What was the best manga you read this week?

[undeed]

Back for my best new read this (2) week
I read (and watched the anime) Inari, Konkon, Koi Iroha
I had intended to read this when Byakuda no Hanamuko, which was said to be a shared universe, was still being published,
but I only got around to reading it now.
Quite cute, and I liked it.
Some weird jumping and plot holes, but, hey, it's a supernatural romcom, so I didn't mind.

Second, I saw Uchi ga Kingdom's translation popped up.
It's pretty good.
and after reading the 2 available volumes, I will just repeat my comments that I left in chapter 1:
it is tagged as comedy here and there,
but no
no no no no no
I would NOT qualify this as comedy at all

Lastly, Houkago Fantasy
A "trap" isekai manga.
So far, pretty funny, pretty interesting.
Felt like an old-school isekai.

 

[undeed]

Best new reads for this week are very interesting.
First is Kohva. Saw it last week.
It's really good, and I'm really liking it.
Somehow, the vibe of the first chapter reminded me of old Disney's Brother Bear, idk why.
But then it's got avatar power? And then Tarzan vibe with the little girl(?)
It's all over the place, but it is really intriguing.

Second is Limbo.
I saw this in a bookstore, and it got me curious.
I found out that it's a Spanish manga. I was like, wow, that's rare, okay.
Turns out, here on MD, both are translated by the same translator. Didn't know that.
Since I filter the Original Language only to Japanese, Korean, and French.
so Spanish manga doesn't show up on my Latest.

And then I found out that both are featured in Hobby Japan article together, and it says that Kohva is also a Spanish manga.
I was like wait, what? Oh, okay, that's awesome.
Think I need to turn on the filter for Spanish now.

 

[MilkDrinker]

There's a new Gunmn, it's a continuation of the previous series. More flashback, which I like. Loli Alita.

 

[undeed]

This week I read Choukadou Girl, and I really liked it.
I can't say that the story itself is like amazing, arguably pretty dumb,
it gets a bit weird in the middle of the second series, and the ending is quite an asspull,
but I thoroughly enjoyed it.
I don't know, I mean, I very much liked Re:creators and Angelic Layer, so this kinda reminded me of those.
I also really liked the anime.
It is low rated everywhere, I guess mostly because it's a short anime, but I thought it did the best it could.
Cute opening song too.

For the new stuff, I read Aoki Balkanalia.
I liked the first 4 chapters, which reminded me of Hoshifuru Nina,
but then the latest chapter was a bit of deux ex-machina convenience for my liking.
It's still good, just barely.

Other than that, I guess Kimi no Sei yuri rental girlfriend.
Without spoilers, all I can say when I read it was "yep, saw that coming".
Still curious about where the story is going, though.

 

[Vivi_123]

A Face You Shouldn't Show by Flowerchild

 

[undeed]

This week, my best new read is this one-shot Kao.
Can't say anything more than that, else it'll be spoiler.
Check it out, it's just a one-shot.
And I really liked the story precisely because it ended as a one-shot.
I don't think it would survive long if it were stretched any further.

Next, I read this old-school, dumb-fun romcom Chou yo Hana yo.
The plot is really stupid, but it gave me a good chuckle throughout.
Sad part is, it also made me feel really old.
Because I showed it to my friend, and he said 2006 is not old-school.
And I was like 2006 was 2 decades ago, you dumbass.

Lastly, it's Itsuwari no Kenta.
After the Putin Isekai, the mangaka came up with this dumb fantasy.
It looks like a really trashy, not gonna deny that.
But it made me really curious just how absurd the story will get.

 

[undeed]

Another week full of new romance manga.
I really need to browse more Shonen action and fantasy manga.

As for this week, I thoroughly enjoyed reading Oi!! Obasan
It's a gag romance manga, not just romcom, no, a gag manga.
Had a good laugh.

The first chapter of Lunolita really intrigued me.
2nd chapter not so much, but I'm still interested.
Looks like crossdressing yuri bait, idk.

Lastly, it's Namaiki Sugiru yo, Chigaya-kun
Standard cheeky kouhai romance.
I find it cute.

Not one that can be directly read on this site.
Great.

 

[pandascepter]

Flowerchild

Ah, yes. Yuri porn artist... Most of her works is rather interesting id say.

 

[undeed]

My quest to find more shounen fantasy hasn't been exactly bountiful,
but I really liked Tankou Dwarf Meshi o Kuu.
Just another slice of life, food fantasy manga, loli dwarf version.
Kinda like Dungeon Meshi with Made in Abyss aesthetic.
The synopsys on MD mistranslates the main character as a boy. She's a girl.

 

[kohelemon]

I finished Vinland Saga recently (I've been saying this a lot); I loved it; I am both hearbroken and heartwarmed.

 

[undeed]

Continuing my quest in searching for more shounen fantasy,
I thought Wizardry Variants Daphne is quite interesting.
It is a straight-up, basic dungeon RPG campaign story with none of the modern trashy gimmicks these days,
like being banished, betrayed, or the weakest, or whatever.
Just a party with a very old-school clothing aesthetic, no bikini armor or dangling boobs so far.
It's still one volume, tho, so I don't know how the story will go, but I look forward to it.
It could just as easily become really boring in the next volume, who knows.

Next is Ao wo Fumu.
Now this one captivates me.
At first, it looks just like another degenerate fetish manga, aimed mostly at Quentin Tarantino with this one,
that turns into the "I know your secret" blackmail S&M trope.
There are tons of manga like this.
But for some reason, this one felt different to me.
It's not that too on-the-nose, overly erotic, nor catroonishly sadistic like other similar manga.
Quite closeted, slightly perverted, just a tint of mystery, and contains some funny element in the sadistic play.
I don't know. I really like this one.

Lastly, I read Cocoon.
Oh boy, this one is DARK. Like, wow.
I don't know what to say about it.
Kinda need to drink myself to sleep after reading this short story.

 

[undeed]

Read Shippo to Gekirin for this week.
It's cute, I really liked it.

 

[Ferreas]

A couple of weeks ago found this cute thing Falling for Her Secret Side (not on mangadex)
Rather chill pleasant romcom that will require some suspension of disbelief from readers side to work properly.
But all in all a fine read.


This week I randomly stumbled on this manga - Ripe for the Picking (not on mangadex)
And wow did it get me good, holding me hostage until I binged it to the last translated chapter.
This manga shows many perspectives and includes a lot of different characters their own stories, struggles, preferences and worldviews.
Characters feel somewhat alive, depicting nuances of adult relationships and showing how some decisions can have irredeemable consequences.
While it has "Erotica" tag - it's not too intense, so shouldn't be off-putting to those not very fond of the genre.

 

[joshalper]

imaizumin. After looking through the Grapara posts on here...I needed this.

 

[athayanezant]

@Talism
checking this thread some other time is also kinda okay.
or you could drop your manga recommendations!

 

[Talism]

.A: dot Alice
Started reading to pass time, just to see, ended genuinely interested.
Obviously - Blonde Cute Tsunade with impossible long twin tails.

I genuinely liked the mood and atmosphere of manga, not something you claim "oh is a masterpiece because complex plot", is more for the vibe. Caracter may have something going on, but more is for the ride you stay.
The art are on my taste, have that aspect of "draw by amateur pen" that gives a nostalgic fell, along with the panels positioning.
And the other pages been really on a surrealism vibe.

 

[iozz]

this one "Isekai ni Itta node Te ni Shoku wo Motte Ikinobimasu" and "The Plain Uncle was Actually a Hero. He was Unconsciously Invincible, and It Seems He was Exposed in His Niece's Dungeon Stream" and lastly Isekai Samurai

well both are not in mangadex too bad, the plain uncle is a comedy one with all girls have great boob lol so i quite enjoy it....

 

[undeed]

Hello, November~

think it's about time I revive this thread.
Don't know if I can do it weekly like before, tho.
Been really busy.

Anywho,
I just read Namikibashi-doori Aoba Jitenshaten, and it's a cozy read.
I really liked it.