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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
I absolutely loved everything about this first volume, from the authenticity of the theme to the lovely artwork suiting the story so well, to the great pace, to that cliffhanger . . . Oh, I have such a thing for twists! By addressing complex subjects and important issues, Not Your Idol is a compelling new psychological suspense that makes you turn the pages quite eagerly. Nina might have shunned down […]