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I Own April 10, 2020

Knight on Ice (Ginban Kishi)

Name: Knight on Ice (Ginban Kishi)
Mangaka: Yayoi Ogawa

Volumes: 11 (Complete)
Licensed: Kodansha
Releases: V.01 (Ongoing)
Type: Manga
Genre: Josei, Sport, Slice of Life
Age Group: Older Teen

Summary: Chitose is a serious young woman, working for the health magazine SASSO. Or at least, she would be, if she wasn’t constantly getting distracted by her childhood friend, international figure skating star Kokoro Kijinami! In the public eye and on the ice, Kokoro is a gallant, flawless knight, but behind his glittery costumes and breathtaking spins lies a secret: he’s actually a hopeless romantic otaku, who can only land his quad jumps when Chitose is on hand to recite a spell from his favorite magical girl anime!

Manga Updates Entry

Graphics Rating: 5/5
Plot Rating: 3/5

Opinion: When I found out Kodansha was licensing and releasing a new Ogawa series I was STOKED. Kimi wa Petto is one of my all time favourite 5/5 series, so I couldn’t wait to read this.

I’ve only read the first volume so my review may change as we go along. The one thing that will stay the same is the graphics rating. I LOVE Ogawas unique style. Crisp lines and minimalism the art is perfect.

The characters are a bit odd. It really is kinda weird seeing an adult heroine who really does look like a child. The skater is really cute and sweet. The pacing seems weird but I’m still enjoying it.

Look forward to seeing more from this series!

Final Rating: 3/5

Extra: From the author of Kimi wa Petto and I think there is a drama as well.

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Mature January 18, 2020

Teito Hatsukoi Shinjyu

Name: Teito Hatsukoi Shinjyu
Mangaka: Mitsuki Miko

Volumes: 7 (Ongoing)
Licensed: No
Scanlated: V.1 Ch.02 (Ongoing)
Type: Manga
Genre: Drama/Historical/Smut
Age Group: Mature

Summary:

Yoshino Kaori, her parents were killed, she is all alone in the world. the noble son of her family’s rival company, the mysterious Earl Misono Tamaki.

Kaori is getting attracted to Tamaki, but a love that started from a marriage without love, makes it difficult for her to be honest about her feeling to him… Even so, being loved deeply and forcefully by Tamaki makes Kaori can’t go against him…

Sweetness and excitement, upgraded, erotic love story from Taisho period.

–Manga Updates

Graphics Rating: 4/5
Plot Rating: 3/5

E-Renta January 6, 2020

Amai Choubatsu – Sweet Punishment

Name: Amai Choubatsu – Watashi wa Kanshu Sen’you Pet (The Wardens Relentless Patdown / Sweet Punishment)
Mangaka: Izumi Show

Volumes: 20 (Ongoing)
Licensed: E-Renta
Type: Manga
Genre: Drama/Hentai
Age Group: Mature

Summary: Hina is locked up in prison after being framed for a crime she didn’t commit. There, she meets the cold and cruel warden Aki Myojin. She’s at the mercy of his delicate touch and ravishing tongue everywhere: in the examination room, her cell, and even in the visiting room with her lover watching! Bit by bit, her body is disciplined to give in to Aki Myojin!

–Manga Updates

Graphics Rating: 4/5
Plot Rating: 2/5

I Own December 8, 2019

Our Fake Marriage

Name: Our Fake Marriage (Usokon)
Mangaka: Tokina Kiwi

Volumes: 2 (Ongoing)
Licensed: Kodansha Comics
Licensed Volumes: V.03 (Ongoing)
Type: Manga
Genre: Drama
Age Group: Mature

Summary:
An ordinary girl, Yae, loses her home and job at age 29 and has nowhere to turn. But when she runs into a childhood friend, Takumi, he “proposes” she live with him in a high-rise condominium in the city, acting as his fake spouse … A tale of deceit … involving a handsome architect!

–Manga Updates

Graphics Rating: 3/5
Plot Rating: 3/5

Josei March 12, 2016

Kataomoi Shoten

Name: Kataomi Shoten
Mangaka: Hata, Akimi

Volumes: 3 (Complete)
Licensed: No
Scanlations: V.01 Ch.02 (Ongoing)
Scanlator: Chibi Manga
Type: Manga
Genre: Josei/Slice of Life
Age Group: Adult/Older Teen/Teen

Summary: To work in a bookstore has been her life long dream and when she finally does get the job her boss makes her into a slave. What is she to do?!

–Manga Updates

Josei March 5, 2016

Douse Mou Nigerarenai

Name: Douse Mou Nigerarenai
Mangaka: Kazui, Kazumi

Volumes: 10 (Complete)
Licensed: No
Scanlations: V.01 Ch.04 (Ongoing)
Scanlator: Papermoon Scans
Type: Manga
Genre: Josei/Drama
Age Group: Adult/Older Teen

Summary: Naho dreamt to become an OL but while she was waiting to have the aptitude to become one of them, she started to work in a Design company. But because her manager, Sakisaka, had a bad impression about her, he just played with her. But then, he decided to help her and he even comforted her?!
This love story isn’t to be dealt with by ordinary means!

–Manga Updates

Finished January 30, 2016

Lip Smoke

Name: Lip Smoke
Mangaka: Nishitaki, Mai

Volumes: 1 (Complete)
Licensed: No
Scanlations: V.01 Ch.04 (Complete)
Scanlator: Crimson Flower
Type: Manga
Genre: comedy/drama
Age Group: Teen

Summary: High-school student Setsuna Iwato works part-time for a publishing agency. When her employer’s having trouble with an erotic fiction novelist she becomes his assistant to help him rediscover the feeling of a “Pure Kiss”.

–Mangaupdates

5/5 Perfect Score February 3, 2013

Nounai Poison Berry

Name: Nounai Poison Berry
Mangaka: Mizushiro, Setona

Volumes: 5 (Complete)
Licensed: No
Scanlations: V.02 Ch.09 (Ongoing)
Scanlator: Forbidden Garden
Type: Manga
Genre: Josei/Comedy/Romance
Age Group: Mature

Summary: Sakurai Ichiko is a 29-year-old woman whose head contains council members (each with differing personalities) that dictate her every thought and decision. While waiting at the train station one day, she encounters Saotome, a man whom she met and made short conversation with at a drinking party with friends. Although she’s interested in him, being a much a older woman, Ichiko hesitates over whether or not she should approach him, causing a wave of uproar between her intracranial council members.

–Mangaupdates

Josei August 7, 2012

&: And

Name: & (And)
Manga-ka: Okazaki Mari

Volumes: 3 (Ongoing)
Licensed: No
Scanlations: V.01 Ch.04 (Ongoing)
Scanlator: Stiletto Heels
Type: Manga
Genre: Drama/Josei
Age Group: Mature

Summary: Aoki Kaoru is a 26-year-old woman who has never had a boyfriend. Normally unattached and unmotivated in her own life, Kaoru decides to start up a nail salon as a side business in addition to her regular job as a medical clerk. Although having a severe adversity to physical touch, she is forced to confront that fear when she meets a man who can’t help but touch others.

–Mangaupdates

Life July 28, 2012

{Review of ConBravo Panel!}

*Boku something something lol

So I pulled out all the stops at my ConBravo panel tonight! I’m making this now on Thursday and this will publish at midnight tomorrow. No idea how my panel is going to go (or if anyone will show up) but I’ll give it my best!

Shoujo: Dengeki Daisy
Josei: Suppli
RedKomi: Fetish
Smut (Josei): Candy Life
Smut (Shoujo): Hot Gimmick
Fantasy Josei: Ilegenes
Manhwa: Bride of the Water God

Unique Art: Usagi Drop
Strong Female Lead: Hana no Kishi
Kind Love Interest: Kimi ni Todoke
No/Low Romance: Oresama Teacher
Male Lead: Men’s Kou
Low/No Cliches: Hakuji
Unpredictable: The Tarot Cafe

Honourable Mentions:
Oboreru Knife
Cat Street
Kingyo Sou

If you are interested in personal recommendations I now have an email specifically for that! (Yay)
E-Mail me at recommend@yourgimmick.net

Also! Expect a contest SOON!

xoxo Kitteh