Author Archives: Daniella Orihuela-Gruber

About Daniella Orihuela-Gruber

Daniella is a freelance manga editor and blogger. She likes collecting out of print manga and playing with her puppy. Yes, someone got her a puppy already.

30 Day Yaoi Challenge, Day 10: Hot Steamy Glasses

Hot Steamy Glasses by Tatsumi Kaiya We continue our rape-free streak!  This time there isn’t even any sexual assault! Woot! The main story is about two long-time friends, Takeo and Fumi. Takeo has been deeply in love with Fumi since … Continue reading

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30 Day Yaoi Challenge, Day 9: The Man I Picked Up

The Man I Picked Up by CJ Michalski ……….I was not prepared for CJ Michalski. Actually, that’s not quite true. I was very much prepared for the first four chapters of this manga, which focus on the romances that blossom … Continue reading

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30 Day Yaoi Challenge, Day 8: Same Difference

Some of you have expressed (what seems like) interest in me reading yaoi manga that does not come from my original 30 Day Challenge pile. I don’t know if I could honestly continue the challenge past the original 30 days, … Continue reading

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30 Day Yaoi Challenge, Day 7: Kizuna vol. 1

Kizuna volume 1 by Kazuma Kodaka Ahhhh, Kizuna. This manga is not entirely what I was expecting in so many ways. The cover art is so pretty. Even though I knew it was new cover art, I thought the insides … Continue reading

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30 Day Yaoi Challenge, Day 6: Apartments of Calle Feliz and Yakuza Cafe

Yes! It’s our first double feature! Quite by mistake because I started reading Apartments of Calle Feliz by est em on Jmanga because of the sudden announcement that Jmanga is closing up shop soon. I have a small pile of unread … Continue reading

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30 Day Yaoi Challenge, Day 5: Caramel

Caramel by Puku Okuyama Caramel is about a young boy named Iori who is planning his move to Tokyo for college. He finds a great deal on rent: he just has to do all the housework, cooking, etc. and the … Continue reading

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30 Day Yaoi Challenge, Day 4: Secretary’s Job?

Just a brief note: I decided to take Cafe Kichijouji De Volume 1  out of  the challenge because, after reading it, I realized that it wasn’t yaoi or BL, it was just about cute guys being cute together. That means we’re … Continue reading

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