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どうしたら幼馴染の彼女になれますか!? by 矢坂しゅう
funny
lighthearted
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
That was … so anti-climatic.
The first half was great, really! Sweet, and less awkward, them just being together.
But then … what should've been a climax, was pretty much a rejection.
As much as I love melancholy, I did not like this. That was so off-putting, that I straight up stopped shipping them. And when there was a verbal confession at the end … I felt nothing. Niente. Nada.
Maybe the author wanted the confession to be realistic. Maybe it was never supposed to be the cliché romance. And hey, for a change, that is good! And yes, I love going off the norm. Today, however, it did not work for me.
-25.02.25
The first half was great, really! Sweet, and less awkward, them just being together.
But then … what should've been a climax, was pretty much a rejection.
As much as I love melancholy, I did not like this. That was so off-putting, that I straight up stopped shipping them. And when there was a verbal confession at the end … I felt nothing. Niente. Nada.
Maybe the author wanted the confession to be realistic. Maybe it was never supposed to be the cliché romance. And hey, for a change, that is good! And yes, I love going off the norm. Today, however, it did not work for me.
-25.02.25
どうしたら幼馴染の彼女になれますか!? 4 by 矢坂しゅう
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
tense
medium-paced
4.5
OH MY GOD, no way, they were SO CLOSE, WHAAAAT!!
Ski trip isn't very common in (yuri) mangas, so that was a really cool setting for a change!
But – oh my god … these two are literally meant for each other. Both completely dense and hopeless.
Still, there was quite some progress!
And at least Kiyami appeared like an angel in some chapters, because seriously, what would they've done without her!
- 25.02.25
Ski trip isn't very common in (yuri) mangas, so that was a really cool setting for a change!
But – oh my god … these two are literally meant for each other. Both completely dense and hopeless.
Still, there was quite some progress!
And at least Kiyami appeared like an angel in some chapters, because seriously, what would they've done without her!
- 25.02.25
How Do I Turn My Best Friend Into My Girlfriend? Vol. 3 by Syu Yasaka
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I knew it!
Yuzu has been in love with her all the time. What I did not know is that she's completely dense about Minami's approach. Though I can't blame her, cause Minami's awkwardness really ain't very clear from Yuzu's perspective. Especially cause Minami was the one to friend-zone them … the irony.
Apart from that, they were making some great progress, with Minami blushing less and being more brave.
I also liked the new character, Kamiya. Her role was pretty obvious, a very old trope, but it worked. And I did like the date, cause it seemed almost like they're a throuple. ^^
- 25.02.24
Apart from that, they were making some great progress, with Minami blushing less and being more brave.
I also liked the new character, Kamiya. Her role was pretty obvious, a very old trope, but it worked. And I did like the date, cause it seemed almost like they're a throuple. ^^
- 25.02.24
How Do I Turn My Best Friend Into My Girlfriend? Vol. 2 by Syu Yasaka
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
What a wild rollercoaster of emotions from Minami …
The first half was her on the bink of death, thinking Yuzu fell in love with someone else.
But then Tsubasa unintentionally helps her out – which was REALLY needed – and cured her a bit from the extreme blushing! At least, in the 2nd half, she was finally able to talk to Yuzu normally again, without stuttering and blushing too much.
Although the amount of misunderstanding were quite annoying! Literally just wanted to throw her into a therapy session with Elliot from Pandora Hearts …!
Ended on a fun note though, so I'm rating it 4 stars.
But the whole 'angst' does make me wonder how they've been prior to her catching romantic feelings, and how she imagines to actually navigate a romance with her, if she can't really be near her, without dying …
Meanwhile Yuzu continues to seem dense when it comes to the romantic feelings, but as said last volume, I do think she knows more than she shows.
-24.02.25
The first half was her on the bink of death, thinking Yuzu fell in love with someone else.
But then Tsubasa unintentionally helps her out – which was REALLY needed – and cured her a bit from the extreme blushing! At least, in the 2nd half, she was finally able to talk to Yuzu normally again, without stuttering and blushing too much.
Although the amount of misunderstanding were quite annoying! Literally just wanted to throw her into a therapy session with Elliot from Pandora Hearts …!
Ended on a fun note though, so I'm rating it 4 stars.
But the whole 'angst' does make me wonder how they've been prior to her catching romantic feelings, and how she imagines to actually navigate a romance with her, if she can't really be near her, without dying …
Meanwhile Yuzu continues to seem dense when it comes to the romantic feelings, but as said last volume, I do think she knows more than she shows.
-24.02.25
How Do I Turn My Best Friend Into My Girlfriend? Vol. 1 by Syu Yasaka
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Chapter 1 was great! Them being so casually and sweetly close, typical CGDCT-besties, a moe couplet!
But then … one of them starts to feel more than platonic love, and suddenly realizes how couple-like their relationship is, making it difficult to catch a break from blushing and heart-racing!
It's cute to an extent, but I guess not so much my target group anymore. Especially when the other person in the relationship is completely dense! (Although I do think that Yuzu knows more than she shows.) While the other one is constantly gasping for air, not trying to be a tomato all the time.
It doesn't help that she treats this like a math exam, reading books on how to date and love, making plans with her friends, as if this is a criminal case that the police has asked her to solve. I know this is not a new trope, I've read it a hundred times in fact, but because of this, and the fact that I've been through this time waste myself, makes it so frustrating!! Having a 'ba-dump' plus a blush on every page, also spikes up my anxiety …
The lines between a thriller and an angsty romance is quite blurry, if you ask me …
I will still continue to read this because I want to see how they end up together (although I'm sure it'll be very cliché), and because I'm curious about Kosame x Tsubasa.
-24.02.25
But then … one of them starts to feel more than platonic love, and suddenly realizes how couple-like their relationship is, making it difficult to catch a break from blushing and heart-racing!
It's cute to an extent, but I guess not so much my target group anymore. Especially when the other person in the relationship is completely dense! (Although I do think that Yuzu knows more than she shows.) While the other one is constantly gasping for air, not trying to be a tomato all the time.
It doesn't help that she treats this like a math exam, reading books on how to date and love, making plans with her friends, as if this is a criminal case that the police has asked her to solve. I know this is not a new trope, I've read it a hundred times in fact, but because of this, and the fact that I've been through this time waste myself, makes it so frustrating!! Having a 'ba-dump' plus a blush on every page, also spikes up my anxiety …
The lines between a thriller and an angsty romance is quite blurry, if you ask me …
I will still continue to read this because I want to see how they end up together (although I'm sure it'll be very cliché), and because I'm curious about Kosame x Tsubasa.
-24.02.25
The Snake Who Loved a Sparrow by Nna Natsuo
challenging
informative
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.25
Plot: Snakeman saves sparrowman from boars, but sparrowman calls snakeman evil and they part ways. Upon meeting again, they accidentally lose their clothes, sparrowman sees snakeman's genitalia and is so mesmerized by it that he cannot help himself but grope him. Snakeman has never been touched in that way, but it felt kinda good, so now he wants to see sparrowman again.
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I don't care if you don't have the same genitalia and may have never seen the genitalia of another species, but you do not just touch and keep touching it when the person tells you "no" multiple times!
That was absolutely cringe and uncomfortable. "Falling in love after rape" type of trope. Additionally, sparrow guy is very immature and childlike (I already found him annoying in the first chapter), so it basically felt like a child is molesting a young man, and that's even more uncomfortable.
Also, the last chapter? Why does sparrow suddenly have a normal human penis, when earlier he said he does not have any genitalia and birds mate by rubbing their asses together??
Unlike some other reviewers, I did like the anatomical correct genitalia. Makes it unique. Well, except for the last chapter.
It could've been a cute story without the sexual assaults, cause the other scenes do feel like the author was onto something sweet. But WITH them, it's just off-putting.
3 stars for the art and 1 star for the concept, but … minus 5 stars for the execution and plus 3 stars for achieving utter uncomfortableness in me. Do not recommend, unless you're into this rapey trope.
-21.02.25
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I don't care if you don't have the same genitalia and may have never seen the genitalia of another species, but you do not just touch and keep touching it when the person tells you "no" multiple times!
That was absolutely cringe and uncomfortable. "Falling in love after rape" type of trope. Additionally, sparrow guy is very immature and childlike (I already found him annoying in the first chapter), so it basically felt like a child is molesting a young man, and that's even more uncomfortable.
Also, the last chapter?
Unlike some other reviewers, I did like the anatomical correct genitalia. Makes it unique. Well, except for the last chapter.
It could've been a cute story without the sexual assaults, cause the other scenes do feel like the author was onto something sweet. But WITH them, it's just off-putting.
3 stars for the art and 1 star for the concept, but … minus 5 stars for the execution and plus 3 stars for achieving utter uncomfortableness in me. Do not recommend, unless you're into this rapey trope.
-21.02.25
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault, Sexual content, and Alcohol
Don't Make Me So Turned On. (あんまりその気にさせないで) by Comaku
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
The only other work I know from Comaku is "Is my hobby weird?", which was way too short, so was very excited to read this. And: They don't disappoint, and knows how to stir the GL Genre up.
Did not expect there to be a harem, but that's what makes it amazing. Kaede's slaying the "casual sex" trope!!
Just like their other work: way too short. I need more of these characters, and more "casual sex" please. Especially when it involves a harem.
- 20.02.25
Did not expect there to be a harem, but that's what makes it amazing. Kaede's slaying the "casual sex" trope!!
Just like their other work: way too short. I need more of these characters, and more "casual sex" please. Especially when it involves a harem.
- 20.02.25
蛇女と供物ちゃん (Snake Woman and Little Miss Offering) by なごり悠
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
relaxing
medium-paced
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Happy Nudist Beach 2 by みら
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.5
Asumi-Chan Is Interested in Lesbian Brothels! Vol. 5 by Kuro Itsuki
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Loving the consent!!! Especially in chapter 18.
While I said in last volume, that I liked the variety more, now I like the routine she has with Nanao more. (Well, more or less. I still like the variety with the brothels, but also this. Although not really healthy in the long run.) Though that brothel chapter was also nice.
Have I mentioned how much I love the way the author approaches sex? Breaks all stereotypes or popular tropes and gives them the healthy/positive alternative.
I’m still surprised of how wholesome this manga is. Actually became one of my comfort mangas. Which is kinda weird as a sex-repulsed ace, but also shows how good the author is.
Can't wait for volume 6! Although I’m afraid it might come to an end soon. I was hoping for it to run forever, like One Piece or Pokemon. :(
At least I hope Nanao gets her happy ending. She really grew on me.
I totally forgot about Mai, the actual reason this whole story even started, and wouldn’t mind if Asumi actually chooses Nanao or ends up with someone else than Mai. We don’t really know anything about Mai after all, so it’s kinda difficult to ship them. And, yk, you don’t always have to end up with your first crush.
-02.06.24
While I said in last volume, that I liked the variety more, now I like the routine she has with Nanao more. (Well, more or less. I still like the variety with the brothels, but also this. Although not really healthy in the long run.) Though that brothel chapter was also nice.
Have I mentioned how much I love the way the author approaches sex? Breaks all stereotypes or popular tropes and gives them the healthy/positive alternative.
I’m still surprised of how wholesome this manga is. Actually became one of my comfort mangas. Which is kinda weird as a sex-repulsed ace, but also shows how good the author is.
Can't wait for volume 6! Although I’m afraid it might come to an end soon. I was hoping for it to run forever, like One Piece or Pokemon. :(
At least I hope Nanao gets her happy ending. She really grew on me.
I totally forgot about Mai, the actual reason this whole story even started, and wouldn’t mind if Asumi actually chooses Nanao or ends up with someone else than Mai. We don’t really know anything about Mai after all, so it’s kinda difficult to ship them. And, yk, you don’t always have to end up with your first crush.
-02.06.24