Translated by Angela Liu 4 stars An entertaining read with fun little references to Sleeping Beauty. Yaneko loves sleep. But when a sleep spirit named Nerimu gets tired of fighting to wake her up every morning, Yaneko learns there’s much more to the world of sleep. She tags along with Nerimu and finds herself helping…
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Story by Mei Hachimoku Illustrated by Koudon Translated by Alexa Frank 5 stars Definitely grabbed this one for its gorgeous cover. I didn’t initially realize it was based on a light novel that was made into an anime. Even without background though, I thoroughly enjoyed this manga. When Kaoru overhears a legend about a tunnel…
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Translated by Jacob Blumenfeld and Sophie Lewis 2 stars An interesting little book that presents political and economic ideas in a simplistic fashion. Through short, humorous stories, Adamczak introduces concepts such as capitalism, communism, work, the market, and crisis. Then she goes through different executions of what communism could look like, following each to their…
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Translated by Alethea & Athena Nibley 4 stars When Flora moves into a mansion, she discovers it comes with a strange, white cat who is… a little creepy. She stumbles her way though many of the milestones of cat ownership with a paranormal twist as she settles into her new home. A humorous story of…
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Translated by Sarah Quinn 3 stars A strange but entertaining read. Manceau describes a race between caribou from an outsider’s perspective who knows nothing about races. This leads to some humorous descriptions and interpretations (the finish line, the starting pistol, the lineup at the start of the race). The pictures are fun and give a…
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by Sorata Akiduki Translated by Caleb Cook 3 stars A sweet book with a loose basis around the story of Snow White. I’ve watched the first season of the anime and wanted to give the manga a try. Shirayuki is well-known for her rare red hair, but when it gains her some unwanted attention, she…
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Translated by Molly Rabbitt 3 stars Another fun volume featuring Nao’s adventures as Nyao, the cat, with his human caretaker, Chika. The second volume continues Nao’s attempts to navigate life as a cat while also trying to figure out how to reconnect with his human body. Light-hearted slice-of-life story with fun humor and adorable artwork….
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Translated by Minna Lin 4 stars An adorable read featuring the adventures of supernatural cats. From the sweet pranksters Nopperabo (No Face) and Hyakume (Hundred Eyes) and the wise Nekomata (Two-Tailed Cat) to the cuddly Nurikabe (Plaster Wall) and always helpful Satori (Mind Reader), this was a fun slice-of-life collection. Loved the mash-up of yokai…
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Translated by Philip Reuben 4 stars A heartfelt conclusion to the series. After his successful stage performance in the first book, Ponjirou is invited to audition for a TV show. Meanwhile, Konnosuke must come up with the perfect recipe for the pastry shop. Together, they help make each other’s dreams come true. In this volume,…
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Translated by Philip Reuben 4 stars This is such a sweet story. Ponjirou is a stage actor hoping to make it big. His confidence grows when he receives fan gifts from a fancy patisserie. Konnosuke is a dedicated pastry chef who wants to be the best. He has a hard time opening up about his…
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