lilithespark's manga / #fantasy(764)

The Savior's Book Café in Another World

Ongoing | Izumi kyouka (和泉杏花),Oumiya (近江谷),Sakurada reiko | 2019 released

Very cute manga with fluffy romance! My only qualm is the racism… It’s very clear that the antagonists are middle eastern caricatures even though we don’t see them that often. i liked how they’re about the same age! and a more mature and understanding couple. you don’t see that too much in the manga, but the extra chapters conveyed that. they were cute (and a little spicy) as well. Mostly heartwarming read. Youta wasn’t too bad of a character imo.

I Adopted the Male Lead from the Shelter 〘Official〙

Ongoing | Yujistar | 2022 released

I like this! I like how some of the characters (the parental figures) have done bad things, but they try to make up for it… The MC’s dad for example. I like how he isn’t just some villain figure. He genuinely cares for his daughter even as he abuses Therianthropes… Anyway, they’re nuanced, which I like. The dynamic between the MC and Ruby is also rly cute.

Looking for My One-Night Villainess

Ongoing | Eun ragyeom | 2022 released

the art is way too good for a story like this… i love the line weight and the subtle realism it has (e.g. the mass slightly protuding out from leonie’s face. all the characters are so beautiful, but i’m not the biggest fan of the developing love square with the MC as the focal point. the plot is also kinda frustrating rn but i hope it gets better

I Thought You Were A Time-Limited Husband

Ongoing | | 2022 released

40 this is pretty mid. everything about this is bland. the FL, the ML— can’t get hooked on the plot personally. but it’s not a BAD story. it’s a decent one with nice art. the plot is pretty entertaining

The Villainous Duke’s Special Rice Cultivation Method

Ongoing | | 2022 released

Kind of mid. I like the farming aspects ig? Schan (likely ML) has a tragic backstory yada yada. It follows the same template as I’ve seen a lot of other isekai. the art is also mid (personally don’t like how the eyes are drawn a lot of the time). the mc’s personality is just too simple for me

I was Pleased to Make a Parfait for the Demon King

Ongoing | Ryu kaname | 2019 released

I thought this would just be a cute manga about making sweets in the demon realm, but it’s actually a lot darker than that. gon’s past is such a mystery, which makes his character even more intriguing. all of the other characters have great designs. all of them are really interesting, maybe even more so than the MC tbh… anyway, i want more!

I Wanna Quit Being a Hitman!

Complete | Tonoki Sun | 2021 released
2024-07-25 21:13 marked

Really good! I thought it would just be about a hitman, but this slightly delves into a dystopian society. The MC didn’t choose her occupation really. Her identity as a refugee and her unfortunate situation is quite telling of the real world. I wouldn’t confine this manga merely to the genre GL. This is definitely a lot more than just romance (though I wanted more *sniffs*). It’s a comedy, thriller, romance, dystopia all wrapped into one. The themes of morality were also strong here. Despite this not being the longest manga, all the characters are quite nuanced from the MC to her girlfriend’s father, a priest, to the other two hitmen targeting the MC. I almost wish the ending wasn’t so open because I want to know what happens after the conflict is “resolved.” Anyway, awesome read! 11/10 If you haven’t read this yet, what are you doing…

Milady Just Wants to Relax

Ongoing | mochizuki beni,kajiyama mika | 2000 released

This is furry propaganda. Jk jk. They were not kidding about the reverse harem tag in this one. Literally everyone in the story likes the MC. It’s the same cliché plot where the MC undervalues herself and actually has quite a lot of merit. I want to love this, but her age really puts me off. Wdym she’s 16 and one of the potential MLs is 24??! Barf. Everyone except the MC is so annoying. The characters are all kind of flat… no growth happening. If you don’t mind that, this is a pleasant, fluffy read.

A Deal With My Fake Husband

Ongoing | Leeinhye,Unicorn | 2022 released

cliché premise, but i love the ml here. he’s goofy AND hot. it’s refreshing how even tho they’re a contract couple, they don’t act overly stringent. a nice twist on a familiar plot 30

He’s Not Just a Pretty Face

Ongoing | | 2022 released

Okay, whoever dropped this because of the “bad” art… I feel bad for you because it really wasn’t that bad? The characters just had realistic proportions. Plus, the recent chapters look so good! If you’re feeling hesitant to read this because of the art, please don’t. Anyway, this story is definitely frustrating at times with the MC’s indecisive character (and the leads getting interrupted at pivotal moments), but I’d say this story’s redeeming quality is the ML and the other supporting characters. The ML is SO freaking refreshing. He’s not afraid to admit he’s done wrong, he doesn’t let the MC go, and he’s so, so honest. The drama is kinda cliché at times, but again, the supporting characters make up for it. Characters I thought were potential love rivals actually (crown prince and hyme) aren’t but still support the MC and her own romance. The storytelling has above average execution! The leads are so cute; they’re head over heels for each other.