Mr Marsian's manga / #Beautiful Art(8)

Exotic Love

Complete | Geumgi, Lee Gyong, TR | 2019 released

Beautiful. Do not regret getting into it. The story is so interesting and the characters so complex it makes you want more. The art is a blessing for the eyes. Waiting for the updates impatiently...

Koimonogatari

Ongoing | Tagura Tohru | 2000 released

This is genuinely one of the best BL I have ever read, if not the best. I can't really explain why I am so infatuated with this manga, but I think it's a multitude of things. It's painfully realistic, and extremely relatable. The characters are all fully fledged and attaching. The story isn't necessarily a romance, as it focuses a lot more on friendship in a judgmental society. But even the falling in love part feels accurate. Midway through rereading it, I caught myself thinking that a relationship between the two MCs (Yuiji and Yamato), would maybe feel more unnatural than anything and that their friendship was maybe better left untouched, which is rare for me to think, as I am a professional delusional and auto gaslighter. But the story evolved in a way that quickly shoed that idea from my head. I really need to see Yamato accept his feelings and Yuiji realize that he might be bi (or anything in between). I don't think this story can end before doing that. Especially with the story building up around Yamato having to accept his feelings to be true to himself. They just go so well together brooo Anyway, 10/10, would recommend, and I need a continuation asap.

Tiger and Tiger Gourd

Complete | Bamsik | 2022 released

May be short, but I think it's better like that. A light read, for those who need a break from the traumas of the internet. If you come in looking for smut, you won't find it. This is a cute coming of age story guys

Like a Tidal Wave - from Pheromone Shower

Complete | Chilyong | 2000 released

A pretty solide piece of media. I reread it for the second time and I will admit it wasn't a thrilling as the first time (with the plot twist). I was able to spot the subtle foreshadowing tho, so that was cool. I first read it more than a year ago, so my memories were pretty blurry. And when I finished, I realized why I had felt annoyed at the end. The Omega only bottoms and got twinkified, which I find really sad. But I will admit, it did follow the story, as they had previously mentioned they would do whatever feels best for them. I guess the alpha being on top and the omega on the bottom fulfilled them more, so I respect that. (not the twinkification tho, my bro did not deserve that) Still, this is a pretty unique manwha and I think it deserves its share of praise

One room TA

Ongoing | Jibung | 2000 released
2024-11-17 22:18 marked

Again, I feel like I'm repeating myself everywhere, but this shit is easily in my top 10. Contrary to the other mangas/manwhas/manhuas on which I usually leave a comment, this was a random find and I am writing this after my first read, instead of my second read. But I really wanted to say that this manga made me smile all the way through. The comedy is well balanced with the seriousness and the author knows how to make this extremely realist. The only plot hole was with the Noona, but honestly, who cares ? I enjoyed myself during this read and the "rape" (nothing happened don't worry) part was very well handled. At some points, I found myself getting annoyed with the blond guy, but I still felt deep attachment and could relate with him. An amazing read, I recommend this for those who need an angst break.

Tashiro-kun, Kimi tte Yatsu wa.

Ongoing | Yamada | 2017 released

It's rare to see the art evolve in mangas like this, but this one actually did so much. Anyway, back to my review. It started as a comedy and then switched to a typical romance, which is fine I guess, it's just not the same thing. For the main couple, they started out very wholesome and all, but after they started kissing, idk, the vibes just got weird. Like Tashiro was so pushy and for what ? It was glossed over but I still couldn't shake the feeling. Their dynamic was cute in the beginning, but after kissing, they kinda got that stereotypical vibe (that, as you can tell, I don't like). Also I still don't understand what there relationship is. Maybe I'm blind but I didn't see anything about it. And now, towards the end, they just felt distant ? Like I get that the chapters focused more on Tashiro and his sister, but their relationship kinda felt just like friends ? In a weird way I mean. Okay, now about the second couple. I get that a lot of people feel sad that they "took more space" than the main couple. But I think they got like maybe 5 chapters ? Out of 21. Also it's not as bad as 19 days(bring my main guys backkk). They just got more focus towards the (current) end, and the manga is still ongoing. Maybe because the main couple feels blander, but I like side couple a lot. I mean, two hot guys together is always a good idea lol. But like GODDAMN they're so hot. Anyway, they made me smile and I hope that they can clear their feelings up in the near future. In conclusion, maybe not the best manga, but it's still a recognizable one that has a singular and unique vibe to it.

Dawn of the Dragon

Complete | Ma jeung ji | 2019 released

Finally the end, damn. This was an incredible manwha. The art is just scrumptious and the characters delicious. It's a breath of fresh air compared to all the copy pasted, plot limited, BLs that populate this industry. The story is clear and seems well thought of. All the characters are likable (yes, even that disgusting brother, I hate to say it). I was initially scared because of the fact that Taehyuk basically adopted Un, but honestly it worked out. I don't know how, but as the story went on, it wasn't as iffy. The last chapter was basically a confirmation of that. Taehyuk isn't interested at all in kid Un, as he sees him as a kid and always will. It was adult Un that seduced him and the only one he loves. He still cares deeply for kid Un, but isn't capable of loving him the same way. Even the way he was talking to him seemed like he was talking to a little kid, and when he said "I will marry you when you get older" kinda felt like he was talking to somebody else, like "I'm married to your older brother". Idk, that's just the vibe I felt. Another thing that probably helped was the fact that Taehyuk never really saw Un grow up per se, with his sudden transformation. I'm not gonna say that this is flawless, but overall, it worked out, and the art helped. Probably not my top ten, but easily top 20, and I will be recommending it actively.