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Ayakeshi Hunter’s Tainted Bride

May 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.
–Manga Updates

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

Opinion: I devoured this series. I bought the first volume and that wasn’t enough. The beginning seems kinda vanilla but it really takes off in the later volumes.

The art is gorgeous. Very detailed yet “mature” looking. Both women and men are drawn very well.

I’m not usually a fan of weak heroines but this heroines main weakness is being too kind and a push over. I still like her. Love the male lead who is doting and loving while still being a bad ass hunter. Reminds me SO much of “My Happy Marriage”.

That said I find there seems to be an overuse of these weirdly obsessed people around the heroine. It plays out once a volume and it’s getting annoying. They even get the yandere art treatment and it was interesting the first time but I think they can do better.

Overall the world is well thought out with complex characters I’m excited to continue this series!

Final Rating: 4/5

Extra: n/a

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Book Walker
iBooks
Kindle
Kobo
Google Play
Nook

Otaku Vampires Love Bite

April 18, 2025

Name: Otaku Vampires Love Bite
Mangaka: Suzuki Julietta

Volumes: 7 (Ongoing)
Licensed: Viz (3 Volumes: Digital (App) / Paperback)
Type: Manga
Genre: Supernatural/Fantasy/Comedy
Age Group: Teen

Summary:
Modern vampire Hina sets out from Romania to live out her otaku dreams in Japan! Her new neighbor, Kyuta, looks just like her anime crush. Can she convince him to be friends?

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

Opinion: Julietta Suzuki does such a great job great fun comedic series with excellent world building. I love the world she has made for Vampires, it’s always great to see a new twist on the supernatural genre.

The art is great. Very bouncy shoujo. I’ll admit her characters tend to look the same especially her leads but she has some cool designs for the side characters.

The plot is just fun about a nerdy otaku vampire woman. She’s just trying to live her best life but under the surface she’s a super powerful vampire. It does seem formulaic a bit in the pacing but I love it, it’s such a comfy read.

I do see this series becoming a classic like Kamisama Kiss. If you enjoyed Kamisama Kiss you’ll love this.

Final Rating: 4/5

Extra: From the mangaka of Kamisama Kiss

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Love, That’s an Understatement

April 23, 2025April 11, 2025

Name: Love, That’s an Understatement
Mangaka: Fuji Momo

Volumes: 5 (Ongoing)
Licensed: Kodansha (Digital and Print)
Type: Manga
Genre: Drama/Comedy
Age Group: Teen

Summary:
Spare eraser? Check. Extra folding umbrella? Check. First aid kit? Check. Cool and collected high school student Risa Amakawa has something in her heavy bag for every situation and the last thing she needs or knows how to ask for is anyone’s help. When she saves a beat-up delinquent in the park one rainy evening, she refuses any sort of repayment.

But it turns out that saving the notorious Zen Ohira buys her the attention of some unsavory characters. As Zen keeps swooping in to help her out of one pickle after another, her feelings about relying on anyone but herself and her feelings toward Zen slowly begin to change. A new romcom from the author of Lovesick Ellie.
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Graphics Rating: 3/5
Plot Rating: 4/5

I, An Introverted Omega, Became The Mate Of A Delinquent Alpha

April 5, 2025

Name: I, An Introverted Omega, Became The Mate Of A Delinquent Alpha
Mangaka: Kodaka Kazuma

Volumes: 1 (Complete)
Licensed: DLSite (Digital-Censored)
Type: Manga
Genre: Smut
Age Group: Mature (18+H)

Summary:
A favorable matchmaking offer comes out of the blue to the around 30 years old omega protagonist Kurumi.
She decides to become the mate of Shizuru, a fierce looking alpha from a distinguished family, but…?
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Graphics Rating: 4/5
Plot Rating: 4/5

Opinion: Ok this is straight up an “H” smut series so my review is based on that genre. The bar is much lower.

I love the art it’s super unique! It feels rough it some ways but it really works I love it. Especially the love and care that was put into developing the male leads look.

The plot is very cute for an omegaverse series. It follows the couple through their marriage as they get to know eachother. I really loved it. The 18+ stuff was really well done as well.

Final Rating: 4/5

Extra: n/a

Purchase:
DLSite (Does not take all western credit cards so I wouldn’t say it’s fully licensed…)

Let’s Do It Already

April 6, 2025March 28, 2025

Name: Let’s Do It Already
Mangaka: Kusaka, Aki

Volumes: 9 (Complete)
Licensed: Viz (4 Volumes: Digital (App) / Paperback)
Type: Manga
Genre: Comedy
Age Group: Everyone

Summary:
Yuri and Keiichiro have gotten to know each other on their daily commute to their respective high schools. Yuri makes a passionate love confession to Keiichiro, and he feels the same! Yuri rushes in to kiss her new boyfriend, but…!

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