Reader’s Corner: Historie (Vol. 1), Hima-Ten (Vol. 1), and I Wanna Do Bad Things with You (Vol. 3)

Ah, young love! If your fingers are freezing in this winter cold, perhaps they could warm up by grabbing ahold of one of the romantic stories we’re reviewing in this week’s column, ranging from rom-coms to tragedies. Or if you want to stay away from that mess, you could dive fully into a different kind… Read More Reader’s Corner: Historie (Vol. 1), Hima-Ten (Vol. 1), and I Wanna Do Bad Things with You (Vol. 3)

Reader’s Corner: Itaewon Class (Vol. 2), Usotoki Rhetoric (Vol. 8), and A Sign of Affection (Vol. 9)

It’s perhaps easy to look down upon manga and light novels, as full of tropes as they are. And yet, it’s these tropes that we as fans adore—and when combined with excellent artistry, they lead to inspiring and heartfelt experiences. That’s the case with a number of volumes we’re reviewing this week, including the latest… Read More Reader’s Corner: Itaewon Class (Vol. 2), Usotoki Rhetoric (Vol. 8), and A Sign of Affection (Vol. 9)

Reader’s Corner: Agents of the Four Seasons (Vol. 2), Adults’ Picture Book: New Edition (Vol. 1), and I Want to Be a Receptionist in This Magical World (Vol. 3)

The world of fantasy is on full display in the light novels and manga our writers review this week, from Setsuna’s continuing journey in both peaceful and dangerous circumstances to gods and goddesses off to war in Agents of the Four Seasons. In between, we also review the opening volume of a book less heavy… Read More Reader’s Corner: Agents of the Four Seasons (Vol. 2), Adults’ Picture Book: New Edition (Vol. 1), and I Want to Be a Receptionist in This Magical World (Vol. 3)