2.5 stars An interesting start to a series. This has a good start to a story, but for some reason, it was hard for me to get into. I was definitely intrigued by the monster realm, Gwen’s experience as an amateur witch, and her supernatural friends from another world. Some fun humor. The story was…
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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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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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Story by Mei Hachimoku Illustrated by Koudon Translated by Alexa Frank 5 stars A fantastic second volume in the series. In this one, we learn more about the tunnel itself as Kaoru and Anzu run experiments to figure out how it works. Their unlikely friendship develops and an old rival turns out to be more…
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Illustrated by Lena Guberman 3 stars An interesting read with a wonderful message. When lighting strikes the Anne Frank House, Kitty, Anne Frank’s diary, comes to life. Not realizing how much time has passed, Kitty sets out to find her friend. Slowly, Kitty learns what happened to Anne, taking inspiration from her legacy to do…
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Illustrated by Shiori Translated by Alan Cheng and Rowena Chen 4 stars Adorable and hilarious. Red and his companions, Grace and Aina, set out to defeat the demon king. There’s just one problem. A stray cat has taken a liking to Red and sits on his lap any chance he gets. Everyone knows you can’t…
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Translated by Leo McDonagh 4 stars Initially I wasn’t sure about this based on the title, but it was pleasantly sweet. Hiroki’s mother is pretty sure her son is gay. His various slipups seem to confirm her suspicions. Through it all, she is caring, accepting, and patient with him, always letting him know that she…
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Translated by Alethea & Athena Nibley 4 stars Another fun Creepy Cat collection. This one follows much of the same slice-of-life style as the first, while slipping in a few more details about Creepy Cat and hinting that there’s more to Flora and Oscar’s past. Fun to meet some of Flora’s friends and see all…
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by Kawo Tanuki Illustrated by Choco Aya Translated by Nan Rymer 3 stars Fun, easy-going story. After getting kicked out by his father, Letty, the fearful dragon, is on the hunt for a new place to live. He teams up with Dearia, a elf relator/architect, to find the perfect home. An interesting read with plenty…
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Illustrated by NJ Barna 4 stars A hopeless romantic with literal porcelain skin. A disgraced orc pirate who can’t control her anger. A secret society bent on bringing back the absent gods. There is so much at play here. Quick pace. Dynamic artwork. Plenty of action and adventure. A bit of romance. Definitely a fun…
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