☘ waidh ☘'s manga / #thumbs up!!(137)

Skillfully drawn, stirring oneshot.

❦︎105 Here we see two vastly different worlds: the Earth and a world where gods, beastmen and dragons are no mere figments of imagination. This manga is a standout amongst isekai-like stories given its mature depiction of a war between two worlds and its tendency to not shy away from gruesome details of warfare and politics. Expect an array of unique individuals where majority are either soldiers, knights and or warriors. The blend of characters give this novel adaptation a saucy, comical side despite the dark undertones. Unputdownable! An additional star for the bonus features on the wolfmen... Banzaii for fluff!! ﴾`ᗜ`﴿ ︎ NOTE: As always, take everything (yes, EVERY thing) with a grain of salt...

❦︎128 I found yet another veterinary manga!! My day just got better <3. I've only read two of these and is yet to see a dozen of its kind so I thought I wouldn't encounter another vet-med series for some time. Well, there was this isekai one but I dropped it....so it doesn't really count. ;) Both this and "Doubutsu no Oishasan" are incredibly enthralling works that tackle veterinary medicine. While "Doubutsu no..." is about a veterinary student who has to handle snow pileups, temperamental animals and eccentric professors; here we see a rookie veterinarian wrestle with a wild environment.... and even wilder patients.

I wouldn't be surprised if they had a design consultant or two (e.g. Shokugeki where they consulted with an established chef for the entirety of the series). It feels as though we're seeing an intimate close-up of fashion designing and the high fashion industry as a whole. SPOILERS: . . . . . . . . . . . I wanted a Paris show for the finale arc but oh well ...

How can something be so dramatic and adorably innocent at the same time? (;´ ༎ຶ益༎ຶ`)♡ To quote fellow readers: oneshots will one day be the death of us.

It was thrilling, to say the least. But perhaps I shouldn't begin reading a sports manga only two volumes long. It felt far too short. P.S. It's interesting to note that Akira's father was a player from Souma (see Chapter 1), the school two members of Meisetsu wanted to get into... SPOILERS BELOW: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . It's actually heartbreaking that we never see them play in an official tournament, only scrimmages... It would have been a sight to see the growth of the players individually, and as a team.

I can only call Hajime's relationship with his father strained and obviously complicated. He's understandably hostile against the man and yet can't help but take all of his teachings to heart. All the words his father imparted has undoubtedly shaped his playing. How will his violin sound once he moves past the anger? I'm interested in seeing how this all plays out...

I love how Terasaka-sensei drew the eyes. It conveys so much...

40 volumes in total (357 chapters).... Equal parts comedy and sports. The characters are amusing and likeable. Interactions between these high school athletes (or perhaps "brawlers" would be more fitting) are oftentimes humorous. You'll be too invested in reading before you even notice. Five stars!! NOTE: Raws are available online (but in zip file format)...

An award-winning series made into a 35-episode anime in 1996... I'll miss this... The diverse assortment of characters truly made me love this series. From the adorable Enoki siblings, the doting dad, Gon who was seemingly born with a perpetual frown, the unreadable Fujii, the easygoing elderly couple, to the unreliable neighbor Seichi.... even the kindergarten director made this manga an unforgettable experience. I'll be back to reread this before long...