tofu's manga / #Fave(124)

TW: murder, blood, infanticide, gore

TW: murder, blood, rape, age gap, size difference I died a little reading this. Like honestly i feel like crying because HOW TF IS THIS AUTHOR SO GOOD LIKE. How am i gonna read anything else after reading something this well written? I always feel this way when i find my favorite works, like i won but also lost at the same time. I don't even know what to say about this manga, it's literally one in a million. Original plot, GREAT writing, well thought of panels and good art direction, lovely characters. [SPOILER ALERT] I love the romantic progression between Asako and Kuroiwa, subtle yet very impactful. The scenes where Asako was heartbroken over Kuroiwa's ex-wife's case? Godsend. Kuroiwa realizing his feelings for Asako and him acknowledging that he might be bi or pan? Truly a cultural reset. Also--THE CONSENT depicted in this manga, holy crap. Asako is someone who's never had many choices regarding his body when it comes to death memories. It's been like that since he was really young and it got worse once he became an investigator. When he felt the shame and despair of being sexually assaulted in chapter 1, my heart broke for him. And that makes the scenes where we can see how respectful Kuroiwa is of Asako's boundaries all the more powerful. God those two. I finished this manga feeling a little bit in love with both of them, actually. And i just wish i could read this for the first time over and over again.

NOO I DONT WANT THIS TO ENDDDDD This manga, man. I'm so glad i withheld reading until it's completed because it would have KILLED me to wait for the ongoing chapters. It's been a while since i've found something this immersive--I laughed, cried, and smiled the whole time i was reading this. The level of world building and character design are just Superb, the writing is excellent, and the main characters are truly the star of the whole manga. I didn't expect myself to love Hanae THIS much, but boy, do i love him. At first he seemed to be the typical clumsy-dumb-overly positive main character, but he turned out to be way more than that. He's so endearing and kind and totally hilarious that i can't help but like him. The way he interacts with the demons never feel forced and he fits seamlessly into the delivery of the life lessons in each chapter. The overall story is Great, like i'd totally read another 30 chapters with no problem. In fact, that's my main gripe with this manga, it's that it should've been longer. A lot of things are left unanswered, and there are stuffs that just need to be included, such as Abeno's back story and the whole Sakae shebang (how did he meet Aoi? How did he change his mind about killing demons? Did Hanae's mom ever find out what happened to him? Etc). And that ending, man. The whole final arc feels too rushed and would've benefited from at least another 10 chapters, but well. What do i know. I do know that the story was fun, it's what Yokai Apartment strives but fails to be, i had a blast reading it and it's totally worth the wait.

TW: pedophilia, child prostitution, child abuse, mafia, crime, dubcon, noncon drugging, rape attempt, threat of rape, homophobia, murder, insect A a a a a a a what a read! I'm in love with this manga since chapter 1, what with the art style and unique premise. It's funny and entertaining as hell, but beneath everything lurks something sinister (and nauseating). I'm super happy that everything ends up okay considering the real fucked up things that went on in the background. The writing and characterization is strong here. I love both of the MCs, how silly and childish but also strong and supportive they are towards each other. The sequence where we can see their peaceful daily life was truly one of my most favorite moments in BL mangas.

TW: homophobia, bullying IM SCREAMING CRYING THROWING UP WHAT THE FUCK WHAT THE FUCK WHAT THE FUCKKKKK THAT HURT SO MUCH OH MY GOD. I read this because everyone said it was funny but i didn't expect my heart to be absolutely TORN TO SHREDS. WHAT THE FUCK. That scene where they run together in the rain was like. Peak of humanity. I refuse to believe that human can create anything more beautiful than that. I don't know what to feel about the MC's definition of being gay, because that's fucked up, but atst he'd only known the skewed and ugly part of it, so it's understandable. The art is exquisite, and the sex is also VERY graphic lmao that was very unexpected but i didn't mind it that much because their love is so beautiful. It might seem weird if you think it over, because they literally interacted 3 times in the manga before they got together, but i guess when you've always felt empty your whole life, finding someone that can make you feel alive is something really worth holding on.

Aaah another adaptation of a great slice-of-life / coming-of-age novel by WuZhe! The pacing of the manhua can be a bit disorienting but overall the story is great. It's full of the mundane goodness that i love from WuZhe's works, and I want to keep reading it forever.

TW: attempted sexual assault between MCs A good coming of age manga. Might seem plotless or boring at first glance but the author did a good job capturing the confusion and uneasiness of being attracted to someone of your own gender for the first time. The petty jealousy, the happiness that comes from the simplest of things, the physical and emotional awkwardness of growing up... It's so dear and unexpectedly moved me. (Warning: there's an attempt of sexual assault, and while i don't condone any circumstance in which it can happen, i understand why the MC did that--and i think it was resolved as well as it could have, considering their situation and personalities.)

Fun times! Shenanigans! Supportive friendship and warm office atmosphere! I LOVE THIS TO PIECES. It's also super meta lmao the girls are busy shipping the boys while im here shipping both pairings. Can't wait to read the next chapters.

This is a wholesome slice of life about a club where you are accepted no matter who you are. Also, there's a hot guy wearing skirts.