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A Late-Start Tamer’s Laid-Back Life, Vol. 7

By Yuu Tanaka and Nardack. Released in Japan as “Deokure Tamer no Sono Higurashi” by GC Novels. Released in North America by J-Novel Club. Translated by A.M. Cola.…

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Invaders of the Rokujouma!?, Vol. 42

By Takehaya and Poco. Released in Japan as “Rokujouma no Shinryakusha!?” by HJ Bunko. Released in North America by J-Novel Club. Translated by Warnis. One of the strengths…

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Pick of the Week: Farmers and Witches

ASH: I'll have to admit, the releases I'm most excited about are ongoing series like Witch Hat Atelier. That being said, I'm interested enough in the debut of…

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Earl and Fairy: A Gentle Proposal

By Mizue Tani and Asako Takaboshi. Released in Japan as “Hakushaku to Yōsei” by Shueisha Cobalt Bunko. Released in North America by J-Novel Heart. Translated by Alexandra Owen-Burns.…

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Bookshelf Briefs 10/2/23

Komi Can't Communicate, Vol. 26 | By Tomohito Oda | Viz Media - This book starts to put in the effort of getting us to know and care…

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My Magical Career at Court: Living the Dream After My Nightmare Boss Fired Me from the Mages’ Guild!, Vol. 1

By Shusui Hazuki and necomi. Released in Japan as “Black Madōgushi Guild o Tsuihō Sareta Watashi, Ōkyū Majutsushi to Shite Hirowareru: White na Kyūtei de, Shiawase na Shinseikatsu…

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From the Vault: Mitsukazu Mihara’s The Embalmer

This month, I’m reaching into the PopCultureShock vault for a review of Mitsukazu Mihara’s The Embalmer, one of those offbeat titles that Tokyopop published back in the aughts.…

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I Want to Escape from Princess Lessons, Vol. 1

By Izumi Sawano and Miru Yumesaki. Released in Japan as “Kisaki Kyōiku kara Nigetai Watashi” by PASH! Books. Released in North America by J-Novel Heart. Translated by Camilla…

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The Manga Review: September in the Rain

When Crunchyroll purchased retailer Right Stuf in 2022, the streaming giant posted a notice at its site reassuring consumers that this "acquisition aims to serve anime fans and…

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Ascendance of a Bookworm: I’ll Do Anything to Become a Librarian!, Part 5: Avatar of a Goddess, Vol. 6

By Miya Kazuki and You Shiina. Released in Japan as “Honzuki no Gekokujou: Shisho ni Naru Tame ni wa Shudan wo Erandeiraremasen” by TO Books. Released in North…

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Manga the Week of 10/4/23

SEAN: It's the start of October, let the Halloween manga commence. ASH: Boo! (As in what a ghost would say; I'm not in the habit of booing manga,…

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Reign of the Seven Spellblades, Vol. 9

By Bokuto Uno and Miyuki Ruria. Released in Japan as “Nanatsu no Maken ga Shihai suru” by Dengeki Bunko. Released in North America by Yen On. Translated by…

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Bofuri: I Don’t Want to Get Hurt, So I’ll Max Out My Defense, Vol. 10

By Yuumikan and KOIN. Released in Japan as “Itai no wa Iya nano de Bōgyoryoku ni Kyokufuri Shitai to Omoimasu” by Kadokawa Books. Released in North America by…

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Pick of the Week: It’s 2009 at Manga Bookshelf

SEAN: Can we pick something that came out over 10 years ago? Because honestly it's the new digital edition of Pluto: Urasawa x Tezuka that's most interesting to…

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A Pale Moon Reverie, Vol. 2

By Kuji Furumiya and Teruko Arai. Released in Japan as “Tsuki no Shirosa o Shirite Madoromu” by DRE Novels. Released in North America by J-Novel Club. Translated by…

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The Manga Review: Didn’t It Rain

Congratulations to Lianne Sentar, who was just promoted to a new position at Seven Seas Entertainment: publisher! She's done a little bit of everything in the manga industry—writing…

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Suppose a Kid from the Last Dungeon Boonies Moved to a Starter Town, Vol. 13

By Toshio Satou and Nao Watanuki. Released in Japan as “Tatoeba Last Dungeon Mae no Mura no Shonen ga Joban no Machi de Kurasu Youna Monogatari” by GA…

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The Saga of Tanya the Evil: Mundus Vult Decipi, Ergo Decipiatur

By Carlo Zen and Shinobu Shinotsuki. Released in Japan as “Youjo Senki” by Enterbrain. Released in North America by Yen On. Translated by Richard Tobin. As we get…

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Manga the Week of 9/27/23

SEAN: Better wake up, September's ending. ASH: Somehow I thought it was both October already and too early for October... SEAN: No debuts for Yen, but a few…

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Fake Saint of the Year: You Wanted the Perfect Saint? Too Bad!, Vol. 2

By kabedondaikou and Yunohito. Released in Japan as “Risō no Seijo? Zannen, Nise Seijo Deshita! Kuso of the Year to Yobareta Akuyaku ni Tensei Shitanda ga” by Kadokawa…

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Private Tutor to the Duke’s Daughter: The Savior’s Day of Rest

By Riku Nanano and cura. Released in Japan as “Koujo Denka no Kateikyoushi” by Fujimi Fantasia Bunko. Released in North America by J-Novel Club. Translated by William Varteresian.…

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Pick of the Week: Modern Dracula

MICHELLE: It's absolutely Glitch for me this week. Siblings investigating a weird town would be enough on its own even without the goodwill Lost Lad London engendered, honestly,…

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The Asterisk War: The Grand Finale

By Yuu Miyazaki and okiura. Released in Japan as “Gakusen Toshi Asterisk” by MF Bunko J. Released in North America by Yen On. Translated by Haydn Trowell. The…

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Lucia and the Loom: Weaving Her Way to Happiness, Vol. 1

By Hisaya Amagishi and Esora Amaichi. Released in Japan as “Fukushokushi Lucia wa Akiramenai: Kyō kara Hajimeru Kōfuku Keikaku” by MF Books. Released in North America by J-Novel…

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The Manga Review: Cliff Notes Edition

It's been a slow week news- and reviews-wise, so this installment of the Manga Review is short 'n' sweet. Netflix announced earlier this week that it would be…

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Manga the Week of 9/20/23

SEAN: It's Yen Week, but there's more than that. Everyone's got stuff. ASH: Let's go! SEAN: We'll start with Airship, which has a print edition of Trapped in…

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Villainess Level 99: I May Be the Hidden Boss but I’m Not the Demon Lord, Vol. 2

By Satori Tanabata and Tea. Released in Japan as “Akuyaku Reijō Level 99: Watashi wa Ura Boss Desu ga Maō dewa Arimasen” by Kadokawa Books. Released in North…

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Culinary Chronicles of the Court Flower, Vol. 11

By Miri Mikawa and Kasumi Nagi. Released in Japan as “Ikka Kōkyū Ryōrichō” by Kadokawa Beans Bunko. Released in North America digitally by J-Novel Club. Translated by Hunter…

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Pick of the Week: Sweet Picks

SEAN: I've been enjoying the Dahlia in Bloom series since it began, and Lucia has been an excellent recent addition to the cast. As such, I'm making Lucia…

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I Don't Know Which Is Love, Vol. 1 | By Tamamushi Oku | Yen Press - If you have been reading all those ridiculous harem comedies, the sort…

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Liar, Liar: Apparently, the Lying Transfer Student Dominates Games by Cheating

By Haruki Kuou and konomi. Released in Japan as “Liar Liar: Usotsuki Tenkōsei wa Ikasama Cheat-chan to Game o Seisuru Sō Desu” by MF Bunko J. Released in…

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Revolutionary Reprise of the Blue Rose Princess, Vol. 2

By Roku Kaname and Hazuki Futaba. Released in Japan as “Aobara-hime no Yarinaoshi Kakumeiki” by PASH! Books. Released in North America by Cross Infinite World. Translated by JC.…

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The Manga Review: Going Merry

The reviews are in, and One Piece is certified fresh, with an 85% approval rating from critics and a 96% approval rating from audiences. Just about every major…

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The Manga Critic: Going Merry

The reviews are in, and One Piece is certified fresh, with an 85% approval rating from critics and a 96% approval rating from audiences. Just about every major…

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SEAN: Mid-September, and the titles keep rolling in. There's just one from Yen, though. Yen On has the 17th and final volume of The Asterisk War. (insert joke…

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Rising from Ashes: My Dear Emperor, You’re Putty in My Hands!, Vol. 1

By Makino Maebaru and Yoko Matsurika. Released in Japan as “Torotoro ni Shite Sashiagemasu, Kōtei Heika. Moto Konyakusha ni Ie o Yakareta Tsuihō Miko wa, Ringoku Kōtei ni…

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Moon Blossom Asura: The Ruthless Reincarnated Mercenary Forms the Ultimate Army, Vol. 1

By Sou Hazuki and Mizutametori. Released in Japan as “Tsuki Hana no Shōjo Asura: Gokuaku Hidō no Yōhei, Tensei Shite Saikyō no Yōheidan o Tsukuru” by DRE Novels.…

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Pick of the Week: Rainy Nights and Dancing Days

MICHELLE: It has apparently been four entire years since I last read a volume of 10 Dance, so I'm very excited to get caught up on it. Thus,…

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Loner Life in Another World, Vol. 7

By Shoji Goji and Saku Enomaru. Released in Japan as “Hitoribocchi no Isekai Kouryaku” by Overlap Bunko. Released in North America by Airship. Translated by Eric Margolis. Adapted…

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I’m the Villainess, So I’m Taming the Final Boss, Vol. 6

By Sarasa Nagase and Mai Murasaki. Released in Japan as “Akuyaku Reijo Nanode Rasubosu o Katte Mimashita” by Kadokawa Beans Bunko. Released in North America by Yen On.…

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The Manga Review: Deep in the Heart of Texas

A television station in Houston reports that the Klein Independent School District (ISD) has been bypassing the usual administrative procedure for removing controversial books from its shelves, instead…

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Looks Are All You Need: Shiika’s Crescendo

By Ghost Mikawa and necomi. Released in Japan as “Kao Sae Yokereba Ii Kyōshitsu” by Fujimi Fantasia Bunko. Released in North America by Yen On. Translated by Evie…

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Manga the Week of 9/6/23

SEAN: School days, school days, dear old golden rule days. Also, manga. ASH: Manga is always a welcome distraction from the chaos of a new semester. SEAN: We…

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My Dear Detective: Mitsuko’s Case Files, Vol. 1

I just started watching The Law According to Lidia Poët, a deliciously silly procedural set in the 1880s. The title character is modeled loosely on Italy’s first woman…

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Guardian: Zhen Hun, Vol. 1

By Priest and Marmaladica. Released in China on the JJWXC website. Released in North America by Seven Seas. Translated by Yuka, Shry, amixy. Adapted by Ealasaid Weaver. Its…

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Haibara’s Teenage New Game+, Vol. 4

By Kazuki Amamiya and Gin. Released in Japan as “Haibara-kun no Tsuyokute Seishun New Game” by HJ Bunko. Released in North America by J-Novel Club. Translated by Esther…

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Pick of the Week: Guardian and Others

SEAN: I have been hearing about the amazingness that is Guardian: Zhen Hun for years now, so it will be nice to finally see what the fuss is…

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Spy Classroom: Pandemonium, Thy Name Is Sybilla

By Takemachi and Tomari. Released in Japan as “Spy Kyoushitsu” by Fujimi Fantasia Bunko. Released in North America by Yen On. Translated by Nathaniel Thrasher. The author mentions…

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The Princess of Convenient Plot Devices, Vol. 3

By Mamecyoro and Mitsuya Fuji. Released in Japan as “Watashi wa Gotsugou Shugi na Kaiketsu Tantou no Oujo de aru” by B’s-LOG Bunko. Released in North America by…

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The Magical Revolution of the Reincarnated Princess and the Genius Young Lady, Vol. 5

By Piero Karasu and Yuri Kisaragi. Released in Japan as “Tensei Oujo to Tensai Reijou no Mahou Kakumei” by Fujimi Fantasia Bunko. Released in North America by Yen…

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