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A Tropical Fish Yearns for Snow Vol. 2 Manga Review
Holy hell, I am wicked glad I’m not in high school anymore.
A Tropical Fish Yearns for Snow Vol. 5 Review
A snow is afoot in this volume.
A Tropical Fish Yearns for Snow Vol. 4
Konatsu’s moving past being “the new kid” even as Koyuki struggles to connect with others.
A Tropical Fish Yearns For Snow – Volume 1
It’s funny, but often the hardest things to criticize are those which are simply Nice. Not wildly ambitious in their formal construction, not instructive or at least humorous…
A Tropical Fish Yearns for Snow (Manga series review)
Review of the yuri manga series "A Tropical Fish Yearns for Snow" by Makoto Hagino
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A Tropical Fish Yearns for Snow, Volume 5
A Tropical Fish Yearns for Snow, Volume 5 by Makoto Hagino addresses an important conundrum for young people. Their lives are not theirs to decide until they are…and…
A Tropical Fish Yearns for Snow, Volume 5
A Tropical Fish Yearns for Snow, Volume 5 by Makoto Hagino addresses an important conundrum for young people. Their lives are not theirs to decide until they are…and…
A Tropical Fish Yearns for Snow, Volume 3
In a recent conversation about Makoto Hagino’s A Tropical Fish Years for Snow, the participants referred to the primary relationship as “implied.” I suggested that it be …
A Tropical Fish Yearns for Snow, Volume 9
I’m playing clean-up in my files this week and this book, which is the final volume of the series, had been put aside for several reasons. The main…
A Tropical Fish Yearns for Snow, Volume 4
In my review of Nettaigyo ha Yuki ni Kogareru, Volume 4 (熱帯魚は雪に焦がれる ), I lightly commented that “this series has moved slowly, and almost haphazardly, like the tropical…
A Tropical Fish Yearns for Snow Volumes 2 and 3 Review
Despite the premise of Tropical Fish, there needs to be better character and relationship development for this manga to remain interesting.
Yuri Manga: A Tropical Fish Yearns for Snow, Volume 2 (English)
In Volume 1, Konatsu moves to a small seaside town where she meets Koyuki, a sempai who is a member of the aquarium club. Konatsu wants to be…
Yuri Manga: A Tropical Fish Yearns for Snow, Volume 1 (English)
Konatsu’s father has been transfered overseas, so she is now living with a relative in a small seaside town in Ehime. Although she is from Tokyo, Konatsu is…
The Anti-Social Geniuses Review: A Tropical Fish Yearns For Snow Volume 1
Title: A Tropical Fish Yearns For Snow (Nettaigyo wa Yuki ni Kogareru)Genre: Romance, Yuri, Publisher: Kadokawa (JP), Viz Media (US)Creator: Makoto HaginoSerialized in: Dengeki MaohLocalization Staff: John Werry…
Thoughts on A Tropical Fish Yearns for Snow Volume 6
There may be no more snow in this volume of A Tropical Fish Yearns for Snow, but Konatsu gets to return to the spotlight. She was practically a…
Thoughts on A Tropical Fish Yearns for Snow Volume 5
It’s only taken five volumes, but we finally get some actual snow in A Tropical Fish Yearns for Snow. Kind of inconsequential, though, as the focus in this…
Thoughts on A Tropical Fish Yearns for Snow Volume 7
Despite their best attempts, it seems that Konatsu and Koyuki are drifting further and further apart in the seventh volume of Makoto Hagino’s A Tropical Fish Yearns for…
Thoughts on A Tropical Fish Yearns for Snow Volume 8
The future draws ever closer in the eighth volume of Makoto Hagino’s A Tropical Fish Yearns for Snow manga, and Koyuki has made a decision. Meanwhile, Konatsu feels…
Thoughts on A Tropical Fish Yearns for Snow Volume 9
Time marches on in the ninth volume of Makoto Hagino’s A Tropical Fish Yearns for Snow, and the time for graduation is almost upon Koyuki. This is the…
‘A Tropical Fish Yearns for Snow’ Concludes Serialization; Author Working on New...
‘A Tropical Fish Yearns for Snow’ Concludes Serialization; Author Working on New TitleThe final chapter of Makoto Hagino’s A Tropical Fish Yearns for Snow (Nettaigyo wa Yuki ni…
A Tropical Fish Yearns for Snow volume 3 - I'm still not sure about this series (Manga Review)
This review of A Tropical Fish Yearns for Snow volume 3 by Makoto Hagino published by Viz explores the lack of clear feelings between the characters or the…
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Tropical Rouge Precure Ep 2 Review: A Balancing Act!
Hi, Everyone! This is my review of Tropical Rouge Precure Episode 2 and it is the first day of school for Manatsu! Before we started the rev...
Lovesick Ellie Vol 1-2 Review
Lovesick Ellie was originally released in English digitally as a part of Kodansha’s digital-first initiative. Fujimomo’s romantic comedy about a girl who’s caught up in horny dayd…
The Royal Hostage Has Vanished: The Black Wolf Knight Yearns for the Persecuted Princess, Vol. 1
By Ajigozen and Yura Chujo. Released in Japan as “Hitojichi Hime ga, Shōsoku wo Tatta. Kuro Ōkami no Kishi wa Rinkoku no Shiitagerareta Hime wo Zenryoku de Aishimasu”…
A playlist for everything/everyone (vol.1)
This was just something I decided to do on a whim, and I did it really quickly, so don’t judge! These playlists are based around the general sound…
A Misanthrope Teaches a Class for Demi-Humans, Vol. 1
By Kurusu Natsume and Sai Izumi. Released in Japan as “Jingai Kyōshitsu no Ningen-girai Kyōshi: Hitoma-sensei, Watashi-tachi ni Ningen o Oshiete Kuremasu ka……?” by Media Factory. Released in…
Syrup: A Yuri Anthology Vol. 2 Review
The other yuri anthology named for a food returns with a second volume.
Prison Life Is Easy for a Villainess, Vol. 2
By Hibiki Yamazaki and Tetsuhiro Nabeshima. Released in Japan as “Konyaku Haki kara Hajimaru Akuyaku Reijou no Kangoku Slow Life” by Enterbrain. Released in North America by J-Novel…
Rent-A-Girlfriend Vol. 1 MANGA REVIEW
You can rent a girlfriend, but can you buy love? Reeling from a bad breakup, Kazuya rents the beautiful, polite Chizuru for a date. But rock bottom might…
Syrup: A Yuri Anthology Vol. 1 Review
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A Galaxy Next Door Vol 1 Review
A Galaxy Next Door is a cute new romance manga from Gido Amagakure, the creator of Sweetness and Lightening. This love story between an artist and his assistant…
Island in a Puddle Vol 1 Review
Kei Sanbe, the creator of supernatural thrillers such as Erased and For The Kid I Saw In My Dreams, is back with a gripping new manga series. As…
A Galaxy Next Door Vol 1 Review
A Galaxy Next Door is a cute new romance manga from Gido Amagakure, the creator of Sweetness and Lightening. This love story between an artist and his assistant…
Review: Ascendance of a Bookworm: Part 2, Vol. 2
“Myne. You see, I have a baby in my belly. You’re going to be a big sister.” Those simple words singlehandedly send Myne into a panic. For despite…
The Apothecary Diaries Vol. 1-2 LN Review
Worth a try for fans of political intrigue, or fans of female-led stories who are sick of reborn otome villainess tales.
Wonder Cat Kyuu-Chan Vol 1-2 Review
Who’s that dapper littler cat with the bowtie? It’s Kyuu-Chan! A wonderful cat and a wonderful friend. Sasami Nitori’s Wonder Cat Kyuu-chan is a 4-panel manga about a…
Prison Life Is Easy for a Villainess, Vol. 1
By Hibiki Yamazaki and Tetsuhiro Nabeshima. Released in Japan as “Konyaku Haki kara Hajimaru Akuyaku Reijou no Kangoku Slow Life” by Enterbrain. Released in North America by J-Novel…
Those Snow White Notes Volume 1 Review
Marimo Ragawa's Those Snow White Notes starts out with a tremendous amount of heart, sadness, and stubbornness, a true whirlwind of emotions!
Kaina of the Great Snow Sea – Episodes 1-2
The people look a little stiff, but fortunately the environment is squarely the point.
Ascendance of a Bookworm Part 2: Apprentice Shrine Maiden Vol. 1 LN Review
The ascent continues apace. Born into a world which has a serious dearth of books, Myne has by this point of the story has managed to develop paper,…
A School Frozen in Time Vol 1 Review
A School Frozen in Time is a mystery/psychological thriller manga with a bit of a supernatural twist. Written by Mizuki Tsukimura and with art by Naoshi Arakawa, of…
Whisper Me a Love Song Vol 1 Review
Eku Takeshima’s Whisper Me A Love Song is a yuri manga where some major miscommunication problems lead to an unlikely romance between a cheerful high school freshman and…
A Condition Called Love Vol. 1 Manga Review
花野井くんと恋の病, Hananoi-kun to Koi no Yamai Genre: Romance, School Life Written By: Megumi Morino Publisher: Kodansha Magazine: Dessert Volumes: 12 Summary Sixteen-year-old Hotaru has always been ambivalent about romance. So when…
A White Rose in Bloom Vol 1 Review
If the cover art for A White Rose in Bloom has a familiar feel to it, that’s because this manga is by Asumiko Nakamura – the creator of…
A Condition Called Love Vol. 1 Manga Review
花野井くんと恋の病, Hananoi-kun to Koi no Yamai Genre: Romance, School Life Written By: Megumi Morino Publisher: Kodansha Magazine: Dessert Volumes: 12 Summary Sixteen-year-old Hotaru has always been ambivalent about romance. So when…
Review: Chivalry of a Failed Knight (Vol. 1)
I feel rather conflicted about Chivalry of a Failed Knight, Vol. 1. But first, I should explain what the story is about. Failed Knight is set in a…
A White Rose in Bloom Vol. 1 Review
An old hand at BL turns her efforts to yuri.
Doughnuts Under a Crescent Moon Vol. 1 Review
Go buy this yuri.
Prison Life is Easy for a Villainess Volumes 1 and 2 Review
Prison Life is Easy for a Villainess is a silly story where its mean-spiritedness will be the biggest barrier to enjoyment for some readers.