Translated by Alethea & Athena Nibley 4 stars A sweet ending to a great series. After their last big adventure, Flora and Creepy Cat settle back into their familiar routines. But when Creepy Cat and the other supernatural cats suddenly go missing, the humans who love them set out to solve the case. Truths are…
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Illustrated by Hatem Aly 5 stars Hilarious and heartwarming. A sweet adventure told with creativity and humor that celebrates the ups and downs of sibling relationships. The narrator wants to share his perfectly rhyming story, but his sister comes along and changes his words. The new story takes them to unexpected places with unforeseen obstacles,…
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Translated by Minna Lin 4 stars Another fun collection of slice-of-life adventures featuring supernatural cats. In this volume, we get updates on some of the yokai cats already introduced in the series and meet a few new ones including Sazae Oni (Turban Shell Oni), Keseran Pasaran (Dandelion Fluff), Umibozu (Sea Monster), and the cockatrice-like Nue….
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5 stars Another fantastic collection. This series is so sweet. I love how supportive Hiroki’s mom is and how she is willing to learn from him and respect his privacy. In the second volume, we learn a little bit more about Yuri, witness a reunion with a childhood friend, and see Hiroki’s friendship with Daigo…
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Translated by Liya Sultanova 5 stars Absolutely adorable. Heartwarming and hilarious. After the death of his mother, Nekota is taken in by a family of anthropomorphic cats. He gets along especially well with his new cat-sister, Neneko, and the manga centers around slice-of-life adventures showing their bond. Cute art style. I loved reading about the…
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4 stars A hilarious picture book, perfect for Easter time. The narrator is sure they’ve found the Easter Bunny, but the bunny is adamant that they’re just a normal rabbit. Follow along, look for clues, and decide for yourself. Such a fun read. Cute illustrations. I’m always a sucker for fourth wall breaks. A silly…
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Translated by Alethea & Athena Nibley 4 stars I am loving how this series is building. This one works in a continuous story, featuring a mysterious art enthusiast, a new creepy cat friend, and a bit of relucent teamwork between Oscar and Creepy. Love how all the characters came together in this one. And we…
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Story by Fuse Adapted by Taiki Kawakami Characters by Mitz Vah Translated by Stephen Paul 4 stars A great continuation of the series. This volume coincides with episodes 6-8 of the anime. In this one, we see Rimuru continue to develop the town and come across some new companions who may make things more complicated…
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Translated by Adrienne Beck 4 stars Such a fun series. I really enjoyed the show so wanted to read the manga. So far the show sticks very closely to the original story. Anzu has three great loves in life: gaming, chocolate, and her cat, Momohiki. But when a mischievous fairy named Riri shows us with…
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by Bruno Enna Illustrated by Fabio Celoni Translated by Tea Orsi 2 stars An interesting Disneyification of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein. This version tones down some of the darker elements of the original such as Victor von Duckenstein making his creation out of cardboard and everyone surviving relatively unscathed. Victor is certainly more redeemable in this…
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