cmdrbanger's manga / #Slice of Life(143)

Yachin Hanbun No Ibasho Desu

Complete | Asou Kai | 2009 released

I'm pretttty sure I read these before. Standard fare, nothing groundbreaking. The recurring theme seems to be 'not forgiving a cheating lover', except the last one is the opposite lol. Not as bad as the comments make it seem. Technically a shared setting with another manga, but there's no crossover content. Oh yeah and the artist has a crippling case of same face lol. Nearly every couple is an expressionless black haired seme and a light haired uke.

Awa ni mo Narenai Koi Nara ba

Complete | MITSUKI Emi | 2017 released

These were cute! Even the first one, which the comments complain about. Nothing non-con happened, people just didn't like the exhibitionist club (get over it, it wasn't objectively gross). It was actually fine and served the couple and story well. Shared setting for the middle 3 couples (My God Is At Town Hall), a little messy but it worked. I liked the supernatural element. Great art, not same face! Mostly skipped the last one (uncle/nephew).

Yoake no Joshou

Complete | Mitsuki Emi | 2000 released

This was very VERY wholesome even with the smutty undercurrent. Unexpectedly had a very grounded perspective on the characters' lives and interactions, and the romance felt like it was given time to breathe even in their few chapters in a shared setting. Favorited!

Akuma ga Kitari Kimi ni Muchuu

Ongoing | SUMIYA Kei | 2022 released
2023-03-28 13:15 marked

Fine I guess, but leans to much on comedy and doesn't resolve at the end, just keeps the status quo for laughs even after they've admitted their mutual feelings.

Far from Romance

Complete | Amamiya | 2000 released

Not much to say about this one, oddly. It was good! Unusual color pallette, not *quite* monochrome. Beautiful artwork, and very current for when it was originally published. One of the characters cosplays as Tanjiro from Demon Slayer, lol.

Omae ni Dakareru Nante Kittenai!

Ongoing | Natsuhara saike | 2019 released

Only the first few chapters were uploaded with redraws, the rest is lightsabers. That said I like the story so I'm still reading it! (Ch 23 is uncensored) Caught up to 27, really glad I came back and read the chapters I skipped! Basically every chapter is smutty, but the romance in between is really sweet. In the 30s we have a trouble-making (twin?) brother, and miscommunication issues because Seo won't use his words. Pleeease don't let this last too long... It did not, thankfully! Ch 36 - we're kind of in slice of life territory at this point, but I don't mind. 38 - nvm we got a new character tryna start shit 39 - crazy stalker is what. Ugh, at least Seo and Natori are solid, but this is a damper on their life for sure. 41 - whooooa 0 to 99 on progress with the stalker! 42 - and that's that, I guess...? We'll see if they come back at some point.

Kabukichou Bad Trip

Ongoing | Eiji nagisa | 2019 released

#wholesome smut!! I can't believe this is a thing, but it's fantastic. The focus and emphasis on how much Mizuki cares for Tooru (over the smutty s&m theme) is really something special. Combining it with the supernatural element of Tooru being psychic makes the story extra unique. It would be good even without that, but it's always been kept at the forefront as a key part of the storytelling in a really satisfying way. Reread!! Still amazing. <3

Beast of Blood

Complete | seina anji | 2019 released

Technically omegaverse in most respects, plus other supernatural like sirens and vamps. Lots of interesting worldbuilding! Lots of gender and sexual fluidity!

Naked Sword and the Tree Peony of Black

Complete | Yukue moegi | 2019 released

It's Yukue Moegi, it's gold. Even making the scar a symbol of their mutual feelings in the end?! what service that was.

Teruteru Bouzu Tere Bouzu

Complete | YUKUE Moegi | 2015 released

Short and sweet, with Yukue Moegi's typical, beautiful art.