Publisher: Kodansha Comics

Island in a Puddle, Volume 1 by Kei Sanbe

Posted April 27, 2022 in Manga & Graphic Novels
Island in a Puddle, Volume 1 by Kei Sanbe

I didn’t think twice when the chance to review the first volume in a new series by Kei Sanbe presented itself. How could I possibly have said no to the brilliant mind who created Erased, one of the most thrilling stories out there? And boy, if Island in a Puddle isn’t just another gripping series! Readers are hit by an emotional wave as soon as they find that two kids, […]

Nighttime for Just Us Two, Volume 1 by Maki Miyoshi

Posted April 20, 2022 in Manga & Graphic Novels
Nighttime for Just Us Two, Volume 1 by Maki Miyoshi

Imagine a girl whose name no one—other than the most popular guy in school—remembers. Now, wouldn’t it be even more peculiar if the only guy knowing her name had a sudden—out of this world—change in his personality that only said girl notices? With quite an intriguing premise and a cute artwork, Nighttime for Just Us Two warms your heart from the very beginning. It’s impossible not to feel for both […]

Falling Drowning, Volume 1 by Yuko Inari

Posted February 16, 2022 in Manga & Graphic Novels
Falling Drowning, Volume 1 by Yuko Inari

I’m not sure if it’s the title or the artwork that caught my eye first—perhaps both—but what I know is that falling/drowning for this story seems to be really easy. With a gorgeous art style and a particularly interesting love triangle, Yuko Inari drags readers into a plot filled with love and drama. The thing I love the most is that Falling Drowning is not your typical high school shōjo—where […]

The Lines that Define Me, Volume 1 by Hiromasa Togami & Atsunori Horiuchi

Posted January 19, 2022 in Manga & Graphic Novels
The Lines that Define Me, Volume 1 by Hiromasa Togami & Atsunori Horiuchi

Let’s face it, India-ink painting is not something we read about often—which is too bad—so doesn’t this look like the perfect chance to expand some knowledge on the topic? Something that could very well be more fascinating than you might anticipate! The Lines that Define Me takes you to a wonderful journey where the characters don’t simply draw, but self-explore themselves through art. We can perceive their personality emerging from […]