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High Teen Boogie

January 18, 2021January 8, 2021

Name: High Teen Boogie
Mangaka: Gotou Yukio

Volumes: 26 (Complete)
Scanlations: V.03 Ch.25 (Jan 2020)
Type: Manga
Genre: Drama/Josei
Age Group: Older Teen

Summary:
Momoko is one of the brightest students at school, but the school is a bit overrun by delinquents from a motorcycle gang. In fact, the person who has the next desk has never come to class. Then one day she gets the upper hand on one of these bikers and they actually strike up a bit of a friendship, with the potential for more. Of course, it turns out that he’s the leader of the bike gang, and the student in the next seat who has been missing this entire year.
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Graphics Rating: 4/5
Plot Rating: 3/5

Something’s Wrong with Us

August 15, 2020July 31, 2020

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

Knight on Ice (Ginban Kishi)

July 12, 2020April 10, 2020

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!

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

Teito Hatsukoi Shinjyu

July 17, 2020January 18, 2020

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.

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

Amai Choubatsu – Sweet Punishment

February 8, 2021January 6, 2020

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!

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