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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…
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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?! – Episode 1
Cherry Magic is a sweet, low-key little BL romance that I’m interested in exploring more of.
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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.


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…
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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…
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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.
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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…
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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
Ep. 108: Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard!? By You Toyota
In this episode, Deb brings back the BL and we end up with possibly the best title for a manga we've covered on this podcast: Cherry Magic! Thirty…


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! 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 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?


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…
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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…
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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 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.
Filimena Let’s Swap! | Fiancee Of The Wizard Vol 1
It was Yen Press happy release day today for this shojo, isekai I had been waiting for. Immediately preordered my physical copy then decided. . . this needs…


Mashle: Magic and Muscles Vol 1 Review
I think the best way to describe Hajime Komoto’s Mashle: Magic and Muscles is that it’s basically the main character from One Punch Man as a teenager attending…


Cherry Magic Episode 7 Review – Their First Date
Kurosawa and Adachi go on a date…will it be cute?


Promise of Wizard – Episode 1
Akira is summoned to another world by handsome wizards who need her help to save their world. Despite all the pretty boys, it's terribly dull.


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.


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,…


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…


Cherry Magic Episode 9 Review – Tsuge Got Dad-Zoned
Better luck next time, Tsuge


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…


Record of Ragnarok, Vol. 1: Can Humanity Survive?
Have you ever wanted to just dive into a manga because of the very concept alone? What if the literal gods from all mythologies fought against the greatest…


Magic Maker: How to Make Magic in Another World – Episode 1
Consider this: what if the carbon copy power fantasy isekai with ugly art also had incest in it?


Reign of the Seven Spellblades Vol. 1 Review: A New Generation of Magic High School Series?
From the author of Alderamin on the Sky comes a fresh magical tale. But can this series breathe new life into an oversaturated genre?
Even a Replica Can Fall in Love, Vol. 1
By Harunadon and raemz. Released in Japan as “Replica Datte, Koi o Suru” by Dengeki Bunko. Released in North America by Yen On. Translated by Andrew Cunningham. I…


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Soichiro Yamamoto is probably best known in the west as the creator of Teasing Master Takagi-san. I haven’t actually read that manga though, so When Will Ayumu Make…
Review: Ten Years of Loving You (2022)
Ten Years of Loving You 十年一品温如言 China, 2022, colour, 2.35:1, 103 mins. Director: Zhao Fei 赵非. Rating: 2/10. Dramatically risible youth melodrama isn’t helped by workaday dialogue and…
Review: Ten Years of Loving You (2022)
Ten Years of Loving You 十年一品温如言 China, 2022, colour, 2.35:1, 103 mins. Director: Zhao Fei 赵非. Rating: 2/10. Dramatically risible youth melodrama isn’t helped by workaday dialogue and…


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…


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…


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Cherry Magic Episode 11 Review – Good Progression For Both Couples!
The best episode! Filled with romantic tension!


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I was not originally planning to give a separate review for this series as a whole, but this is easily the most underrated and underappreciated series I saw…


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