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Dec 1, 2023

Naneo

Recommended

Preliminary (29/? chp)

This manga hits me deep right in the heart. Because I'm also a countryside people continuing my education in city. It is always a fun experience if you can relate to the media you consume. Compare a thing or two, and also at the same time learn together with the MC about something new. How the culture change drastically and we need to adapt. But it's all not fun and games, there's always a problem everywhere in our life anyway. I can say that this manga capture everything perfectly about being a city people.

The story to begin with is very realistic and so does the ...

Beat & Motion (Manga) add (All reviews)

Dec 1, 2023

SGLima

Recommended

Preliminary (20/? chp)

Beat & Motion is a breath of originality and inspiration in the midst of tried and tested formulas.

The main character of Fujita Naoki's manga is Tatsuhiko. We follow the protagonist through his rather bleak daily life as he deals with the frustrations of his existence. The initial turning point in the manga that starts the plot is his encounter with a girl at a social event.

Beat & Motion's great asset is the real and nuanced way it deals with life's themes. Here we have a protagonist who is a young adult dealing with bad choices, a complicated life and dreams. I won't spoil anything, but ... I can assure you that this delicate way of dealing with these themes is maintained throughout the chapters. We follow characters who seem real, dealing with real problems, without limiting stereotypes, but without losing the playfulness of a plot suitable for a manga. For that reason alone, the manga is worth reading.

However, this is just one of its qualities. The manga also has a good art direction. I found myself feeling the tension of flipping a page because of the way the drawing was laid out. Fujita knows very well how to use a simple line and the frames to convey the right feeling. What's more, the manga is fun. Dealing with serious themes didn't stop it from being entertaining.

In summary: Beat & Motion is a manga full of personality and sensitivity to complex themes available on the mangaplus website and deserves to be recognized for its originality!

EUA - PTBR

Beat & Motion é um respiro de originalidade e inspiração em meio a fórmulas fáceis e batidas.

O mangá de Fujita Naoki tem como personagem principal Tatsuhiko. Acompanhamos o protagonista em seu dia a dia um tanto desolador, enquanto lida com frustrações de sua vida. A virada inicial do mangá que começa o enredo é o encontro que tem com uma moça em um evento social.

O grande trunfo de Beat & Motion é modo real e nuançado que lida com temas da vida. Aqui temos um protagonista que é um jovem adulto lidando com escolhas ruins, com uma vida complicada e com sonhos. Não darei spoiler, mas posso garantir que esse modo delicado de lidar com esses temas se mantém no decorrer dos capítulos. Acompanhamos personagens que parecem reais, lidando com problemas reais, sem esteriótipos limitadores, só que sem perder o lúdico de um enredo adequado para um mangá. Só por isso, o mangá já valeria ser lido.

Contudo, isso é apenas uma de suas qualidades. O mangá também conta com uma boa quadrinização. Já me peguei sentindo a tensão de passar uma página, por conta da forma como o desenho era disposto. Fujita sabe muito bem usar seu traço simples e os quadros para passar o sentimento adequado. Além disso, o mangá é divertido. Tratar de temas sério não o impediu de ser um bom entretenimento.

Em resumo: Beat & Motion é um mangá cheio de personalidade e sensibilidade para temas complexos disponível no site mangaplus e merece ser reconhecido pela sua originalidade!

Souiu Toshigoro ni Nacchatta Toshi no Sa Shimai (Manga) add (All reviews)

Dec 1, 2023

Animeire

Mixed Feelings

Never in my wildest dreams would I think I could find something truly this brilliant. This manga utilizes the most genius techniques to mash the beautiful themes into a work of art. The body, age gap. The brain, incest. The soul, yuri. With these combined attributes we get this manga. Thank god I can read this with one hand. The other is very busy. Theres only a certain type of emotion a manga can give you; that feeling of euphoria. This manga encapsulates that feeling perfectly. They say yuri is the most pure love, however this goes beyond that. Our minds have exceeded such superficial ... words like “pure”. Theres only one feeling, one strong emotion in our heart. This manga really does contain what so many people lack in their life, why so many people feel that empty dread, alone. Incest. Incest is genuinely brilliant. I don’t understand why so many people get the irk when they look at incest. Blood related and step siblings are objectively the same thing in a manga. Think. It is literally a drawing on a piece of paper, blood doesn’t exist. Its a fucking manga. If the chances of getting a deformed baby is 50% in real life, its 0% in the manga. To add onto that, the actual chances of a brother and sister making a baby has like a 3% chance of making a deformed baby in the first place, the chances are low as fuck to begin with. My point though, is that manga is not real life. You could also say that to loli shit but I ain’t into lolis so no. But yes, the same mindset is there. This actually brings up a thought I had. Lolis don’t even actually look like kids. Like, I had this mind revelatory moment where I wondered why lolis are cute but irl children look annoying as shit. Lolis are literally just adult anime girls but smaller. Like their skin looks the same, hair style same, eyes its all the fucking same. Except smaller. Honestly I don’t know why I’ve never heard anyone say this. Probably because anime woman literally look like children to begin with. So it’s to be assumed they’re already kids. Which gives the point of what’s the different between liking a anime woman and a loli in the first place? People are accepting of simping for anime characters but not fine with lolis, when lolis are literally just them but smaller. I will admit though, there are some lolis that genuinely look like kids. Example: Anya, Kanna. My reasoning is they don’t look cute to me, they look annoying as fuck. Just like real children. At this point, im inclined to believe that the thought of them being children is the real crime, like deadass you could make two anime characters, make them both look like high schoolers, call one 14 and one 18 and the 18 year old one will be completely fine to simp over while the 14 year old one is disgusting to. Honestly I don’t think liking lolis is the crime. It’s just that loli’s symbolize children. Honestly, I guess that does make sense. I do agree that the idea of sexualizing the symbol of children is not a good idea. Anyways I got too off topic, although not really because loli’s actually do exist in this manga which means all that was important. Anyways I can’t seem to remember what I was trying to say in the first place, just that incest is totally fine in manga. Incest is literally just childhood friends except theres a forbidden concept attached onto it. Honestly stupid as fuck cause if theres consent on both sides theres literally nothing wrong. Although Age gap imo is honestly weird, but hey! if its yuri I can excuse fucking anything. This reminds me of a shitty yuri NTR manga. Jesus fuck NTR man. Im pissed because best girl was ntr’d. Anyways peace, I was half serious btw, I’m not this fucking deranged usually. Also the story for this manga is total ass. Like damn.

6/10.

Kono Ko Shirimasen ka? (Manga) add (All reviews)

Dec 1, 2023

TipsyTurbo

Recommended

Preliminary (18/? chp)

Five Word Review: WTF Have I Just Read.

I was searching random Manga when I found this, and oh boy, it gave me some conflicting feelings. The first volume gives extremely uncomfortable feelings, as it's hinted at it being some strange, Loli Manga (and tbh I'm still expecting it to go that way...) while retaining a superb air of mystery. Even now that I'm used to what it will say, it still fills me with wonder and awe.

That strange feeling from the first volume dissipates in the second volume however. Once it's realised this girl isn't some poor, defenceless, Loli, and is actually a ...

Kalli the Champion (Manga) add (All reviews)

Dec 1, 2023

Ataba

Recommended

Preliminary (34/? chp)

I stumbled upon this manhwa completely by accident, and I'm happy that I did.

The story revolves around an injured boxer who is reborn into a new world as a weak kid, aiming to become a boxer once more. He sees it as a second chance to achieve his dream since he was injured in his past life.

Characters 7/10:- for the main roster there is depth to the characters but not at a very high level at the time of writing this review, for example, the main character is on a journey from transitioning from his old world to the new one and it is not ...

The Villainess Lives Again (Manga) add (All reviews)

Dec 1, 2023

itachi_sasuke

Recommended

Preliminary (168/? chp)

So where do I even start!! This is one of the rear stories I have read where the FL is so powerful, intelligent and scheming.

The story is about a noble women(FL) who is very clever and has a naught for scheming the most wicked schemes. She assisted her step brother in becoming the emperor only to be killed by him. When she gets a second change at life she is firm that she will extract her revenge and will not let people she cares about die.

I love how the story flows with FL in charge of all strategic matters and ML in charge of ...

Tensei shitara Dainana Ouji Datta node, Kimama ni Majutsu wo Kiwamemasu (Manga) add (All reviews)

Dec 1, 2023

uiorwejklfsd

Not Recommended

Preliminary (1/? chp)

Doesn't get much worse than this. Obnoxious child MC has all the knowledge and power in the universe. Obnoxious MC flies around punching bad guys while laughing like an idiot. MC has a hundred girl harem from the first chapter. No story here. No plot. It's slice-of-life power fantasy and every character is unlikable. It's silly but has no comedy. In a sea of endless isekai manga I am astonished this got multiple volumes. I'm desperate to know what factory is pumping out these generic isekai stories. If you are a fan of isekai (good isekai) then stay far far away from this trash.

Youkoso Jitsuryoku Shijou Shugi no Kyoushitsu e: 2-nensei-hen (Manga) add (All reviews)

Dec 1, 2023

Vibara

Mixed Feelings

Preliminary (4/? chp)

I want to start this review with saying that I read a lot. I don't want to seem snarky, or full of myself, I just want to say that I can recognize bad from good, when it comes to literature. Or maybe not? It's up to you to decide whether or not my review is helpful.
(Some spoilers included)

With that being said, Classroom of the elite isn't anything revolutionary when it comes to writing. Most of the descriptive paragraphs, are something you'll pretty much find in any other basic novel. You know "Her shyness was showing through her rosy-red cheeks" type of descriptions. Of course non ... of this means that the writing is bad per say, it's just average, and it does what it's supposed to. Giving the reader enough to work out the image.

What I can compliment this work on, are the characters. The whole premise of this guy, being exposed to white room torture at a young age, and somehow becoming this STEM scientist, instead of a crazed lunatic is fun to read. Also given that the medium in question is a light novel, it gives you more room to flesh out characters personalities, talk about their past and the like. Which the author does well enough. And I also like that they mature, and their motives change, it's not like they have this set goal from the beginning that they stick to. Most of my favorite characters started of being very one dimensional. But thankfully the author developed them so they didn't become insufferable. This is a personal pet peeve more than anything, but the author has, in my opinion, a problem with writing characters that you are supposed to hate. For example Ichika and Kushida are obviously written to be villains. But I cannot hate them, maybe because the main character is so otherworldly, that they do not pose a threat. No seriously, at this point Ayanokoji is written as this flawless being that the only weakness the author could come up with for him is, the fact that he doesn't watch anime so he fail a test based on that, and that he has trouble communicating. The author pulled the most anime trope ever.

With that being said, even though this piece is objectively cringe worthy, and it's target audience is mostly edgy teenagers that post sigma edits on the gram, it is such dumb fun. All these weird and strange exam challenges, are so out there that I can't help but laugh while reading the synopsis of them. Like the school at one point rents out a cruise. For an exam. What is this "The Suite Life on Deck"? Maybe I should read about the whole gist of the school again, but if the whole point of the school is to create academic elites I don't get why they accept average or below average students, seems counterintuitive, but then again it's a light novel. It's not supposed to make sense it's supposed to sell. Anyway, You-Zitsu or COTE whatever you call it, isn't this crazy work of fiction that everyone should indulge in. It is fun to read, it is also easy to read. So if you're looking to kill time after school or work, this is a good way to just turn off your brain and enjoy some outlandish story that you wouldn't be able to find in normal literature. So I am giving it a plus for characters, plus for creativity and average points for the rest (writing, progression, fluidity etc). Just don't take it seriously and enjoy it for the atypical work that it is.

Killing Stalking (Manga) add (All reviews)

Nov 30, 2023

Merra_

Mixed Feelings

Preliminary (36/67 chp)

I...am afraid of whoever wrote this book.

I don't really know how I feel about this story honestly...for the past few chapters it felt like the characters were just rigmarolling (my phone says this isn't a real word) and I was getting tired of waiting for Sangwoo's backstory, not the little sneak peeks but the actual story, and I was getting tired of wondering if the cop was still on their trail.

And so, after having my first good night sleep in ages (just kidding it was one hour long), I rose from my slumber only to realize that...I don't care anymore. I've gotten tired of the ...

Amai-san wa Tsumetakute Amai (Manga) add (All reviews)

Nov 30, 2023

Huang-Teizan

Mixed Feelings

Preliminary (19/? chp)

6.8/10

Wholesome romance mangas are quite the interesting read despite the lack of drama due to the direction of the storyline and the author’s take on the essential characters; as for this manga, the characters are too one-dimensional, while the plot is too cliche and fast-paced, though, it’s still somewhat soothing and entertaining.

Like noted before, the plot is tropey and fast-paced; in other words, there’s a lot of unnoticed and subtle time skips to force a “cliche” event to happen. This then causes the manga’s plotline/storytelling to be more similar to a webcomic’s progression, as there’s not much of a smooth sense of flow in ...

Sakigake!! Cromartie Koukou (Manga) add (All reviews)

Nov 30, 2023

bboy_OatsnRice

Recommended

Cromartie High remains as one of my favorite manga/anime of all time, top 5 material easily. Though I’m surely not breaking any new ground by saying that. You can travel across the web, or attend any anime convention and find plenty of others with that same opinion. As I always say with my write ups, namely when it’s for my personal favorites since they tend to be comedy/shounen/motivational series, ‘Comedy is subjective’! If someone has a sense of humor that doesn’t align with a series, then their mileage will inevitably vary. This too isn’t a groundbreaking take ... either, however I bring all this up because I find it absolutely preposterous that despite the anime getting the acclimation across the world that it rightfully deserves, the manga does not nearly get the same amount of appraisal. So I’m here today to convince you that, although you can’t go wrong in either way you decide to engage with the series, the manga is infinitely the superior option. For it’s a funnier and much more complete package than its anime adaptation. And hell, I’ll even toss in a personal side-quest just for you toots, to also answer why this STILL manages to be one of my personal all time favorite series ever all these years later.
Okay, I’ll be honest I went a little harder than I intended to with that introduction. Not in regards to my love for the series, for I’ll get into that later. But in regards to how well others, aside from myself, treat the source material. Let’s not beat around the bush though, the manga itself is far from unpopular. According to stats taken from various sources it had a whopping “4.5 million copies in circulation, won the 26th Kodansha Manga Award for the shōnen category in 2002, and it was one of the Jury Recommended Works in the Manga Division at the 7th Japan Media Arts Festival in 2003.”- (Kodansha Manga Award, n.d.). So yeah, saying that this manga doesn’t get the praise it deserves is pretty frickin far-fetched now that I think about it. Especially given everything it’s spawned in its wake such as both an anime and live action adaptation of it exists. But what exactly does it excel in so well that made it so beloved and why do I consider the manga the superior format?
Wow, maybe that should’ve been my opening paragraph instead. Definitely a more substantive thesis if you ask me. Anyways, firstly a brief synopsis, even though it really doesn’t need one at this point. A smart boy named Kamiyama finds himself enlisted “no no trust me, this word is much more appropriate than ‘enrolled’.” in the most badass school of delinquents and hijinks ensues. Given that this is source material, we’re given more of what makes the series so good. And that’s the main reason I decided to pick up the manga in the first place, with a measly yet golden assortment of only ten episodes I thought it was absolutely criminal how short it was. So thank god the manga has 338.3 chapters plus a short lived official spin-off focusing on the teachers, to make up for the adaption’s short length. And as expected it has everything that it’s anime counterpart has in spades but it also contains aspects worth praising that are unique to the manga alone such as the art, the use of multimedia, the amount of unpredictable plots/situations, the genius paneling that lends itself exceptionally perfect to its comedic timing, lore, plenty of insight into Nonaka himself, and the vast array of characters that are unforgettable. I’ll be touching upon each of these in my write-up.
The artwork lends itself exquisitely to the jokes and situations characters find themselves. Initially though not as concrete, the characters have a broad build, a stoic face, eccentric features across their face/head, and have the super angular yet thick character outlines that gets even more refined as the series progresses. Not only that, but many of the characters share the same ‘copy & paste’ tough guy sort of face, EVEN Maeda’s own mom! Nightmares from her aside, I found the illustrations themselves to not only enhance the jokes and hilarity of the situations themselves, but gorgeous to look at as well, especially in pages dedicated to a character portrait. I specifically remember a chapter introductory page with Kamiyama on it, poised by a motorbike-erized mechazawa “don’t ask” that I was enamored by. Not only did I feel like I was looking at a poster for a Dean Martin film, but it was then that I got the feeling that Nonaka was heavily inspired by 1950’s western pop-art and comics. As the series goes on, the individual characters begin to lose the same face look and develop concrete visual designs. It’s as if Nonaka saw the cover of GTA: Chinatown wars and went, “lol, that’d make for a funny chapter” and base the look off of that going forward. Anyways, I often feel as if the art-style is the most overlooked aspect of the manga, for not only do I find it aesthetically pleasing, but also extremely varied.
This varied artstyle not only comes from the “less human characters” like freddie, mechazawa, banchou-chan, ara-chan, and masked-takenouchi, but from the volume covers themselves. Seriously, these are all gorgeous and uniquely stylized. Volume one looking like a communist propaganda poster with an eye-grabbing color contrast of red, white and yellow. Volume 4 and 5 are unabashedly influenced/parodying warhol’s style with the former being a blue freddie shredding a guitar with nonaka like hair, and the latter literally being a can of soup, oops I mean soup can-erized mechazawa “don’t ask”. Hell the cover of volume 13 being a human masked takenouchi taking porky pig’s spot at the end of a melody melodies “that’s all folks” closing card is what inspired me to cosplay as him. This is also far from the only time Cromartie high utilizes real life images, as it also uses it as a means to open up or close a volume with a hilarious scenario. What I’m trying to get at is that the visual component of this series is often pigeon-holed as “stoic and stiff” and while that rings some truth in the anime, aside from the di-gi-charat cameo, in contrast the manga is actually so much more. Which is golden since this is a book we’re talking about. Each volume is uniquely illustrated, most utilizing a unique artistic technique or style that I find mesmerizing to look at, with the final volume and thirteen being my personal favorites, but you can’t go wrong with any of them.
Another aspect that the manga dunks over the anime is the insight on Nonaka himself. Throughout the series we’re given an insight into the man that I’m sure I’m not the only one who related to, who created this very series. These ‘bonus’ chapters are not only hilarious on their own, but also gives insight into the environment and work behind maintaining relevance on such a popular series. All the glitter is not gold however, as funny as they are they also paint the manga-industry in a realistic, stressful light. However Nonaka demonstrates not only in these chapters, but by creating Cromartie as a whole that even when hard times come your way it’s not only important to see these as experiences to learn and grow from, but also to look on the brightside. We often fixate on the negatives in times of distress, however it’s at those times that we should look on the positives and make the most out of our time in these circumstances.
This theme is mostly at play in these Nonaka centric bonus chapters. As I’m certain, getting the news that his series wasn’t hitting high marks with readers, or that it was getting canned were not all sunshine and roses. But despite that, he turned those very scenarios into some of my favorite chapters, in which despite the darkness he was still able to find a light at the end of the tunnel and humor throughout. So all I can say is, despite the odds being stacked against him and his creation, he still managed to come out on top.
Anyways enough wanking off Nonaka, as I’m sure that’s something he’d dismiss entirely. The last aspects I’d like to focus on are the vast amount of characters, situations, and lore exempt from the anime. Listen, I’ve said it 100 times and I’ll say it 100 more, comedy is subjective. And ultimately, Cromartie’s sense of humor just so happens to tick all my boxes. Situations such as Takenouchi’s time in America, Kamiyama’s backstory, the Sumo-Club, Planet of the frickn Apes, and even a bunch a chapters where we’re actually introduced into the staff at cromartie! And that’s not even including the spin-off written by Nonaka that came out in 2018 (which is also something I can’t recommend enough). Basically, if you loved the sense of humor of the show and were curious about the lore (or if you didn’t give a crap about the lore for a comedy series until reading this) than you’re slapping yourself in the face by not reading it. I literally could not stop myself from putting down the series because of how much fun I was having reading each chapter. And I’m aware that some people may need a break every now and then with gag humor, but I am not that person. The more obtuse, ridiculous, and nonsensical the better, so I never tired of this series’s gag. There’s also so many chapters that I can choose any page at random and instantly make my day 10x better just by having a hearty laugh reading it, it’s the pinnacle of timeless. Whether it’s a unique spin on the boke-tsukkomi routine, juxtaposition between character designs and actions, the utter insanity of the predicaments they find themselves in, a running gag, deadpan humor, or even introducing a new character who feels like they’ve been with us the whole time, this manga nails every comedic style in comes in contact with. In my opinion, (well duh).
Cromartie High remains as one of my favorite manga/anime of all time, top 5 material easily. Though I’m surely not breaking any new ground by saying that. But what exactly does it excel in so well that made it so beloved and why do I consider the manga the superior format? Well instead of summarizing everything I’ve gushed about up until now, simply put, it’s funny! And is much more layered than people give the series credit for, or hell, how it may seem on the surface to others who equally enjoy the series as much as me. I dunno about that though, for I have mechazawa on my bboy sweats, a plush mechazawa, and a HUGE cromartie high poster on my wall, anyways I’m not autistic I swear, I just have a very childish sense of humor and a deep appreciation for media that can make me feel warm at any given moment, I promise!

Takane no Hana wa Midaresaki (Manga) add (All reviews)

Nov 30, 2023

Huang-Teizan

Not Recommended

Preliminary (8/? chp)

6.1/10

Well, I can’t say I didn’t give this manga a chance, since I’m not one to kink shame, but this is uninteresting and bad if you’re not into the whole S&M while sympathizing/relating to the mc and fmc. From the characters to the plot, it’s basic and shallow — unrealistic to set up plot points, but there are flashes of promise in the writing at times.

Putting aside realism, the manga is decently well-written by exploring the psyche and moral values of each character, but that’s only if you’re putting aside realism. In the manga, every plot point seems too convenient for the prolongation of ...

Vagabond (Manga) add (All reviews)

Nov 30, 2023

sefose

Mixed Feelings

Preliminary (327/327 chp)

If I were to give a score only to the first half of Vagabond it would definitely get a higher one, but over time it loses its touch as a whole. The story becomes aimless, the main characters turn bland and incapable of learning, most arcs are a slog to go through, and, more importantly, by the end the art becomes crude and almost unrecognizable from what it once was.

Its particularly disappointing when comparing early fights, which were full of tension, dread, and meaning, with their latter counterpart, which are just mindless and empty.

Overall, regardless of how good the first 150 chapters or so ...

Animeta! (Manga) add (All reviews)

Nov 30, 2023

-AlexL-

Recommended

Preliminary (28/? chp)

Animeta! is a manga by Yaso Hanamura, a former animator, that delves into Miyuki Sanada's journey into the world of animation. Miyuki decides to pursue this career out of sheer passion, despite lacking full support from her parents and being aware of the financial challenges and exhaustive workload it entails. Contrary to what you might be thinking, she doesn't possess inherent animation skills, often facing criticism for her work. However, a character recognizes a potential in her that could make her an excellent animator and decides to invest in it. Throughout the plot, we witness the protagonist improving her skills through relentless effort and dedication, ...

Doujima-kun wa Doujinai (Manga) add (All reviews)

Nov 30, 2023

_yunxue

Recommended

A sweet rom-com that made me giggle and grin on more than a few occasions. There was only one chapter that I didn't really like, the one with the dog, since it doesn't really fit with the wholesome vibes of the rest of the manga.

I wish more rom-coms had MLs and FLs similar to Doujima and Himewaka. They're inexperienced, but at least they don't shut down and start stuttering at every little thing, especially Doujima. There's no stalling either, once the leads acknowledged what they felt for each other, they started thinking of ways to confess and didn't drag it on forever. Plus, there are ...

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Nov 30, 2023

Aito136

Mixed Feelings

MÄR is pretty much exactly what I'd expect from an 00's isekai: Kid gets teleported to a magic world, finds an overpowered weapon, has a tournament arc, and then saves the land. Despite that, I'd say it was still decently fun.

The plot points are predicatable and the tropes are hackneyed, but if you grew up with 00's anime/manga then you'll probably get the same enjoyment out of it that I got. On top of that it isn't very long (by my standards), only running 15 volumes so you won't have to dedicate tons of time to get through it. The biggest plus I can give ...

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Nov 30, 2023

Biisoo

Recommended

THIS IS ONE OF THE MOST GORGEOUS MANGA I'VE EVER READ! If that statement wasnt enough to compel you then let me elaborate.
Fantasy setting has always been filled to the brim with highly acclaimed stuff and Claymore is no exception to that rule. The reason why I cherish this manga and think it deserves all the praise is mainly because of 3 reasons.
1. The Art : If you're of the opinion that manga have black and white imagery cannot look gorgeous then once you start reading Claymore, You'll take that statement back. The art honestly blew me away, I've never seen a series with ... such consistent and meticulously detailed artwork from start to finish. I honestly dont know how the author (Norihiro Yagi) pumped out chapters of this weekly but it deserves some serious praise. Sometimes in manga, there are certain panels where you are unsure of what is happening but this issue is absent in Claymore because the drawings are so detailed that even the backgrounds look gorgeous like seriously. This manga stands out on the basis of its artwork alone
2. A rare female cast : Now there are definitely other anime and manga out there which have female casts and etc. But what makes the cast of Claymore stand proud is the way they are treated. All of them and I repeat all of them get a chance to shine. Usually in anime/manga you dont see females getting such a main role (not to sound like a sexist lol but its a fact). I can confidently say that each and every character is unique in Claymore and they actually utilize strategy rather than just using raw power to topple their enemy.
3. The Story : It has an amazing start and one of the best endings I think I've seen. It doesnt do anything too ambitious and actually the story becomes repetitive after a certain later point but within the realm of this manga, I think the author really did a great job with it. So many unexpected plot twists are present.

Some more highlights of this manga are the gorgeously choreographed fights where you can feel every single motion of the people involved. There is actual skill involved in the fights and the concept of Yoma (The bad guys) actually seems very basic at first but later on the series has epic moments left and right. Some panels literally made my jaw drop and I actually looked at them several times to appreciate their beauty.
I can confidently say that Claymore is one of the best manga I've ever read and think it deserves all the praise it gets.

I'll 100% recommend this to people who are new to manga or are bored of the typical male protagonist trope and want to see something fresh which is just such a joyous ride to read from start to finish.

The wonderful thing is that while the art in Claymore is amazing no doubt but even the story, characters and the world building is top tier. It literally has everything and perhaps the only things which I can kinda nitpick about it is that it could have been a bit longer or if the story was a bit less predictable but all in all it's a solid 9/10.
Its definitely one of my favourite manga, Haha.

Thanks for reading!

Tomodachi toshite Daisuki (Manga) add (All reviews)

Nov 30, 2023

_yunxue

Recommended

This is surprisingly wholesome and heart-warming. I had my doubts because of the introduction in chapter 1 but it was all misguided. Honestly, the way the FMC connects to people through sexual acts was a bit unnecessary for this manga to work, as it ends up being irrelevant for the most part, and takes away from the wholesomeness in general. However, it does make for a great contrast between what she was in chapter 1 and what she became in chapter 17, it's just that I think the author was a bit too "playful" and took it too far with the blowjob in the bathroom ...

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Nov 30, 2023

Biisoo

Recommended

This manga definitely belongs in the underappreciated category. While it got an anime, There's something about the manga's artwork that cannot be replicated in anime. Especially since the author of this is Nihei Tsutomu who is an accomplished mangaka most famously known for creating Blame!. My main reason for reading this was because Nihei's artwork left me dazzled in awe while I was reading Blame! So I endes up picking this and boy did it not disappoint at all.
Let's start with the story, Basically without spoiling much, Its about humanity living in space. Like a post apocalyptic setting which has been done so many times ...

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Nov 30, 2023

_DopE_

Recommended

Preliminary (44/? chp)

It was one of the best romcoms I've ever seen. I loved the storyline and the characters. In most of the mangas, we see the MC is gloomy but then somehow he makes friends and becomes an extrovert, I'm glad this story didn't turn that way it was just 2 childhood friends trying to figure out the other person's feelings. It was a bit cliche but I guess it's fine it's supposed to cliche.

Art: The best part was the art. It was clean and really sharp. It was one of the best arts in romcom I've ever seen.

Story: The story was a bit unbelievable and ...

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Nov 30, 2023

earthborn

Recommended

6/10 FOR THE PLOT, the author kept a very good balance in playing emotions, i'd say.

2/10 FOR THE CHARACTERS, ml has a good sense of humor and thinks in a realistic way. That's what I liked about his character. He became mature as the time gone by.
As for the FL, her character is adorable, funny, and mature. Lemme tell u, there'd be fireworks coming from her head whenever she's happy which I (everyone) found soooo cute and funny in some way. Lol haha 💟

2/10 FOR THE ART, ufff!! The story was already great. However, the art made me stayed more hooked.

Just for ...

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Nov 30, 2023

highlighters_

Mixed Feelings

I honestly really liked this one in the beginning, but after a few chapters it fell off in my opinion. A lot of questions were being raised in the manga and not one of them were properly answered throughout the manga, like literally it lead to nothing and I could not give my own interpretations to the questions or the plot points. I was waiting for some closure to the story but I didn't receive a lot except for one plot point which was concluded properly but it was still a bit predictable as to where it would lead.

And personally, I find the reason ...

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Nov 30, 2023

arnvav__shr

Not Recommended

Preliminary (4/? chp)

I'll keep it simple and short.
Boruto is still little below average, they should already stop beating the dead horse and feed of Naruto's success. Kishimoto should just move on and start thinking about something new, because with every new chaper it keeps on becoming pointless. Like it's so obvious that they want us to react to this like " ooooo wow boruto after timing skip so overpowered,oooo wow he came to save the day so cool " . Plus it has ruined all the orginal Naruto characters and nerfed them like Kakashi, Sasuke, Rock lee, Might guy. It just shows that all the shit ...

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Nov 29, 2023

indigo_dreamer

Recommended

Preliminary (49/49 chp)

I'm sure everyone reading this has already seen several reviews for Shimeji Simulation before, so I'm going to try and briefly approach it from the perspective of someone who feels like they're not the target demographic.

At its core, I believe this manga is about learning to be a normal person and integrating into society whilst also coming to terms with the parts of it that you don't understand nor respect. Right from the start it is clear that protagonist Shijima prefers the path of least resistance, she is like water. Underneath that exterior is someone who /wants/ to be invested in life the ...

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Nov 29, 2023

Huang-Teizan

Mixed Feelings

Preliminary (6/? chp)

6.6/10

There are times where mangas become interesting from their world-building, however, this same world-building can be a long, strenuous process that can completely kill any momentum or enjoyment the story can have. In this instance, the initial world-building was relatively manageable and interesting, however, as the story progressed, it got more burdening and tiresome to read; the thrill was no longer there.

Along with the hindrance and annoyance from the info-dumps in the world-building, the plot is too cliche and cringy for the story’s good. Besides for having a somewhat unique premise, the manga constantly incorporates its characters and conflict in a straight-forward, coincidental, and ...

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Nov 29, 2023

Kinofhera

Recommended

Please note this is a combined review of both Dance of Spring and Dance of Summer.

TL;DR. An urban fantasy that is set in an alternate version of Japan called Yamato, where the cycle of day and night, the cycle of seasons are operated by two archers and four agents, who are human beings, instead of the gods who created the cycles as they found the job too monotonous.

This series is a beautiful essay on love. Not just romantic love but everything, parental and family love, friendship, animals, and most importantly, the beauty of nature. Needless to say, the writing is very poetic too. It's simply ... aesthetic and exquisite like classical literature and a joy to read, but it doesn't feel too passé or cringey. Okay, it does get a little mushy in Dance of Spring but I guess overall it's a nice mix of action, drama, and tearjerkers.

As mentioned above, there are four agents of the seasons and two archers of dawn and dusk. With their personal guardians, making this an ensemble cast of twelve protagonists. These agents and archers are chosen by the respective gods and perform all the changing of day and night and seasons on behalf of them. The four agents also possess unique superpowers: Agent of Spring can manipulate plants, Summer can manipulate animals and insects, Autumn controls life and death, while Winter can freeze everything and create anything out of ice (Elsa? LOL).

These people might sound like some cool superheroes who are protecting and governing the smooth running of Yamato. But no, they are living perhaps the saddest lives a human being can ever imagine. Once you are chosen as an agent or archer, there is no turning back and you are basically "doomed" to live a hermit-ish life till your last breath. No more family, friends, school, bunkasai, karaoke... Not to mention, as realistic as it can be, farmers would definitely hate Winter, ski resort owners would hate Summer, yakuza would hate Dawn, etc. This created a lot of tensions, resulting in cults and secret organisations constantly trying to eliminate the agents and eradicate a certain season in Yamato. And they did! Dance of Spring retells an event where the Agent of Spring was kidnapped and held for ten years. So yes, during those ten years Yamato didn't have the season spring and it was snowing till June every year. Needless to say it created a lot of unrest and protests, and sadly the agents and their guardians became the ones to blame.

As you read further into the story, you will realise this world isn't as beautiful as it was initially introduced to you. All the characters are very adorable but they are also flawed as hell. Their roles might sound like some kind of superheroes but they are also human beings who have their urges and desires. So, this is a story of how these unfortunate people trying to survive and live a meaningful and fruitful life, while their freedom and freewill are basically taken away. It's also a story of how they seek love, no matter if it's family love, friendship, or romantic love. Dance of Summer focuses a lot on the romance of several characters and it will be an emotional, moving, but also wholesome ride.

The writing is top-notch. I especially enjoyed how the author did world building and character building. Every tiny piece of information is revealed to the readers slowly together with the progress of the story, without much info dump. As a result, it's very easy to understand and get yourself immersed in the story despite the world setting and lore are quite complicated and expansive. There are also moments when you might feel like reading poetry, and the prose could get really beautiful. However, because of this kind of aesthetic and poetic writing, the pacing is generally on the slow-burn side. Having said that, it's still a page turner to me.

The story is told from an ensemble cast of twelve protagonists / POVs as mentioned above. To be honest I love this storytelling style a lot, especially in mystery stories where I could see from the detective's, the victim's, the witnesses', or even the perpetrator's POV. I understand some people dislike this and prefer a single protagonist and POV. So, this is a heads-up for you. The writing is actually very good and smooth so it doesn't feel awkward jumping from POV to POV. It still feels like a single journey with strong cohesion between different perspectives.

Overall, it's an extremely well written series that I highly recommend, especially if you enjoy urban fantasy and romance, and of course, good prose.

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Nov 29, 2023

hexashadow13

Recommended

This is a collection of NGE one shots from a number of mangaka. As one would expect from a collection of one shots, things vary tremendously from one shot to one shot. The only thing that almost all of them have in common is that they’re trying to be comedic, though there’s one that’s even an exception to that. To be honest I felt that there were far too many similar stories that relied on pretty much the exact same humor so the comedy got a bit stale, though I suppose that’s to be expected from the fact that it’s by multiple authors without any ...

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Nov 29, 2023

hexashadow13

Recommended

This is an officially licensed parody manga. It’s composed of a lot of mini stories, most only a few pages long. As for the comedy, sometimes it lands and sometimes it just doesn’t. Some parts I thought were really witty and felt really true to the characters so in a way they had some depth to them. Other parts didn’t have depth but made fun of pretty interesting aspects so they were pretty funny. And there were also parts that were just crude and vulgar without really anything much more to them. I suppose with any comedy routine, some parts will land and some parts ...

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Nov 29, 2023

AmonSenpai

Recommended

Preliminary (10/? chp)

There are probably other similar stories. Sometimes more mature, sometimes more fun or even more lewd than this one (if someone prefers). But so far as a casual reader I had fun reading this, and I will recommend at least trying it out. Scored 8/10, so far.

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Nov 29, 2023

samkarras

Recommended

To start I'm just going to say I recommend this. By no means is this a great manga, nor is it trying to be. I think it knows exactly what it is. It's just a story to add on to the Naruto-verse. I'm fairly new to reading manga, so I think the art style is fine, but I've heard some complaints about it, still nothing too bad though. The real reason I recommend this, though, is because it is much better than the anime. Sure the canon parts to the anime aren't bad, but the filler is really hard to watch. It feels like a ...

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Nov 29, 2023

Biisoo

Recommended

I'll start off by saying that this is a criminally under-popular manga even though it belongs in the sports genre and generally sports anime/manga are more on the popular side. I've personally never seen or cared for Baseball and the only reason I decided to read this is because of two things.
1. I found the name "One outs" extremely cool (I mean, it definitely is a cool name for a series)
2. I was interested in the Main character.
Now on to the review,

Enter Tokuchi Toua, One of THE MOST cunning and psychotic protagonists I've ever seen in anime/manga. I'll put him right up there alongwith Madara ... Uchiha, Johan Liebert and Sosuke Aizen. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that Tokuchi literally carries this whole manga. The entire manga is based around mind games and high stakes stuff which gets so complex and abysmal that at times you'll go back and re-read paragraphs just to confirm the insanity of what the author is planning. I wont spoil anything but how the author has managed to make a clever yet resonably realistic protagonist is deserving of praise. He is crazy and he basically makes a fool out of everyone all while chilling (That's an accurate description for the protagonist lol).

The art for this manga is probably the only negatives or the aspects which I wasnt a fan of. It certainly does its job and conveys emotions but at times it really feels lacking which is unfortunate because as clever as the manga is and the rest of the stuff the art is actually not that great but it does the job. It does get better as the story progresses though.

All in all, This is a manga that makes you rack your brain for stuff and excites you and at times even subverts your expectations as to what will happen, before the protagonist does something outlandish and fools you the reader.
Keep in mind, the main highlight of this manga is the Clever protagonist and mind games, high stakes stuff. Baseball is just an added bonus.
Personally I'm a real fan of stuff that makes you actively think and engage so this was very enjoyable for me (even though I'm not that smart). Sometimes stuff gets overly complex and it surprisingly involves a lot of maths lol (I hate maths, but the author dumbs down his explanations to make them easier to understand aswell).
If you're a fan of baseball then you can check this out but it truly shines in the psychological stuff so if you're a fan of that then you'll love this. It was an enjoyable and worthwhile read and Tokuchu Toua has no doubt become a part of my ever-growing list of all time favourite characters.

Even if you dont know a thing about baseball, like me then you'll actually end up learning alot about it like how I did and its actually really educative and clever.

This manga taught me an important lesson that its better to work smarter rather than just working harder which one can apply in their life aswell.

It isn't a masterpiece but its pretty damn good, 9/10.

Thanks for reading, Have a cookie 🍪

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Nov 29, 2023

Kinofhera

Recommended

Preliminary (30/? chp)

First, the literal translation of the Japanese title should be "Heat Up the Pork Liver" or "Pork Liver Should be Thoroughly Cooked". I will explain why I brought this up in the Fun Fact paragraph at the end.

I just realised it's very hard to write a proper review without spoiling the story. Volume 1 ends with a huge plot twist and the real fun only begins from there. So, I will just write a normal [RT!] post introducing some interesting features of this series so you can check if this interests you.

It's a dialogue-heavy story. Since the protagonist is a pig, there isn't much he ... can do. Most of the time he is just chatting telepathically with Jess, the deuteragonist, also his love interest. Okay okay I will further elaborate on the romance a bit later before you scream "OMG is this bestiality?" Because of this, character building of both leads is done really well, delicate and beautiful, despite it is also plot-driven with lots of focus on action and adventure.

It's full of ecchi humour. To be honest I am not a big fan of ecchi but can't deny the author has quite a wicked and witty sense of humour employing this. I guess I only find it despicable when a guy says lewd things to girls to humiliate them. But not in this series as Jess isn't a bit humiliated. On the contrary, she could say even lewder things to Mr Pig to make him feel ashamed! This dynamic reminded me a lot of Mai and Sakuta (Rascal Does Not Dream), as Mai often shuts Sakuta's mouth by saying lewd and nasty things. ? Coincidentally, another "Buta" series there.

It's dark and gruesome. I guess this would be the most WTF reaction of new readers. The cover illustration and the synopsis might give you a cute and fluffy fairytale vibe, but they are all just baits. The main plot might remind you of these anime: From the New World, 86 EIGHTY-SIX, or Puella Magi Madoka Magica. I definitely wouldn't recommend this if you are looking for a lighthearted read. This series contains quite a lot of heavy drama and is a big tearjerker. I guess this might also be why I was okay with the ecchi contents, as they are really good comic relief.

About the romance, two things first: Beauty and the Beast is also a romance, and it's well-loved by a lot of people. Period. Also, they are in a sword and sorcery world where it's quite safe to assume they will be looking for some kind of magic spell or alchemy ritual which can turn an animal back to a human being? Kind of like Grimoire of Zero, right?

To be honest, I think the romance in this series is really well executed, at least it didn't feel weird reading. In fact, I think it's very touching and probably you might be crying over them if you get yourself immersed deep in their platonic relationship. And the big bonus is, romance begins right away in volume 1. You don't need to wait volumes after volumes for that to happen.

Fun Fact: If you have read The Detective is Already Dead, you should know the series title is actually a running joke. Almost every volume of the LN ends with this phrase, but depends on the story progression, the context of it might change. And so is this series! Almost every volume ends with "Heat Up the Pork Liver!" but its meaning could change drastically depends on the plot.

Last but not the least, I would really love to recommend everyone to at least give volume 1 a try. It has way more to offer than meets the eye. Despite it ending with a huge plot twist as I mentioned above, it also wrapped up the first arc nicely which you could just consider it a one-shot if you ended up not liking it.

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Nov 29, 2023

Kinofhera

Recommended

Official synopsis: Van, a former soldier made slave, toils away endlessly in a salt mine. An expected chance at liberation drops in his lap when a pack of infected dogs pass through, killing everyone but him and a young girl called Yuna. Van hopes to make a peaceful life for himself now that he’s escaped. However, the disease that cleared out the mine is rapidly spreading, placing him and his ward at the center of a conflict greater than any the world has ever seen.

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There are actually two intertwining stories with two protagonists in this novel. The synopsis above tells one of them and the ... other is told from the POV of a doctor/medical researcher who investigates this pandemic, or plague if you prefer a more fantasy-themed word. He is also responsible to locate patient zero and ultimately develop a vaccine to end this catastrophe once and for all.

Ah yes, everyone hates vaccines, just like our real world... 😂 But it shows this fantasy world is actually quite advanced in medical science especially when it comes to microbiology, virology, and toxicology. However, magic does not exist in this world which is quite a huge bummer. Instead, we got a lot of intriguing religions in this world ranges from those hardcore "Don't question. Just believe!" religious fanatics, to ancient and indigenous ones like mysticism and shamanism.

World building is the best feature of this novel. The author took it very seriously to set up everything about the lore and history of this world, and those (pseudoscience) facts on healthcare and medical science knowledge. It's magical and mesmerising. It has a very nice exotic feel like Avatar (American movie) or Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind (Japanese anime), and I enjoyed it so much! The world really feels magical even without the presence of magic!

Though this story is about a pandemic/plague, it isn't like any zombie apocalypse story that is full of screaming and running and dying. 😂 It explores more on the philosophical and social issues of this catastrophe. I particularly like those heated discussions on the two opposing medical practices which resemble our world's "Western Medicine vs Chinese Medicine" debate. Like, pharmaceutical drugs or herbal medicine? The surgical table or a yoga mat? It is quite thought provoking really!

So we have two protagonists, and they are like a polar opposite to each other. Van, the slave, is physically strong and a great fighter but also a very compassionate and caring person when he takes care of animals and children. Hossal, the medical researcher, is well-educated, accomplished, and smart but he is also very arrogant, insensitive, and cold towards people. This has a very balancing effect while reading, since their POVs are told in alternate chapters. But you could also lose track of the flow because their stories are told in alternate chapters. 😅

My biggest complaint is this novel is notoriously slow-paced! It's so slow that I kept spacing out quite a lot of times. It's true the author did an amazing job in world building but there are also times it felt like reading a thesis. But no, I didn't mean plain "info dump". The author is actually very clever to do her world building in an interesting and captivating way. It's just obscenely L--O--N--G...

I did enjoy the whole novel despite constantly spacing out... 😅 It's worth checking if being slow burn isn't an issue to you. But lastly I need to give you a big heads-up:

Heads-up: This novel has an open ending, an ending that is so open that it will torture the souls of those who prefer something conclusive. Be warned!

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Nov 29, 2023

Kinofhera

Recommended

Am I the only one who thinks this story takes place in a flat-earth-ish world? ? If you have already watched the anime or read up to volume 3, you should have seen the world map. According to bits and pieces of info in later volumes, it does feel like a flat-world! Not that it's of great importance though.

When I said "in later volumes" above, yes, world building is indeed very slow. The first two or three volumes felt like a grounded, realistic mystery pretty much like The Apothecary Diaries. We are not told about the lore and history of this world until halfway through ...

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Nov 29, 2023

DSAO086

Mixed Feelings

Preliminary (13/? chp)

well I liked the story so far like how unpredictable things happening in this manga I like horror and Supernatural, Suspense genres so I some how liked this manga but the only think I didn't like is people like the **** teacher I didn't like her personality at all and some of people like her, I know that Miyako is psycho but she is better than all the girls in this series so far, I only read 13 chapters so far but I am some how enjoying to expect the characters like the teacher, The thing I knew till now that Sakurai is like a ...

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Nov 29, 2023

Zackception

Recommended

Preliminary (56/? chp)

This manga changed my perspective on relationships and how difficult it can be to confess to the one you like, it felt close to home in several instances. This is probably the best school romance manga I've read so far because of how immersive & realistic its story is and the diversity present between the cast which is brilliant. I would recommend this piece of fiction to anyone reading this review because you will absolutely adore Skip to Loafer's story and characters.

The plot is straightforward, our *MC Mitsumi grew up in a rural and remote area of Ishikawa Prefecture whilst excelling in academics since she ... wants to help with her family's financial situation. Her goal is to take part as a government official which she doesn't take for granted. You actually see her striving to learn and develop throughout her time in high school as a council president as well as a top student. She has several friends from the country she's from and Tokyo with Nao-chan her Aunt where she's currently at.

The secondary cast is not there as a cardboard but they strive to accomplish their personal goals as well. Each one of them feel like his/her own protagonist in the same dimension as Mitsumi, they feel like real people having different objectives, hurdles and struggles to get by which accentuate huge depth behind their written traits and personalities. Therefore, they detach themselves from the usual dull and lifeless characters that you encounter so often.

Now on the technical side of things I like the character designs a lot because it emphasizes each of their personality so well since you distinguish the differences on their facial expressions e.g when angry, sad, happy... And, the overall felt presence.
The art is great, distinguishable from other works and beautiful. Moreover, it's easy to look at and to identify what's happening accompanied with detailed backgrounds.

TAKAMATSU Misaki aka the Mangaka of Skip & Loafer did an amazing work with his characters which materializes in
the romance & drama portions as an example. Also, it's a realistic approach minding their age group of course. So, there's no dumb monologue from the characters and between the couples, there's times you will cry with them in addition to laughing in other instances. Hence why I was drawn in instantly to the story from the first chapter I read which is quite rare frankly. This feeling perhaps was a subtle connection on several layers of human and emotional aspects and I found genuine attachment to both the main and supporting casts.

*Although, I felt that Iwakura Mitsumi was still my favorite character from this manga as cliche as it sounds like lol, she's an interesting full package which is likable and relatable along with the rest of the crew. Like the way she isn't afraid to speak out her mind whilst standing her ground firmly when surrounded with jerk personalities despite being the most loving person.

I didn't touch on the most important plot points so that you experience the manga firsthand like I did, I watched the anime when it came out and was already invested in it but I gave out some time after it ended airing to objectively start fresh.
All in all, this is one of the few works that I would wholeheartedly recommend in a heart beat, it's so masterfully written that It touches your heart and mind on several levels. You're surely to be swayed into the Skip to loafer's unique ride . This work of fiction gets a full mark hands down from me. Furthermore, I'm looking forward to what's coming next.

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Nov 29, 2023

Fandomnerdy

Recommended

Preliminary (111/? chp)

Do you love interesting stories with compelling characters who each have their own motivation and ideologie?
Well than this manga is perfect for you! (kind off feel like an ad on the radio 😁)
I absolutely love this story and cannot stop constantly looking when a new chapter drops.
The story is amazing how well planned and thought out it is. It keeps on surprising me and I never lost interest while reading it. The plot twist can be a bit over the top, but there are way more positive aspects that overrule the absurdness or over the topness (is that an actual word?).
This is one of the ...

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Nov 29, 2023

zztl9

Recommended

Preliminary (56/? chp)

[I read until the end of Season 2]
tldr; >reincarnated into a child's body,
>doesn't stretch out the "childhood phase" too much,
>story pace up till S3 has been perfect for me so far.
>There IS magic in the world, but it isn't used to solve everything.

Main points:
- The art gets better the more you read, some scenes even made me want to get back into trying to draw. The main character and her sister are always dressed up prettily. You won't get bored of their wardrobe.

-The main character is an adult in a child's body, yes, which leads to her acting like a ...

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Nov 29, 2023

YanerLeFerox

Not Recommended

The premise alone is questionable to say the least. A psychopathic teenager locks up 30 teenagers who used to be his friends in a school because he's curious about how they will react when they are under pressure: whether they'll be able to keep their humanity and test the human nature. And... he only has a fucking gun that he has never used to threaten them and make them do whatever he wants. Well, out of 30 people, no one is capable of doing absolutely anything when half the time he doesn't even have the gun on his hands, other times he gives weapons to ... them to hurt each other, other times he has both hands occupied having 10 guys stronger than him behind, and on top of that with his back turned to them. And it's not like the perpetrator kept them all confined in a room and they couldn't communicate with each other; he lets them roam the school freely and, instead of coming up with plans to get rid of the killer or escape, they talk about silly stuff.

Also, it is not that they are simply kidnapped, but that they are literally forced to undergo experiments that slowly kill them. But hey, let's not try to attack him when his back is turned and his hands are occupied, lest he shoots someone with a gun that he has never used in his fucking life and we all avoid dying in a horrible way. By the way, no one fucking thinks of using ropes to escape through the stairs or windows, using corpses or tables to protect themselves from the sulfuric acid traps, burning things on the roof to attract the attention of people from the outside, attacking the perpetrator while he sleeps or is distracted, using objects to protect themselves, etc. Look, I get teenagers, especially under pressure, may not always take the best decisions, but these idiots somehow manage to ALWAYS take shitty decisions despite having plenty of time to reflect on most of them, even if some of them are stated to be calm, collected, and smart. It's infiurating.

The characters, leaving aside how utterly stupid they are, are not that bad for this kind of story, but as often happens, many of them are very much left aside, without development or agency in the plot, and some other just die before getting a chance of being interesting; furthermore, many of them make sudden changes that make no sense and make truly incomprehensible decisions even when there is nothing to motivate them, just for the sake of entertainment/advancing the plot. The perpetrator, even if the plot makes him look like someone very intelligent and unstoppable when the reality is that he simply manages to do what he wants because all the kidnapped people are idiots, at least has an interesting philosophy, which is ultimately ruined by the apparition of a certain character who feels shoehorned into the story, in a series of turns of events that are each more ridiculous.

It's especially dumb when a certain character does the same the perpetrator of the incident did and threatens the survivors with a gun so they help them finding a certain individual who killed a person dear to them, and then the rest decides somewhat they've gone crazy, they don't want to help them, and they oppose them far more than they did with the psycho who kidnapped them all, despite what they're doing being absolutely right. This is also the point when the manga becomes just pretentious, overexplaining its messages for like 15 chapters with little to no subtlety despite them being extremely obvious, contradicting at times, and not particularly thought-provoking, since these lessons are basically common sense that any avergae person teenager would be able to deduce. It's good it's not just mindlessly killing, but seriously, this manga strives so hard in order to avoid that, it end ups falling in the exact opposite issue.

It is an entertaining read, but the quality of the writing is low, it has zero subtlety in dealing with its themes, characters that are mostly forgettable, inconsistent, or both, ridiculous plot twists, and egregious logical errors.

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Nov 29, 2023

FutureHendrix

Recommended

Preliminary (24/? chp)

Fun and good natured scifi slice of life!

It is comparable to Hinamatsuri with it's mix of comedy and every day situations but with less of the whackiness and some more introspection. A common theme among scifi is what truly makes us human in comparison to sentient AI and this pops up frequently in this series. It depicts the methods of dealing with the deaths of loved ones (human and robot!) and how this changes in relation to the futuristic space exploring setting. The emotional themes are all nicely presented with fairly simple and clean art.

Overall, this manga appears to be a hidden gem at the ...

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Nov 29, 2023

Canlnon

Recommended

Preliminary (22/33 chp)

Les Misérables is a good classical read rich with life's hard lessons.

This omnibus version is wonderfully drawn. The story is 10/10 to me, without much introductory need; it is derived from one of the best musicals of all time. Again, of all times.

Art: 6-7/10
It matches the vibes and settings of the story at those times.
Nothing spectacular, but it's above average for me.

Story: 10/10
Without any music, the story still able to power through from the original and captures me a lot. We can learn plenty from here if our hearts are ready for it.
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Nov 29, 2023

heolyeollie

Recommended

Preliminary (28/? chp)

I have seen that the series have received unfavorable comments due to the graphic intercourse between a woman and a snake deity so I'm here to balance out the view. That is to say, I love the story. It's a great read for me! (don't know what this says about me tho...)

I think the intimate depiction really adds to the charm of the story which already has intriguing plot, dark but alluring art and a diverse set of characters. And I feel like the intercourse is built upon trust and love between the characters so I'm surprised that people can feel put off by that, ...

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Nov 29, 2023

patatitta

Recommended

Preliminary (49/49 chp)

Shimeji simulation is my favourite work of fiction of all time. It's the first manga i've ever really followed live, reading the new chapters the day it came out, and just recently, it ended.

I don't believe objective criticism of any film or anime is possible, and shimeji is the maximum example of this in my humble opinion, as it goes contrary to most of the typical structure and rules other works seem to follow, so I will only be talking about how shimeji made me feel.

Shimeji is a philosophical slice of life by the creator of Girls last Tour. In many ways, it's very similar ...

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Nov 29, 2023

ZikiHero

Not Recommended

Preliminary (6/? chp)

For those who came here after watching an anime series and want some nighttime action, I've read the first book and half of the second. When going through the first book and finding the night action skipped, I thought, "Okay, maybe the anime jumped ahead for faster storytelling," but after the night was skipped multiple times, I came to the conclusion that there will be no such action in the light novel. There was only ear rubbing and very uninterestingly described kisses. I do not consider this a romance or erotica story.

The story is repetitive. Reading about skill distribution all the time is boring as ...

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Nov 28, 2023

lltheAplayerll

Recommended

This manga isn't redefining the wheel when it comes to horror and suspense, but it takes a basic 'Saw'-esque setting and really runs with it. Some parts of the story drag, but we still get a pretty good story. Even though you have a decent idea of how the story might end, the author still manages to keep your interest consistently.

This manga really has edgy and/or gory readers in mind, so it's not recommended for everyone. If you like a good storytelling with your gory mangas, I would definitely read this.

(Pros and cons with minimal spoilers)
Pros:
- Some of the characters are very fleshed out.
- Good ...

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Nov 28, 2023

Myoui-Chan

Recommended

Preliminary (145/? chp)

See, this was very fun. I don't care if the male lead was bland, the female lead was a bit of an airhead, or whatever inconsistencies happened in the duration of the story. I love this manhwa because it stood out from the other reads I had. From the lore to the characters, I am absolutely in love through and through.

If I can nitpick one little thing though, I hated the last arc. I just wanted it to get done and over with but I had to persevere because I am invested like crazy with this manhwa. Yerenika is MY ABSOLUTE FAVORITE female lead character, ... probably of all time (which is crazy, I know, but she gets me). She's such a fun character to follow through, she's not totally OP but she isn't completely helpless either without the male lead's help. However, even her innate charm wasn't enough for me to easily breeze through the chaos of the last arc. I think the story was built in a sense that it keeps amplifying my expectations, only for the hype to fall flat 'til the very end. It didn't help that the plot keeps going round and round, like what I'm doing now in this review but only ten times worse. I could've swore the same, tedious conversation keeps happening for like ten sets of chapters, on at least three separate occasions. I may have exaggerated that bit but I am not kidding when I say finishing that last arc was like waking up to at least three-weeks' worth of nightmare.

Tidbit aside, I still obviously love this story so much. It's the first isekai I read where it actually makes sense why it's an isekai. I know that doesn't seem so unique anymore but FWTVD came out at a time (for me) where being isekaied is more or less just a plot device that isn't going to be mentioned again after it happens. It's such a refreshing introduction to the isekai genre, and the lore is definitely something to stay for. The worldbuilding for this manhwa is actually really, really good- I really wish there was more to it because it was very interesting.

But if I were to pinpoint the essence of this story, it's definitely the characters. The dynamics between the FL and ML is soooo good, it's definitely a Dalseul trademark. If your love language is physical touch, this is definitely up your alley because it takes like zero chapters for the FL and ML to initiate skinship. I'd definitely recommend this if slow burn is churning you out.

All in all, this was fun. Was it cliched at one point and inconsistent at the other? Definitely, but like I said, I had fun- I'm waiting for the side stories, I couldn't really care less. Le shrugs.

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Nov 28, 2023

earthborn

Recommended

5/10 for the plot. It is basically a teleportation of an ordinary gurl (the fMC) into a novel as a villainess.

2/10 for the characters. I Liked how she acted so independently in her real form when she went back to her own world.
MC also had Character development. I'd say he did act as someone should in the most situations. However, I can't take how Characters just start uttering, "are you really ______?!" or "Who are you?? ______ doesn't act like this at all!" when the most possible and logical could only be that she has lost memories bruh!! Even if she really ...

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Nov 28, 2023

Coradri13

Recommended

Preliminary (150/? chp)

For anyone on the fence or on the verge of dropping this series this is my plea to reconsider.
Undead Unluck has cemented itself as one of the most creative and thought out series in Jump in a long time. Usually I’m not one for stories that follow a certain plot device that is utilised in this series (not going to say much more to avoid spoilers) but the author has done something truly incredible by continually expanding our knowledge of the world and our rooting interests in the characters.

While I struggled at times early on to follow the systems and the many many characters introduced, ...

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Nov 28, 2023

umutozer323

Not Recommended

Preliminary (122/208 chp)

A friend recommended this to me and after seeing it's score on MAL i didn't hesitate to try it. I was surprised to find a dogshit manga that thrives on making jokes out of sexually harassing/assaulting fucking 14 year olds.

These acts are often portrayed as jokes and constitute a good portion of the "comedy" within the manga. The rest of the comedy elements come from Onizuka making weird faces and fucking 14 year olds acting cartoonishly evil throwing molotov cocktails and shit getting people raped and sexually assaulted. If this shit is supposed to be funny or endearing i am concerned with the mental ... capacity of these fucking GTO readers praising this shit to heaven and beyond. The worst part is that these unhinged situations are played off as something normal or funny when almost all of them are criminal behavior. The characters cannot be redeemed if their actions are not instantiated to be bad.

Art is mid at best, character designs are unintelligible from each other most of the time if not for their hairstyles. It is just servicable, though telling characters apart becomes more painful as the series goes on and makes the reading experience horrible.

The plot is nonexistent, a random psycho 14 year old tries to get Onizuka expelled by doing god knows what and through very questionable means Onizuka somehow handles the situtation and gains the respect of his student. Saving someone or himself during the process. It's fine the first couple times but it gets very repetitive when all the side characters are boring as fuck. Just as some of the characters are becoming likeable they do some unhinged shit again and you remember they were just human garbage all along.

Just when you think Onizuka himself is fine , he openly sexually assaults 14 year old girls or lusts over them like a pedo. How do people find this garbage human being likeable or inspiring in any way?

The worst part is that if it were funny I could overlook most of these things and enjoy it for what it is. Unfortunately it is not and even if it was i wouldn't be able to enjoy my time as im constantly reminded of the countless sexual assaults and harassments the 14 year old girls go through in this manga. I respect myself just enough to not enjoy this shit.

Do yourself a favor and don't waste your time reading this. If you are going to read it, try to not turn a blind eye to the things i mentioned. Normalization of these things are horrible for the readers and the japanese manga in general. People will try to tell you it is just how japanese manga culture is, but that doesn't fucking justify the overt showcase of unhinged sexual behavior and normalization of it. Just because these things are a part of the japanese manga/anime culture doesn't mean they shouldn't be criticised. Some ecchi shit and fanservice is fine, it sometimes adds charm to the series it's in but there is a line where it's too much and harmful.

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Nov 28, 2023

Huang-Teizan

Recommended

Preliminary (10/? chp)

9.1/10

“Oh shit, they made a parody manga about being exiled; this is about to be peak comedy”
“WHY TF AM I CRYING; I WAS NOT TOLD ABOUT THISSS”

This manga is misleading in so many ways; usually, when a manga doesn’t “deliver” on my initial expectations or predictions, it’s disappointing due to its wasted/misused potential, however, this manga, in its entirety, was an entire bamboozlement from the plot, characters, and writing.

With a parody-like premise, the plot isn’t expected to be the most well-crafted nor thought out, as it relies heavily on ridiculous situations and broken/absurd humor, but this shattered every single expectation, in a good way. ... As of the moment, the reason why I put off this review for so long, it’s hard to truly decipher and understand the encompassment of the plot — the overarching theme/progression — but even so, with the way it is currently going, the plot is full of surprises and contains a constant appeal and drawl from unpredictability and light-hearted satisfaction.

All of the characters are well-written; from the main character, main cast, side characters, and the disposable “humor” characters, they all have relevancy into the story through gradual exposition and quite possibly, from one of the best introductions to an isekai story of all time, if not the best. It’s hard to describe the characters without spoiling too much about their whole archetypes, but they are by no means cliche, and they provide a lot of rationality, emotional conveyance, and comedy for the story.

I don’t usually comment about art in stories, since it’s an unfair comparison to the less known and lower budget mangas, but the art is absolutely beautiful while providing so much to the story’s developments and emotions. Whether it is used for simple comedy, badass moments — especially with the colored eyes — or for some of the most heart-tugging scenes, the art in this manga completely elevates its message/writing.

I can not stress enough about how well-written the characters are, as even when I was rereading this with spoilers, expecting an emotional scene, I still cried my ass off. This manga may not be the most sophisticated with its plot line, but all of the other attributes of this manga well make up for it. I can not attest to the story’s longevity, but if it remains remotely close to how good it has been up to now, then it will always be a satisfying read with plenty moments of heartfelt laughter.

PS: I was originally going to score this a 7.8, but I reread it, and I was completely blown away about how good the story is.

Reading Rankings (Portnoy inspired + A Huang-Teizan Original)
10 - God’s penmanship
9 - Must-read. Drop everything else.
8 - Instant bookmark
7 - Entertaining
6 - Good to pass time
5 - Why are you reading this?
4 - Bad.
3 - Typical garbage.
2 - My head hurts.
1 - Retirement is a thought.
0 - “Did they even give you a story?!”

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