“My Love Mix-Up” by Wataru Hinekure: A Perfectly Hilarious Love Mix-Up
My Love Mix-Up by Wataru Hinekure is truly unexpected in the best way possible. As the title suggests, this is a love mix-up at its finest. What’s particularly interesting is that the realization of the mix-up doesn’t hit until later in the book, keeping readers hooked as they wait for the moment of clarity.
“A Man and His Cat” by Umi Sakurai: A Heartwarming Tale of Unlikely Bonds
A Man and His Cat by Umi Sakurai truly turned out to be a charming read I never expected to need in my life. It’s the perfect combination of cute and sad, offering a glimpse into the life of a man who has lost his wife and a cat who, deemed ugly, was passed over by prospective adopters in favor of others.
“Our Colors” by Gengoro Tagame: A Journey of Self-Discovery and Acceptance
Our Colors by Gengoro Tagame struck me as truly creative. Once the title clicks with the story, it’s easy to appreciate just how brilliant the author is in their execution. The manga follows Sora, a high school student with a crush on his classmate Yoshida, as he navigates his journey of self-discovery and the complexities of being gay.
Blue Flag: A Fresh Start – Volume 1
What truly impressed me was how quickly I became invested in these characters. In many rom-coms, characters can sometimes feel over-the-top, but in Blue Flag, they feel genuine and relatable.