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SNow White with Red Hair

Name: Snow White with Red Hair (Akagami no Shirayuihime)
Manga-ka: Akizuki, Sorata

Volumes: 25 (Ongoing Feb-2023)
Licensed: Shojo Beat (Viz)
Type: Manga
Genre: Fantasy
Age Group: Everyone

Summary: Shirayuki was a young girl born with unique apple-red hair. She meets a famous but foolish Prince Raji, who falls in love with her at first sight and orders her to become his concubine. With nowhere else to go, Shirayuki cuts her hair and escapes to a neighboring country. While traversing through the forests, she meets a young boy, Zen, who helps her after she boldly cures his wounds but then gets poisoned by an apple given to Shirayuki. Meanwhile, Prince Raji sends out henchmen to search for her. What will happen to Shirayuki? What is Zen’s true character? A refreshing fantasy story between an optimistic heroine and a prince who constantly stays on her watch.

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

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Evyione

*Dedicated to Ashleigh who loves the Little Mermaid more than anyone.

Name: Evyione
Manga-ka: Kim, Young Hee

Volumes: 12 (Complete)
Licensed: Udon
Scanlations: V.10 Ch.54 (Hiatus – Feb 2021)
Scanlator: Esthetique, Noir
Type: Manhwa
Genre: Fantasy/Historical
Age Group: Teens

Summary: Remember the tale of the little mermaid that fell in love with the dashing human prince? Now, imagine the roles reversed, as a romance blooms between the beautiful Evyione and a dashing young merman. It’s a unique twist on a timeless tale that is sure to leave you spellbound.

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

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Five

Name: Five
Manga-ka: Furukawa, Shiori

Volumes: 15 (Complete)
Licensed: No
Scanlations: V.13 Ch.65 (Hiatus- Feb 2021)
Scanlator: Entropy, Coyo Moose, One Love (Closed)
Type: Manga
Genre: Action/High School/Comedy
Age Group: Everyone

Summary: Hina has repeatedly transferred schools due to her father’s job, and has always dreamed of a normal high school life. At her new school, however, she finds that her class is comprised solely of guys! On top of that, five mischievous boys from her class have taken a liking to her…?!

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

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Futago

Name: Futago
Manga-ka: Iketani, Rikako

Volumes: 5 (Complete)
Licensed: No
Scanlations: V.05 Ch.24 (Ongoing – Hiatus)
Scanlator: Stiletto Heels
Type: Manga
Genre: Drama/Josei/Life
Age Group: Older Teen

Summary: Yukari was enjoying her single life when her elder twin sister, Ayaka, suddenly pays her a visit to ask her for some strange advice, and brings along a guy she met in Hong Kong with her! This is a story about a set of mismatched twins.

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

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Sonna Koe Dashicha Iya!: Kiss of Voice!

Name: Sonna Koe Dashicha Iya! (Kiss of Voice!)
Manga-ka: Shigano, Iori

Volumes: 7 (Complete)
Licensed: No
Scanlations: V.03 Ch.14 (Hiatus – Feb 2021)
Scanlator: Four Different Groups
Type: Manga
Genre: Comedy/Smut/Drama
Age Group: Teen

Summary: Hina is shocked she won the lead voice actress in the sexually-charged anime “Vamp”. Her co-star is sexy voice actor prodigy Hasumi Yuki. Will he teach her more about the business and really open up her voice?
-From Mangaupdates

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

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