Monday, October 14, 2024

The Dark History of the Reincarnated Villainess Vol. 2

Today's post is on The Dark History of the Reincarnated Villainess Vol. 2 by Akiharu Touka. It is 163 pages long and is published by Yen Press. The cover has three of the characters on it. The intended reader is someone who likes the isakai fastasy tropes and playing with them. There is mild foul language, no sex, and mild violence in this manga. The story is told from first person close of the main character, Konoha. There Be Spoilers Ahead.

From the back of the manga- "I'm really happy to hear the irl I like missed me."
Konoha Satou has a dark history. After all, she spent her teen years writing self-indulgent fantasy romance fics-  like her Dark History. But since she's become its most despicable villainess, remembering every last detail is not a matter of life-and -death. Having avioded the frist couple of death flags, Satou's suddenly left in the dark when a mysterious stranger returns from the Lily Kingdom- a character she doesn't recall writing in the original script. Although Yomi claims to be ally, can Satou as Iana really trust a character she knows nothing about in such a dangerous world?

Review- This is a very funny manga if you know the tropes that Touka is making fun of. From the villainess younger sister and the magical heroine, Touka pulls out all the stops and it is hilarious. SO she has moved past where the villainess sister dies, so Iana is having to try and remember every single character she wrote in the original text from when she was fourteen. It is over-the-top and so silly but also very good. Iana is doing her best and her own story is working against her. I look forward to seeing what trouble comes her way next. 

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

Monday, October 7, 2024

Queen's Quality, Vol. 5

Today's manga post is on Queen's Quality, Vol. 5 by Kyousuke Motomi. It is 192 pages long and published by Shojo Beat. The cover has Kyutaro on it. As it is the fifth volume in the series, you need to have read the first four volume in the series, to understand the story. There is no foul language, no sex, and mild violence in this manga. The intended reader is someone who likes urban fantasy, magical girl, and shojo manga. The story is told from third person close of the two main characters. There Be Spoilers Ahead.

From the back of the manga- Fumi and Kyutaro delve into the depths of bug handler Ataru’s mind and try to save him, but Fumi has been given the tough task of killing the Black Queen within her! As Fumi discovers the truth about the Black Queen and gains new power, what price will she pay in return? 

Review- Fumi and Kyutaro are trying to save Ataru but Fumi needs to discover more than just what happened to him but why does she have a Black Queen. Fumi does not want to kill the Black Queen but understand her. Fumi thinks that the Black Queen is doing an important job for her and Fumi wants to know what is. Of course the people who want Fumi are using this time to try and come for her. The emotional depth in the story is getting more interesting, as Fumi learns why some people have the power to become bug handlers or cleaners. I look forward to the next volume. 

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.