Transmetropolitan
^(○)^ American comic (DC Comics)Themes: A wide range of topics covered under the umbrella of Cyberpunk. Science fiction. A dystopian world: general lack of care for one's fellow person and environment, capitalism continuing to be cruel, work houses returning, homelessness etc. Art: Very unique and engaging style. Bold use of shading and colours. ️Setting: 23rd Century.
Taming the Shrew
^(○)^ ManhwaThemes: Were-panther(?), royalty, nobility, arranged marriage, crappy husband, divorce, dowry, overworked & unappreciated wife, recovering through nature, surviving assassination attempt. FL: Incredibly strong and resilient, even though has been dealt a horrid hand of a husband. She is currently hiding at a friend's villa, before executing her masterplan for her freedom. ML: Stubborn panther initially. He saved the FL's life when they 1st met. Too cute in both forms. Art: Really good! Seasonal colouring. ️Setting: 17th-19th c. Europe.
I Raised a Villain
^(○)^ ManhwaThemes: Reforming the villain, obsessed ML, isekai, martial arts, using one twin while sacrificing the other family ambition, superstitions, believing in oneself, author in the world of their creation. FL: A passionate storyteller, she was isekai-d into her story. In the body of a child servant. She accidentally meets the OGvillain and seeing his suffering upclose chooses to raise him well. ML: A twin abused and mistreated to enable his twin brother to gain powers. Saved by the FL, he obeys the words of the FL. But once abandoned, he does everything in his power to find her again. Art: Gorg! Quite unique. Cute style and colouring. Quite 'effeminately'* proportioned male faces- might not be to everyone's liking. ️Setting: Based on the martial arts: 'Three Kingdoms period (57 BC – 668 AD). *Gender is a social construct.
Her Marriage Was Called Off at Daytime, the Cutely Fierce Commander Asked Her For a Hug at Night
^(○)^ ManhuaThemes: Marriage, beast-people, male family members prefers adopted sister, adorable younger seeming husband, far in the future, military academy. Art: AMAZING! Beautiful colouring. FL: Nearly died as a child. Practical and smart she isn't too bothered at being left at the altar and instead sorts out a substitute. ML: Sooo cute. He basically adores the FL from first sight. However, woe betide anyone who hurts her. A very prominent figure in the world. ️Setting: Far future. Across various planets.
Dear, Not Cunning Witch
^(○)^ ManhwaThemes: Supernatural, science, magic, talented family members, seeking to reunite with her sister, judged based on powers. ️FL: Our FL is determined to reunite with her genius level talented older sister. However, our FL isn't anywhere near as talented as her sister or mother. She's the 3rd born of the family. Art: STUNNING! Unique in the detail and colours. ️16th-19th c. Europe.
My Introverted Subordinate was the Number One 'Ore-sama' Male Escort for Women.
Wolf Pack
^(▽) Manga: Great works by this mangaka Themes: Werewolves, union of packs, omegaverse (but from a wolf perspective[?]), arranged marriage, two alphas figuring their marriage dynamic. MC: Alpha of his pack. He was meant to marry the sister of the alpha of the other pack. He is fine being married to the alpha of the other pack and finds the alpha pretty. He is gruff and awkward but powerful. Black fur with facial scarring. ML: Mourning his sister, he is determined to fulfil the pack's promise and marry the alpha of the other pack. He leads this and the uniting of both of their packs. He is oblivious to compliments. White fur and facial scarring. Very detailed and stirring even in black & white. ️Setting: Snowy mountains.
Memoirs of a Witch