Deb dives back into BL, plus a great big NSFW Q&A session at the end
MSX - The Mangasplaining Extra Newsletter
Nov 25, 2023 • Subscribe
More like this
Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard?!
Adachi is an office worker. But not just any office worker. No, he has gained the power of mind reading as a result of preserving his virginity for…
Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard?!
Anime Like Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard?!
After 30 years of life passed him by, Kiyoshi Adachi discovers that the old saying that if you remain a virgin until you are 30 you will gain…
Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard?!, School Babysitters, My New Boss is Goofy, Sasaki and Miyano, The Ice Guy and His Cool Female Colleague
First Look: Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard?!
In Japan, it is said that being a virgin at thirty will give you magic powers. Much to Kiyoshi Adachi’s shock, this oft-repeated canard turns out to be…
Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard?!
Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard?! – Episode 1
Cherry Magic is a sweet, low-key little BL romance that I’m interested in exploring more of.
Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard?!
Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard?! Vol. 3 Review
Once again, I will shout from the rooftops that, despite the trashtastic title, this series is very sweet and not trashy at all, although I wouldn’t blame someone…
Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard?! Vol. 1 Review
You’re never going to believe me, but I swear this isn’t trashy.
Winter 2024 Taste Test: Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard?!
Warning to my readers: I’ve been a bit obsessed with smutty fanfiction lately in which relationships of all sorts abound, including MM. It’s been a hot minute since…
Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard?!
Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard?! Vol. 2 Manga Review
Look, I know the title’s trashy, but the contents aren’t at all.
Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard?! / 30-sai made Doutei da to Mahou Tsukai ni nareru rashii by Toyota Yuu
I’m unfortunately still in a phase where I’m consuming more anime than manga. However, when I run across things that I’m watching that have a corresponding manga, I’m…
Cherry Magic! Thirty Years Of Virginity Can Make You A Wizard?! Episode 1 Review – Finally, A New BL Anime
The manga is successful; the live action is successful; will the anime adaptation be successful?
How to Become a Wizard with Cherry Magic!
Oh, Cherry Magic, how I will miss you! Your angst and your miscommunications, your fluffy dreams and wishes. The show didn’t go quite as explicit as I’d been…
Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard?!
Cherry Magic Episode 8 Review – I’m A Wizard, Kurosawa
I’m glad everything gets resolved in one episode.
Cherry Magic Episode 4 Review – You’re A Wizard, Tsuge
Would Tsuge write domestic AUs of him and Minato like how Kurosawa did?
A Wholesome Spell: Cherry Magic!
What if turning 30 as a virgin really did make you a wizard? Cherry Magic! takes this quirky concept and turns it into an incredibly heartwarming BL romance…
Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard?!
Cherry Magic! (2)
Author & Artist Keigo MakiReleased September 2020 by Square Enix MangaTranslation: Taylor EngelEditor(s): Tania BiswasGenre: Romance, Comedy
PODCAST: Ep. 97: The Untouchable Midori-Kun, by Toyo Toyota
We're back with a new episode of the podcast!
Can You Judge a Book by Its Cover?
This post isn't nearly as serious as it sounds. I just want to talk about some book covers.
Can You Judge a Book by Its Cover?
This post isn't nearly as serious as it sounds. I just want to talk about some book covers.
Anibros Podcast Episode 147 – You Can Get a Bucket of Chicken Nuggets
Today the Cousins take an exclusive look at Evaneglion 3.0+1.0, aka Thrice Upon a Time, aka Shin Evangelion Gekijōban: ||, aka New Evangelion Theatrical Edition: ||
Rokuhoudou Yotsuiro-Biyori by Shimizu Yuu
The WorldCON panel about food in anime just ended. What a great set of panelists! What fun! I may have squeed a bit when someone in the audience…
Cherry Magic Episode 5 Review – Jealousawa
Kurosawa’s jealousy is hilarious
5 Foods You Can Make with a Takoyaki Maker that Aren’t Takoyaki
Who says your takoyaki maker is single-use only? Here are some tasty ideas to get the most out of your takoyaki maker, from pizza balls to Danish apple…
Anibros Podcast Episode 117 – A Tennis Career Can Take You Everywhere
In a move that surprises no one at this point, the Anibros finally let the kettle boil over and dedicate an entire episode…
Cherry Magic! - A Modern BL Hit on Overcoming Rom-Trauma
“For the first time in my life, there’s someone I want to get to know better. -Male 30 Y/O” A delightfully charming BL manga has caught my attention due…
Songs You Can Never Escape — “From A Distance” by Bette Midler
There’s a certain type of pop song. Everyone knows them but most people don’t know they know them, and the people who do know usually forget they know…
Cherry Magic Episode 12 Review + Final Thoughts
Despite the wonky animation and constant divergence from the source material, the anime of Cherry Magic ends happily.
Cherry Magic Episode 6 Review – Straightforward Confession
Congratulations on becoming canon in the halfway point of the show.
Cherry Magic Episode 10 Review – Ulterior Motives
When a romance novelist loves an aspiring dancer a bit too much and flubs on his words.
What Anime cast would make the best Wizard of Oz?
This old story needs some anime improvements! This post was inspired by an awesome blog post I read over the holiday break. The post Recasting Gremlins with Anime…
'One Can Make a Film on a Kitchen Table'
May in review, dissident Russian animation and more.
Yuu☆Yuu☆Hakusho Season 1
Plot: One fateful day, Urameshi Yusuke, a 14-year-old delinquent with a dim future, gets a miraculous chance to turn it all around when he throws himself in front…
Genocide vs Humanity. We Can Make a Difference.
Lets all speak up for humanity. #FreePalestine (Sorry for the poor camera quality. Had to make do with this)
Magic User – Reborn in Another World as a Max Level Wizard
A 42 year-old gets isekaied. Its very, very, rare that a middle-age man gets isekaied and keeps his age. In fact, I know of only one other isekai…
TheOASG Podcast Episode 173: Sometimes You Can Run Away From a Challenge
Two anti-social geniuses discuss the latest anime, manga, and weird industry news in It's Not My Fault TheOASG Podcast Is Not Popular!
TheOASG Podcast Episode 172: Yes, You Can Indeed Drop A New Service Out of Nowhere
Show Notes 0:00: Justin mostly goes over his surprising catch-up to spring anime shows and some backlog manga and light novels being read while Helen laments being too…
Manga Review | Love Nest 2nd by Yuu Minaduki
This is the fourth series in a shared world created by Yuu Minaduki. It is recommended that you read the first, second, and third entries before reading this…
A Revenge You Can Root For
Every living person invariably lives by moving forward in time while looking back at the past. Every person faces uncertainty and regrets, plagued by the constant question, “What…
Cherry Magic Episode 7 Review – Their First Date
Kurosawa and Adachi go on a date…will it be cute?
Blood Blockade Battleground and Beyond – If You Can Make it There…
Genre : Action, comedy, supernatural, urban fantasy, science fiction. Episodes: 12 Studio: Bones Cities are like people. They’re living things with a mind and personality of…
2020’s Favorite BL has a movie! – Cherry Magic the Movie (review)
Well some of you might remember the original Cherry Magic! the drama which came out in 2020, and took the drama world by storm. Back by popular demand,…
Gay Romance and a Little Mind Reading? The Observation Deck: Cherry Magic
A review of everyone’s new(ish) favorite queer office romance!
Cherry Magic Episode 3 Review – A Dive Into Kurosawa’s Thoughts And Feelings
The scenes depicted in this episode are a lot different from the manga and live action.
Manga Review | The Little Bird Sleeps by the Sea by Yuu Minaduki
Yuichi and his nephew Ayumu have just moved to a new house by the sea. Unfortunately, it's not a move predicated on happy things. Ayumu's mother, his only…
'You Have to Make What You Want to Make'
Unearthing an archival interview with Faith and John Hubley.
Would You Make a Good Anime Character?
I’m back asking the important questions! Have you ever asked yourself in fact, if you ever got magically transported to your favourite anime universe, would you be an…
2020’s Favorite Japanese BL – Cherry Magic Drama Review
I like to believe I’m above bandwagoning. That I can resist the urge to watch things just because they have the week’s popularity ranking, but that would be…
Cherry Magic Episode 9 Review – Tsuge Got Dad-Zoned
Better luck next time, Tsuge
Anime Taste Testing: Cherry Magic, Doctor Elise, Metallic Rouge
Things are finally heating up (just as the snow starts to come down in my corner of the world).
Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard?!, Metallic Rouge
Songs You Can Never Escape: “Drift Away” by Uncle Kracker
There’s a certain type of pop song. Everyone knows them, but most people don’t know they know them. Sometimes, even the people who remember one of these songs…