Category: Manga & Graphic Novels

Not Your Idol, Volume 2 by Aoi Makino

Posted September 30, 2020 in Manga & Graphic Novels
Not Your Idol, Volume 2 by Aoi Makino

In this second volume, suspense is on high level with Nina’s stalker becoming more frightening, and some revelations moving the plot towards an even darker path . . . While the beautiful artwork keeps you captivated, the subject of sexual assault is treated with an intensity and realism that constantly put the reader on edge. Society and media views on girls are almost as creepy as the stalker here, and […]

Kakushigoto: My Dad’s Secret Ambition, Volume 1 by Kouji Kumeta

Posted July 15, 2020 in Manga & Graphic Novels
Kakushigoto: My Dad’s Secret Ambition, Volume 1 by Kouji Kumeta

My interest was piqued the moment my eyes landed on the artwork, but it was the short blurb that really sold it to me. Could this volume be any cuter—or funnier—than I think it is? Yes, it can! Like the father and daughter relationship depicted in here is priceless—oh, the extents he goes to shield her from the truth—so is the manga artist aspect. How an artist mentally gets into […]

Act-Age, Volume 1 by Tatsuya Matsuki

Posted June 3, 2020 in Manga & Graphic Novels
Act-Age, Volume 1 by Tatsuya Matsuki

Act-age is about a girl who struggles to support her family and wants to make it as an actor. It’s not just her dream job, she wants to succeed so she can properly provide for her two younger siblings. And just like that, you can’t help but rooting for her from the beginning! While this manga offers an interesting view of the acting industry, I’d say the real gem is […]

Love Me, Love Me Not, Volume 1 by Io Sakisaka

Posted March 11, 2020 in Manga & Graphic Novels
Love Me, Love Me Not, Volume 1 by Io Sakisaka

I still had to try any of Sakisaka’s manga, so I was happy to have the opportunity to review this one. The short—but to the point—blurb and the pretty cover totally grabbed my attention, and now that I read it I’m even happier! This was such an enjoyable first volume with some funny moments and an artwork that is truly adorable, just like the heroines of the story. Complete opposites, […]