cmdrbanger's manga / #Slice of Life(140)

Koiiro Soft Focus

Complete | Janome | 2000 released

Another spinoff chapter for Tasogare Outfocus

Waraibanashi No You Da

Complete | janome | 2012 released

Ehhhh this was just okay. The art makes it hard to tell them apart at first, and Izumi's constant worrying got annoying. I feel like Shinoya could've reassured him more intensely or something, in response to how much Izumi's worries. The stoey just feels unbalanced somehow. It's realistic in that Shinoya was waiting for Izumi to change and notice they felt the same about each other, but then it just wallows in Izumi's uncertainties too much for my taste.

Zanzou Slow Motion

Ongoing | Janome | 2019 released

I love this story now! It's been the gift that keeps on giving. I'm really curious to see how much of the manga makes it into the anime.

Yoiyoi Monologue

Complete | Janome | 2020 released

This series is so satisfying! Having read all four volumes now, Janome has a preference for sensitive tops and assertive bottoms. Overall is really nice to see characters who aren't so easily defined by their 'roles', and the care they take to recognize and support each other through insecurities. Someone commented the are reminded them of Classmates, and it does have a similar vibe. A satisfyingly loose artistic expression (though not nearly as loose as Classmates), and an emphasis on slice of life storytelling that builds romantic tensions and resolution through regular, everyday interactions.

Yasashii Koi ga Sodatsu Made

Complete | MINADUKI Yuu | 2015 released
2024-05-03 15:34 marked

Honestly, meh. If the translation hadn't been so awkward it would've been better. But also, there isn't much romantic energy between the characters. The bonsai is pretty. The parents being absentee felt so odd, why bother having the mom show up at all at the end? The interpersonal family stuff was way underused if it was going to be the thing that ties the theme together.

Itsuka Tomodachi Ja Nakunaru To Shite Mo

Complete | Uka Kasai | 2012 released

Interesting story, loose, sorts janky art. Not bad!

Shiba to Tokizou: Diet-Hen

Ongoing | Kasai uka | 2019 released
2024-05-09 12:24 marked

Cute little extras to Ryōomoi Nante Janai (the oyaji bl with the 25-year unrequited love.)

Mitsuya Sensei no Keikakuteki na Edzuke

Complete | matsumoto ayaka | 2019 released

EXCEEDINGLY WHOLESOME!! A bit like Old Fashioned Cupcake, and a super sweet slice of life. There is no sex here, just a wholesome relationship!)

Yatara yarashii fukami kun

Ongoing | Ayaka matsumoto | 2022 released

Omgggg this is so good - I really hope this keeps getting updated. Of COURSE Fukami is already in love and doesn't recognize it here's hoping this doesn't drag out the lack of. Communication too long. Provisionally 4* pending the ending (but it's probably 5*) Has a bit of Doushitemo Furetakunai vibes. 54 — aww, surprise visit is cute. Apparently there's an anime coming? Gotta be comic Festa something lol.

Doutei Tora to Tsundere Usagi

Ongoing | Miwa | 2000 released

3 couples in a fancy bunny-themed sex shop. Nothung standout besides the art being great and the interpersonal relationships being a bit wholesome. It's still a sex shop tho, and most of them are working there to cover debts. (and 1 character got tricked into it)