Reader’s Corner: Silver Spoon, Solo Leveling, and the Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya

Solo Leveling, Vol. 1 (novel) The immensely popular webtoon, Solo Leveling, features a basic premise about a young man rising from the lowest of ranks of “hunting” to become incredibly strong. It’s most appreciated for its art, so the question is, if the story is mundane, does it’s forerunner, which lacks any illustrations, hold up?… Read More Reader’s Corner: Silver Spoon, Solo Leveling, and the Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya

03.16.202103.16.2021 Staff8 Comments

Review: The Executioner and Her Way of Life, Vol. 1

Sometimes the first volume of a light novel stuns readers by circumventing expectations, either in how it both defies some traditional anime conventions and surpasses others, or by presenting a surprising story. In rare instances, a light novel will do both, which is precisely the case in volume one of The Executioner and Her Way… Read More Review: The Executioner and Her Way of Life, Vol. 1

03.08.202103.08.2021 Twwk6 Comments

Light Novel Club, Chapter 28: Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai, Vol. 1

Welcome to our Light Novel Club discussion of Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai! As a reminder, the Light Novel Club discussions are now held publicly on the Beneath the Tangles Discord server. I bring this up because this time around, we actually have a number of participants in our discussion on Discord, which… Read More Light Novel Club, Chapter 28: Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai, Vol. 1

03.02.202106.11.2024 stardf292 Comments

Manga Review: Dear Noman, Vol. 1

Dear Noman is series about ghosts, teenagers, smooching, and a group that is working together to keep the world safe from ghosts. Sounds creative, but is it good? Let’s discuss. Review The first volume begins by introducing Mashiro, a teenager who has been able to see ghosts all her life. At the start, Mashiro finds… Read More Manga Review: Dear Noman, Vol. 1

02.18.202102.17.2021 mdmrnLeave a comment

Reader’s Corner: One Piece, Orient, and Oregairu

Ascendance of a Bookworm: Part 2, Vol. 1 After passing through the ornate gateway marking the threshold of the temple’s courtyard, lavished with lush floral arrangements, our pure-hearted protagonist is finally ready for her new life with the nobility at the temple…or so she wishes. In reality, while Myne was able to gain approval from… Read More Reader’s Corner: One Piece, Orient, and Oregairu

02.10.202102.10.2021 Staff1 Comment

Reader’s Corner: She’s the Cutest, Mint Chocolate, and Assassin’s Creed

Mint Chocolate, Vol. 1 Of all the variations of the incest romance one might find out there, the “stepsiblings who meet as teens” variant is probably the most “acceptable” for most people. After all, when you have someone like the protagonist of this shoujo manga, Nanami, who finds out that her new stepbrother Kyouhei is… Read More Reader’s Corner: She’s the Cutest, Mint Chocolate, and Assassin’s Creed

02.03.202106.11.2024 StaffLeave a comment

Review: Grim Reaper and 4 Girlfriends

Grim Reaper and 4 Girlfriends, the three-volume series now available in one omnibus edition from Yen Press, is unlike any manga you’ve ever read, and simultaneously exactly like every manga you’ve ever read. But done with purpose, this “all things to all readers” series achieves a rare feat of taking readers across the vast landscape… Read More Review: Grim Reaper and 4 Girlfriends

01.26.202101.25.2021 Twwk2 Comments

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