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105 reviews

The Swamp by Yoshiharu Tsuge

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny hopeful informative inspiring lighthearted mysterious reflective relaxing sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

Prestige storytelling.

What Did You Eat Yesterday?, Volume 1 by Fumi Yoshinaga

informative lighthearted slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.0

I don't think there is enough to retain my attention.

The Way of the Househusband, Vol. 6 by Kousuke Oono

funny lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? N/A
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

A genuinely uplifting read.

The Elusive Samurai, Vol. 1 by Yūsei Matsui

adventurous emotional funny hopeful informative lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.5

Fantastic art paired with a whimsical loose take on history.

Higurashi When They Cry: Abducted by Demons Arc, Vol. 1 by Ryukishi07, Karin Suzuragi

dark funny mysterious tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

Well-paced for a video game adaptation.

Banana Fish, Vol. 11 by Akimi Yoshida

adventurous challenging mysterious sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

3.5

Not my favoruite arc but I'm excited by the cliffhanger.

Komi Can't Communicate, Vol. 2 by Tomohito Oda

funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

Light and fluffy and cosy. 

Crime and Punishment by Osamu Tezuka

informative reflective medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

A fine story but not the format it is best told in.

The Cain Saga, Volume 02 by Kaori Yuki

adventurous dark emotional mysterious reflective sad tense medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

Gothic greatness.

Dandadan, Vol. 9 by Yukinobu Tatsu

adventurous funny lighthearted mysterious fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.5

Blockbuster action with an underlying mystery and cute character moments.