Illustrated by Coma Hashii Translated by Jocelyne Allen 4 stars I finished Okura’s I Think Our Son is Gay series and absolutely loved it so I thought I’d give his original webcomic story a try. Noshiro is starting at yet another new school. He doesn’t have a problem making new friends, but when he encounters…
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by Nagabe Translated by Adrienne Beck 4 stars The mystery continues with more delightfully creepy adventures in the Outside. Shiva’s aunt has come back to claim her, but strange things start happening in their village. Teacher continues his search for Shiva and Shiva’s aunt reveals an unexpected secret. Picks up right where the last one…
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Translated by Molly Rabbitt 3 stars More humorous adventures with Nyao, the human-turned-cat, and his temporary human caretaker, Chika. In this volume, Nyao theorizes that if he does enough good deeds, he might regain his human form. Thus, he goes about town doing his best to help others. Features adorable cat adventures such as finding…
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Translated by Leighann Harvey 5 stars A heartwarming ending to a fantastic series. I have loved watching all the characters grow and learn in each volume. In the final volume, we see Hiroki explore his love of dance and become a bit more confident, Yuri start digging into his lack of interest in romantic relationships,…
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Translated by Jesse Kirkwood Narrated by Hanako Footman 5 stars I had no idea what I was getting into with this one but was pleasantly surprised. This is my new favorite interpretation of cozy mystery. Father and daughter team, Nagare and Koishi, run the Kamogawa Diner, known for serving delicious meals. But the pair also…
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by Nagabe Translated by Adrienne Beck 4 stars Another eerie and intriguing volume in the series. When we last left Shiva and Teacher, a strange new Outsider had touched Shiva, cursing her; and those within the Inside had seen a girl in the forest and viewed her as a threat. Now the unexpected duo must…
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by Nagabe Translated by Adrienne Beck 4 stars In a world divined between the Outside and the Inside, a little girl finds herself in the care of one of the Outsiders, a humanoid beast who could curse her with a single touch. Follow their unexpected friendship as they navigate the Outside and the evils it…
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Translated by Leighann Harvey 5 stars Absolute perfection. This is such a wonderful, wholesome series. This volume focuses on friendships growing apart, stereotypical assumptions and society’s conditions on acceptance, body image, and gender norms. I love how much Tomoko has developed and learned through her interactions with Hiroki as well as her coworkers. We also…
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Illustrated by Shiori Translated by Alan Cheng and Rowena Chen 4 stars Another hilarious volume of adventures with Red, Grace, Aina, and, of course, Mr. Cat. The party continues their quest to defeat the Demon King, leveling up, encountering new foes, and meeting some new cats. Includes many relatable cat ownership situations such as going…
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Translated by Liya Sultanova 5 stars Another adorable collection featuring Neneko and Nekota. Heartwarming slice-of-life comics with plenty of cute sibling antics. From cooking together to helping with a fear of the dark, this book is so sweet. I love Neneko and Nekota so much. As with the first volume, the artwork is so cute….
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