[MANGA REVIEW] Oyaji! Arisawa-san'chi no Hanashi [Daddy! Arisawa Family] by Sakuya Kurekoshi

Oyaji! Arisawa-san'chi no Hanashi [Daddy! Arisawa Family] by Sakuya Kurekoshi

My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Read from September 25 to 26, 2014, read count: 1

A fun coming-out story that explores single parenting. Would Tomoki and Naoya's relationship be accepted by his super macho straight dad? Since Tomoki's lover is one year older than him and they are actually childhood friends, would Naoya have a change of heart as her grows older? Inexperience and immaturity was also an issue that caused conflict in their budding relationship.

The story was quite engaging but the artwork could be confusing at times. I kept mixing up characters due to their similarities. I think the mangaka (manga artist) really needs to work on creating more distinctive characters to avoid such issues.

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[MANGA REVIEW] Hikaru no Go, Vol. 23: Endgame by Yumi Hotta

Hikaru no Go, Vol. 23: Endgame by Yumi Hotta

My rating: 1 of 5 stars

Read on September 25, 2014 

Frustrating and Unsatisfying manga. I've been DUPED.

I have never before felt so UNSATISFIED with a manga that I have been fairly enjoying. This manga managed to capture my attention eventhough I have zero knowledge about the boardgame it was centralised around. Yet it is also one to let me down terribly.

I felt cheated since I couldn't even have a lick at that dangling carrot the mangaka had used throughout the story to command her reader's interest. Reading this manga has ZERO rewards since characters you root for wouldn't get the prize they rightfully deserved. And the long promised showdowns between important characters did not materialize. What further can I say? I felt duped. It's like telling the readers that hardwork is bullshit and unrewarding. Plus, geniuses can for fuck off!

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[MANGA REVIEW] Hikaru No Go (Book 15) [ ヒカルの碁 15、さよなら] ] by Yumi Hotta

Hikaru no Go (Book 15) ヒカルの碁 15、さよなら by Yumi Hotta

My rating: 2 of 5 stars

Read from September 23 to 24, 2014, read count: 1 

2 Stars because I felt sad for Sai. What happened in book 15 is very unfair to him. It was like he is just a tool, a stepping stone to be discarded when no longer needed. Where is the reward? After waiting for a millennia and this is the answer?

I am glad Hikaru is in a slump now. He should be, as it serves him right since he dared to forget who brought him into the Go world in the first place, tutoring him and encouraging him all the way. I do agree that Akira could be the catalyst to rev up Hikaru's passion to succeed in the world of Go but without Sai guiding him Hikaru could not have attain such heights of success in such a short time.

Actually part of why I am reading this manga after I've finished with its Anime version was a tiny hope that the story in the manga would answer Sai's unresolved wish since the manga does continues where the Anime had left off. The other reason was simply because I am missing Sai very much.

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[MANGA REVIEW] Wild Kiss by Hisaya Nakajo

Wild Kiss by Hisaya Nakajo

My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Since it was short, the plots are rushed. At first I thought it was a Yaoi but it was actually a shonen-ai. Artwise, it was okay but nothing impressive.

By the way, Hisaya Nakajo is also the mangaka of Hana Kimi or Hanazakari no Kimitachi e (For You in Full Blossom) the famous shoujo manga series.

~ This full color spread artwork is pretty nice tho. This is what caught my attention and interest. I do love cute and small-size ukes.

* Reviewed on 23rd August, 2014

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[MANGA REVIEW] Crisis by Rokudenashi

Crisis by Rokudenashi
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Recommended for: Fans of Bara/Yaoi/Gay Tentacles Sex

Read on August 18, 2014, read count: 1

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WTF Hawt! Tentacles monster hard fucking a Superhero, poor guy was speared by a gigantic blue cock which is the size of a large male's arm, some deep throat kissing and ohlala... tentacles urethral sounding. *bliss*

Poor Bolt was fucked his brains out! How I love his moaning and pleading.

And that ending was SO wicked! I love it!



* Reviewed on August 18th, 2014

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[MANGA REVIEW] The Annihilation End Suction Cloister - Devouring Leech by Fuu Takaishi

The Annihilation End Suction Cloister - Devouring Leech by Fuu Takaishi

My rating: 3 of 5 stars

Recommended to Kynthos-the-Archer by: Curiosity killed the cat

Read on August 09, 2014, read count: 1

A bunch of girls ventured into a tunnel like place and got intercepted by a horrible tentacle creature. There's no plot whatsoever, just pure smut. Said creature just fucked the girls' brains out. The Japanese use the term ahegao to represent 'fucked silly'.

First time I've ever heard of this term, 'Nipple Penetration'. Pretty interesting and somewhat hawt. Also be warned that this hentai manga contains vorarephilia.

* Reviewed on August 9th, 2014

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[ANIME REVIEW] Kono Danshi, Ningyo Hiroimashita. (This Boy Caught a Merman)

Kono Danshi, Ningyo Hiroimashita. 

(This Boy Caught a Merman)

I've just watched this new shounen-ai anime of a lonely sad boy saved by a merman when he fell into the sea. I think it was heartfelt and really sweet. The graphic was pleasing and also artfully done. Definitely worth watching.

                  Just look at the beautiful colours:

             

              Isaki-san is just too cute. I want a merman in my living room too!

Synopsis:

They say look before you leap and make sure you can swim before you go in the deep water, but when a picture of his late grandfather falls into the ocean, Shima jumps in after it without thinking. Nearly drowning as a result, he is instead saved by a very perfect stranger... one whose strangeness extends to only being human from the waist up! For Shima, who's always felt like a fish out of water himself, it's more than just a revelation, and the young man and merman quickly begin to bond in ways neither anticipated. And yet, it's going to be far from easy sailing. After all, Shima and Isaki aren't just from opposite sides of the tracks, they're from entirely divergent species, and swimming in separate gene pools may make maintaining a long term relationship a whole different kettle of fish!   

Source: Sentai

Plot Summary:

Spoiler:

Shima has always strove to be an excellent obedient child to his parents and to others, but in the process he could never be himself. Because of this he has always felt lonely, even with all the people who say they love him. When the picture of his recently deceased grandfather falls into the ocean, Shima nearly drowns jumping in after it. He is quickly saved by a mysterious man. In a daze Shima confesses his loneliness to the stranger, who then vows to stay by Shima's side for as long as he needs him. Shima quickly finds out that this stranger is a merman. Shima takes him home, and names him Isaki. Isaki and Shima quickly become friends, but find out that their feelings for each other might go past that of friendship. - Credit: Anime News Network