The shojo for people who don’t like shojo? Nah, that’s so last century. It’s the Shojo for people who love great manga!
MSX - The Mangasplaining Extra Newsletter
Apr 27, 2023 • Subscribe
More like this
Neighborhood Story Vol. 1 By Ai Yazawa
Neighborhood Story Volume 1 by Ai Yazawa Neighborhood Story is a manga I’ve been aware of for a long time, because the characters drop in on Ai Yazawa’s…
Neighborhood Story Vol. 1 By Ai Yazawa
Neighborhood Story Volume 1 by Ai Yazawa Neighborhood Story is a manga I’ve been aware of for a long time, because the characters drop in on Ai Yazawa’s…
My Love Story with Yamada-kun at LV999 Vol 1 Review
A review of the first volume of the manga series, My Love Story with Yamada-kun at LV999.
My Love Story!!
Some of the best series I have ever watched have been recommendations from friends. This one was suggested to me by Daz, who runs the nicest and happiest…
My Love Story!!
If this anime were candy, it would be the gold standard for sweetness that begets happiness. It’s almost sickeningly sweet, like those lovey-dovey couples you see in a…
Ep. 62 – My Love Mix-Up! vol. 1 by Aruko and Wateru Hinekure + Unico: Awakening with Samuel Sattin
This week we cover My Love Mix-Up! by Aruko and Wateru Hinekure, and talk to Sam Sattin about the UNICO AWAKENING KICKSTARTER! It's a big episode, enjoy!
PODCAST - Ep.62: My Love Mix-Up! Vol. 1 (Pt 1/2)
Covering the shojo manga and a little bonus chat!
My Love Mix-Up! Vol 1
My Love Mix-Up Volume 1 by Wataru Hinekure and Aruko I was curious about My Love Mix-Up since I’m always up for a new shoujo series and Aruko…
Kieta Hatsukoi / My Love Mix-Up (Vol. 1) by Hinekure Wataru / Aruko
If you’re in the mood for a very light, cute romance with an actual love triangle (instead of a love-Y), Kieta Hatsukoi / My Love Mix-Up might be…
Ep. 68: MASSIVE by Various, and Lone Wolf & Cub Vol. 1 by Koike and Kojima
This week the team takes a decidedly NSFW dive into the surprising world of gay manga, with the MASSIVE Anthology! How does it compare to BL? How does…
Ep. 35: City Vol 1, by Keiichi Arawi
Join the Mangasplaining team for a read through the epic comedy from Nichijou creator Keiichi Arawi, CITY Volume 1! Will this get an anime like Nichijou? Probably!
Ep. 42: Wotakoi: Love is Hard for an Otaku Vol 1, by Fujita
This week on Mangasplaining, the gang reads Wotakoi: Love is Hard for an Otaku by Fujita, published by Yen Press. Is love specifically hard for Otaku?
My Love Mix-Up! Vol 1 Review
Written by Wataru Hinekure and with art by Aruko, My Love Mix-Up! is a cute boys love manga about a series of mistakes that might just lead two…
BLog: My Love Mix-Up! Vol. 1
BLog reviews recent boys love, yaoi and LGBTQ+ English translation manga. My Love Mix-Up! Vol. 1Story: Wataru HinekureArt: ArukoTranslation: Jan CashPublisher: VIZ MediaRelease Date: October 5, 202…
Episode 92: Depression Food (My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999 Eps 4-6)
Shoujo Sundae reviews episodes 4-6 of My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999.
Ep. 72: Witch Hat Atelier Vol. 1 by Kamome Shirahama & MARS Vol. 1 by Fuyumi Soryo
This week the gang reads Witch hat Atelier by Kamome Shirahama, and MARS by Fuyumi Soryo on the episode! Fantasy, Romance, and so much more!
Reader’s Corner: After God (Vol. 1), GOGOGOGO-GO GHOST! (Vol. 2), and My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999 (Vol. 3)
I’m inclined to write something promotional or commercial related to this week’s manga selections and Black Friday, but instead, I’ll simply say this: thank you, readers, for join…
PODCAST - Ep. 93: Bleach vol 1 & vol 55 by Tite Kubo
One of the ‘big three’ series of Weekly Shonen Jump, Bleach by Tite Kubo has been a fan fave for years. But will grim reapers with big swords…
Ep. 66: Cross Game Vol. 1 by Adachi, and To Strip the Flesh by Toda.
In this episode, the team reads the modern classic manga CROSS GAME by Mitsurua Adachi! They spoil it pretty bad, watch out!
Ore Monogatari!! (My Love Story!!)
So I’m not much of a fan of shoujo anime. I tried out a bunch when I was first getting into anime, didn’t like any of them, so…
Anime Like My Love Story
With his tall stature, bulky muscles, and mean face, Takeo Gouda is not exactly a hit with the ladies. Men and women alike find him terrifying, but he…
Kimi ni Todoke: From Me to You, Lovely Complex, Monthly Girls' Nozaki-kun, My Senpai is Annoying, Ojisan and Marshmallow
PODCAST - Ep. 73: Witchcraft Works vol 1 + You're My Pet vol 1
The witch-y month of August continues with our second manga about witches, Witchcraft Works, plus You're My Pet, an unconventional josei manga love story
Ep. 111: Heavenly Delusion Vol. 1, by Masakazu Ishiguro
Season 4 is nearing its conclusion, and it's time for David's last pick: Heavenly Delusion, by Masakazu Ishiguro! This sci-fi (comedy?) manga has a huge...
Ep. 88: Under Ninja Vol. 1, by Kengo Hanazawa
The Mangasplaining crew dive into Under Ninja by Kengo Hanazawa, a comedy about a loser ninja who is thrust into... Less-loser-ness. ;)
Ep. 85 – Chainsaw Man vol 1 by Tatsuki Fujimoto
This week the Mangasplaining gang reads Chainsaw Man, by Tatsuki Fujimoto! They already skipped ahead and read LOOK BACK, so how will they dig this one?
PODCAST: Ep. 95 - The Boxer vol. 1 by JH
Wait, is this episode MANHWAsplaining? It's true! Deb leads the team through their first-ever Korean webtoon pick, JH's The Boxer, a sports story that's out now in print…
PODCAST - Ep. 99: Pluto vol. 1 by Naoki Urasawa
The manga you’ve been waiting for us to talk about is here! This week, we get into PLUTO volume 1, Naoki Urasawa’s epic reimagining of Osamu Tezuka’s Astro…
Ep. 41: Golden Kamuy Vol. 1, by Satoru Noda
This week the gang dives into Golden Kamuy, by Satoru Noda. The frozen north of Hokkaido! Ainu traditions in the face of colonialism! Action, adventure, dudes!
Ep. 81: Sweetness & Lightning Vol 1, by Gido Amagakure
This week Chip hosts his pick from our
Ep. 38: RaW Hero Vol 1, by Akira Hiramoto
This week on Mangasplaining the team reads RaW Hero Vol 1, resulting in an extremely NSFW discussion and shownotes. But will Chip Zdarsky like it?
My Love Story with Yamada Kun at Lv 999 by Mashiro
People meet in all sorts of ways nowadays. Once, in the old, old times, people would look over hills and mountains to look which of the shepherds were…
My Love Mix-Up!, Vol. 1 – It’s Complicated
One of my goals for this year was watching and reading more material that make me uncomfortable and pushing my own boundaries a bit more. Based on the…
Love Is Indivisible by Twins – Ep. 1 (First Impressions)
Praying for the main guy because his love life is about to get messy.
EP. 57: AJIN: Demi-Human Vol. 1, by Gamon Sakurai and Tsuina Miura
This week the gang reads AJIN: Demi-Human Volumes 1 and 2 by Gamon Sakurai! Will the Mangasplaining Crew love it? Will it creep them out? Only one way…
My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999 – Episode 1
There’s a few sour notes here that mostly come down to having to get the premise out of the way, but I think this might shape up to…
Recovery of an MMO Junkie, My Love Story with Yamada-kun at Lv999
PODCAST - Ep. 111: Heavenly Delusion vol 1 by Masakazu Ishiguro
Heavenly Delusion is a sci-fi (comedy?) manga that has a huge fan-following, thanks to its great art and story AND an anime too! But will that be enough…
PODCAST: Ep. 106: Eniale & Dewiela Vol. 1, by Kamome Shirahama
The Angel & Devil On Your Shoulder Are Roomates And They Are Cute
PODCAST: Ep. 85 - Chainsaw Man vol 1 by Tatsuki Fujimoto
Mangasplaining roars into Season 4 with a heartwarming tale of a boy, his chainsaw demon dog and his quest to get a decent meal and get laid before…
Ep. 60: Dick Fight Island Vol 1, by Reibun Ike
The moment you've all been waiting for has arrived! Reibun Ike's DICK FIGHT ISLAND on Mangasplaining! It's the BL Manga for BL Manga fans, and ALSO for newbies!
PODCAST - Ep. 103: What's Michael vol 1 by Makoto Kobayashi
Chip did it, he called our bluff! So we’re discussing the funny orange comic book cat phenomenon, centering on Makoto Kobayashi’s What’s Michael, plus Heathcliff and Garfield too!
PODCAST - Ep. 80: Space Brothers vol 1, by Chuya Koyama
This week’s episode introduces us to Space Brothers, a popular, award-winning seinen manga dramedy series about two brothers who have space exploration ambitions. Also -the debut of M*A*S*H-splaining!
Ep. 104: Blood Blockade Battlefront Vol. 1, by Yasuhiro Nightow
A manga take on stylish superheroes gets a mixed response
Ep. 79 – Kowloon Generic Romance Vol. 1, by Jun Mayuzuki
This week Deb leads the crew to Kowloon Walled City, and the new manga Kowloon Generic Romance by Jun Mauzuki! Will Chip like this unique seinen romance?
Ep. 119: Kaiju No. 8 Vol. 1, by Naoya Matsumoto
A Japanese take on superheroes? A henshin series? A kaiju/giant monsters manga? A workplace drama? The new-ish Shonen Jump series Kaiju No. 8 is all of these and more! But will the…
Skip and Loafer Vol 1 by Misaki Takamatsu
Mitsumi Iwakura is the pride and joy of her little town, which based on the size of her class (8 students in her year) might also be characterized…
My Love Story!!: Because Ogres Deserve Love, Too!
Greetings, fabulous people of the Internet! Hanime on Anime here, and love is undoubtedly in the air with today’s show. I fell in love with this one pretty…
OtakuGeneration (Show #519) MY love STORY!!
Shownotes :: (show 519) :: (website) :: (podcast feed) :: (direct download) :: (direct iTunes link) With MY love STORY!!, recorded live May 17th, 2015. This week we…
Bubblegum Crisis, Nisekoi, .hack//Roots, Bubblegum Crisis Tokyo 2040, Ladies Versus Butlers
My Love Story!! – Never Give Up
I have been on a life-long search for the perfect romance anime. Or just a romance anime I like. This time, I tried My Love Story!!
Medalist Vol 1 by Tsurumaikada
Tsukasa is a 26-year-old unemployed man, living with his brother’s family. Eh is good with kids and his brother’s daughter really likes him. He stared living with his…
Ep. 117: Ashita no Joe: Fighting for Tomorrow Vol. 1, by Takamori and Chiba
This week, the Mangasplaining gang reads an advance preview of Takamori & Chiba's Ashita no Joe: Fighting for Tomorrow in a special sponsored episode!