Josei

Reviewing Josei Manga that are directed more towards women. What to read and where to read it.

Request From A Yakuza "The Man You Picked Up Is An Underground Prince!?"

Go Shimei wa Yakuza Kara

Name: Goshimei wa Yakuza Kara Koakuma Kyabajou Hirotta Otoko wa Gokudou Ouji (Request From A Yakuza “The Man You Picked Up Is An Underground Prince!?”)
Mangaka: Kanzuki Hana

Volumes: 11 Ch (Complete)
Licensed: E-Renta
Type: Manga
Genre: Drama/Hentai
Age Group: Mature (18+)

Summary:  “Did you feel that? You’re cute. Now then, should I make you feel… more?” With this sweet voice whispering in her ear, her body is pushed to the limit! Poor, burdened with debt, and with no luck in men, Misaki reached the end of her rope… Then she picks up a bruised young man. Even though he laughs flirtatiously, he is still cool, and somehow they end up living together! In reality… the young man is the head of a yakuza gang, and is extremely perverted on top of that!! Forcibly licking her in the bath, and talking dirty to her… After such passionate petting, her body is melting and just can’t resist anymore! What will happen to my life!!

–Manga Updates

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

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Hotaru no Yomeiri, a man covered in blood with a sword hugs a scared woman

Firefly Wedding: Hotaru no Yomeiri

Name: Firefly Wedding: Hotaru no Yomeiri
Mangaka: Tachibana Oreco

Volumes: 6 (Ongoing)
Licensed: Viz
Type: Manga
Genre: Drama/Historical
Age Group: Older Teen

A romance story set in the Meiji era about a young lady who, with only a short time left to live, decides to marry a professional killer.

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

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What Will I Say When I Meet You A Woman Holds her baby lovingly

What Will I Say When I Meet You?

Name: What Will I Say When I Meet You? (Kimi ni Aetara Nante Iou)
Mangaka: Nemu, Youko

Volumes: 1 (Complete)
Licensed: Manga Plaza (digital)
Type: Manga
Genre: Josei/Slice of Life/Drama
Age Group: Older Teen

Summary:  
Kiri and her husband, both in their 30s, have been happily married for several years. They don’t have any children yet, and Kiri knows that at her age they’ll need to start trying soon
–Manga Updates

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

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Saving Sweets for After Hours Manga

Saving Sweets for After-Hours

Name: Saving Sweets for After-Hours
Mangaka: Kanae Sato

Volumes: 1 (Ongoing)
Licensed: Kodansha (1 Volumes: Digital)
Type: Manga
Genre: Josei/Smut
Age Group: Mature

Summary:  
Reika Fujisaki is a manager at a confections company. Despite her beauty and success, she is actually a 32-year old virgin who has never had a boyfriend. Reika thought she was fine with being alone, until her handsome and talented subordinate Hasegawa-kun started to approach her. But he has a secret of his own!?
–Manga Updates

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.
–Manga Updates

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

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