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Chibi styles in western media
Chibis come from Japan, meaning “tiny“ or “little“. Heads are bigger than the body (sometimes the entire head can fit into the rest of the body). Everyone basically looks like a baby or a child. Supposed to be cute, kept rather simplistic. While it is mostly popular in Anime, western cartoons also have chibi-like art…
Spacewalking with You – Manga #1 Review
I love how the mangaka is providing helpful examples how autistic(-coded) people could easier navigate through life. And how one doesn’t need to be neurodivergent to do things a little differently or …
You Wish #1 – Graphic Novel Review
Cool idea with cute art, mesmerizing fantasy world, and nice, diverse character designs. Plus the funny ‘denglish’ words in the genie language!
Tonhon Chonlatee – BL Drama (TV) Review
This show is more comedy than drama, and the background characters (especially Ai and Ni) really carry most of it.
A vampire in the bathhouse – Manga Review
3 stars because non-consent. Could’ve rated it 5 stars without it, because everything else is really good.
I want to love you till your dying day – Manga #1 Review
The story is quite slow-paced, just like the protagonist, Sheena. Sheena is an orphan living in an orphanage where magic-users are sent to train for the war.
Dra-Q #1 – Manga Review
Werewolves are the bad guys, crying makes their eyes turn red, flying lessons are brutal, and love turns into a bloodlust … interesting.
Tsunami – Graphic Novel Review
I expected a lot, but definitely not this. While I don’t mind dark turns at all, especially such themes in stories that are marketed towards children, this was rather confusing. It had a really great start, however, the ending was disappointing. Not that I need happy endings – given the themes and writing style, I…
Sunder #1 – Graphic Novel Review
An action-packed DnD adventure that actually has a lot going on, while at the same time feels like drinking your morning tea/coffee on the veranda.