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Shoujo manga reviews of series that have been completed in English and are available online or in print.

Rosen Blood manga screencap. The male lead hugs the heroine from behind as she smiles up at him.

Rosen Blood

Name: Rosen Blood
Mangaka: Ishizue Kachiru

Volumes: 5 (Complete)
Licensed: Viz (5 Volumes: Digital (App) / Paperback)
Type: Manga
Genre: Supernatural/Drama/Mystery
Age Group: Older Teen

Summary:  
After the carriage she had embarked upon crashed, Stella is saved by a tall dark and handsome stranger and brought to the mysterious mansion surrounded by poisonous roses in which he lives with three other gorgeous men. However, with no money left, Stella is forced to work as a maid which will prove dangerous for her because she is yet to find out that all four men are actually vampires!

– Mangaupdates

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

Opinion: Another vampire series, sorry I usually space them out but it’s just based on what I’m reading. Heads up, was super disappointed by this series.

The art is unreal I love it so much but very weirdly male gazey. The guys are drawn well though as well. Very detailed and has a gothic vibe.

Where the series falls apart is the plot. It’s a mystery but there still feels like so many loose ends or things resolve quickly in a way that makes no sense. It felt like there wasn’t a consistent plot line all the way through that was GENUINELY engaging. The heroine plays a kind of bimbo role as well I wasn’t fond of.

It’s disappointing since the premise the world created were SO intriguing but it felt like the mangaka couldn’t focus and keep it cohesive.

Final Rating: 2/5

Extra: n/a

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

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

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…?
–Manga Updates

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…)

Screenshot from the manga 2 Oku no Chijou, Kinyuu Ou no Dekiai

2 Oku no Chijou, Kinyuu Ou no Dekiai

Name: 2 Oku no Chijou, Kinyuu Ou no Dekiai (Blind Love for Two Million With the Smitten King of Finance)
Mangaka: Daimaru Sansei

Volumes: 6 Ch (Complete)
Licensed: E-Renta
Type: Manga
Genre: Drama/Hentai
Age Group: Mature (18+)

Summary:  “I haven’t had enough.” A big finance tycoon penetrates her deeply again and again, making her come sweetly… with every thrust, her love grows stronger. Even though she can’t let him realize how she feels, no matter what… In order to recover her one million inheritance from her mother that an unscrupulous yakuza group has stolen from her, Aoi infiltrated a hostess club. What awaited her when she thought she had successfully gained his trust was a forced purchase of her freedom. That’s when Reio Tatsugami, Aoi’s regular client and the director of Zeus Finance, shows up before her. Shockingly, he declares he will buy her from the yakuza for two million. He makes a proposal to her. “Have sex with me for 5,000 a night to pay back your debt.” Read about the unrequited love on both sides with an ideal man who’s a finance tycoon!

–Manga Updates

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

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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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Screenshot from the manga A Kiss with a Cat. The male lead hugs the heroine from behind she is surprised. They are in swimsuits at the beach.

A Kiss with a Cat

Name: A Kiss with a Cat (Neko to Kiss)
Mangaka: Senri Miko

Volumes: 6 (Complete)
Licensed: Kodansha (6 Volumes: Digital)
Type: Manga
Genre: Comedy/Supernatural
Age Group: Teen

Summary:  
Erina loves cats more than anything, even though she looks like the haughty princess type who could have any guy she wants. But even with his cat-like name, she can’t stand her aloof classmate, Nekoyama-kun. But when she rescues a hurt kitty in her yard and gives it a perfect, snuggly kiss. She suddenly finds a very human Nekoyama-kun in her room. What gives? 
–Manga Updates

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

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