“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 to the hype it’s gotten from various...
Drop-In to Manga - Manga, Mental Health & Community
Aug 30, 2022 • Subscribe
More like this
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…
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,…
Cherry Magic! (2)
Author & Artist Keigo MakiReleased September 2020 by Square Enix MangaTranslation: Taylor EngelEditor(s): Tania BiswasGenre: Romance, Comedy
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! 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?
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?
Cherry Magic Episode 5 Review – Jealousawa
Kurosawa’s jealousy is hilarious
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 10 Review – Ulterior Motives
When a romance novelist loves an aspiring dancer a bit too much and flubs on his words.
Cherry Magic Episode 6 Review – Straightforward Confession
Congratulations on becoming canon in the halfway point of the show.
13 Contemporary Fantasy Anime With Magic in a Modern World
There is magic in a good chunk of anime these days. While there is certainly some charm to enjoying fantasy anime set in a fantasy land filled with…
A Certain Magical Index, Blood Blockade Battlefront, Flying Witch, The Irregular at Magic High School, Witch Hunter Robin
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?!
That Time A Guy Hit On Me(STORYTIME)
That title grab your attention? I was hoping it would. I’m also hoping the hashtag I use will get people’s attention on social media platforms(I’m on Twitter and…
Horimiya – a wholesome AF rom-com
What is Horimiya? Horimiya (Horisan to Miyamurakun in Japanese, really inventive name there) is a slice-of-life rom-com that aired in early 2021. It is a short, self-contained anime…
Taking on Trauma — Suzume no Tojimari
9/11 fucked up a lot of people for good. And for my generation, the tragedy hit at a very impressionable time–essentially setting a dark tone for the rest…
Replying a blog message on BL recoms
Ok, you know what? My blog’s already such a mess, I’m not even going to care about how sad a move on my part this is, haha! So……
Cherry Magic Episode 7 Review – Their First Date
Kurosawa and Adachi go on a date…will it be cute?
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.
Rom Com Comeback!
I have recently become invested in a couple of Rom Coms that are hitting an old spot. Comeback for sure?
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
Did they say a BL party on 801!?!
This new normal should not stop us from celebrating boys love culture! So join us celebrate BL this 801 with #BLush801
Kono Oto Tomare! – Facing Trauma Head On
Life is a series of obstacles to overcome, and some obstacles involve coming to terms with a difficult past.
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?! Series Review
You’ve probably picked up already that this one isn’t actually an anime. I know, weird that I actually watched something that wasn’t animated or made in the 90’s.…
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
Ctrl-Alt-Conjure – Modern Magic Made Simple Spoiler Review
What defines a magical girl show? In my mind, there’s not exactly one silver bullet element that is true of all Magical Girls and not of anything else,…
Cherry Magic Episode 11 Review – Good Progression For Both Couples!
The best episode! Filled with romantic tension!
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.
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?! Anime Series Review
It could look better, but don't let that stop you from watching this kind, mature romance.
Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard?!
Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard?! GN 3-5
Because the third volume is still in the “getting there” mode, volumes four and five end up feeling a little more rewarding, because we're finally getting the payoff…
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.
PODCAST: Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard!? By Yuu Toyota
Deb dives back into BL, plus a great big NSFW Q&A session at the end
Finally, a Japanese BL!
Kurosawa, Adachi & Fujisaki My prayers to Satan were answered! What a glorious day it was when I discovered, ‘‘30歳まで童貞だと魔法使いになれるらしい.’’ Yes, that is that actual name of the…
Cherry Magic Episode 2 Review – How To Deal With Kurosawa’s Feelings
Adachi tries to deal with the knowledge that Kurosawa is into him.
Trauma in Anime
Anime characters sure have though childhoods. Well the action ones at least. If you sit down and really think about action anime, it’s a sea of PTSD. You…
The gift of BL on #Blush801
Today would have been the Blush Convention. For years, as organisers, we’ve sought to find ways to hold the con as close to 801 yet schedules fail…
Goblin Slayer: A Bizarrely Thoughtful Exploration of Trauma
Goblin Slayer is one of the strangest anime I have ever seen, though I don’t mean that on a conceptual level. Fantasy anime with comedically single-minded protagonists and…
Hit Drink Calpis Celebrates its Birthday on Tanabata
July 7th isn't just tanabata in Japan - it's also Calpis Day. Learn why this vaguely yogurt-flavored drink has become so popular.
시맨틱 에러: A Heartwarming BL
Rating: 7.5/10 Finally, I’m back to rating shows again!!! Truly, idk why I stopped doing this??! Also, I am back to doing my usual semi-reviews (yay, no spoilers).…
Is Dragon Maid a HIT or a MISS?
There are times where it feels like everyone has wildly different opinions about Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid. Does the show hit all the right marks or is it…
Eastern Wisdom in a Modern Context
The wisdom of Japan and China remains valuable for us today. Like the wisdom of Stoicism, we can look toward the past for lessons on how to live…
Mob Psycho 100: A Modern Classic
Hey Guys, Bad anime takes here. Just had some opinions about Mob Psycho 100 that I wanted to share. Mob is a amazing show, that I consider as…
Kuro | A Modern Classic Mystery Manga
Kuro is a fantastic supernatural mystery manga by Somato. The definition of a modern classic for its genre, Kuro has incredible art and a touching story that can…
Cyberpunk Edgerunners Is A Modern Classic
Cyberpunk Edgerunners after a year is still a beloved and recognized anime while only having 10 episodes. Not only becoming a modern classic, but also becoming one of…
Overcoming Tragedy with Kaoru Ijuin
Welcome back to Day 8 of 12 Days of Anime! Man, the days are really starting to fly by now. So far I have somehow managed to stay…
