cringeninos's reviews
73 reviews

The Life of Charlemagne by Einhard

3.0

Wotakoi: Love Is Hard for Otaku 2 by Fujita

emotional funny lighthearted fast-paced

5.0

Finally the backstory to Koyanagi and Kabakura! Also more scenes with Nao and Kou!! So cute. This manga gets better each volume :D

Bakuman, Volume 4 by Tsugumi Ohba

4.25

Bakuman, Volume 3 by Tsugumi Ohba

3.75

Bakuman, Volume 2: Chocolate and Akamaru by Tsugumi Ohba

4.0

God I love the art style and the continued growth of Saiko and Shujin. I feel like I sped through this volume quicker than volume 1. Wish Miyoshi had more character growth as she can seem overbearing. Overall, the MC’s have a burning goal that keeps the reader on their toes, but that focus gives less time for supporting characters to have any development. 

Bakuman., Volume 1 by Takeshi Obata, Tsugumi Ohba

funny informative inspiring reflective medium-paced

• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

Wotakoi: Love is Hard for Otaku, Vol. 1 by Fujita

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

4.5

This is a workplace romance manga that slowly delves into the lives of some otaku coworkers. Mainly: Hirotaka & Narumi, Kabakura & Hana. 

I don’t care much for Narumi since she’s rather annoying for my taste but Hirotaka and Nao are my favorite characters with interesting personalities that contrast each other. Despite the cold attitude Hirotaka seems to have, he shows there’s that sibling love and irritancy between Nao and himself. As for Kabakura and Hana, I wish to see their relationship outside the view of others since they tend to be seemingly toxic in front of other people (they are quite a competitive and angry pair). 

Overall I love this manga so far! It’s difficult to find (English print) workplace romance manga that isn’t straight up smut or yaoi (prefer BL’s more cutesy love). 

Cross Vol. 1 by Sumiko Amakawa

adventurous dark mysterious fast-paced

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

3.5

Cross by Sumiko revolves around Takara Amakusa, the young priest protagonist whose code name is Cross. He meets Shizuha Matsuri who also has strange abilities. The story goes on with other encounters but towards the end of the volume you start to piece  together Shizuha’s stubborn personality along with Takara’s inquisitive demeanor. Hints of romance are evident but both characters are also poised for a bigger plot to unravel dealing with their abilities. 

I’ve definitely found my favorite genre/niche! This is a mix of real Catholic-Christian traditions with Jewish elements. Side note: The little mini bibliography/reference page in the back made my historical research brain happy heh

Saint Young Men, Omnibus 1 by Hikaru Nakamura

adventurous funny inspiring lighthearted reflective medium-paced

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

3.5

It’s a heartwarming (I’ll admit sometimes mundane) read over two iconic religious figures visiting earth as humans. Snippets of biblical and historical examples make the story interesting and the interactions with other characters such as the Yakuza member really bring out the enjoyable factor of this story. 

Dear Noman, Vol. 1 by Neji

adventurous dark emotional hopeful inspiring fast-paced

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

3.75

Definitely a quick read! The lore about Nomans and how they come to be was captured in the scene with the cat and his elderly owner. Since my cat passed away fairly recently, I teared up a bit. If you like ghosts, afterlife, etc but also like a curtesy main cast you’ll love this. It kind of reminds me of Hanako Kun but less dark and more quick to the point. 

Love this manga!