4/5 Rating

The Prince in His Dark Days Manga

Prince in His Dark Days

Name: Prince in His Dark Days
Mangaka: Yamanaka Hiko

Volumes: 4 (Complete)
Licensed: Kodansha (4 Volumes: Digital/Print)
Type: Manga
Genre: Drama/Slice of Life
Age Group: Teen

Summary:  
Atsuko is a young high-school girl who leads a troublesome life. Working a scandalous job for the sake of survival, her reputation is in tatters and she is scorned by her peers. But one day she is noticed by one of three rich boys, Itaru, which she resembles in an uncanny way. Immediately she finds herself whisked away from her everyday life and into a new world where she is forced to take on the role as Itaru’s double and replace him as the “Prince”.
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Graphics Rating: 4/5
Plot Rating: 5/5

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Queens Quality Manga Scene

Queens Quality

Name: Queens Quality (Sequel to QQ Sweeper)
Mangaka: Motomi, Kyousuke

Volumes: 12 (ongoing)
Licensed: Viz (12 Volumes: Digital/Paperback) – (Complete)
Type: Manga
Genre: Supernatural/Fantasy/Drama
Age Group: Teen

Summary:  

The adventures of mind “Sweepers” continue in this supernatural romance sequel to QQ Sweeper!

As Fumi’s dangerous new powers blossom, Kyutaro might be the only one who can help her keep them under control. Then, when Kyutaro tells Fumi that he’ll never leave her side, she unexpectedly starts to fall for him!
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Graphics Rating: 4/5
Plot Rating: 4/5

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Will I Be Single Forever by Mari Okazaki

Will I Be Single Forever?

Name: Will I Be Single Forever?
Mangaka: Mari Okasaki

Volumes: 1 (Complete)
Licensed: Viz (1 Volume: Digital) – (Complete)
Type: Manga
Genre: Slice of Life
Age Group: Mature

Summary:  
Mami is 36 and unmarried, and the entire world seems to be telling her she must be miserable. But is she? Does she really need a ring on her finger to be happy when she has a job she loves and friends who support her? A collection of interconnected stories that explores the hazards and joys of unmarried life through the eyes of three single ladies.
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Graphics Rating: 5/5
Plot Rating: 4/5

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Screenshot from How do you do Koharu. A young woman stares at her computer.

How Do You Do Koharu?

Name: How do you do Koharu? (Gokigenyou, Koharu-san)
Mangaka: Hazuki Kanae

Volumes: 2 (Ongoing)
Licensed: Kodansha (2 Volumes: Digital)
Type: Manga
Genre: Slice of Life
Age Group: Teen

Summary:  
19-year-old Koharu would rather be livestreaming than working her job at a maid cafe or trying to find a boyfriend out in the wide world. On her stream she chats with friends and fans around the world, and enjoys the freedom the screen grants her. But when one of her followers appears in real life, she senses there might be more to their connection…and maybe she wants something more than a digital-only connection, after all…
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Graphics Rating: 5/5
Plot Rating: 4/5

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Screencap from manga Araki Wont be Tamed. Teen boy gently kisses a teen girls head.

Araki Won’t Be Tamed

Name: Araki Won’t be Tamed
Mangaka: Kapparappara

Volumes: 2 (Complete)
Licensed: Kodansha (2 Volumes: Digital) – (Complete)
Type: Manga
Genre: Comedy/Slice of Life
Age Group: Teen

Summary:  
A high school girl who lives alone in her parents’ home, away from her sister and mother who are working as actresses in Tokyo. Under such circumstances, my family’s birthday, for a long time, somehow, popular actor Shiraki Araki appears instead of the family! Araki rushed to the confused Yakko, saying, “He became a star to help him find her.” “Keep me”…?! A gift (?!) that arrived at JK who was worried that there was nothing for me. It’s the start of a half-lived love comedy with a superstar!
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Graphics Rating: 3/5
Plot Rating: 4/5

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