Happy Valentine’s Day, readers! Serendipitously, this week’s light novel and manga reviews mostly all center on romance, with a few digging into a deeper kind of love as well. Are they …
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Chitose Is in the Ramune Bottle, Vol. 3
By Hiromu and raemz. Released in Japan as “Chitose-kun wa Ramune Bin no Naka” by Gagaga Bunko. Released in North America by Yen On. Translated by Evie Lund.…
Chitose Is in the Ramune Bottle, Vol. 1
By Hiromu and raemz. Released in Japan as “Chitose-kun wa Ramune Bin no Naka” by Gagaga Bunko. Released in North America by Yen On. Translated by Evie Lund.…
Reader’s Corner: Housekeeping Mage from Another World, Frieren (Vol. 3), and Chitose is in the Ramune Bottle
Piano Duo for the Left Hand, Vol. 1 Akari is the school’s princess, a piano prodigy of unprecedented talent. Why would she have anything to do with Shu,…
Reader’s Corner: Fool Night (Vol. 1), Apocalypse Bringer Mynoghra (Vol. 1), and Chitose is in the Ramune Bottle (Vol. 6)
We’re so excited to bring you such a variety of manga and reviews this week, including the latest volumes of tried and true series, volume three of both…
Chitose Is in the Ramune Bottle, Vol. 6
By Hiromu and raemz. Released in Japan as “Chitose-kun wa Ramune Bin no Naka” by Gagaga Bunko. Released in North America by Yen On. Translated by Evie Lund.…
Chitose Is in the Ramune Bottle, Vol. 4
By Hiromu and raemz. Released in Japan as “Chitose-kun wa Ramune Bin no Naka” by Gagaga Bunko. Released in North America by Yen On. Translated by Evie Lund.…
Chitose Is in the Ramune Bottle, Vol. 6.5
By Hiromu and raemz. Released in Japan as “Chitose-kun wa Ramune Bin no Naka” by Gagaga Bunko. Released in North America by Yen On. Translated by Evie Lund.…
Chitose Is in the Ramune Bottle, Vol. 5
By Hiromu and raemz. Released in Japan as “Chitose-kun wa Ramune Bin no Naka” by Gagaga Bunko. Released in North America by Yen On. Translated by Evie Lund.…
Chitose Is in the Ramune Bottle, Vol. 2
By Hiromu and raemz. Released in Japan as “Chitose-kun wa Ramune Bin no Naka” by Gagaga Bunko. Released in North America by Yen On. Translated by Evie Lund.…
Reader’s Corner: Akane-banashi (Vol. 5), A Condition Called Love (Vol. 7), and Snowball Earth (Vol. 1)
We are now caught up with Akane-banashi! Check out our review of volume five below, along with reviews of a selection of new and recent releases, including the…
Reader’s Corner: A Condition Called Love (Vol. 8), The Ice Guy and the Cool Girl (Vol. 5), and Dandadan (Vol. 8)
Our fun slate of manga and light novel releases this week includes the latest volumes of 7th Time Loop, A Condition Called Love, Medaka Kuroiwa, and The Ice…
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 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…
Reader’s Corner: The Villainess Turns the Hourglass, When I Became a Commoner, They Broke Off Our Engagement, and Chitose Is in the Ramune Bottle
I love the numbers reflected in our reviews this week: 1, as in the initial volumes of four series we review this week. 5, as in the volume…
A Condition Called Love Ep 3
Whelp, looks like sifting through the snow and sitting out in the cold two hours every morning finally caught up to Saki!
A Condition Called Love – Episode 1
A Condition Called Love has some promise, although it remains to be seen whether it’ll live up to that.
A Condition Called Love
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Bittersweet Aftertaste in A Condition Called Love
Even stalkers can fall in love! Or, even stalkers can be loved? Or, wait a minute, that’s not right.
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A Condition Called Love Ep 1 [First Impression]
Time for another romance woohoo~!
A Condition Called Love - Volumes 1 and 2 (Manga Review)
Review of the manga A Condition Called Love volumes 1 and 2 by Megumi Morino
A Condition Called Love Ep 6
GO HOTARU GO! Everyone give this girl a round of applause for cutting straight to the point!
A Condition Called Love Review — D-
A very romantic show in which a girl with no self-respect dates her future abuser.
A Condition Called Love Ep 4
After being unable to spend time together on New Years eve, Hotaru and Saki pick-up where they left off for a New Years gathering with Hotaru’s friends.
A Condition Called Love Ep 9
It’s Saki birthday and the two were excited to celebrate it together until Hotaru learned there’s a conflict in schedule.
A Condition Called Love Ep 2
The dating trial period is underway!
First Impression: A Condition Called Love
Witnessing a horrible breakup while getting a special treat at a local café wasn’t how Hotaru imagined her day, but that’s exactly what happens! Even when Hotaru heads…
Anime Like A Condition Called Love
After an event in her childhood, Hotaru Hinase believes that she is just incapable of understanding the concept of romantic love, and believes that falling in
Lovely Complex, Wolf Girl and Black Prince, A Condition Called Love, A Sign of Affection, Blue Spring Ride
A Condition Called Love Ep 5
What a great episode! I was rather impressed how much was packed into it, and we got so much goodies to dig into it!
A Condition Called Love Ep 7
We finally got to learn how Saki began his pursuit for love!
A Condition Called Love Ep 8
So Saki has gotten permission from Hotaru to apply to her workplace…
Reader’s Corner: The Eminence in Shadow (Vol. 6), Dandadan (Vol. 3), and Love’s in Sight! (Vol. 1)
Before there was Chainsaw Man, there was Mermaid Rhapsody, Little Sister’s Elder Sister, and Tatsuki Fujimoto other one-shots. We look at another collection of his early manga today,…
Alice in Borderland, Chainsaw Man, The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten, The Eminence in Shadow, The Executioner and Her Way of Life
Anime Taste Testing: Bartender and A Condition Called Love
And the Spring 2024 anime season kicks off with… well, if not a bang, then at least one completely unexpected premiere.
A Condition Called Love – 03 – Unlimited Overtime
A commenter in the ANN forum on this show made a very good point that made me want to reassess the show so far: this show is clearly…
Reader’s Corner: Dandadan (Vol. 7), Kimi ni Todoke Soulmate (Vol. 1), and Mr. Villain’s Day Off (Vol. 3)
A blend of old and new releases, and first volumes and those more toward the middle fill our selections in this week’s column. As usual, love stories are…
DAN DA DAN, Kimi ni Todoke: From Me to You, Mr. Villain's Day Off
A Condition Called Love Episode 2 Review – To Be More Like A Girlfriend
Hotaru puts in effort to be more like a girlfriend until the trial dating is over.
A Condition Called Love Episode 5 Review – Genuine Love
I tried explaining this anime to my brother. He wasn’t interested in watching it but he did like listening to me talk about it.
A Condition Called Love Episode 5 Review – Genuine Love
I tried explaining this anime to my brother. He wasn’t interested in watching it but he did like listening to me talk about it.
Reader’s Corner: You and I Are Polar Opposites (Vol. 1), Touge Oni (Vol. 3), and The Villainess’s Guide to (Not) Falling in Love (Vol. 1)
OP isekai’d heroes, young men who can’t help but be attracted to the heroine (er, villainess), and…a cat? This week’s reviews are for a diverse group of light…
A Condition Called Love Episode 6 Review – Fears And Insecurities
Hot take: Hananoi looks better in glasses than he does with long hair.
Reader’s Corner: The Remarried Empress (Vol. 5), Tearmoon Empire (Vol. 3), and Marriage Toxin (Vol. 1)
Happy 2024! Let us help you welcome you to the new year with a plethora of manga, manhwa, graphic novel, and light novel reviews, including those for a…
Reader’s Corner: The Do-Over Damsel (Vol. 1), Alice in Borderland (Vol. 7), and Insomniacs After School (Vol. 3)
This week we bid adieu to Hachiken, Mikagi, and the rest of the loveable farm kids of Silver Spoon; give a rare review of a volume we didn’t…
Alice in Borderland, Legend of the Crystals: Final Fantasy, Silver Spoon
A Condition Called Love Episode 3 Review – Happy Birthday On Christmas Eve
Happy Christmas Eve Birthday, Hotaru!
Reader’s Corner: SHY (Vol. 3), Touring After the Apocalypse (Vol. 3), and Marvel Comics: A Manga Tribute
Considering our status as a Christian ministry, readers are often surprised by the series we cover on this site, which include ecchi, graphically violent, and yaoi and yuri…
A Condition Called Love – 02 – That Boy Ain’t Right
Hmm … Well. That’s what I get for giving this bizarre pairing the benefit of the doubt, I guess! Something is very very off with Hananoi Saki, and someone…
A Condition Called Love Episode 9 Review – Hananoi’s Birthday
Hananoi is actually taking plan cancellation like a champ for once…too bad it had to be on his birthday.
Reader’s Corner: Days With My Stepsister (Vol. 1), Itaewon Class (Vol. 3), and Horimiya (Vol. 17)
There are a lot of questions in the volumes we’re reviewing this week: Will Akane win in the final round of the tournament? Is Days with My Stepsister…
Reader’s Corner: Solo Leveling, Horimiya, and Love in Focus
My Best Friend’s Little Sister Has it in for Me, Vol. 1 Ten or fifteen years ago, I was involved in a roleplay writing community. For those that…
Reader’s Corner: The Saint’s Magic Power is Omnipotent (Vol. 2), Wandance (Vol. 6), and Jungle Juice (Vol. 1)
What setting most strikes your fancy? Would you love to inhabit an elegant but haunted mansion? Attend a school full of super-powered mutant students? Walk to and from…
Reader’s Corner: Helck (Vol. 5), Imitation (Vol. 1), and Sengoku Youku (Vol. 2)
This week, we feature releases from a variety of manga and light novel publishers with DENPA, Yen Press, VIZ Media, TOKYOPOP, and Seven Seas all showing up in…
A Condition Called Love Episode 10 Review – The Season Of Changes
*gasp* Hananoi is actively trying to eat with people now.