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Ayakeshi Hunter’s Tainted Bride

May 30, 2025May 2, 2025

Name: Ayakeshi Hunter’s Tainted Bride
Author: Yuuma Midori
Artist: Fujimaru Mamenosuke

Volumes: 6 (Ongoing)
Licensed: Kodansha (Digital and Print)
Type: Manga
Genre: Supernatural/Drama
Age Group: Teen

Summary:
When Nanao was a child, she was kidnapped by an ayakashi who carved a demonic seal on her body. Her planned marriage to the Waka-sama of the Hakurenji family was stolen from her by her cousin Akemi, and she was forced to wear a monkey mask to hide her demon mark, leading a miserable life. Then, she meets Yako, the young head of the Benitsubaki family. Nanao loses her mask due to a certain incident, and Yako sees her true face, but Yako takes an interest in her beauty and spiritual power.
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Graphics Rating: 4/5
Plot Rating: 4/5

Killing Line

February 28, 2025January 31, 2025

Name: Killing Line
Mangaka: Satoshi Morie

Volumes: 3 (Ongoing)
Licensed: Kodansha (2 Volumes: Digital)
Type: Manga
Genre: Josei/Smut
Age Group: Mature

Summary:
Abandoned on her 18th birthday by her absent single father, Mako struggles to make ends meet. When her friend offers to introduce her to a sugar daddy for a casual dinner and some conversation, it all seems straightforward and simple. Little does Mako know, someone else has their sights set on her date—a ruthless assassin on a mission to take out his target and leave no witnesses… Before she realizes it, Mako’s late-night liaison turns into a deadly encounter with a contract killer, and now, she’ll need to think fast, be resourceful, and turn on the charm to survive. Can she melt the heart of a cold-blooded hit man or will this potential beau get the best of her?
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Graphics Rating: 4/5
Plot Rating: 4/5

Pretty Guardian: Sailor Moon

March 2, 2023August 21, 2021

Name: Pretty Guardian: Sailor Moon
Mangaka: Takeuchi, Naoko

Volumes: 18 (Complete)
Licensed: Kodansha (Condensed into 12 Volumes – Digital/Print) (Complete)
Type: Manga
Genre: Fantasy/Action/Drama
Age Group: Teen

Summary:
Usagi Tsukino is a normal girl until she meets up with Luna a talking cat who tells her that she is Sailor Moon. As Sailor Moon Usagi must fight evils and enforce justice in the name of the Moon and the mysterious Moon Princess. She meets other girls destined to be Sailor Senshi (Sailor Scouts) and together they fight the forces of evil.
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Graphics Rating: 5/5
Plot Rating: 3/5

Queens Quality

January 31, 2025July 2, 2021

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

Volumes: 24 (ongoing)
Licensed: Viz (Ongoing)
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

Yakuza Lover

February 14, 2025December 14, 2019

Name: Yakuza/Dangerous Lover ( Koi to Dangan )
Mangaka: Nozomi Mino

Volumes: 12 (Ongoing)
Licensed: Viz (12 Volume: Print/Digital) (Complete)
Type: Manga
Genre: Drama
Age Group: Mature

Summary:

Yuri, a college student, is saved by Ouya Toshiomi, the young leader of the Ouya group when she’s being forced into consuming illegal drugs at a party. Since then, even though she doesn’t want to get involved with the internal dealings of the Yakuza, she can’t help but fall for Toshiomi’s surprisingly gentle smile. This is the story of two people who are attracted to each other, but the courtship of a man who lives staking his life may be too fierce and crazy…

“Yuri, it might be our last night, so let’s get crazy together.”

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Graphics Rating: 5/5
Plot Rating: 4/5