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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!

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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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Older Teen January 25, 2020

Ookami ni Kuchizuke

Name: Ookami ni Kuchizuke
Mangaka: Yagami Rina

Volumes: 2 (Complete)
Licensed: No
Scanlated: V.12 (Ongoing)
Type: Manga
Genre: Drama/Smut
Age Group: Older Teen

Summary: My name is Takahashi Akane. I found a good boyfriend. His name is Kurotsuki Yuito. But he lies like a fox. But…aren’t lies the beginning of love?!

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

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.

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

I Own January 10, 2020

Boys Over Flowers Season 2

Name: Boys Over Flowers Season 2
Mangaka: Kamio Youko

Volumes: 15 (Complete)
Licensed: Viz Digital
Scanlated: V.12 (Ongoing)
Type: Manga
Genre: Drama
Age Group: Teen

Summary: Eitoku Academy has a legacy of being a school for the ultimate elite, the best of the best. And the most rich and powerful students there have formed the Correct 5 clique to maintain the integrity of their school. Unfortunately, new student Oto Edogawa doesn’t have the pedigreed background of her peers and has to work part-time jobs to help make ends meet. Will a chance encounter with Haruto Kaguragi, the leader of the Correct 5, put everything at risk?

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

Everyone April 21, 2019

The Walls Between Us

Name: The Walls Between Us (Watashi-tachi ni wa Kabe ga Aru)
Mangaka: Tsukishima, Haru

Volumes: 7 (Complete)
Licensed: Kodansha
Licensed Volumes: V.05 (Ongoing)
Type: Manga
Genre: Comedy
Age Group: Teen

Summary:
Makoto is suddenly confessed to by her narcissistic childhood friend Kikuchi Reita. Not even just any confession, he stands in the street and publicly says «If you want a boyfriend that badly, I don’t mind going out with you.» Which was obviously a no, since Makoto has never considered Reita to be a man, especially a man of interest. What will become of her daily life now that Reita insists on her going out with him?

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Licensed February 18, 2019

Shortcake Cake

Name: Shortcake Cake
Mangaka: suu Morishita

Volumes: 10 (Ongoing)
Licensed: Viz Shojo Beat
Licensed Volumes: V.03 (Ongoing)
Type: Manga
Genre: Drama
Age Group: Teen

Summary:
Ten Serizawa has a two-hour commute through the mountains to high school every day, so she can’t spend much time hanging out with her friends in the afternoon. She decides to move into the local boardinghouse, where one of her friends and three other boys are living. Ten’s friends consider her to be as oblivious as a rock when it comes to noticing boys and falling in love, but will she be able to keep her calm and steady heart in her new living situation?

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Finished February 10, 2019

Beware the Kamiki Brothers

Name: Beware the Kamiki Brothers (Kamiki Kyoudai Okotowari)
Mangaka: Onda, Yuj

Volumes: 6 (Complete)
Licensed: Kodansha
Licensed Volumes: V.06 (Complete)
Type: Manga
Genre: Drama
Age Group: Teen

Summary:
High-school freshman Iroha’s life is about to change. Her mother just got remarried, and they’re both moving in with her new partner and his sons. The elder son is really hot, but he’s far from normal ? and together with his cute younger brother, she’s now stuck with them both morning, noon, and night! The mean elder brother and Iroha just can’t see eye to eye, and as the distance between all three of them decreases, cohabitation has never been so heart-poundingly exciting!

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Everyone January 27, 2019

A Springtime with Ninjas

Name: A Springtime with Ninjas
Mangaka: Hasegaki, Narumi

Volumes: 4 (Complete)
Licensed: Kodansha
Licensed Volumes: V.04 (Complete)
Type: Manga
Genre: Fantasy/Drama
Age Group: Everyone

Summary:
Kasugami Benio is the sheltered daughter of the richest family in Japan. According to her family tradition, the first man she kisses will be the one she marries. Now that she’s old enough to gain some freedom, Kageshita Tamaki, a handsome playboy is assigned to be her bodyguard… Master x Servant love story starts here!

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Finished January 12, 2019

Everyone is Getting Married

Name: Everyone is Getting Married (Totsuzen desu ga, Ashita Kekkon shimasu)
Mangaka: Izumi Miyazono

Volumes: 9 (Complete)
Licensed: Viz Shoujo Beat
Licensed Volumes: V.09 (Complete)
Type: Manga
Genre: Slice of Life/Drama
Age Group: Everyone

Summary:
Successful career woman Asuka Takanashi has an old-fashioned dream of getting married and becoming a housewife. After her long-term boyfriend breaks up with her to pursue his own career goals, she encounters popular newscaster Ryu Nanami. Asuka and Ryu get along well, but the last thing he wants is to ever get married. This levelheaded pair who want the opposite things in life should never get involved, except…

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Everyone December 25, 2018

Hatsu Haru

Name: Hatsu Haru
Mangaka: Fujisawa, Suzuki

Volumes: 13 (Complete)
Licensed: Yen Press
Licensed Volumes: V.03
Type: Manga
Genre: Drama/Comedy
Age Group: Everyone

Summary:
Too far, it’s hard to be seen. Too close, it’s also hard to be seen. It hurts and makes you feel like crying. Too sad, until it makes you laugh. That’s right, this is what you call first love…the most popular guy in school falls in love for the first time in his life!

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