Category Archives: opinion
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
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
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
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
30 Day Yaoi Challenge, Day 3: Affair
Before we set out to talk about Affair by Shiuko Kano, I want to first talk about how I write about BL/yaoi and how I feel about BL/yaoi. Yesterday’s post prompted a small discussion about how I write about BL/yaoi … Continue reading
MMF: Viz Signature Needs More Marketing
This post is a part of a larger discussion, called the Manga Moveable Feast, about the Viz Signature line and its titles, hosted this month by Kate Dacey of the Manga Critic. Check out the introduction post for a short … Continue reading
