1
Do Androids need love? Will and James return from the doldrums and kickstart the cyborg season with CLAMP’s Chobits. Boy finds a discarded PC in the trash and…
Sakamoto Days, Vol. 1
The opening pages of Sakamoto Days unfold with the ruthless efficiency of a master assassin at work: in just a handful of panels, author Yuto Suzuki shows us…
Sabikui Bisco, Vol. 1
By Shinji Cobkubo and K Akagishi. Released in Japan by Dengeki Bunko. Released in North America by Yen On. Translated by Jake Humphrey. I admit that I was…
Unnamed Memory, Vol. 1
By Kuji Furumiya and Chibi. Released in Japan by Dengeki Bunko. Released in North America by Yen On. Translated by Sarah Tangney. It has become increasingly rare in…
Girls Kingdom, Vol. 1
By Nayo and Shio Sakura. Released in Japan by GL Bunko. Released in North America by J-Novel Club. Translated by Philip Reuben. Despite the fact that this is…
Lovesick Ellie, Vol 1
Lovesick Ellie Volume 1 by Fujimomo I picked this up on a whim, and I knew I was in for something a little out of the ordinary when…
Kobold King, Vol. 1
By Syousa. and sime. Released in Japan by Legend Novels (Kodansha). Released in North America by J-Novel Club. Translated by Fatuma Muhamed. I find myself saying “this is…
Hirayasumi Vol 1 Review
Keigo Shinzo's Hirayasumi is like eating a sweet treat after a savory dessert. It's a rich and charming manga that tugs at your heart.
Tearmoon Empire, Vol. 1
By Nozomu Mochitsuki and Gilse. Released in Japan as “Tearmoon Teikoku Monogatari” by TO Books. Released in North America digitally by J-Novel Club. Translated by David Teng. It’s…
Heart Cocktail Vol 1
Heart Cocktail , based on a manga series by Watase Saizou, has been on my wish list for a long time. Our media maven in Japan acquired the…
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Jealousy Vol. 1 Review
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BL Metamorphosis, Vol. 1
By Kaori Tsurutani. Released in Japan as “Metamorphose no Engawa” by Kadokawa Shoten, serialization ongoing in the magazine Comic Newtype. Released in North America by Seven Seas. Translated…
Blue Flag, Vol 1
Blue Flag Volume 1 by KAITO It is fair to say that I read plenty of manga, but now and then I read a series that is just…
BLog: Fangs Vol. 1
BLog reviews recent boys love, yaoi and LGBTQ+ English translation manga. Fangs Vol. 1Story and art: Billy BaliballyTranslation: Christine DashiellPublisher: TOKYOPOPRelease Date: July 6, 2021 One …
BLog: MADK Vol. 1
BLog reviews recent boys love, yaoi and LGBTQ+ English translation manga. MADK Vol. 1Story and art: Ryo SuzuriTranslation: Adrienne BeckPublisher: SuBLime MangaRelease Date: February 9, 2021 (…
Jujutsu Kaisen, Vol. 1
Jujutsu Kaisen Volume 1 by Gege Akutami Fending off supernatural threats is a shonen staple, so how does Jujutsu Kaisen stack up? It very much felt like an…
Primitive Boyfriend, Vol. 1
By Yoshineko Kitafuku. Released in Japan as “Genshijin Kareshi” by Hakusensha, serialized in the magazine LaLa. Released in North America by Seven Seas. Translated by Amanda Haley. Adapted…
030 - Sundome vol. 1
James and Will talk about Incels, what it feels like for a woman to challenge (or belittle you) as a man and also clavicle sucking! Skip synopsis @12:56…
Yakuza Lover, Vol 1
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Prince Freya, Vol 1
Prince Freya, Volume 1 by Keiko Ishihara I really liked Ishihara’s other series The Heiress and the Chauffeur, which was only two volumes but left me wishing I…
Gal Gohan, Vol. 1
By Marii Taiyou. Released in Japan by Hakusensha, serialization ongoing in the magazine Young Animal. Released in North America by Seven Seas. Translated by Andrew Cunningham. Adapted by…
Act-Age, Vol. 1
By Tatsuya Matsuki and Shiro Usasaki. Released in Japan by Shueisha, serialization ongoing in the magazine Weekly Shonen Jump. Released in North America by Viz Media. Translated by…
Prince Freya Vol. 1
Like a well-listened to lullaby, I find myself in front of the keyboard with a manga volume beside me. And so, the song starts again. Fitting that I…
Prince Freya, Vol. 1
By Keiko Ishihara. Released in Japan as “Itsuwari no Freya” by Hakusensha, serialization ongoing in the magazine LaLa DX. Released in North America by Viz Media. Translated by…
Bibliophile Princess, Vol. 1
By Yui and Satsuki Sheena. Released in Japan as “Mushikaburi-hime” by Ichijinsha Bunko Iris NEO. Released in North America by J-Novel Club. Translated by Alyssa Niioka. The great…
Monster Tamer, Vol. 1
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Rosen Blood, Vol 1
Rosen Blood Volume 1 by Kachiru Ishizue The phrase “gothic reverse harem vampire shoujo manga,” is jam-packed with many plot tropes and Rosen Blood certainly manages to be…
Demons’ Crest, Vol. 1
By Reki Kawahara and Yukiko Horiguchi. Released in Japan by Dengeki Bunko. Released in North America by Yen On. Translated by James balzer. I had heard, for some…
Chainsaw Man, Vol 1
Chainsaw Man Volume 1 by Tatsuki Fujimoto Monster or demon hunting manga is a fairly common shonen manga scenario, but Chainsaw Man keeps it fresh, thanks to the…
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The witch-y month of August continues with our second manga about witches, Witchcraft Works, plus You're My Pet, an unconventional josei manga love story
Mint Chocolate Vol 1 Review
Tomorrow is Valentine’s Day, so it seemed like the perfect time to do a review of a new, romance manga! As an added bonus, Mami Orikasa’s shojo series,…