If you still haven’t read a Yuri—the Japanese term used in manga and anime to describe romantic relationships between women—this would really make for a nice start. Imagine someone professing their love for you, and you suddenly realise that you feel the same way. But what happens if you find that maybe you are giving the word ‘love’ two different meanings? That’s how Himari and Yori start their heart-warming journey, […]
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 […]
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 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 […]