The second volume of Mikanuji’s Assorted Entanglements puts the spotlight on Iori’s younger sister Saori, whilst continuing to explore the relationships of its other characters. This vo…
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Assorted Entanglements is a manga written and illustrated by Mikanuji. It focuses on the relationship between Iori Tanaka, an office worker, and Minami Sendou, an eighteen-year old girl.…
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Thoughts on Bloom into You Anthology Volume 2
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K-On! Shuffle is a spin-off of K-On!, both written and illustrated by kakifly. It focuses on a new group of characters, who are inspired to start a band…