A man and a woman with a butterfly, snippit from Seirou Opera Manga

Seirou Opera

Name: Seirou Opera
Mangaka: Sakurakoji Kanoko

Volumes: 12 (Complete)
Scanlations: V03, Ch12
Type: Manga
Genre: Mystery, Historical, Drama
Age Group: Older Teen

Summary:  
The story unfolds in the Edo era in the Yoshiwara red-light district of Tokyo. Akane, a girl whose family is from Samurai, is sold to a brothel to be orphaned. To be the “little sister” of the “lady” No 1 spot. This will bring a client ask, then she meets a stranger very peculiar man. What will happen after that meeting?
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Graphics Rating: 4/5
Plot Rating: 4/5

Opinion: I’m glad I’m reviewing this series right after “Somethings Wrong with Us” because I feel like Seirou Opera does a way better job. You’ve got a murder mystery but at the same time you feel really connected to all the characters.

To start the art is fantastic. Right away I recognized the art from Black Bird and I love it. Her art style always looks so fantastic with a historical backdrop. Very detailed but not sparkly. She definitely has her own specific style and it consistently delivers.

For the Heroine I would love to say she is strong and I think she is, but she is quite emotional. Overall I quite like her regardless.

The pacing of the series is slow but fast all at the same time. There is a lot of historical jargon that can make it confusing. I would recommend reading Sakuran which is pretty short and sweet but does a great job explaining the ins and outs of the pleasure district.

I’m absolutely hooked on this series. When it’s not the pining of a forbidden relationship, the murder mystery will keep you hooked! A must read.

Final Rating: 4/5

Extra: From the author of Black Bird

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Image of a woman and man from manga Somethings Wrong With Us

Something’s Wrong with Us

Name: Something’s Wrong with Us (Watashitachi wa Douka Shiteiru)
Mangaka: Ando Natsumi

Volumes: 12 (ongoing)
Licensed: Kodansha (2)
Type: Manga
Genre: Mystery, Psychological, Josei
Age Group: Teen

Summary:  
Following in her mother’s footsteps, Nao became a traditional Japanese sweets maker, and at 21, she’s about to take the industry by storm. With unparalleled artistry and a bright attitude, she gets an offer to work at a world-class confectionary company. But when she meets the young, handsome owner, she recognizes his cold stare … It’s none other than Tsubaki, her childhood friend and first crush-the same boy who stood over his father’s bloodied body 15 years ago, and framed Nao’s mother for the murder. As the only witness of that fateful night, Nao is eager to chase down the truth and confirm her suspicions. Since Tsubaki has no clue who she is, she seizes her chance to get close to him, but instead of finding any answers, she begins falling deeper for Tsubaki’s allure …
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Graphics Rating: 3/5
Plot Rating: 3/5

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A man kissing a girl, scene from Abe-kuns got me now manga

Abe-kun’s Got me Now

Name: Abe-kun’s Got me Now
Mangaka: Iwai Aki

Volumes: 5 (ongoing)
Licensed: Kodansha (2)
Type: Manga
Genre: Slice of Life, Comedy
Age Group: Teen

Summary:  
Talk about losing to an irritating guy who is in love with you!!! A run away and be chased after all out love chase! “Don’t get careless” said Akari but after a 2 day 1 night stay at a Karate Club summer camp the members around all misunderstood that she is Abe’s girlfriend?!!
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Graphics Rating: 4/5
Plot Rating: 4/5

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Image from Pretend Lovers Serenade Manga

Renai Gokko Sayokyoku

Name: Pretend Lovers Serenade (Renai Gokko Sayokyoku)
Mangaka: Nekome Tochika

Volumes: 4 (ongoing)
Licensed: no
Type: Manga
Genre: Slice of Life, Josei
Age Group: Older Teen

Summary:  
Tough luck for Sayo, who was suddenly presented with the sight of her boyfriend cheating on her while at work. Thereafter, her boss forces a close coverage program on her, but the composer, Kobuchi Chizuru, outright rejects her! However, he will agree to do the program if Sayo agrees to be his contract lover?! An eccentric composer who doesn’t know what love is x a really unlucky girl at both her job and love life, a heart-racing lovers’ contract!
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Graphics Rating: 3/5
Plot Rating: 3/5

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Snapshot from A Sign of Affection by Suu Morishita

A Sign of Affection

Name: A Sign of Affection (Yubisaki to Renren)
Mangaka: Suu Morishita

Volumes: 1 (Ongoing)
Licensed: Kodansha
Releases: V.02 (Ongoing)
Type: Manga
Genre: Josei, Slice of Life
Age Group: Older Teen

Summary:  Yuki is a typical college student, whose world revolves around her friends, social media, and the latest sales. But when a chance encounter on a train leads to her meeting friend-of-a-friend and fellow student Itsuomi-san, her world starts to widen. But even though Itsuomi-kun can speak three languages, sign language isn’t one of them. Can the two learn to communicate the budding feelings between them?

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Graphics Rating: 5/5
Plot Rating: 5/5

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