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Thermae Romae

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Jan 16, 2017
atomicsmal (All reviews)
Bathing is something both Rome and Japan hold dear as not only an act to get oneself clean but also as an act of socialization. Based on this concept we find our hero Lucius, a down on his luck architect from ancient Rome transported to modern Japan through the baths he comes to love to learn all about the art of the bath and to experience a major case of culture shock every time he shows up. It’s a relatively short and sweet manga, with a heavy base in comedy.

I love this manga because of the incredibly silly premise that is taken read more
Feb 25, 2018
potentialPizza (All reviews)
Thermae Romae knows exactly what experience it's trying to deliver, and it always does so, for better or worse. If you'd enjoy reading a story about culture shock from the past to the future, or a story of episodic problems always reaching fun conclusions, then how contrived it can be won't detract from your enjoyment.

The story begins in ancient Rome, with struggling bathhouse architect Lucius Modestus finding it harder and harder to get work, due to his traditional ideas in an era where the new is successful. It is ironic that he will soon become the foremost purveyor of new ideas — as Lucius enjoys read more

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