Lovesick Ellie, Volume 1

Today's manga post is on Lovesick Ellie, Volume 1 by Fujimomo. It is 180 pages long and is published by Kodansha. The cover has the two main characters on it being cute. The intended reader is someone who likes cute high school love stories. There is no foul language, mild sexuality, and no violence. The story is told from third person close of the Ellie. There Be Spoilers Ahead.

From the back of the manga- #PervyGirl Meets Two-Faced Boy
At her high school, she's Eriko Ichimura, the girl so boring no one remembers she exists. But online, she's "Lovesick Ellie," a brash and lusty alternate persona with quite a viral following! Ellie's favorite pastime? Spying on her handsome and perfect classmate Ohmi and spinning wild fantasies in the form of very thirsty tweets. But one day, quite by accident, Eriko learns that Ohmi isn't as perfect as she thought...and he discovers her secret to boot! What's ahead for this two-faced boy and pervy girl?

Review- A very cute story about first love. Eriko or Ellie, just a normal high schooler but she wants more and the more she wants is love. But pretending to have a boyfriend is more fun until she gets called out. So of course she lies. But when the boy she is lying about finds out, Ellie has to deal with him. He is not that bad, just a kid who wants to be left alone. Together they have to come to an understanding and start working towards each other. Very cute and I'm looking forward to seeing Ellie and Ohmi grow together. 

I give this manga a Four out of Five stars. I get nothing for my review and I bought this manga with my own money. 

Tomie

Today's manga post is on Tomie by Junji Ito. It is 750 pages long and is published by Viz Media. The cover is black with a silhouette in white lines and a blood drop in the center. The intended reader is someone who likes horror manga. There is some mild foul language, implied sex, and violence in this manga. The stories follow different characters has they interact with Tomie. There Be Spoilers Ahead.

From the back of the manga- Tomie Kawakami is a femme fatale with long black hair and a beauty mark just under her left eye. She can seduce nearly any man, and drive them to murder as well, even though the victim is often Tomie herself. While one lover seeks to keep her for himself, another grows terrified of the immortal succubus. But soon they realize that no matter how many times they kill her, the world will never be free of Tomie.

Review- This was the manga that made Junji Ito famous and for good reason. Ito really leans into the surreal with this story. Tomie is like a force of nature, she is unknowable, un-understandable, and unstoppable. She wants what she wants and she will use anyone and do anything to get it. The art is incredible at conveying the horror of undying, evil being of inhuman desires. I would recommend this manga for all manga readers and horror readers for an experience that you will never forget. 

I give this manga a Five out of Five stars. I get nothing for my review and I bought this manga with my own money.

Yakuza Lover, Vol. 6

Today's post is on Yakuza Lover, Vol. 6 by Nozomi Mino. It is 170 pages and is published by Viz Media. The cover has Yuri and Oya on it wrapped in an embrace. As it is the sixth volume in the series, you need to have read the first five volumes to understand the story. The intended reader is someone who likes mob romances and over the top plot lines. There is mild foul language, sexuality, and mild violence in this manga. The story closely follows Yuri. There Be Spoilers Ahead.

From the back of the manga- Unable to shake off the effects of the aphrodisiac he was drugged with, Oya finds an antidote in a passionate night with Yuri. Later, the Oya syndicate packs the banquet hall to celebrate their underboss’s birthday. When Oya sees how beautiful and nervous Yuri is, he decides he wants her all to himself and proposes a competition! Meanwhile, Jin, a man from Yuri’s past, suddenly appears—and it turns out he’s an organized crime detective!

Review- Oya is drugged from the end of the previous volume and he needs Yuri to help him. So they have sex and after Yuri thinks about much she has grown over the course of their relationship. Before she would have confronted the woman who drugged Oya but now all her attention is on him and his needs. But their time is short and Yuri has to deal with an old friend, who wants to be more. The plot is pretty good in this volume, with Yuri having to fight for her love and learn to blend in more with Oya's men. This is series is fun if you like mafia/mob romances with the drama and ridiculous plots. More drama soon!

I give this volume a Five out of Five stars. I nothing for my review and I bought this manga with my own money.

The Dragon Knight's Beloved, Vol. 3

Today's manga post is on The Dragon Knight's Beloved (Manga), Vol. 3 by Ritsu Aozaki (Artist) and Asagi Orikawa (Story). It is 178 pages long and is published by Seven Seas. The cover has Melissa, Hubert, and the blue dragon on it. As it is the third volume in the series, you need to have read the first two volumes of the manga to understand the story. The intended reader is someone who likes high fantasy, romances, and shojo manga. There is no foul language, no sex, and mild violence in this manga. The story is told from third person close following Melissa. There Be Spoilers Ahead.

From the back of the manga- THE END OF THE POACHER’S ROPE
Melissa has been kidnapped! Eleanor and her servant are behind it, and both want to use her as bait for dragons Melissa cares for. However, each has a different plan for the dragons when they arrive. The safety of the wild dragons, especially the newborn king of dragons, is Melissa’s biggest concern. Any cry for help plays into Eleanor’s and the poachers’ plans. Hubert and the Dragon Knight Corps need to act quickly to save her before she is used against all the dragons in the valley!

Review- The manga starts with Melissa trying to get away and stop the dragons from panicking and destroying everything around them. The poacher's were using Eleanor for their own reasons and she is crushed by the betrayal. After Melissa is rescued, she has to deal with realizing that Herburt is serious about marrying her because the blue dragon has boned with her. I hope that we stop getting into the politics of dragons and their impact on the world around them. With how powerful dragons are, the empire wants more control of them and that puts Hubert and Melissa into their line of sight. A good volume but I want more from the plot, so I am curious about what's going to happen next. 

I give this manga a Four out of Five stars. I get nothing for my review and I bought this manga with my own money. 

Tomie

Today's manga post is on Tomie by Junji Ito. It is 750 pages long and is published by Viz Media. The cover is black with white lines outlining Tomie with a red blood drop in the center. The intended reader is someone who likes horror on a cosmic scale. There is mild foul language, mild sexuality, and lots of violence. The story's perspective changes with every chapter has it is really a string of short stories around Tomie and what she does. There Be Spoilers Ahead.

From the back of the manga- Tomie Kawakami is a femme fatale with long black hair and a beauty mark just under her left eye. She can seduce nearly any man, and drive them to murder as well, even though the victim is often Tomie herself. While one lover seeks to keep her for himself, another grows terrified of the immortal succubus. But soon they realize that no matter how many times they kill her, the world will never be free of Tomie.

Review- A interesting collection from Ito where the reader follows different people over the course of many years and their interactions with Tomie. Tomie is not just a beautiful woman, she is something much more dangerous and evil. She drives people mad and she enjoys the madness. The art is good with the horror that follows Tomie's every step on every page. The reader is drawn to Tomie, just like the characters, into her mystery and her desire for horror and blood. I would have liked more information about Tomie herself, like has she always been around or was she a normal person once? I know that some readers like the total mystery of Tomie but I wanted more about her. Maybe that was Ito's plan, if so then it worked on me. I would recommend this manga to horror fans and of course, fans of Ito. 

I give this manga a Five out of Five stars. I get nothing for my review and I bought this manga with my own money.

Spy x Family, Vol. 9

 

Today's manga post is on Spy x Family, Vol. 9 by Tatsuya Endo. It is 192 pages long and is published by Viz Media. The cover has Becky on it with her sheep. As it is the ninth in the series, you need to have read the first eight volumes to understand the story. There is no foul language, no sex, and action violence in this series. The intended reader is someone who likes spy stories, over the top action and silliness. There Be Spoilers Ahead.

From the back of the manga- Yor’s on assignment and finds herself up against a gang of assassins on board a luxury cruiser. Meanwhile, Loid and Anya each discover that bombs have been planted throughout the ship! Will their best efforts be enough to save the vessel?

Review- Anya has to much to do in this volume, from helping Loid to find all the bombs, to helping Yor survive her fight. Then she has to save Damian when he forgot something at home and would have gotten into trouble. Now she has a Tonitrus blot but Damian owes her BIG. Poor Loid is going to have a heart attack from her but he gets closer to Bond in this volume and they are working together to save people. I love this series and I cannot wait to read more. 

I give this volume a Five out of Five stars. I get nothing for my review and I bought this manga with my own money. 

The Promised Neverland, Vol. 5

Today's post is on The Promised Neverland, Vol. 5 by Kaiu Shirai and Posuka Demizu (Illustrator). It is 195 pages long and is published by Viz Media. The cover has Emma facing the read with her arms out to protect the others has they run away. As it is the fifth volume in the series, you need to have read the first four to understand the story. The intended reader is someone who likes dark stories with plucky children. There is no foul language, no sex, and mild violence in this volume. The story follows Emma, Ray and others as needed. There Be Spoilers Ahead.

From the back of the manga- ESCAPE!
As Grace Field House goes up in flames, Emma and the other children make their run for freedom. With Mom refusing to give up and an army of demons at her call, this escape from captivity won’t be easy. Just what will Emma have to sacrifice to pull it off…?

Review- The children make their escape safely and now are in the outside world. Emma and Ray knew that it would be dangerous but the dangers surpass their guesses. But the children have good heads and have been training for this, so they are as ready as they can be. It feels like the real story is starting now with the children in the real world and facing it's dangers. In addition they are still being hunted by the demons from Grace Field House, who do not like to lose their future meals. I am very curious about the world outside of the walls and what the children are going to find there. 

I give this volume a Five out of Five stars. I get nothing for my review and I bought this manga with my own money.